Category: In Depth
‘Lawyer’ vs. ‘Attorney’ – What’s the Difference?
The terms “lawyer” and “attorney” are used quite interchangeably, but is there a difference between the two terms? Just what is the difference? Is one more-commonly-used than the other? To put it simply, all attorneys are lawyers, but not all lawyers are necessarily considered attorneys. Practically speaking though, both terms are used interchangeably by most […]
Texas Leads Nation in Workplace Fatalities
Numbers just released show that Texas saw 524 fatal workplace accidents in 2014, an increase from 508 the previous year. Over the last 11 years, Texas has taken the top spot when it comes to workplace deaths. If one adjusts to take into consideration population, Texas still outranks 36 other states in work-related wrongful deaths. We […]
The Biggest Successful Lawsuit Ever Settled; $206 Billion Settlement From Big Tobacco
The Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) of 1998 involved the 4 major tobacco companies, 46 US states, the District of Columbia and five US territories. It became the largest civil litigation settlement in US history. As early as the 1950’s, individuals within the United States began suing companies who were responsible for manufacturing and marketing cigarettes. […]
Car Safety Advancements, Both Past & Future
Video: How auto safety has improved over the past 45 years. Automobiles, Technology, and Safety Improvements Technology has come a long way since cars were first introduced. Of course, none of these changes have come about without opposition. In the 1950s (before the introduction of seat belts and without the number of interstate highways we […]
Why is The Store Responsible For a Slip & Fall Accident?
According to U.S. law, invitees (think customers) are owed a level of responsibility by the business when it comes to ensuring that the premises are not hazardous. The business benefits from having customers on their property, and because of this, they have a duty to keep that person safe from preventable injuries caused by premises […]
Child Abuse: An Epidemic in Texas
Child abuse numbers dropped in Texas last year but rose in Dallas County. Unfortunately, the numbers fluctuate from year to year, and we are not on a downward trend. There are more than 7 million kids in the whole state, and nobody really knows why these numbers keep fluctuating. Some have offered inconclusive reasons, but […]
Elderly Abuse Laws in Texas
Did You Know: Texas has passed laws specifically protecting the elderly? Elderly people deserve love and care just like everybody else. These individuals usually have more demanding needs due a range of issues such as lack of mobility, illness, inability to care for themselves or advanced age. Nursing homes in Texas are tasked with the […]
The “Admissions” Department at a For-Profit University
Education can open the doors to better opportunities in life. A better paying job, prestige and higher social class are all things that most people aspire to have at one point or another. However, not everyone is able to physically go to classes. Many people have career obligations, family obligations, or are simply unable to […]
Sobriety Checkpoints – Are DWI Stops in Texas’ Future?
Every year there’s an effort by politicians and groups like MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) to make sobriety checkpoints legal in Texas. It’s no surprise that with nearly 1,300 alcohol related driving fatalities in 2010 alone that concerned citizens want the Texas government to take a more proactive stand on preventing drunk driving. This past week San Antonio Police Deputy Chief Anthony Trevino asked the Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee to once again try to legalize sobriety checkpoints.
The Texas Board of Medical Examiners – A Broken Promise for Texas Health & Safety
A recent piece by Becky Oliver at Fox 4 revealed how dysfunctional the Texas Board of Medical Examiners is. She uses some alarming statistics and focuses on several Texan families who have experienced first-hand how harmful the institution can be. To understand what makes these heart-wrenching stories so important, you have to understand what the […]
