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Corpus Christi Water Warning Lifted, But Questions Remain

Posted on December 20, 2016July 11, 2022

Following the discovery of the presence of an asphalt emulsifying agent in the municipal water supply on December 14, 2016, Corpus Christi officials issued a warning to residents about drinking municipal tap water. That warning was lifted on Sunday, December 15, but the event has raised serious issues concerning the safety of the water supply, […]

Investigation continues into Texas building fire

Posted on December 5, 2016July 11, 2022

As Texans, we can’t take the threat of fire lightly. In fact, the Lone Star State is one of the leading states in the nation when it comes to fire deaths. Fires happen for a wide range of reasons, from cooking accidents and pure carelessness, to more sinister means like a code violation, faulty electrical […]

A Bumper Crop Of Vehicle Recalls In October 2016

Posted on November 30, 2016July 11, 2022

Every month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes a list of manufacturer recalls affecting motor vehicles and components. For October 2016, there were 95 new recalls on the list. This is an important service that contributes to safety on America’s freeways, highways and streets. Some of the most significant recall notices that appear […]

Will The Wolfcamp Shale Find Lead To More Fracking Accidents?

Posted on November 29, 2016July 11, 2022

On November 15, 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced big news: the Wolfcamp shale field in the Midland portion of Texas’ Permian Basin is the largest continuous oil accumulation ever found in the U.S. Containing 20 billion barrels of oil, 16 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 1.6 billion barrels of natural gas […]

Significant Motor Vehicle Recalls For September 2016

Posted on November 22, 2016July 11, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes a list of manufacturer recalls affecting motor vehicles and components each month. These are some of the most significant recall notices issued during September 2016: Vehicles Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016. In the affected […]

Defective product case results in $4.25 million civil penalty

Posted on November 21, 2016July 11, 2022

When you purchase products in this country, you do so with the expectation that they’ve been vetted for safety and that their reasonable use won’t cause you injury. However, there are times when companies fail to warn consumers about risk and even go to great lengths to cover up injuries caused by the products they […]

5 Tips for coping with a traumatic brain injury of a loved one

Posted on November 2, 2016July 11, 2022

If a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is affecting someone you love, handling what comes next can be very difficult. No one can prepare you for the hardship that pairs with seeing someone you love suffering from such an injury. It is important to gain an understanding of what they are going through in order for […]

Major Stryker hip replacement recall has begun – quietly

Posted on October 18, 2016April 20, 2023

Stryker hip replacement failures have been so common that the company has announced a “quiet recall” of these defective products – meaning the devices must be removed, requiring a second painful, costly and debilitating surgery. Have you been victimized? If you have suffered because of this defective device, you know what this means. Amnd you […]

Brain injuries are a public health issue

Posted on October 7, 2016July 11, 2022

Traumatic brain injuries are a preventable public health issue. Efforts to improve diagnosis and treatment of TBIs (frequently referred to as a concussion) continue; however, there is room for improvement, and education is key to reducing the incidents and severity of this crisis. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic […]

Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Over Samsung’s Exploding Washing Machines

Posted on October 4, 2016April 20, 2023

Samsung has more to worry about than just cellphones that catch fire. In August, a federal lawsuit was filed against Samsung, alleging negligence in the design and manufacture of certain washing machine models. The problem? The lawsuit alleges that excess vibration can cause the assembly holding the washer tub to “become unfastened, resulting in a […]