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Car Accidents & Traumatic Brain Injuries: Causes and Initial Signs of TBI
Overview of Traumatic Brain Injuries Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are injuries caused by blunt impact or penetrative impact of the head affecting the brain or skull. The most common sources of these injuries are car or motorcycle accidents, athletic injuries, and falling accidents. The severity of injury can range from mild concussions to severe, permanent Read More
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Celebrate Law Day 2016 with Three Famous (and Misunderstood) Cases
Sunday, May 1 is Law Day Maybe you’ve never heard of Law Day in the U.S. – even though the President has issued a Law Day proclamation every year since 1958 on May 1 to celebrate this holiday celebrating our legal heritage and the rule of law. While many law schools and bar associations celebrate Read More
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Texas Jury Delivers $124.5 Million Verdict against Audi in Seat Back Failure Case
A Texas jury recently ordered the Volkswagen-owned car manufacturer Audi to pay $124.5 million to a boy who was left with brain damage after his seat collapsed during a 2012 rear-end collision. Auto safety experts say this isn’t an isolated incident and that similar seat back failures could pose dangers to children nationwide.
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Early Drivers: Being Prepared When Your Child Is in a Car Accident
For parents, a newly licensed teenage driver in the family is both exciting and stressful. You are proud of their accomplishment and independence but also worried about all of the potential problems that can arise with an inexperienced driver. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 9,892 sixteen-year-old drivers were involved in car crashes in Read More
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Federal Regulators Begin Investigation into Ford F-150 Brake Failures
Federal regulators have opened an investigation into reports of brake failure in Ford F-150 pickup trucks, and as many as 420,000 vehicles could be affected, according to multiple news outlets. The investigation covers Ford F-150 pickups with 3.5-liter, six-cylinder engines from the 2013 and 2014 model years, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Read More
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Tips for Parents of New Drivers
Pride. Nostalgia. Fear. Anxiety. These are emotions to be expected as a parent of a newly-licensed teenage driver who will be hitting the road on their own. You’re naturally proud to watch your child reach this important milestone, and maybe you even feel a bit of nostalgia when remembering your days as a teenager yourself. Read More
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Full Fix for Vehicles in VW Emissions Scandal May Not Be Possible
A full fix of Volkswagen diesel vehicles affected by the VW emissions scandal may not be a realistic possibility, and a regulator in California said recently that this fact may force the state to allow partially-repaired vehicles to continue traveling on state roads. The implications of this news could affect consumers in Texas and nationwide. Read More
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What to Do if You’re the Victim of a Hit and Run Accident
Nobody’s Idea of a Good Time It’s hard to imagine a more frustrating, powerless feeling: You’re on the side of the road with a damaged car, and the perpetrator has driven off and left you with only a trail of dust. It’s also depressingly common: According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Read More
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England’s Stove Works Issues Safety Recall For Pellet Stoves Due to Laceration Hazard
The Virginia-based stove company England’s Stove Works has issued a product recall for its “Smartstove” freestanding pellet stoves. Smoke can build up in the firebox due to ash accumulation, and the door’s glass pane can shatter, causing a laceration hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC). Four incidents have been reported already, including Read More
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Declares All Hoverboards Unsafe
No hoverboard currently on the market can be considered safe, according to an alarming notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). After months of investigation into the safety hazards posed by hoverboards, the CPSC issued an official notice late in February. The agency’s letter contained new hoverboard safety standards for manufacturers, retailers, and importers; failure to follow the standards could result in Read More