There are certain professions in which you are responsible for the lives of others on a regular basis. Men and women in the military, law enforcement and various medical fields, just to name a few, must make and communicate their decisions carefully. One wrong move or order or command and someone could end up hurt or dead. Some of these circumstances are beyond human control, of course, and death must come to be accepted as...
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If I took a poll and asked 100 people how they would most like to spend a Wednesday afternoon, I am going to guess that hanging out in a doctor's office would not make the top five answers. We know that taking care of our health is important, we may even like our physician, but it's still not a fun way to pass the time. There are some common complaints about our healthcare experiences. Do...
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There are controversial cases in which parents are brought into a courtroom and asked to defend the medical decisions they have made for their children based on religious or ethical convictions. Whether or not to vaccinate, the decision to place a sick child in a round of chemotherapy or the reliance on alternative healing methods have all led to legal questions for some mothers and fathers in our state. In these instances, at least there...
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As you start a new work week, you probably are not overly concerned about your chances of getting hurt while at the office. Most of us do not walk into a work space in which serious damage to our bodies is a likely risk of employment. However, accidents do happen in even the most mundane of environments. According to the United States Department of Labor's Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA), around 75,000 people are...
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If a family member or other loved one has died, the deceased's estate may be required to go through the probate process. Probate is a formal process in which the will is verified, and matters of the estate are settled. Probate lawyers in Austin can assist with this process and help you resolve everything respectfully and efficiently. As you go through probate and work to resolve the necessary financial and legal issues after your loved...
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At the end of July, the Oak Hill Gazette published an article in which several motorists were recognized for their role in helping police to catch a hit-and-run driver. Speaking to the South Austin Quarterly Police Commander's Forum, Commander Todd Gage commended the efforts of the motorists and reiterated to the forum that "citizen Involvement is key to what we do." The partnership between citizens and police is important as individuals who see hit-and-run accidents...
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Recently, a tragedy occurred at Six Flags Over Texas. A woman fell 75 feet while riding a roller coaster at the amusement park and was killed in the fall. This tragedy has prompted safety experts to call for a discussion on whether there should be stricter and more uniform regulations on amusement parks throughout the nation. Our Austin accident attorneys know that the Texas Department of Insurance currently has regulations regarding inspections and liability insurance...
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In mid-July, the Governors' Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released a report entitled: 2013 Distracted Driving: Survey of the States. The report reviewed what different states are doing in order to try to combat the dangers and risks associated with distracted driving. An Austin lawyer know that Texas has not done a lot to fight distracted driving, declining to pass stricter laws that would have imposed a broad statewide ban on texting behind the wheel. However, the...
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) aims to inform consumers about the dangers of products that could cause injury. An Austin lawyer know that one goal of the CPSC is to help make data on dangerous products more available to consumers in easy-to-understand ways so they can make smart choices and reduce the chances of becoming hurt. Recently, the CPSC has released a series of infographics designed to illustrate how dangerous All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) can be...
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Bicycle riding has become increasingly popular in recent years as a means of dealing with high traffic in urban areas and as an alternative to cars as gas prices have gone up and concerns about pollution have persisted. Many cities are adopting bicycle sharing programs in order to make biking easier. Recently, YNN Austin announced that the city of Austin, Texas will be moving forward with a bicycle sharing program. Our Austin injury lawyers know...
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