Dry winters can cause deep cracks in pavement and outdoor staircases. Winter Apartment Hazards: Who’s Responsible for Heater, Stairway, and Maintenance Injuries? Your apartment should be a safe place to relax—especially during the winter. When you rent a home, you trust your landlord to keep the property in good…
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Gym and Fitness Injuries Surge in January: When Can a Texas Gym Be Held Liable?
Gym injuries spike in January. Injured at a Gym in Texas? When the Gym May Be Responsible January is a popular time to set new goals. Many people make New Year’s resolutions to get healthier, build better habits, or try something new. For many Texans, that means signing up…
Why January Is One of the Most Dangerous Months for Texas Drivers
Car accidents spike in January as commuters return to work. New Year, New Commute: Why January Sees a Spike in Texas Car Accidents When the holidays end and daily routines return, Texas roads become much busier. Offices reopen, schools resume, and commuters head back to work in full force.…
Holiday Fires and Electrical Injuries in Texas: When Decorations Cause Damage
Many Christmas decorations can be an extreme fire hazard. Injured in a Holiday Decoration Fire in Texas? What to Know Holiday decorations are meant to bring warmth, joy, and color to homes across Texas each December. From twinkling lights and festive inflatables to candles and space heaters, seasonal décor…
Texas Winter Driving Hazards: Rain, Fog, Ice, and Accident Liability
Winter weather causes thousands of accidents across Texas each year. Winter Weather in Texas: How Rain, Fog, and Ice Lead to Serious Accidents Snow may be rare in much of Texas, but winter weather still creates dangerous conditions for drivers across the state. Rain, fog, and ice can appear…
Injured Hanging Christmas Lights? Texas Liability Laws Explained
Christmas light installation can be a dangerous task. Christmas Light Installation Injuries: Who’s Liable When Someone Gets Hurt? The holiday season is meant to be festive—filled with bright lights, decorations, and quality time with family. But every year, thousands of people end up in the emergency room because something…
Holiday Nursing Home Neglect in Texas: Why Resident Injuries Surge in December
Care facility residents are more likely to experience neglect during the winter holiday season. Nursing Home Neglect During the Holidays: Why Injuries Often Increase in December For many families, December is a time of celebration, travel, and long-awaited reunions. But inside nursing homes, the holiday season often looks very…
Texas Deer Collisions Spike in Fall | What to Do After a Wildlife Crash
November is peak season for car accidents involving deer. Deer-Related Car Accidents in Texas: What Drivers Need to Know This Fall Texas’s open landscapes are home to abundant wildlife — including large deer populations that often wander near busy roadways. While spotting a deer can be a beautiful moment,…
Thanksgiving Cooking Injuries: Who’s Liable When Holiday Cooking Goes Wrong?
Common cooking injuries increase during Thanksgiving week. Fires, Burns, and Kitchen Injuries During Thanksgiving: Who’s Liable When Holiday Cooking Goes Wrong? Family members gather for Thanksgiving, and food is at the center of nearly every celebration. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the peak days for cooking-related fires. According to…
Planning a Thanksgiving Road Trip? Read These Safety Tips First
Thanksgiving week is a risky time to drive. These safety tips can reduce your risk. Thanksgiving Travel in Texas: Staying Safe on the Busiest Driving Week of the Year Holiday travel is meant to be a time to unwind, enjoy, and reconnect with loved ones. But Thanksgiving is also…