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Time for change regarding U.S. oil & gas industry safety exemptions

(Continued from Part 1.) Safety advocates maintain that the oil & gas industries use the existence of the exemptions, the lack of clarity even to regulators regarding which trucks they cover, and the low risk of getting caught to apply the exemptions to industry trucks to which they do not belong. The Houston work injury […]

The problem of sleep apnea in U.S. professional long haul drivers

The problems of sleep apnea and the resulting fatigue in professional long haul drivers on our U.S. highways are critical. But our Houston truck accident lawyers haven’t discussed the problem in a while because clean solutions continue to elude government regulators, truck industry officials, and concerned accident lawyers alike. The profession of long haul driving […]

U.S. CPSC Recalls Deadly Banzai Falls Inflatable Water Slide: What Should You Do?

Water slides are part of summertime fun for many families. As the heat rises, water slides bring entertainment and provide a way to enjoy the warm outdoors. However, these slides can be deadly, as evidenced by the Manley Toys product. Banzai Falls Water Slide Leads to Many Deaths Some months ago, our product defect lawyers […]

U.S. CPSC studying the dangers posed by explosive fire pot fuel gels

Houston product defect lawyers note that this past September saw a widespread recall by the CPSC and 9 manufacturers of alcohol-based fuel gel products related to the popular new “fire pots” marketing as home lighting accent décor. The fire pots and their fuel gel were only recently introduced to the U.S. market in 2010. The […]

What to do when your child suffers injuries in a Texas vehicle collision

The Board Certified Texas personal injury lawyers at Denena & Points know that there are few worse situations that a parent can face than when a child has been grievously injured in a traffic collision. Your child might suffer long-term disabilities and ongoing medical costs that you never planned for. You need to know what […]

Don’t become a statistic: bicycling safety tips for Texas cyclists

Galveston bicycle accident lawyers remind you that cyclists possess the same rights and responsibilities as the drivers of the other vehicles with which they share the road. Bicyclists should show an equal level of care for pedestrian safety as they expect motorists to show for cyclists. There are some safety tips and rules of the […]

Failure to yield to train leads to fatal Austin accident

The Texas train accident lawyers at Denena & Points caution you to always yield to an oncoming train. Trains have mass and momentum on their side. A train is simply unable to stop in time if you make an unwise decision and try to beat it at an intersection. Right of way is a critical […]

On the effect of Texas felony DWI law in cases of multiple convictions

Houston accident attorney remarks that Texas in recent years has enacted stiffer penalties against those who choose to drive drunk. The new laws are part of the response to Texas’ ongoing problem of repeat DWI offenders, a rash of deadly DWI crashes, and the state’s thousands of drivers who somehow feel that it’s perfectly fine […]

Indiana responds to deadly stage collapse with new inspection rule

Indiana has responded to the disastrous results of the deadly concert stage collapse in high winds with a new safety inspection rule covering temporary stage rigging that was called urgently needed by the chairman of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. The new rule is only a temporary emergency measure until Indiana passes […]