In the past several weeks, vaping-related lung injuries and deaths have captured national headlines. There have been 7 reported deaths and the CDC reports that an additional 380 confirmed and probable cases have been identified across 36 states during the recent outbreak, including 3 patients in the Houston area. While an underlying cause has yet…
DetailsBAYTOWN – In what has become a common occurrence this year for Houston-area residents, black smoke was seen billowing from an Exxon Mobil plant in Baytown yesterday, the result of an explosion at one of the largest refining and petrochemical complexes in the world. In total, 66 people were examined at a health clinic, some…
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Houston continues to rank among the most dangerous cities in the country to drive. On average, 640 people are killed each year on Houston-area roadways, with countless others seriously injured. A combination of abundant construction zones, aggressive & distracted drivers, a complex network of interstate highways, poor road conditions and heavy traffic are all considered…
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For the second time in three weeks, a chemical plant fire has caused a health scare for Houston-area residents. Tragically, one person was killed at the KMCO plant in Crosby, and another two were critically injured when a transfer line ignited an isobutylene tank at the facility. Although the fire has been contained as of…
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The massive petrochemical fire that began on Sunday has been extinguished, but officials are now focusing on the potential environmental and health impacts from the blaze, which occurred along the Houston Ship Channel in Deer Park, Texas. The fire sent black smoke billowing into the air for several days, which contained fuels used in plastics…
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According to the Houston Chronicle, 640 people a year die on Houston-area roads and 2,850 more are seriously injured in auto-related accidents, making Houston one of the most dangerous places in the country to drive. In the unfortunate event you or a loved one is involved in a motor vehicle accident, there are some important…
DetailsAs part of its “Out of Control” series, a recent article by the Houston Chronicle has further highlighted the deadly epidemic of distracted drivers, which is a massive problem on Houston roadways. Due to a rapidly evolving smartphone and tech gadget market, drivers are becoming more distracted than ever, which is resulting in deadly consequences.…
DetailsIn Texas, a wrongful death is one that happens because of another’s wrongful act, carelessness, neglect, or unskillfulness. Wrongful death claims often arise from the same circumstances as personal injury claims, except that the victim did not survive his or her injuries. While many different things could lead to a wrongful death claim, most cases…
DetailsAs self-driving, or autonomous, cars become more commonplace, consumers have one main question: are they safe? While the creators of the first self-driving cars might say yes, the track record for current self-driving vehicles doesn’t reflect that. Self-driving vehicles from Waymo, Tesla, and Uber have all been involved in fatal accidents while operating on auto-pilot.…
DetailsAs American industries evolve, so do the laws regulating how they operate. When new variables come into play, the agencies responsible for regulating affected industries must enact new policies to account for these variables. The commercial trucking industry, though, appears to be backsliding when it comes to safety, and there doesn’t seem to be anything…
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