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Inspections from the CT Ride Accident and Another Chance Rides Problem

Continued from Part 1. The swing ride injury lawyers at Denena Points, PC mention that after the sudden halt and wreck of the Zumur at the Oyster Festival in Norwalk, Connecticut, the ride was disassembled and inspected. The disassembly and inspection took place in the presence of state police inspectors, consumer affairs officials, a representative […]

Another Amusement Ride Blame Game, this one in CT, takes the Headlines

You might be aware of the serious amusement ride accident in Norwalk, Connecticut at the Oyster Festival just weeks ago that sent 13 people to the hospital in addition to 5 injured folks who were treated for injuries at the site. The amusement ride injury lawyers at Denena Points, PC note that the accident occurred […]

Six Flags Tries to Shift the Blame in Texas Giant Roller Coaster Death

The grieving family members of Rosy Esparza have filed a lawsuit against Six Flags following her death in a 7-story fall from the roller coaster. Our roller coaster accident attorneys point out that the family members were present at the ride and suffered the deeply traumatic experiences of hearing Ms. Esparza scream and then watching […]

8 Halloween Safety Tips to Help Houston Kids Avoid Being Hit by Cars

You might be more concerned about poisoned candy and hidden razor blazes on Halloween than by car wrecks. But statistics show that October 31st is actually the most deadly day of the year for pedestrians. The Pearland pedestrian accident lawyers at Denena Points, PC note that the largest numbers of accidents occur between 6 and […]

Safety Tips for Avoiding Danger and Injury in Halloween Haunted Houses

The haunted house injury lawyers at Denena Points, PC realize that you might be surprised to learn that working in a haunted house is usually more dangerous than visiting one. While some guests, who have paid to be scared by the way, might become overly frightened and faint, run into walls, or trip and fall […]

Death by Roller Coaster: Startling United States Statistics

The roller coaster accident attorneys at Denena Points, PC remark that the first study of its kind to focus on death by roller coaster in the United States found that of 40 fatalities in the decade studied: 29 deaths (73%) occurred among roller coaster patrons. 11 of the 29 patron victims died from external causes […]

Speeding, Higher U.S. Roadway Fatality Rates, and What to do about Them

The U.K., Sweden, and the Netherlands generally use more automated speed enforcement (AES) systems, such as cameras, than the United States. As a consequence, speeding occurs much less frequently in the U.K. and the Netherlands than in the U.S. (though our Galveston car accident injury lawyers note that the Swedes seem to keep up with […]

Motor and Mental Tests as Predictors of Driver Behavior and Crash Risk

If you apply for a driver’s license, you must pass a series of tests designed to assess whether you will be a safe driver. Our Houston car accident attorneys mention that the tests include a written component, an on-road driving component, and sometimes a visual test. State motor vehicle departments use these motor and mental […]

Your Rights as a Motorcycle Passenger if You’re Injured in a Texas Crash

Anyone on a motorcycle faces a high risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident. Riders are likely to be ejected from the bike on any strong impact, and don’t have an enclosed vehicle to protect them from the most severe consequences of a crash. You need to know your rights […]