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Keeping Your Kids Safe Around Dogs Keeping your kids safe around dogs isn’t always easy. We all want to assume that dogs are friendly and kids can play with them. With a little guidance, we can all be better. Some of the main keys to keep our dogs safe are to be aware of…

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide is produced by many household appliances, including boilers, fires, cookers and water heaters. Gas, oil, coal and wood are common fuels used to run these devices. The incomplete combustion of these fuels can create carbon monoxide. Household appliances that use these fuels need to be installed and maintained by professionals….

Riding a bike is a convenient form of transportation and a great way to get some exercise. But, if you’re going to ride your bicycle on the streets, you should know that laws apply specifically to you. These laws are designed to keep motorists and cyclists safe while sharing the road. Be sure to…

Right-of-way is a traffic concept that determines the hierarchy of who has the right to make the move first on the road. This concept helps to maintain safe conditions for everyone who is sharing the road and areas around it. This hierarchy of right-of-ways affords drivers and pedestrians a certain level of trust in…

San Antonio has entered the winter months which bring cold weather. Cold weather means that people will be using their fireplaces, furnaces, and other sources of heat. With the increased use of heating comes the increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a gas that can be release when appliances such as…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often associated with war veterans and military members who have been in active combat zones. However, PTSD is not restricted to soldiers. Anyone who experiences or survives a traumatic event, including motor vehicle accidents, can come away with lasting psychological trauma. If you develop PTSD after a motorcycle accident,…

Motorcycle accidents can happen to even the most seasoned rider in Texas. Negligent and distracted motor vehicle drivers can fail to see motorcycles and cause devastating accidents. In a motorcycle accident, a child passenger is especially vulnerable to serious and fatal injuries. In Texas, the law states that a child must be at least…

A concussion is considered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused when the brain is shaken back and forth due to a violent jolt or a blow to the head. People commonly suffer concussions from car accidents, slip and falls, and high-impact sports. Since concussions are typically considered a mild TBI, many are unaware that…

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common cause of disability and death in the U.S. The leading causes of TBIs are as follows.  Falls (40.5%) Fall accidents are the primary cause of TBIs. Children younger than four and adults older than 75 are at a particularly high risk of suffering a TBI in a…

On July 22, 2022, the Hill Law Firm secured an almost three million dollar verdict for a woman that was injured in a terrible car crash. On the date of the incident, the plaintiff was a passenger in a Lyft driven by a Lyft driver. As the Lyft driver approached an intersection wtih a…