Fall 2004

Legally, bicycles traveling on a road are required to be treated the same way as any other vehicle traveling on the road. This means that bicyclists need to obey the same laws as other drivers. Don't run red lights, change lanes without signaling, or commit other infractions. If you would not do it in a car, don't do it on a bike...

Unfortunately, disputes between landlords and their tenants are not uncommon, and because they involve tenants' homes they can often become emotional. Getting into a lawsuit with your landlord is never fun, and so, in order to prevent unnecessary disputes, it is helpful to know your rights as a tenant...

Even though all Texas motorists are required to have automobile insurance, it is hardly a secret that not all drivers obey the law. To protect yourself if you are hit by another driver who does not have any insurance, or who does not carry enough insurance to pay for all of the damages his negligence causes, it is a good idea to carry uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage, known as "UM/UIM"...

Brad was a mechanic called to a gravel mine to repair the brakes on a dirt hauler. He was heating the rim of the wheel hub with a torch to get it unstuck and the heat caused the tire to explode, horribly injuring--and eventually killing--him. Brad's close-knit family was devastated and sued the mining company for failing to provide proper training...

At one time or another, most of us will have to deal with the inconvenience of having suffered some minor injury: slipping on a spill at a store and twisting an ankle, a fender-bender in afternoon traffic, and the like. However, sometimes we are faced with a far more serious situation, such as injuries that lead to a family member being killed. In such cases, if someone else is responsible for the injuries, a wrongful death suit can be filed...

Zyprexa (also known as Olanzapine) is a medicine that is approved for use on people suffering from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Its common side effects are fairly mild and include drowsiness, weight gain, restlessness, constipation, and fatigue. However, in the time since Zyprexa has been approved for use in humans, several other, more serious problems have surfaced...

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