Blog Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 9-May-2020 National Construction Safety Week Postponed Due to COVID-19 Construction Safety Week, a nationwide initiative designed to raise awareness about the industry’s mission to eliminate worksite accidents, has been postponed due to COVID-19’s impact on the country and around the world. Safety Week was ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 7-May-2020 Common Accidents That Can Occur While Working from Home With countless companies across the world having to send their employees to work from home to reduce COVID-19’s spread, many employers may think they don’t have to continue providing for their workers’ safety, but that’s not ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 20-Apr-2020 The Dangers of Drowsy Driving Many Americans today understand that driving under the influence can be incredibly dangerous, as it’s one of the leading causes of car accidents. However, many don’t know that driving while drowsy can cause accidents in the same way as ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 6-Apr-2020 COVID-19 Changes Mean that Austin Police Will No Longer Respond to Less Serious Car Accidents COVID-19’s steady spread across the United States has impacted another industry: police departments. The Austin Police Department in Texas has, like many other authorities, decided to scale down its resources, partly to avoid person-to-person ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Mar-2020 What to Do After a Heavy Equipment Accident Construction sites, factories, oilfields, warehouses, and other industrial settings rely on heavy machinery for a wide range of tasks. Heavy equipment is fairly safe when handled and maneuvered properly—however, factory defects, equipment ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 13-Mar-2020 5 Steps to Take After a Slip & Fall Accident Slip, trip, and fall accidents make up many premises liability claims. If you hurt yourself after slipping and falling while on someone’s property due to a hazard they failed to remove or block off, the property owner may be liable. Before ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 27-Feb-2020 The 3 Main Types of Catastrophic Injuries Catastrophic injuries are incredibly severe injuries which cause long term or permanent disability. This classification of injury is so serious because it forces a person to completely change how they go about living their life. Catastrophic injuries ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 13-Feb-2020 How to Determine Construction Accident Liability Construction jobs are one of the ten most dangerous careers in the United States according to 2018 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Injuries are frequent on construction sites, yet it can be difficult to determine who was responsible for ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 31-Jan-2020 January Sees Record Number of Traffic Fatalities in Austin The city of Austin, Texas has experienced a record number of monthly traffic fatalities so far in January. Eleven people have already been killed in traffic accidents this year, nearly three times the number of fatalities which occurred during the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 10-Jan-2020 Seasonal Motorcycle Safety Tips for Texas Bikers There are few states more suited for motorcyclists than Texas. The land seems to stretch into eternity, the terrain is varied but navigable, and the climate is mild enough to allow for year-round riding. However, the unfortunate truth is that the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 17-Dec-2019 Recalls' Recap: December Every month, products are recalled for consumer dangers big and small. December is an especially crucial month to stay up to date with these recalls due to the popularity of holiday shopping. If you purchased any of the items below, contact the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 3-Dec-2019 What Is an Attractive Nuisance? If something on someone else’s property sparks your interest, it is almost guaranteed to inspire the curiosity of a child. Unlike adults, however, young children are more likely to explore without regard to their safety. An attractive nuisance ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 29-Oct-2019 Halloween Can Be Scary for Pedestrians On Halloween night, you are 43% more likely to be struck and killed by a car. Children are more than twice as likely to be hit. Some of the same factors that make the holiday fun make it incredibly dangerous. These include: Nighttime driving (and low ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 15-Oct-2019 Head-On Collision Kills 3 in Fort Worth On the night of Tuesday, October 8, a family of 4 was driving south down Blue Mound Road in Fort Worth, Texas. When a driver heading north tried to pass the car in front of him, he entered their lane and caused a fatal head-on collision. The driver ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 19-Sep-2019 What Are Contingent Fees? Many personal injury lawyers work on contingency. Here at the Law Office of James M. Stanley, so do we! But what are contingent fees, really? ABA Definition According to the American Bar Association, contingent fees are only paid to a lawyer if that ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 9-Sep-2019 Why Are Tesla Dealerships Banned in Texas? As if fires and explosions from oil and gas rigs weren’t enough in Texas, now the state has to worry about electrical fires, explosions, and spontaneous combustion in passenger vehicles. Tesla appears to be the culprit. A History of Legal ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 28-Aug-2019 What Makes an Injury Catastrophic? Even though catastrophic injuries fall under the personal injury umbrella, these types of injuries are considerably different compared to other personal injuries. Generally, a catastrophic injury is an injury from which one cannot achieve a full ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 21-Aug-2019 What Should I Do After a Dog Bite Injury? Dogs are excellent companions and many owners frequently consider them members of the family and treat them with the love and care they deserve. In the wrong hands, however, some dogs can become a danger to others, resulting in severe injuries. ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 14-Aug-2019 Why All Brain Injuries Require Medical Attention According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 50,000 individuals die every year due to brain injuries and over a million more visit the hospital to receive treatment for this type of injury. Additionally, it is also ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 7-Aug-2019 Why It's Always Important to See a Doctor After an Accident After being involved in an accident, you might experience a rush of adrenaline that will make it difficult to feel the effects of any injuries you sustained. Unfortunately, if you forego seeking medical attention and later discover that you were ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 31-Jul-2019 Rear-End Collisions: Is the Driver in Back Always at Fault? The impact of a rear-end collision can cause severe injury to each of the drivers involved. Often, this type of accident occurs because the person driving behind the other car is not paying attention, and doesn’t stop in time to avoid hitting ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 23-Jul-2019 Can a Trespasser Sue if They are Injured on a Property? People who own a home or commercial property have a responsibility to safely maintain that property for their guests. The failure to do this can result in severe injuries, and if a victim decides to sue, the property owner may have to pay damages. ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 15-Jul-2019 Does Signage Excuse a Property Owner from Injury Liability? Premises liability cases are often based on these considerations: The safety of a property, and the warnings provided for any unsafe elements on the property. Home and business owners are responsible for maintaining the safety of their properties, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 8-Jul-2019 Can a Wrongful Death Claim Be Filed in Addition to Criminal Charges? Wrongful death claims allow those who have lost a loved one to another person’s negligence to collect compensation for their pain and suffering. These claims are civil suits, and often apply to harm that was not purposeful — for example, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of James M. Stanley 26-Jun-2019 Protecting Children from Electrocution Injuries Children are naturally curious, but sometimes that natural curiosity can lead to serious and life-threatening injuries. One particularly common source of child injury in the home is electricity, and it’s estimated that up to 20% of all ... Continue Reading