Four out of five Texans believe that both cell phone use and text messaging while driving have become more problematic over the last half-decade, as reported by the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI). The data also shows that Texas drivers generally feel they are...
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Good News May Get in the Way of a Necessary New Law | Tyler & Peery Law Offices | San Antonio, Texas
In the wake of the massive Toyota recalls due to unintended acceleration and gasoline pedal problems, legislators have introduced a bill that seeks to protect consumers from such dangerous defects in the future. As proposed, the bill would increase the funding for the...
No Cure for Traumatic Brain Injuries – Only Prevention
"Wear your helmet!" This constant parental warning can seem worn and tired at times and most parents, sick of nagging, might be tempted to let their kids ride a bike, skateboard, or scooter without a helmet just this once. Houston Bradley's story should cure moms and...
Automakers’ Tactics Try to Prevent Victims from Getting Their Due
Automakers' defective vehicles have recently injured thousands of people, yet they are making it increasingly difficult for victims to win settlements in legitimate cases. Legal experts believe companies like Toyota - which has seen a sharp increase...
Cell phone radiation linked to cancer
In spite of repeated denials from the telecommunications industry over the past 20 years, it is now known that the microwave radiation emitted from cell phones is linked to cancer in those who have used phones over time. While it may take years for cancer to actually...
Diabetes drug Avandia linked to strokes and heart attacks
The popular drug Avandia that has been prescribed to help control blood sugar in diabetes is now known to raise the "bad cholesterol" in patients. This has been shown to cause an increased risk of heart attack and strokes. If you or a loved one have suffered a heart...
IUDs causing strokes, heart attacks and injury to gallbladder
A new generation of intrauterine devices (IUD) designed for birth control in women are now known to be dangerous and potentially lethal to the patient. There are a variety of medical manufacturers that produce IUDs that are now known to be problematic including...
Yamaha Rhino ATV rollover injuries
The Yamaha Rhino ATV has a high center of gravity that makes it susceptible to rollovers even at moderate and slower speeds. This design and manufacturing defect has caused many serious injuries throughout the country and elsewhere. We investigate and evaluate claims...
Trucking Crashes Stay in News: $63 Million Settlement in Focus
Commercial truck accidents have recently grabbed the attention of many folks in San Antonio and the rest of the Southwest. Undoubtedly, the most captivating story has been the $62.7 million settlement resulting from a fatal semi-truck accident. Sleep-Deprived...
Ford F-150s Pose Fire Hazard: NHTSA Considering a Possible Recall
A staple of life for many Texans, the Ford F-150 pickup truck is currently being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) because of a defect that can cause fuel-system fires and spills. The NHTSA is inspecting an engineering flaw in...