As the tragic events of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas continue to unfold, people from across Texas are rallying in support. From Waco fire and police volunteers to the American Red Cross’ participation, officials and volunteers are working to provide medical care, food and shelter for the evacuated West, Texas citizens. Searches continue
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Texas Bus Crash Leads to Questions in Safety
Bus Accident – Safety Guidelines Under Review A recent Texas bus accident is leading many to question the safety laws regarding public transportation. With two killed and as many as 23 injured, bus safety laws, and the speed at which those laws are enacted, must be reevaluated. New legislation to prevent fatal bus wrecks passed
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Questioning Labor Laws and a Workers Appeal
A worker who suffered personal injuries in a car wreck was the subject of the appeal in Grocer’s Supply, Inc. v. Cabello, ___ S.W.3d ___ (Tex. App.—Dallas 2012, no pet.) (December 21, 2012). The personal injury attorney for the worker struck by an 18-wheeler while changing a tire on the side of the road sought
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NFL drunk driving accidents common, deadly
After one Dallas Cowboy was killed and another arrested for a drunk driving accident in early December, people are calling on the National Football League to address drunk driving among its players. The accident that killed Cowboy linebacker Jerry Brown was nose tackle Josh Brent’s second drunk driving arrest in just three years, and he
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Bill would ban texting while driving for all Texans
Texas lawmakers are going to try, yet again, to ban texting while driving on our roads. Former House Speaker Tom Craddick filed a bill as soon as he could on the issue. House Bill 63 would make it a traffic offense to read, write or send text messages while a vehicle is in motion. Texts
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Paralyzed Texas girl writes letter to drunk driver
A worker who suffered personal injuries in a car wreck was the subject of the appeal in Grocer’s Supply, Inc. v. Cabello, ___ S.W.3d ___ (Tex. App.—Dallas 2012, no pet.) (December 21, 2012). The personal injury attorney for the worker struck by an 18-wheeler while changing a tire on the side of the road sought
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Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Knowing Your Experts’ Daubert History
I. Scope of Paper All expert witnesses have a past. The ability to find and utilize that past is important when deciding whether to retain or impeach an expert witness. This paper outlines some of the areas which may be fruitful for this sort of research. II. Daubert History – Generally A. Positive Treatments A.
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Texas Teens in Greater Danger on Roadways this New Year’s Eve
They know it’s the most dangerous night of the year for drinking and driving, yet they do it anyway. According to a recent survey conducted by Liberty Mutual and Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), teenagers are more likely to drink and drive on New Year’s Eve despite a common belief in the extreme perils of
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Texas’ 85 mph toll road opens. Is it safe?
Only a few months ago, we wrote about a new Texas law that allows state highways to increase their speed limits to 75 mph. Now, a toll road near Austin, Texas, allows motorists to drive 85 mph. The toll road opened last week as an alternative to Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Austin. While
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Drowsy in Dallas: A Deadly Threat to Texas Motorists
Drowsy driving is a growing problem across the country. According to a National Sleep Foundation poll, 60 percent of drivers have admitted to driving while drowsy within the past year. That number is troubling when people examine the number of fatigued driving accidents lead to serious injury or death. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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