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Key statistics about children and medical malpractice

Medical malpractice can lead to serious injuries and fatalities, and children can be victimized by it as well as adults. It’s important for parents to be aware that this happens and that they have legal options when it does. These cases can be complex because children are often unaware of what happened, making it all the more important for...

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| Read Time: < 1 minute | Car Accidents

Improving economy blamed for increase in accidents

An improving economy, in many ways, is a good thing. Home values go up, companies thrive, jobs are created and much more. Unfortunately, some economic experts believe that it can also be deadly. Specifically, as the economy has gotten better, they’re seen an increase in traffic accidents and deaths. One Texas county alone saw an increase between 2012 and...

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What actually constitutes bullying?

While many people throw around the word “bullying,” few have a clear understanding of what exactly entails. In short, it’s any type of undesired, aggressive action taken by a child against another one. Any power imbalance between peers such as this may be deemed as bullying, especially if it’s repeatedly enforced. Such treatment can leave a lasting impact on an individual’s...

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| Read Time: < 1 minute | Motorcycle Accidents

Other drivers often ruin safe following distances

On a motorcycle, it’s critical to maintain a safe following distance. A rear-end accident may not hurt the driver in the car at all, but the biker could be seriously injured or even killed while slamming into the back of the vehicle. The amount of distance you should keep between you and the next car varies depending on speed...

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How often do caregivers improperly restrain kids in cars?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of childhood fatalities here in the United States. There were an estimated 116,000 children age 12 or younger that were injured in car crashes in 2017. A total of 675 children died in similar incidents that same year. Many of these crashes...

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| Read Time: < 1 minute | Premises Liability

Rushing and hurried working lead to serious risks

Do you feel like you are constantly rushing to get your work done? You’re not alone, and safety experts point out that this endless “hurried working” can massively elevate risks and lead directly to injuries. They also point out that many people say, after the fact, that the reasons they were rushing were not all that important. They seemed...

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Street race ends with 1 dead in 7-car crash

According to police reports out of Texas, three different vehicles were involved in a street race. It came to a horrific end when seven different vehicles wound up in a massive accident. One of the passengers passed away from his injuries. It appears that the race happened right around 8:20 p.m., on Tuesday, April 24. That’s when the police...

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Student ejected from SUV and killed in accident

A 15-year-old girl is dead after she was thrown from an SUV in Texas. She was a student at San Marcos High School, and she was killed in the wreck on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. The authorities are reporting that it was a rollover accident, and two other students were also involved. Reports indicate that the driver was a...

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Out-of-control car slams into home and then explodes

An SUV driven by a 40-year-old man went out of control in Hurst, Texas, and slammed into a house. Three people were inside. The unexpected crash was just the beginning. It caused what firefighters now believe was a natural gas leak. When the authorities arrived after getting a call about the accident, the leaking gas caught fire, and the...

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What are the top reasons workers become disabled?

A major workplace injury that leaves you with disabling injuries can change the course of your entire life. You may never work again. It can alter your day-to-day routine, your personal relationships, what hobbies you pursue, and much more. In short, that one fateful event on the job can have a lasting impact that you never fully overcome. To...

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