Accidents caused by drunk drivers occur at an alarming rate around the world. In the US, nearly one third of all auto accidents are the result of the vehicle operator driving while intoxicated. At Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler, L.L.P., we understand that these accidents are senseless and completely avoidable. A superior drunk driving accident
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Car Accident Statistics Everyone Should Know
Since their creation in 1886, automobiles have been involved in billions of car crashes. Car accident statistics show that motor vehicles continue to be one of the leading causes of injury and death across the world today. Many people fail to give cars the proper respect they deserve. Instead of seeing them as incredibly useful
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Trying to Fix a Product Could Leave You at Fault
When something doesn’t work, too often people are quick to “tinker” with it until everything appears to be working normally. Unfortunately, this can not only void any warranty you have on the product, but also cause major damages. There is a Reason Your Product Broke Most major products such as cars, electrical wiring and appliances
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More Harm Than Good: Defective Medical Products
When you suffer a major injury, recovery is an uphill battle. From physical therapy to medical bills, you want to get back to normal as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, there are times when the medical equipment you hoped would help, causes more harm than good. “Roll A-Bout” Knee Walker One such example of this tragedy
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Helmet Debate
The long-term brain injuries football players experience has become a heated topic of discussion causing some parents to question whether they want their children to play at all. Attempts to Reduce Football Injuries Brett Favre is only the most recent whistleblower to call out the safety of football. From immediate risks to long-term brain injuries,
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Driving on Ice
Make sure you are prepared if you have to drive through ice and snow. Surviving Snowpacolypse Let’s all agree the South was not prepared for this. The snowpocalypse came in fast and snow flurry-ous leaving most southern states iced over. From Atlanta to North Carolina, drivers are spinning out and getting stuck. Though we may
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Protecting Children in a Car Accident
Parents spend hundreds of dollars buying the perfect car seat for their children. They take classes to learn proper safety techniques, secure the seats and expect their children to be safe. Unfortunately, many current car seats do not protect children from a T-bone car accident. Children’s Safety Takes a Front Seat in Federal Regulations New
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Car Wrecks Caused by Faulty Parts
When in a car wreck, the instinct is to blame the driver. Maybe they were going too fast or driving too recklessly. Maybe they were driving tired or drunk. Maybe they were texting or looking at the radio, but who is to blame when the driver does everything right? Perhaps faulty parts. Ford, Firestone and
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Google Glass Ticket Dismissed in Court
Have you heard of the google glass ticket? How one small step backward for driver safety may mean one giant leap forward for Google. Driving with Google Glass San Diego Commissioner John Blair threw out charges today against Cecilia Abadie for driving while wearing Google Glass. Abadie is the first person cited with such an
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Avoiding a Gas Explosion
Avoiding a Gas Explosion in Your Home Today in Fort Worth, firefighters raced to extinguish flames engulfing an over-62 retirement community. Luckily, there have been no injuries reported, but the cause of fire is still under investigation. Stories of these fires are becoming far too common due to old, poor wiring and faulty heating systems.
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