Defective propane tanks can cause severe burn and explosion injuries.
Key Takeaway:
You may be able to file a product liability claim if a defective grill or propane tank caused your burn injury.
Golf carts are increasing in popularity in recent years.
Once used primarily on golf courses, golf carts are now a common sight in neighborhoods, parks, and resort communities across Texas
PTSD can develop after major injuries.
After a serious accident, most people focus on physical injuries. Broken bones, cuts, and bruises are easy to see, and medical treatment usually begins right away.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
As temperatures rise across Texas, more motorcyclists take to the road. Late spring and early summer are popular times for riding, whether it’s a daily commute, a weekend road trip, or simply enjoying the warmer weather.
Children are especially vulnerable to swimming pool accidents.
Swimming pools are one of the most popular ways to cool off during a Texas summer. Whether at a private home, apartment complex, hotel, or community center, pools provide a place for families to relax and have fun.
Texting is one of the most common forms of distracted driving.
Driving requires your full attention. While drunk driving is widely recognized as dangerous, distracted driving isn’t treated with the same seriousness, even though it’s just as dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, thousands of people lose their lives each year in crashes involving distracted drivers.
Valentine’s Day weekend will have an increased risk of car accidents.
Valentine’s Day is a time for dinner plans, date nights, and spending time with people you care about. Across Texas, many people head out in the evening to restaurants, bars, concerts, and hotels. With more drivers on the road—and more alcohol involved—the risk of car accidents increases.
Christmas light installation can be a dangerous task.
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 went wrong while decorating. In fact, an estimated 18,000 people are treated annually for Christmas decoration–related injuries, many involving falls or electrical hazards.
Care facility residents are more likely to experience neglect during the winter holiday season.
For many families, December is a time of celebration, travel, and long-awaited reunions. But inside nursing homes, the holiday season often looks very different. Facilities face heavier workloads, staffing shortages, and disrupted routines — a combination that can leave elderly residents increasingly vulnerable to neglect.
Delivery vehicle traffic will increase exponentially due to holiday shopping.
The holiday rush doesn’t just crowd stores — it floods Texas roads with delivery vehicles. Between Amazon vans, FedEx trucks, UPS drivers, and local subcontractors, traffic surges dramatically in November and December. And with more vehicles come more accidents.
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