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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 ...
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4 Bicycle Safety Tips
Bicycling is an ideal activity for adults and children to enjoy fresh air, reduce stress and anxiety, improve physical health, and protect the environment. Despite its many environmental, financial, ...
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Traumatic Brain Injuries in a Car Accident
There are many ways a person can be harmed in a car crash. One of the most devastating injuries you can sustain is a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. Upon sudden impact, you can be thrown forward, ...
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How Can a Pedestrian Be Responsible for a Car Accident?
Being the more vulnerable party in a car accident does not absolve you of responsibility. Motorcycle riders, bicyclists, and even pedestrians can cause an accident, even if they were seriously ...
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Holiday Driving | Law Office of James M. Stanley
Holiday Driving: Which Holidays Are the Most Dangerous? By: Law Office of James M. Stanley Most all of us look forward to holidays throughout the year. They provide relaxation, fun, a time to be with ...
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Can I File a Lawsuit on My Child's Behalf?
Your child might come home with scrapes and bruises every now and then, but some injuries inspire deeper concern. These kinds of injuries may also lead to personal injury lawsuits. Although your child ...
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4 Common Holiday Accidents
The holidays are often filled with joy and love because many Americans are spending time with family, eating an abundance of food, giving and receiving new gifts, and being merry overall. ...
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WATCH List of 10 Worst Toys to Buy in 2018
WATCH (World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc.) announced their nominees for the “10 Worst Toys of 2018” to warn consumers not to purchase the products mentioned on the list for children due ...
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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, ...
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Common Causes of Construction Fires and Explosions
Construction Sites Can Cause a Buildup of Catastrophic Injuries Construction workers face dangers every time they clock in for work. While some threats could include minor stumbles, others include ...
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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 ...
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5 Ways You Can Be Hurt at The Office
We often imagine that there are only a select few jobs considered “dangerous.” It’s easy to isolate occupations like construction work, healthcare, or food service as “high ...
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Traumatic Brain Injuries in a Car Accident
There are many ways a person can be harmed in a car crash. One of the most devastating injuries you can sustain is a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. Upon sudden impact, you can be thrown forward, ...
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How Can a Pedestrian Be Responsible for a Car Accident?
Being the more vulnerable party in a car accident does not absolve you of responsibility. Motorcycle riders, bicyclists, and even pedestrians can cause an accident, even if they were seriously ...
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Can a Trespasser Sue for Premises Liability?
If someone enters a property without permission, can they file a lawsuit if they are hurt? The answer, surprisingly, is yes. Trespassers A trespasser is someone who enters a property illegally. Even ...
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Premises Liability: What You Need to Know
When a visitor is hurt on someone’s property, that owner can be held responsible for those injuries. This is known as “premises liability.” Premises liability is the basis for every ...
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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 ...
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Premises Liability: What You Need to Know
When a visitor is hurt on someone’s property, that owner can be held responsible for those injuries. This is known as “premises liability.” Premises liability is the basis for every ...
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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 ...
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How Substance Abuse Contributes to Truck Accidents
Considering their mode of transportation, commercial truck drivers need to be some of the safest drivers on the road. Commercial motor vehicles can weigh anywhere between 10,000 and 80,000 pounds, and ...
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Who Can Be Held Accountable for a Truck Accident?
If you are the victim of a truck accident, you may be wondering who is responsible and what actually a caused the accident. Unfortunately, these types of crashes are much more complicated than a ...
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The Dangers Associated with Truck Driver Fatigue
One of the most common causes of commercial truck accidents is driver fatigue. Although the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has established multiple regulations and rules which ...
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5 Ways You Can Be Hurt at The Office
We often imagine that there are only a select few jobs considered “dangerous.” It’s easy to isolate occupations like construction work, healthcare, or food service as “high ...
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Common Retail Worker Injuries
When people imagine dangerous jobs, they usually think about manual labor like construction or railroad work. While these occupations are certainly full of hazards, people often forget about the ...
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What to Do If You've Been Denied Workers' Compensation in Texas
Workers’ compensation is an insurance benefit. Your employer pays for it, but the benefits come from an insurance company. Most of us know that insurance companies try to avoid paying for ...