A type of plastic pipe that caused a natural gas explosion in California has been known to create a potential threat to the public. A type of plastic pipe manufactured in the 1970’s and used to transport natural gas is prone to failure. When underground pipes that transport natural gas fail the results can be […]
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Texas drivers are required to have a minimum of $30,000.00 in automobile liability coverage to compensate someone for their injuries. This is the bare minimum and it only compensates the accident victim, not the insured. If you are injured by an uninsured driver and you only have liability coverage, you will not be compensated for […]
Recently, an off-duty police officer was hit by an automobile while directing traffic. The officer was in uniform but was working for a private company directing traffic when struck by a driver that denied seeing the officer. The injured officer has incurred tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills; however his workers compensation carrier […]
Recently, a 19-month old child was attacked by a pack of dogs in Tarrant County. The child was rushed to the hospital. At the hospital, doctors tried to reattach the child’s ear which was torn off in the attack. The dogs’ owners were arrested and could face up to 20 years in prison. There had […]
Recently, an alleged drunk driver in Houston, Texas slammed into a front porch killing one child and injuring another. An accused drunk driver slammed his Ford Crown Victoria into the front porch of a Houston apartment where two children were playing. One of the two children was killed and the other child suffered burns over […]
In the last 11 years over 600 medical devices have been approved for use in humans by a procedure referred to as 501(k). The 501(k) is a process whereby devices used in cardiovascular care, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, and most areas of medical device production can be approved with very little oversight. The benefit of […]
Certain model 2012 Daimler trucks are being recalled because the steering wheel may not be properly attached to the steering shaft. This defect can make it difficult to control the vehicle and may cause serious accidents. If you have any concerns about your vehicle, whatever the make and model, a search at Safercar is an […]
Risk of fire in side impact or vehicle rollovers is increased by a faulty rollover valve in certain model year 2012 Chrysler vehicles. Chrysler is recalling certain 2012 Jeep models because of the increased risk of fire in side impacts and rollovers because of a faulty rollover valve. Vehicle fires are especially dangerous because the […]
A very common sight in Texas is Gooseneck Trailers being pulled by pick-up trucks. Some manufacturers of Gooseneck Trailers have had their trailers recalled because of the risk of brake failures and the potential for very serious accidents and injuries. The trailer recall was announced in April 2012. The trailers involved in the recall had […]
San Antonio has established a new Municipal Court with the sole purpose to haul pet owners into Court and punish them for allowing their pets to run unleashed, not vaccinating their pets, or if their pet attacks and bites someone. The message is simple: “irresponsible pet ownership will not be tolerated.” San Antonio, by some […]