If you drive on the north side of San Antonio, you should be aware that the highest rate for automobile accidents and wrecks are north of downtown. In fact in a recent report on KENS TV it was reported that the top 10 locations in the city for reported car wrecks were all on the […]
Monthly Archives: November 2008
In San Antonio Texas many automobile drivers have only the minimum required statutory liability insurance. The minimum required automobile liability insurance is in the amount of $25,000.00. The minimum auto liability policy is insufficient in circumstances where there are serious injuries. In cases with serious injuries the personal injury attorney should investigate the availability of […]
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling almost 4000 Civic and Accord automobiles manufactured in 2001. The recall was announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall is based upon a defect in the drivers side airbag. If the affected bag is deployed in an accident the inflator may rupture. This rupture […]
“Off-label” uses for drugs and medical devices have been in the news lately. What is “off-label” use? Essentially, when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a drug or medical device, the specific conditions for which the drug or device is approved are listed. Some drugs and devices, however, can provide positive benefits to patients […]
As an update to the previous entry on all-terrain vehicles (ATV) from November 6, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSA) recently released its final order on ATV safety. Three-wheel ATVs are still under investigation and until final product safety guidelines are enacted, these models cannot be manufactured in, or imported into, the United States. Beginning […]
Recent reports of attacks by vicious dogs highlight a misconception of many pet owners that if their pet has no history of biting they will not be responsible if it ever does occur. This is often referred to as the “one free bite rule”. The “one free bite rule” is short for the legal theory […]
During the recent election cycle there was some dialogue about the Texas Supreme Court and their bias towards insurance companies. This perceived bias is supported by the Court’s rulings that favor insurance companies almost 90% of the time. This is even more alarming when you consider that in the vast majority of the cases reviewed […]
Product Liability lawsuits often assist federal regulators in identifying dangerous products and making them safer for consumers to use or own. Federal Regulators are often caught off guard when emerging hazards develop. One of the goals of a product liability suit is to improve the safety of a product for the public at large. Most […]
A fatal bus crash near Victoria Texas earlier in 2008 resulted in an initial investigation by the Houston Chronicle. The Houston Chronicle uncovered some irregularities in the titling of the buses owned by Green River Buses. The initial investigation made it appear as though there may have been an attempt to wash the titles so […]
This weekend not only marks the end of daylight savings time, but should also be a reminder to everyone that this weekend is a good time to replace your smoke detector batteries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued its semi-annual reminder that safety should come first in the household and smoke alarm batteries […]