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Texting and driving has become a serious, deadly problem in the United States, which is why it should come as no surprise that Texas just passed a new law making texting and driving illegal statewide. Prior to this law, Texas had relatively loose laws pertaining to drivers who are caught texting while behind the wheel. On June 6th, 2017, Texas Governor announced that he had signed House Bill 62, which will make texting while driving anywhere in the state illegal. Under the new law, the penalties of texting and driving are as follows: First-time offenders: Punishable by a fine of…

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Because of the complexity of medical malpractice litigation, it can often be difficult to determine who truly is responsible for the medical negligence. Hospitals and surgeons and physicians, usually don’t all go hand-in-hand when it comes to various malpractice policies, because they are not all under the same insurance. It is very common that no one will want to take the blame for a medically related mistake, and it will be a back and forth battle of the doctor blaming the hospital and/or the staff, and the hospital and/or staff blaming the doctor. The following hospital negligence injuries may be…

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Can a hotel be held liable for an injury? The answer is yes. Hotels typically do their best to try and ensure that we have an enjoyable, relaxed, and comfortable stay with them, but unfortunately this isn’t always the case. Even with regular inspections by management, maintenance checks, and on guard supervision from the staff, accidents and unfortunate incidents can still manage to happen. And more unfortunately, these accidents can sometimes end up with guests being injured. There are several common reasons for hotel injuries: Swimming pools Unfortunately, although they are extremely enjoyable, fun, relaxing, and refreshing, swimming pools are…

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Most of us would like to claim that we are not distracted drivers, and if we are, not only do we not want to admit it to anyone else, but in most cases, we don’t even want to admit it to ourselves. There are three different categorical types of distracted driving, they include visual (taking your eyes off of the road), manual (taking your hands off of the wheel), and cognitive (taking your mind off of driving). Some of us might not even realize that we are distracted drivers. Have you ever pulled into your driveway and then all of…

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Chris Soules, who starred on The Bachelor in 2015, has been arrested for a hit and run accident, that led to the death of a 66-year-old tractor driver named Kenneth Mosher. From the driver’s seat of a pick-up truck, on April 24th, Soules rear-ended the tractor, sending it into a ditch, and then fled the scene. The victim, Kenneth Mosher, was later pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein. At the moment, Soules is being charged on account of ‘leaving the scene of a fatal accident’. About 5 hours after the crash, in Aurora, Iowa, Soules was arrested and booked…

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Is it always necessary to call the police immediately preceding a  car accident? Well the answer is, it depends. It depends on the severity of the accident in terms of damage to the vehicles (or possible physical surroundings, such as a pole, etc.), and any injuries to those who were involved in the accident. The matter of the fact is, car accidents are scary. Even a fender bender or even just a ‘close-call’ can leave you pretty rattled. It’s important to try and address the situation calmly and rationally, which can be very difficult, especially in states of shock or when…

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When looking at the main causes of truck accidents, statistics show that 87.2% can be contributed to driver error. Most of the time, said driver error can somehow be traced back to truck driver fatigue. In a typical 8-hour shift, truck drivers are only required to take a 30-minute break during this time. According to New Scientist Magazine, “driving for just 80 minutes without a break can make motorists a danger on the roads.” A lack of rest in turn slows down a driver’s reaction time, and when behind the wheel of such a large and heavy vehicle, it’s pretty important…

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As the modern age of technology continues to grow rapidly, so does our dependency on our smart phones. We live in an age where multi-tasking is prominently how we go about our day-to-day activities, and one of the most dangerous and common multi-tasking activities taking place is texting and driving. According to the National Safety Council, 1 in 4 automobile accidents is caused by texting and driving. These accidents add up to about 1,600,000 car wrecks per year, 330,000 injuries per year, and every day, 11 teens die as a result. Keeping in mind that many drivers would not admit…

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People are injured every single day in the United States, and for many different reasons. From slipping and falling at a restaurant to being injured in a preventable workplace accident, things happen. Another common incident that results in more injuries and deaths than many people realize is medical malpractice. In recent years medical malpractice cases have become increasingly common, and complicated. There are many different medical situations that can take place, resulting in minor injuries to far more serious problems. In some cases, the hospital or medical staff can be held liable for injuries sustained, but in other instances this…

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Being involved in a workplace accident that results in an injury can be a devastating experience, for both the worker and their loved ones. Unfortunately, many who are injured on-the-job make the mistake of failing to report the incident right away, which can cause numerous issues down the road. Regardless of whether you sustained a minor or severe injury, it is imperative that you report it right away. Many injuries do not show up right away or are not clear to the untrained eye. By seeking medical attention immediately and notifying your employer, you are already on the right track…

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