Blog
Protecting with a Patent
Obtaining a patent for a new invention, or a new method of performing a function, is a key element of a successful business. A patent gives a 20-year monopoly for the invention covered in the patent with legal ramifications if it is infringed upon. The Federal Government issues patents to encourage advancement in technology….
Database Helpful in Reducing Nursing Home Negligence
A new database gathered by ProPublica organized 100,000 plus nationwide nursing-home facilities into an online report. This database can assist families needing to find an aging relative a place to live by uncovering abuse or neglect at nursing homes. Having this useful tool will hopefully reduce the number of cases of abuse and neglect…
Essential Steps to Take After Injury in a Car Accident
Any person might experience confusion immediately following an unexpected car crash, especially if you suffer an injury. Certain steps need to be taken to help an attorney in filing a personal injury claim. Police will conduct an accident investigation and file a police report. Obtaining a copy of this report is one essential step…
Past Debt Should Not Come Back to Haunt You
Our suffering economy has made many people desperate, even debt collectors. Some debt collection agencies have resorted to trying to collect debt dismissed in a bankruptcy filing. Thankfully, there are laws in place to protect citizens from harassment or lawsuits regarding debts previously dismissed. The Fair Debts Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal…
Emergency Room Errors You Should be Wary Of
Often fast paced and demanding, an emergency rooms environment can often cause healthcare workers to be negligent in their work that could unfortunately lead to serious and fatal injuries. Some of the most common types of emergency room errors include: Patient dumping (transferring or releasing a patient for lack of insurance or other financial…
Texas Man Falls to Death on Stadium Escalator
A 25 year old man fell 60 feet to his death after an elevator related accident at the Reliant Stadium in Houston. The victim, identified as Jonathan Kelly, was attending the Texans preseason finale when the accident occurred at about 8:10 pm when he fell three stories, slamming on the pavement below. The Houston…
Top 10 Most Expensive States for Auto Insurance
The cost of insuring your car can really bang up your budget, depending on where you live. CarInsuranceQuotes.com, a Bankrate company, measured the “financial dent” to your budget. Auto insurance premiums are literally all over the map because of different state laws. CarInsuranceQuotes.com says the most expensive state got to No. 1 partly because…
Disabled Man in Wheelchair Abused at Own Home by Drunken Visitor
As reported by Sierra Pedraja for KXAN news, Austin Police have arrested a 41 year old Austin man after he attacked a disabled man bound to a wheelchair at his home earlier this month. According to the arrest warrant affidavit, Bryan Douglas went to the disabled mans house on September 3 and said that…
Truck Has 25 Safety Violations
In August, a big rig was pulled over by police and cited for 25 safety violations including defective brakes, shredded and bald tires, and a broken trailer cross member. Eight of the violations were grave enough to merit the officers in pulling the truck off the road. Aside from the obvious citations for violation…
Fatal 18-Wheeler Accident
In August, a 2009 ford pickup heading south on Texas Highway 36 drifted over the center line and into the path of a north-bound Exxon mobile tanker. The tanker driver was not injured but the pickup driver died on site. Though 18-wheeler accidents are notorious for causing severe personal injury and wrongful death, this…