The Woodlands Personal Injury Law Blog

Anniversaries are typically marked to celebrate happy milestones. Unfortunately, not every anniversary is a reason to celebrate, especially when such a date marks the passing of a loved one. It was recently noted that, in Texas, there have now been 19 consecutive years of daily motor vehicle accidents that have taken at least one life.

State officials launched a new campaign to ensure that there is not a 20th anniversary of this tragic problem. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the majority of these accidents are preventable. Most of these fatal crashes can be attributed to poor driving habits. Drivers who speed, swerve out of travel lanes or allow distractions to take their attention off of the road are just some of the factors that have contributed to this woeful statistic.

In today's marketplace, there are a variety of ways to purchase consumer goods. One of the most popular commerce options is the second-hand market. Texas consumers are urged to beware of these types of purchases, since many of the items up for sale may have been the subject of a products liability civil suit.

Consumer Reports recently urged consumers to be cautious when shopping at online sites. While many online sites, such as Craigslist or Amazon Marketplace, are an opportunity to save money, they are also more likely to feature items that have been the subject of recalls. Many consumers are eager to save money on such items as baby products, but these are purportedly the most dangerous items to purchase second-hand.

The American Academy of Pediatrics frequently updates its recommendations for ensuring that parents always provide the most appropriate sleeping environments for their infants. For that reason, parents are cautioned to use only safe equipment when laying their children down for naps and bedtimes. Though many Texas parents were likely aware of the recent recall of inclined infant sleeping seats, a new warning was recently issued by Consumer Reports that could eventually lead to new products liability filings.

Consumer Reports recently investigated the use of in-bed infant sleepers. These devices are used in or beside an adult bed for parents who wish to have their infant close at hand during bed and nap times. Unfortunately, the report found that an estimated 12 children have died after sleeping in one of these products. Furthermore, Consumer Reports found that the manufacturers of these types of sleepers are not required to follow any federal safety guidelines. 

Perhaps you were traveling a route you take nearly every day. Before you knew it, you were spinning, flipping or otherwise thrown around in the cabin of your vehicle with no control over your body. By the time those few seconds passed and your vehicle came to a stop, it may have registered that you were in an accident.

The next thing you realize is that you can't get out of the wreckage. You may not necessarily be trapped, but you can't move without intense pain in one or both of your legs. By the time emergency personnel get to you, you already know you suffered significant trauma, such as a fracture or break of at least one of your legs. That could turn out to be the least of your worries.