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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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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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Steps to Take If Your Child Is in an Accident
One of a parent’s worst fears is seeing their child get hurt. However, if that fear comes to pass, you want to ensure you know exactly what to do in response. Here are the steps you should take ...
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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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Safety Tips for this Year's 4th of July
Fourth of July is the day Americans commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 through celebrations in the form of barbecues, pool parties, fireworks, parades, and more. ...
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What Are Dram Shop Laws?
If you suffer an injury in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, you are eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit against that person. However, in some circumstances, it may be possible to hold ...
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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How is Pain & Suffering Calculated?
You have heard “pain and suffering” being thrown around as a descriptor of the kind of damages you can claim in your personal injury case but are likely unaware of what constitutes pain ...