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The Safety of Kids Must Be a Top Legal Priority

October 01, 2013Posts

There are controversial cases in which parents are brought into a courtroom and asked to defend the medical decisions they have made for their children based on religious or ethical convictions. Whether or not to vaccinate, the decision to place a sick child in a round of chemotherapy or the reliance on alternative healing methods have all led to legal questions for some mothers and fathers in our state. In these instances, at least there...

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Credit Cards and the Probate Process

September 17, 2013Posts

If a family member or other loved one has died, the deceased's estate may be required to go through the probate process. Probate is a formal process in which the will is verified, and matters of the estate are settled. Probate lawyers in Austin can assist with this process and help you resolve everything respectfully and efficiently. As you go through probate and work to resolve the necessary financial and legal issues after your loved...

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Amusement Park Regulations Come Under Scrutiny After Death on Texas Rollercoaster

August 27, 2013Posts

Recently, a tragedy occurred at Six Flags Over Texas. A woman fell 75 feet while riding a roller coaster at the amusement park and was killed in the fall. This tragedy has prompted safety experts to call for a discussion on whether there should be stricter and more uniform regulations on amusement parks throughout the nation. Our Austin accident attorneys know that the Texas Department of Insurance currently has regulations regarding inspections and liability insurance...

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CPSC Issues Warnings on ATV Accidents

August 13, 2013Posts

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) aims to inform consumers about the dangers of products that could cause injury. An Austin lawyer know that one goal of the CPSC is to help make data on dangerous products more available to consumers in easy-to-understand ways so they can make smart choices and reduce the chances of becoming hurt. Recently, the CPSC has released a series of infographics designed to illustrate how dangerous All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) can be...

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TX DOT Campaign Puts Personal Face on DUI Accident Risks

July 24, 2013Posts

Drunk driving continues to be a major problem, causing thousands of car accident deaths and injuries in Texas each year.  The Texas Department of Transportation has tried numerous public education and enforcement programs to try to curb drunk driving dangers. Their latest campaign involves putting a human face on the dangers associated with drunk driving. Our Austin, TX injury lawyers know that driving while intoxicated can more than double the risk of a car wreck...

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