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Human error or product failure?
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Auto accidents happen every single day. In most cases, human error is to blame. Speeding, not keeping the distance, running stop signs or red lights, failure to yield and many other human errors are responsible for auto accidents that can create serious injuries. Product failure or negligence? However, a sometimes overlooked cause of an accident is product failure or negligence on the part of the ...
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Speeding accident injures victim
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Speeding can kill or injure innocent victims Unfortunately, irresponsible and negligent drivers still take on public roads for street racing, and other dangerous activities while putting others in danger. Recently, a couple of vehicles racing in the Cypress area of greater Houston, injured an innocent driver. Two vehicles were racing, when one of them struck the vehicle of an innocent bystander. ...
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Fiery crash kills 4 people
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Fiery crash kills 4 people Another deadly accident on a Texas highway unfolded on Wednesday June 21 st . The result of the accident: four dead people, all passengers in the same vehicle. The cause: they were hit from behind by a speeding vehicle and the vehicle caught on fire. Another terrible auto accident tragedy for the people of Texas. At this time we do not know the conditions of the ...
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Freak accidents can happen anyplace, anytime
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WOW, sometimes, you think it is fake news, but unfortunately, it isn’t. This week a Houston family is mourning the loss of their loved one, who was killed in a freak accident. A flying tire killed him. Yes, a flying tire. This is the kind of accident you think can only happen in an action-packed movie or TV show, but it actually happened in real life. A tire fell off the back of a pickup truck, ...
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Tips to stay safe and accident free this holiday season
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Tips to stay safe and accident free this holiday season "'Tis, the season to be jolly" as many would say. And being jolly for many means lots of parties, and celebrations, many of which include alcohol. As a result, individuals lean towards heavier than normal drinking behavior, leading to more auto accident crashes involving alcohol. And because of that, the period between Thanksgiving and New ...
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Are you exempt from accidents?
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Accidents happen every day, everywhere, to anyone. A customer walks into the bathroom of a big box store, the toilet has been leaking. The floor is wet. He slips and falls, hurts his back and leg and now has a permanent injury for the rest of his life. A stay at home mom is driving to run some errands. Someone runs a stop sign, crashes into her and puts her in a lot of pain. To make matters worse, ...
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Texas Workplace Death Toll Rises
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Texas Workplace Death Toll Rises A recent article in the Texas Tribune reminds us of the grim statistics Texas workers are a part of. In 2014, there were 524 fatal workplace injuries, up from 504 the previous year, making Texas the deadliest workplace state, followed by California with only 334. Here are some of the highlights from this article: In 2014, workplace deaths in Texas 524, California ...
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The permanent marks of an auto accident
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Recently, eight people were injured in a three vehicle auto accident near Cleveland, Texas. Two passenger vehicles and an 18-wheeler were involved. By the time you read this, hopefully the victim of this auto accident are in stable condition and on their way to a full and speedy recovery. But, can these victims truly fully recover from being injured in an auto accident? The answer is no. Never. ...
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My first 20 years helping personal injury victims
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My first 20 years in the law profession Today I just want to send a HUGE thank you to all for the great support we have received at The Leon Law Firm. I have now been practicing law for 20 years! We have successfully tried cases to verdict or settlement totaling tens of millions of dollars for our clients, all with having not one grievance filed against us! It has been an honor to serve so many ...
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Accident with 18-wheeler - Insurance policy minimums must increase
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Accident with 18-wheeler – Insurance policy minimums must increase We need your help to protect yourself and the people you love in case you ever get in accident with an 18-wheeler. Trucking insurance limits have not been increased since 1980. When truck collision victims are catastrophically injured or killed, there simply is not enough money to replace wages or pay for medical care. Not only is ...
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What to Do If You Are Involved In An Auto Accident
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Unfortunately, auto accidents happen every day. Sometimes auto accidents are caused by reckless driving. Sometimes they are caused by careless driving and sometimes it may even be faulty equipment that causes injuries in auto accidents. Regardless of the cause of the accident, an auto accident can happen to anyone at any time. Although accidents can be a frightening and emotional event, try to ...
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The Holiday Season is Accident Season
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The holiday season is accident season Some call it, the season of joy. Some call it the "the most wonderful time of the year." We might as well call it, the most dangerous time of the year. Even though in Texas, statistically speaking, the month of June yielded the most auto accident fatalities in 2013, realistically, the season between the Friday before Thanksgiving and New Year's day can be ...
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The realities of 18-wheeler accidents
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The realities of 18-wheeler accidents long time ago, I saw a bumper sticker on the trailer of an 18-wheeler that stated: "Without trucks, America stops." I couldn't agree more. Ground transportation is vital to the American economy to transport goods from one place to another. Both perishable and non-perishable goods come to us thanks to the trucking industry. From food to furniture and gasoline ...
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The importance of having good insurance.
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The importance of having good insurance. We all have seen the commercials and slogans. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. A fifteen minute call can save you 15% on car insurance. You are in good hands with All State. And of course, there is Flo with Progressive. We see them all day, every day, but how do we know that an insurance company is really going to deliver on the promise of ...
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Why a personal injury lawyer is so important?
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Why a personal injury lawyer is so important? When people think of personal injury lawyers, some might argue that they are money hungry business people looking for someone to sue, simply for financial gain. But when you take a closer look, you will find compassionate, caring and passionate individuals whose life revolves around doing the right thing and seeking justice for their clients. When an ...
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Buckle up! Seatbelts save lives!
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Could your seatbelt save your life? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that more than 15,000 lives are saved every year because people involved in an auto accident were wearing their seat belts. You could be next! In the unfortunate situation that you were involved and or injured in an auto accident, wearing your seat belt could save your life or prevent additional ...
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What is a personal injury lawyer and why do you need one?
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What is a personal injury lawyer and why do you need one? As defined by Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_injury_lawyer "A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who provides legal representation to those who claim to have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, government agency, or other entity. Thus, ...
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Why every minute matters when you have suffered an injury or death
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Why every minute matters when you have suffered an injury or death. It's an unfortunate fact of life. Accidents do happen. People get injured every day in all types of accidents. Falling off ladders, getting electrocuted, burns, auto accidents, you name it, it happens. Sometimes the accident is caused by user or operator error, but in many cases, the accident is caused by a third party and/or ...
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