Houston Spinal Cord Injury Blog

Every year, approximately 100 children's toys and products manufactured for use with babies are recalled. A hazardous product is any item that poses a safety or health risk to consumers. Such risks may be caused by poor product design, improper labeling or other issues. Many Texas parents might currently have defective or otherwise hazardous products in their homes right now without being aware of it.

Part of the problem is that parents who are not aware that a child's toy or baby product in their home is on a recall list might continue to use the product or might give it as a gift to another family, or even donate it to charity or a second-hand store. There are numerous consumer advocacy groups that try to keep people updated on current recalls by publishing lists in print or posting them online. Any manufacturer, distributor or sales company that knowingly places a dangerous product into the hands of consumers may be held legally accountable if an injury occurs.

You never know when a Texas car accident is going to occur. That is a critical factor that makes vehicular collisions so devastating -- they often happen suddenly and unexpectedly. In fact, even if you see signs of potential danger on the road, such as a vehicle that is swerving over the yellow line, you may not be able to react quickly enough to avoid a crash. When you or your loved one suffer catastrophic injuries because of another driver's negligence, you may need numerous types of support as you try to recover and move on in life.  

It is difficult for anyone who has never been involved in a car accident to understand what accident victims go through in the weeks and months that following a collision. Many people suffer post-traumatic stress disorder and have trouble sleeping, eating and functioning on a daily basis because they are plagued with reminders of the sudden impact that led to their injuries. Others face financial problems when medical bills pile up and they lose time off work during recovery.  

Every motorist is obligated to remain alert and cautious behind the wheel. It is a driver's responsibility to pay attention to the road ahead, and to react as swiftly and safely as possible if a problem arises, such as a sudden deceleration of the flow of traffic. A mother and three of her children were traveling in Texas from another state when a tragedy occurred. A tractor-trailer driver has been deemed responsible for the fatal collision that resulted in the mother's death, as well as the deaths of her three children.

There were a total of eight vehicles involved in the crash. A preliminary investigation shows that traffic had stalled on the roadway because an accident had occurred. The woman, her three kids and several other passengers were among those who were stuck in the post-accident traffic. They had not been involved in the initial collision, however.

One of America’s favorite pastimes includes a competitive game of football. Especially in Texas, the friendly rivalry of high schools, colleges or professional teams causes an upswing in competitive players and viewers alike. With more football games, however, comes the presence of serious spinal injuries.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) works diligently to protect individual players from inflicting catastrophic back injuries both on the defensive and offensive sides. Unfortunately, one wrong hit can leave young players paralyzed and in tremendous pain. Understanding the potential traumas that can inform you of ways to protect your loved ones. If your family member experiences a spinal cord injury due to playing football, you want to speak with a knowledgeable attorney in obtaining compensatory damages.