Most readers in Houston probably remember the craze a few years ago over energy drinks that were being marketed to adults because they also contained alcohol. The high amounts of caffeine and alcohol proved to be a dangerous combination for many people who imbibed too...
One of the problems when safety improves is complacency. Some are worried that the airline industry is suffering from that sense of complacency right now. Since a deadly airline crash has not happened in the United States in almost four years, the airline industry is...
It seems like all too often in the world today that people are unwilling to take responsibility for their actions, even when they could have done something to prevent the outcome from being more tragic. This is the case for hit-and-run drivers, who are too selfish to...
Construction zones on the road can be dangerous. Most Houston residents know this. People often have to slow down and change lanes suddenly, which means you need to be on high alert. Adding to the danger is the presence of construction workers. And one worker's family...
This blog recently wrote about the tragic incident in nearby Galveston of a drunk driver striking a horse-drawn carriage. One person in the carriage was killed, and several others were injured. The family, which was in Galveston celebrating a birthday, is now fighting...
Sometimes it's important to remember that there may be more than just the person who causes an accident who is liable. In one of the most common examples of another party sharing liability, bar owners should not be serving patrons until they are severely intoxicated...
When Houston residents think of incidences of wrongful death, they are likely to think about fatal car accidents and medical malpractice deaths. But another kind of accident that could be a considered a wrongful death is a construction accident. Employers need to...
The tragic plane crash that happened in Nigeria earlier this week has left a Houston-area family stricken with grief and begging for answers. Two sisters, who lived in a Houston suburb, were on board the doomed flight that has so far killed at least 150 people.And a...
When Houston residents rely on public transportation, they expect public transportation employees to operate with a certain level of respect for public safety. People should not have to fear for their safety when they want to use a bus or a subway.But it appears that...
A suspected drunk driver took the life of a Houston child and almost killed another in a freak accident that most people would classify as a wrongful death.According to police and witnesses, a 7-year-old boy and his 4-year-old brother were hanging out with their...
