After you are injured by another person, you want to make sure that you are taken care of properly. Part of this responsibility lies with your doctor, and part with you. There are mistakes that can happen if you aren’t careful, and many of them have nothing to do with medical malpractice. Here is what you don’t want to do once you begin seeking medical treatment. 1. Downplay Your Injuries Do not be tempted to downplay your injuries either in an attempt to “act tough” or protect your employer. Be honest with your doctor about your symptoms and the way you… Read More
Common fireworks are illegal to possess or set off within the city limits if you live in Austin. What are permitted are not-common fireworks or, in other words, glow worms, snakes, smoke devices, wire sparklers and trick noisemakers. If, on the other hand, you live in a rural area, you may be permitted to both possess and discharge fireworks. No matter where you live or how you plan on celebrating the holiday, its important to remind yourself about firework safety as July 4 approaches. If you will be attending any type of picnic, BBQ or even professional… Read More
When you leave your child with a babysitter, you are trusting that the person you hired will keep your child safe in your absence. You also assume that the person you have trusted will treat your child as good as you do. Unfortunately, sometimes accidents happen and children are hurt. What happens when your little one is hurt while with the babysitter? Negligence Accidents happen. Chances are that your child has received a scraped knee, bruised shin or even a bump on the head in your presence. There is a difference between a true accident and an… Read More
There are approximately 1 million forklifts in operation in the country. There are also 1.5 million truck operators. The United States is one of the largest lift distributors on the planet. With warehouse industry jobs growing ever year, forklifts aren’t going anywhere in the near future. Unfortunately, with the sheer amount of heavy equipment in operation in the country, accidents happen. Here are the most common causes of forklift accidents. 1. Poor Training The leading cause of these accidents is poor operator training. Someone driving the forklift may not know how to respond to a hazard. Inventory changes, layout… Read More
You may not tell your dad everyday how much you appreciate all that he has done for you, but you can certainly thank him on Father’s Day. Celebrate dad not with a tie, a mug or a T-shirt, but with an afternoon out in the city. There are plenty of things to see and do in Austin that are sure to give you and your father a great bonding experience. Here are a few of the best. 1. Hiking Why not spend an afternoon soaking in nature with your dad? There are dozens of fantastic opportunities that will get… Read More
In many personal injury cases, injuries are obvious and easy to prove. In other instances, injuries are to soft tissue and can certainly be felt, but can rarely be seen. These injuries can be hard to prove when compared to something like a broken arm. People do recover compensation for soft tissue injuries everyday, so it is not impossible, but can require a bit more work. Here is what you need to know about proving soft tissue injuries. Soft Tissue Injuries Let’s start by discussing exactly what a soft tissue injury is. These are damages to soft… Read More
Choosing a personal injury attorney is essential if you hope to be awarded the compensation you deserve. How do you choose the attorney that is right for you and your family? Continue reading and discover five tips that will help you find the personal injury lawyer that is best for you. 1. Experience Everyone needs to start somewhere, but does it have to be with you? You don’t want to be the first client an attorney accepts for a personal injury case. You want an attorney who has experience with personal injury law in… Read More
A girl in Des Moines, Iowa was involved in an accident her family never saw coming. Hundreds of thousands of people have the same item in their own backyards, and few have considered that the object could be deadly. The 13-year-old girl died in a hammock. According to reports, Peri Segun, a teenager was set to graduate from the eighth-grade last week. Instead, her parents are planning her funeral. Police say that Peri jumped into a hammock in her backyard. The hammock was secured at one end to a tree and at the other to a pillar of… Read More
When you file a personal injury lawsuit in the state of Texas, there are a number of laws that will come into play at some point. We want to provide you a brief overview so you can understand what you should reasonably expect. Statutory Limitations You cannot wait forever to file a personal injury claim in Texas. In fact, depending on the type of lawsuit you wish to file, you may not have much time at all. When it comes to personal injury cases, you have two years from the date of injury to file your claim… Read More
Austin police detectives shot and killed Larry Jackson. As part of a settlement, the parents of Jackson will receive $600,000 from the city. According to police reports, Charles Kleinert was investigating an unrelated bank robbery at the Benchmark Bank on West 35th Street. Jackson attempted to enter the bank, but the doors were locked. Kleinert stepped outside to speak with Jackson, but Jackson ran away. Kleinert gave chase and ended up in a struggle with Jackson. Kleinert’s gun went off after the struggle, striking Jackson in the back of the head. Said Adam Loewy, attorney for Jackson’s parents,… Read More
