Texas readers may have heard about a recent incident involving pit bulls attacking a man. Animal attacks are regularly in the news, and it's easy to see why as they can be horrific, especially after hearing about this story. According to the news from Dec. 26, a man...
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Year: 2013
After San Antonio dog bite, owner files appeal following ruling
A 9-year-old girl was forced to undergo surgery following a dog bite, in which the girl's mother says a 6-year-old golden retriever mix attacked the girl. The woman said that the dog was unprovoked. The dog's elderly owner disputes the claims. The owner said that...
New legislation in TX may help to decrease DUI accidents
A new law in Texas promotes the use of ignition interlock devices to convicted DUI offenders, which could help decrease DUI deaths in the state. Drunk driving is a serious problem in many states across the country. Yet, Texas had more drunk driving deaths in 2013 than...
The new trend in distracted driving: the selfie
Since cell phones have become popular in the last decade for more than just business people, people have started to use them throughout the day, including while behind the wheel of their cars. First, talking on a cell phone while driving was a large cause of...
Wrongful death case filed against police for shooting
San Antonio readers may have heard about a shooting that took place in January 2012. In the case, an 18-year-old man was killed after he allegedly brandished a knife at two police officers in Medford. Now, his family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit for $2 million...
3-year-old boy attacked by 2 dogs, suffers serious injuries
San Antonio readers should be aware that you must keep your pets under control, because even allowing your dog to bite once or twice could result in serious consequences. If your dog or other pet injures another person, you may be liable for medical costs due to the...
Hit-and-run fatalities increase, other fatal car crashes decline
A car accident can change a person's life and the lives of their family in an instant. When a hit-and-run accident occurs, it can often leave a family with many questions and a range of emotions. According to a recent report, fatal hit-and-run accidents are on the...
FDA, manufacturers may not know all dangerous drug interactions
When a patient visits their doctor in San Antonio, they might receive a new prescription. The medication they are prescribed might just be new to that person or might be brand new to the market. With any new drug, doctors, pharmacists and companies need to be careful...
The end of Daylight Saving Time increases pedestrian accidents
When we set our clocks back one hour last weekend, many of us noticed the night coming earlier than last week, and our commutes may have been a bit darker. According to a report, Daylight Saving Time ending causes pedestrian accidents across the country to increase....
Surgical instruments left in patients can lead to wrongful deaths
Surgeries are sometimes scheduled out and routine. Other times a surgery may involve an emergency situation. No matter a person's reason for having surgery, they are putting their trust in medical professionals to complete the medical procedure with the lowest risk...