According to an article published by the San Antonio Express-News, there are 16 fertilizer production sites in Texas similar to the West Fertilizer Co. plant that received nationwide attention after it caught fire causing approximately 60,000 of ammonium nitrate to blow up, killing 15 people and injuring more than 200…
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Navigating Work Place Injuries
Navigating Work Place Injuries With more and more drilling activity occurring across the Eagle Ford Shale and the economy doing better here in San Antonio, we are seeing more and more individuals injured on construction sites, work sites and oil well drilling sites. Workplace injuries and deaths make up a…
Texas Ranks Third in the Number of Dog Bite Claims Reported by State Farm
The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that the dog population in the United States reached approximately 70 million in 2011. This means that over 35% of the U.S. population has a dog. Unfortunately, this also leads to a high incidence of dog bites and dog attacks. Indeed, a report released…
Wrong Way Drivers on Texas Roads
Wrong Way Drivers – Info and Stats on the Idiots that can Kill You Drivers, some may call them idiots or drunks or other applicable names – who somehow manage to travel the wrong way on a restricted roadway such as a freeway represent a significant risk of catastrophic injuries…
The Most Common Reason Behind Medical Malpractice Lawsuits is Mistake in Diagnosis
According to a recent article in The New York Times, citing a study published online by BMJ Quality & Safety on April 22, 2013, most medical malpractice settlements and damage awards were the result of diagnostic mistakes. In fact, the study, which was compiled using the National Practitioner Data Bank,…
FDA Proposes Change to Safety Approval Process of Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Implants
As previously reported by Carabin Shaw, there have been a number of hip replacement recalls in recent years, including recalls of the of the DePuy ASR Hip, the Biomet M2a Hip, the Stryker Rejuvenate and the ABG II, among others. These recalls brought attention to the potentially serious injuries that…
National Safe Boating Week : May 18-24, 2013
The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) runs the North American Safe Boating Campaign each year. In advance of the kick off to summer, the week leading up to Memorial Day Weekend (May 18-24, 2013) is recognized as National Safe Boating Week. As part of National Safe Boating Week, the U.S.…
Bicycling Safety Tips for You and Your Family
As summer approaches, you and your children will have more free time, which may mean more time for them, and you, to participate in outdoor activities, including bike riding. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2011, 677 pedacyclists were killed and an additional…
What is Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving includes activities such as eating, applying make-up, reaching into the backseat, using in-vehicle navigation systems and cell phone use. Yet, while there are many forms of distracted driving, all of which increase the likelihood of car crashes, cell phone use by drivers is the most deadly threat due…
As the Number of Emergency Visits Involving Energy Drinks Rises, Individuals and Groups Push the FDA for Increased Regulation
In March 2013, a group of doctors and researchers sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) urging it to take action to protect teens and children from the health risks associated with energy drink consumption. The letter specifically states that there is scientific evidence that the high…