Hoverboards are a Known Fire Risk
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Dangerous Products
Hoverboards are a hot item this Holiday Season. This is one wish that you may want to skip on your child’s Wish List this year. Hoover boards have been reported to be exploding and catching fire, yet they are still flying off of the shelves and there have been no recalls in the United States
Hit and Run Accidents
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
Considering the number of accidents on the roads, you may find yourself involved in a hit-and-run. USA Today reports that hit-and-run crashes are increasing in many major cities, and hit-and-run crashes causing deaths are rising across the country. Crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that the number of fatal hit-and-run crashes
Medical Malpractice Damages Cap
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Medical Malpractice
In 2003, Texas adopted House Bill 4 (“HB 4”), which capped non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. At the same time, additional restrictions, notice requirements, and expert report requirements were also placed on these cases. Medical malpractice cases include claims of neglect against doctors, nurses, healthcare providers, nursing homes, hospitals, emergency rooms, and clinics, to
4 Parking Lot Safety Tips
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 14% of all car accidents that result in damage to the car or the passengers occur in parking lots. This is understandable as many people cut through parking aisles to get out fast or pay more attention to finding a good spot than they do to other