http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/8-year-old-ejected-from-car-during-crash-1165493.php According to Wikipedia, ” The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that death risks for a driver wearing a lap-shoulder seat belt are reduced by 48 percent.” The link above is a sad reminder that seatbelts can save lives. The United States first passed the seat belt law in New York State […]
As a result of living in the Houston area, we are always in close proximity to one of the largest chemical plant/refinery zones in the country. With that comes some built in dangers. Today we were informed that a plant in Pasadena had an unexpected release of toxic chemicals. http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=8016090 Thankfully, there have been no reports of […]
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Danger-s-ahead-for-Mexico-spring-breakers-1684163.php As Spring Break approaches for many Texas towns, The U.S. State Department has issued a stern warning to celebrate the weeklong vacation state side. For the second year in a row, authorities are warning high school and college students to avoid Mexico because they can’t protect the revelers from the effects of the Mexican […]
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7463600.html Driving and Texting (DWT) can be a deadly combination, and today in Austin The House Transportation Committee will consider legislation to institute a statewide ban on texting while driving. The average “texter” takes their eyes off the road for an average of 5 seconds and this fact increases the drivers chance for an accident by 23 […]
Houston, Texas is our nations’ 4th largest city and we drive on some of the largest freeway systems in the country. Commercial Trucks and 18 wheelers are often traveling the same road ways as you and I. Over 500,000 trucking accidents occur every year in this country. In fact, 18-wheeler trucking accidents account for one of […]
When you go to a local business such as a grocery store or department store, the owners of that store have a duty to make sure the premises is safe for you to carry out your shopping without the risk of injury. The law in Texas is clear, premises owners have to regularly inspect their […]
Working on an oil rig is a dangerous job many Gulf Coast residents perform every day. These men and women often leave their families behind for long stretches of time. That is why when I hear about an oil rig incident such as the one that took place off the coast of Grand Isle recently https://www.chron.com/business/energy/article/2-treated-after-fire-at-platform-50-miles-off-1544278.php […]
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/One-hurt-in-apartment-fire-in-west-Houston-1683109.php Today’s headline describing the Houston man badly burned in an apartment fire should be a wake up call to all tenants of apartments. Our prayers are with him for a complete and speedy recovery. Often, many folks in our community find themselves living in an apartment complex owned by uncaring and negligent landlords. If […]
I want to bring your attention to this story. Fire suspect had prior arson case | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle This story highlights the importance of making sure our children’s daycare providers are properly qualified. Unfortunately, this story illustrates how inadequate qualifications can end in tragic death. I urge all […]
I had an incredible evening last night. I went to a Dedication Ceremony for Tolerance on Harmony Walk. A bridge and art exhibit inspired by the experience of my former client David Ritcheson. I miss him and only wonder what he would be like if not for the terrible hate crime he had to endure. […]
