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What Are The Major Causes Of Lift Truck Accidents?
See what the major causes of lift truck accidents are and how you can avoid them.
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What Does Chest Pain From A Car Accident Seat Belt Injury Mean?
Seat belts are a key safety device in any vehicle. They prevent drivers and passengers from getting ejected from a car during a crash. By keeping you restrained, they also reduce the severity of impact and, in turn, decrease the severity of injuries you might suffer. According to estimates, seat belt usage could have prevented close to 80 percent of car accident fatalities.
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Recovering Damages In Uninsured Car Accidents
All drivers are required to carry a liability insurance policy. This is coverage designed to pay damages suffered by the injured party if they cause an accident. However, 13 percent of the country’s drivers are uninsured, according to the Insurance Research Council (IRC) estimates. The estimated number in Texas is 14.1 percent, slightly higher than the national average.
Learn MoreCost Of Car Accidents Per Year
Across the country, millions of drivers navigate the roads as part of regular life. They share the highways with large trucks, cyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists. This situation makes auto accidents and the resulting bodily injuries and fatalities nearly inevitable. While the toll on humans is more than devastating, the cost of car accidents per year is also a big hit to the economy.
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Who Is Responsible If Someone Is Driving Your Car And Gets In An Accident?
When the situation calls for it, it is normal to lend a friend or family member your car without a second thought. You may even do it regularly. However, have you considered what would happen if they got in a car accident while driving your car? Who would be held liable for any damages caused by the crash?
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What Can They Take If You Are Being Sued For A Car Accident?
If you were involved in a car accident, you probably want to know what can they take if I’m being sued for car accident. The answer often depends on how your case settles. In a settlement process, the victim usually brings a claim against your insurance company. The alternative is a judgment where the victim sues you directly in court for damages.
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What Can You Expect Physically After A Car Accident?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 7500 people are injured every day in auto accidents. Their injuries may vary from person to person and may range from minor to severe. Some may even be fatal.
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What Happens If You Are At Fault In A Car Accident?
Accidents can happen anytime and to anyone. When they do, it may not be easy to determine who was at fault. When an accident occurs in the parking lot, for instance, the drivers may be unable to identify who was responsible accurately.
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French Widow Sues Boeing For $276 Million Over Ethiopian Airlines Crash
Paris (CNN)A French widow has filed a lawsuit against US aircraft manufacturer Boeing for $276 million in damages over the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max 8 in March, which killed all 157 people on board — including her husband.
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Lawsuit Alleges Wells Fargo Unfairly Shuffled Paycheck Protection Program Applications
A California-based company filed a class-action lawsuit against Wells Fargo citing unfair actions against some small businesses seeking government-sponsored coronavirus relief under the Paycheck Protection Program.
Learn MoreMaking An N95 Mask For COVID-19 Coronavirus? What You Need To Know
By now, you’ve probably heard that there is shortage of N95 masks for health care professionals trying to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The shortage has motivated a number of DIY (do-it-yourself) efforts by well-meaning folks to make masks that are not exactly official N95 masks.
Learn MoreWho Gets In More Car Accidents?
Who gets in more car accidents? You might have had this debate with other fellow drivers at one point. You could even be familiar with the long-running stereotype that women are bad drivers. While this conversation could sometimes run as a joke, recent studies have shown that gender directly affects the frequency of auto accidents.
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Unreported Car Accidents In Texas
Under Texas transportation laws, drivers involved in an accident are mandated to report an accident to the local police or sheriff’s office, depending on the accident scene location. This responsibility especially holds where the accident has resulted in injury, death, or significant vehicle damage.
Learn MoreAre You Liable For Accidents If You Cosign A Car Loan?
Having good credit is a positive attribute that could endure you to lenders. It could also make your relatives and friends turn to you to cosign a loan. While doing so could help a loved one, there are many risks involved. For instance, if you cosign a car loan, are you liable for accidents? What effect will a cosigned loan have on your credit?
Learn MoreProtecting Your Child From Car Seat Accidents
Children are dependent on their guardians for many things, including protection. Parents are expected to properly restrain and position their children in a car when driving. This reduces the chances of the children falling victim to child car seat accidents.
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What Causes Car Accidents?
Car accidents can have a serious impact on victims and their loved ones. They often cause injuries, which in turn result in accumulating medical bills, lost wages, and untold pain and suffering. Even worse, they can happen anywhere and to anyone. This is why vehicle owners need to understand what causes car accidents and how to protect themselves.
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Pegasus Airlines Flight 2193
On Wednesday, February 5th, 2020, another Boeing airplane crashed while landing. Pegasus Airlines flight 2193 with service from Izmir, Turkey to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen airport skidded off the runway during landing and split into three pieces, reported the Associated Press. Turkish authorities have reported that the Boeing 737 in question carried 183 people, including crew members, and left 3 people dead and 179 people injured.
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A Malfunctioning 737 Max Warning Light Could Cost Boeing Millions In New FAA Fines
Boeing knew that there were serious safety issues with its Boeing 737Max before the first Boeing 737MAX was delivered to Lion Air on May 22, 2017. Instead of addressing the problems with the 737MAX, Boeing employees actively misled government regulators and ignored prophetic warnings from its own employees.
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Transportation Secretary's Expert Panel Defends FAA System That Approved Deadly 737 Max Jets
Our clients are in shock and disbelief that any sane person let alone the Secretary of Transportation would conclude that the FAA system does not need a complete overhaul. It is incomprehensible, in light of the avalanche of evidence, that anyone could reach such a conclusion.
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'Jedi Mind Tricks': Boeing 737 Max Emails Show Attempts To Manipulate Airlines, FAA
Boeing went to lengths to downplay the computerized flight-control system that turned out to be deadly in the 737 Max jetliner, a new batch of internal communications show.
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Boeing Fires C.E.O. Dennis Muilenburg
Boeing said on Monday that it had fired its chief executive, Dennis A. Muilenburg, who was unable to stabilize the company after two crashes involving its best-selling 737 Max plane killed 346 people and set off the worst crisis in the manufacturing giant’s 103-year history.
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Five Frequent Causes Of Truck Collisions
Texas residents probably know that large truck crashes can arise for a number of reasons. However, five causes are more common than others. The No. 1 reason is driver error. Most crashes between trucks and passenger vehicles are due to driver error, and in 81% of such cases, it is the passenger vehicle driver who is at fault. Obviously, though, truckers are not immune to speeding, drowsy driving and drunk driving.
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Pedestrian And Bicycle Accident Rates Rising
Many people across the nation work to reduce the number of deaths due to traffic incidents. From automakers to agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, preventing fatal crashes is a high priority. A recent study conducted by the NHTSA shows that these efforts are paying off overall, but there is one area of concern.
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Boeing Is Pressuring The FAA To Clear The 737 Max To Fly Sooner, Even As Some Airline Staff Beg Not To Be Put Back On It
Even after killing 346 innocent people, BOEING continues to put Profit over Safety by continuing to Pressure the FAA to re certify an UNSAFE PLANE! #hlalaw #boeing737max #triallawyers #ethiopianairlinecrash #aviation #personalinjury #et302 #boeing #lionair #JT610 #profitoversafety
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Even After Killing 346 Innocent People, BOEING Continues To Put Profit Over Safety
Even after killing 346 innocent people, BOEING continues to put Profit over Safety by continuing to Pressure the FAA to re-certify an UNSAFE PLANE! #hlalaw #boeing737max #triallawyers #ethiopianairlinecrash #aviation #personalinjury #et302 #boeing #lionair #JT610 #profitoversafety
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How To Drive Safely In Winter Weather
In the event that winter leaves the roads icy, wet or snowy, drivers in Texas will need to know how to stay safe and avoid accidents. The following are just a few fundamental tips. First, drivers should try to limit their excursions, going out only when necessary. Once they are on the road, drivers must slow down and keep a good distance (five to six seconds at the minimum) from the vehicle in front.
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Attorney For Families Suing Boeing Says CEO's Testimony Reveals Aerospace Giant Put Profit Above Safety
One year after the Indonesia Lion Air flight 610 crash that killed 189 people, Boeing CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, was called to Congress for questioning. The statements made by Muilenburg during what was part of Congress’s investigation on the crash were ill-received by the victims, and their families and attorneys. According to the attorneys, the testimony reveals that Boeing values profit over safety.
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FMCSA Administrator Addresses Truck Safety At Conference
Regulations that promote safe commercial truck operations concern all motorists in Texas. An administrator from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration addressed multiple safety topics during an appearance at a conference organized by the American Trucking Association. He commented on advanced safety technology, teen truckers and proposed changes to hours-of-service regulations.
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Seven Dead After A WWII-Era B-17 Bomber Crash At A Connecticut Airport
Husain Law would like to convey its deepest sympathies to the families who lost loved ones in the tragic crash of a B-17 at Bradley International Airport on October 3, 2019. If you would like to learn more or understand your legal rights
Learn MoreThe Dangers Of Road Rage
Road rage is a persistent problem in Texas and other states. One study estimated that fatal crashes related to road rage have increased by 500% in the last 10 years. Other reports have found that incidents of drivers showing or firing guns have also increased. Unfortunately, such incidents make the roads more dangerous for all drivers.
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Even A Minor Accident Can Have Severe Consequences
Navigating the busy roads in Texas is a challenge for any driver. Even car accidents that seem minor can have severe consequences. You might find yourself without visible broken bones and no open wounds, but with significant mental distress.
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Safety Equipment Could Reduce Truck Accident Fatalities
Trucking accidents can be particularly devastating to other motorists sharing the Texas roads. Because of the size, weight and volume of 18-wheeler trucks, these vehicles are more likely to cause fatalities in accidents. Of the 4,102 people killed in truck crashes in 2017, 82% of the victims were pedestrians, cyclists or occupants of smaller passenger vehicles.
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Drunk Driving, Its Consequences, And How To Avoid Them
Texas drivers are aware that alcohol can impair their hearing, vision, muscle coordination, memory and ability to make sound judgments. This is why alcohol intoxication and driving are such a fatal combination. Even with a BAC of .02, drivers can become drowsy and experience some loss of judgment. Once they reach the point of being legally drunk, which is a BAC of .08, then they can hardly detect traffic signals or dangers on the road.
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How To Avert Drowsiness On The Road
Drowsy driving is a big problem in Texas, especially in locations where there are no comprehensive public transit systems. Many people fail to sleep the minimum seven hours each night that the CDC recommends while others put themselves and others in danger by taking prescription sleep aids and heading out on the road before sleeping a sufficient time.
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Distracted Driving And How To Avoid It
With the advent of smartphones and in-vehicle technology, few people need to be told that distracted driving is a rising trend, but what’s important to remember is how widespread it is. Drivers in Texas, as anywhere else, are expected to maintain control of their vehicles at all times, and anything that keeps them from doing this, from phone use to eating and drinking, can be considered a distraction.
Learn MoreBeware: Sharing The Road With Big Rigs Is Risky
Whenever you share the Texas highways with big rigs, you and your passengers are at risk. Eighteen-wheelers and semi-trucks typically weigh more than 10,000 pounds. When fully loaded, they could weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, or even more. Passenger vehicles weigh significantly less, and when these two collide, occupants of passenger vehicles are typically worse off.
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Women More Likely To Incur Serious Injuries In Car Crashes
According to a new study, women are 73% more likely than men to suffer a serious injury or death in an auto accident. Texas drivers should know that part of the reason for this trend is the lack of accurate crash safety data. With this comes the lack of safety measures and devices designed with women in mind.
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3 Hospitalized After Charter Bus Crashes Into Guardrail In Rosenberg
Via: abc 13 EYEWITNESS News (https://abc13.com/watch-live-charter-bus-involved-in-major-crash-in-rosenberg-/5403309/)
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The Boeing 737 Max Crisis Is A Leadership Failure
We’ve seen this before: A Boeing airliner crashes, killing all aboard. Investigators believe a design flaw in the aircraft played a major role in the accident, but Boeing blames the pilots. Eventually, the design flaw is corrected, but not before another plane crashes, leaving more deaths in its wake.
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At Least 35 People Suffered Injuries After An Air Canada Flight Hit A Severe Patch Of Turbulence.
The plane – which had 284 people on board – was travelling from Vancouver to Sydney on Thursday but had to be diverted to Hawaii. Medical staff examined the injured after it landed at Honolulu’s airport at 06:46 local time.
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New Rules Could Ease Trucker Regulations
Commercial drivers in Texas and throughout the country could soon see a change to current hours-of-service rules. As they are written today, drivers can remain on duty for no longer than 14 hours at a time. During this on-duty period, they can spend up to 11 hours on the road. Once that period is over, a driver must wait at least 10 hours before working again.
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Boeing Gives $100m To Help 737 Max Crash Families
Boeing is giving $100m (£80m) to help families affected by the two crashes of the company’s 737 Max planes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. The payment, stretching over several years, is independent of lawsuits filed in the wake of the disasters, which together killed 346 people.
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Drunk Driver Prevention Systems A Must, Says MADD President
At a congressional hearing in May 2019, the president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for automakers to put more effort into making drunk driver prevention systems. Drunk driving is a serious issue, contributing to 29% of all roadway fatalities in Texas and across the U.S.
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'Sully' Sullenberger Tells Congress Deadly Boeing 737 Max Crashes 'Should Never Have Happened'
Retired airline captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot best known for safely landing a disabled plane on the Hudson River in 2009, told Congress on Wednesday that a pair of recent Boeing 737 Max jetliner crashes “should never have happened”-and possibly could have been avoided with better safety processes and pilot training.
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Boeing CEO Concedes 'Mistake' With Planes In 2 Fatal Crashes
The chief executive of Boeing said the company made a “mistake” in handling a problematic cockpit warning system in its 737 Max jets before two crashes of the top-selling plane killed 346 people, and he promised transparency as the U.S. aircraft maker tries to get the grounded model back in flight.
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Speed Limits Are On The Rise, And So Are Deadly Car Accidents
It often seems as if everyone in Texas is in a hurry. Whether parents are frantically trying to get all of their kids to their extracurricular activities or college students are hurrying to their part-time jobs in between classes, getting from point A to point B as quickly as possible ranks high on most people’s priorities. Because of this, most people see rising speed limits as a good thing.
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Inside The Effort To Fix The Troubled Boeing 737 MAX
After takeoff, the Boeing 737 suddenly warns pilots that the plane is about to lose lift and stall, an erroneous signal from a bad sensor. The control column shakes, loudly. Pilot Roddy Guthrie diagnoses the problem-and then the plane’s nose suddenly pitches down, on its own.
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Safety Is Critical For Rear Seat Passengers
The summer months mean that more people in Texas are taking to the road for trips, holidays and vacations. However, safety experts warn about the danger of serious car accidents in these heavily traveled months. The Governors Highway Safety Association is launching a public awareness campaign particularly targeting rear seat passengers to encourage them to put safety first. Passengers in the back seat enjoy more protections in some types of crashes.
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Boeing Built Deadly Assumptions Into 737 Max
Attorney Nomaan K. Husain of Husain Law + Associates has filed a lawsuit against Boeing for the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Boeing 737 Max crash. If you have been affected by this crash, don’t wait a moment longer.
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Hours Of Service Rules Linked To Rising Truck Accident Deaths
Motor vehicle accident fatalities in Texas and around the country fell by 2% in 2017, but the number of road users killed in crashes involving commercial vehicles rose by a worrying 9% to 4,761. That is the highest truck accident death toll in 29 years, and 72% of those killed were traveling in passenger vehicles that were struck by tractor-trailers.
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Speeding To Be The Focus Of Annual Safe Driver Week Event
Law enforcement officials in Texas and other states routinely monitor roads for bad driving behaviors. Such efforts are stepped up during annual Operation Safe Driver Week events. The focus for the 2019 event will be speeding, which was a contributing factor in more than 90% of all traffic accidents in 2015 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Memes, Newsfeeds A Source Of Distraction For Many Drivers
Many drivers in Texas allow themselves to be distracted behind the wheel even though they know it’s risky. An online study from Wakefield Research showed that almost half of respondents consider distracted driving to be a top roadway concern. However, the nearly 2,000 participants also used their phones behind the wheel for an average of 13 minutes a day.
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Texas Residents Experience Health Problems After Chemical Fire
The mayor of Deer Park claimed that major progress was being made to reopen the Houston Ship Channel after a major fire at a plant nearby caused chemicals to spill into the channel. This waterway is a major passageway for marine traffic carrying products in and out of the Houston area. While civil and military officials continue to monitor the channel for hazardous materials, residents nearby have reported many health problems that may be attributed to leaked chemicals at the plant.
Learn MoreWeather Channel Sued For Fatal Car Crash Caused By Storm Chasers
Spring has arrived, which means the start of severe weather season for much of the country. As you can imagine, the need to quickly escape a natural disaster comes with other hazards like the risk of getting into a car accident. In such cases, there would likely be no grounds for victims to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit – it seems clear that the severe weather was primarily to blame.
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Car Accident Victims May Seek Full Compensation For Their Losses
In Texas, numerous residents and visitors to the state suffer injuries in auto accidents every year. Were you or family member one of the unfortunate? If so, have you thought about compensation and how much you will really need to recover and move forward?
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Did You Suffer Hearing Loss While Using Defective 3M Earplugs?
Hearing is one of the ways we navigate and understand the world-you touch, see and hear those who are important to you. And whether it is listening to music, investing in meaningful conversations or relaxing with the sound of the crashing ocean waves, your hearing is an extremely important sense.
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Rongful Death Lawsuits Underway Following October Plane Crash
Wrongful death lawsuits underway following October plane crash On behalf of Husain Law + Associates, P.C. posted in wrongful death on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Lion Air flight JT610 tragically crashed into the Java Sea on Oct. 29, 2018.
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