Electricity is an irreplaceable part of our modern world. In fact, it is hard to imagine what it was like living in the days before electricity. However, it is important to remember that, as useful as it is, electricity can be dangerous.

The vision of driving down a country road, with the wind blowing through your hair, atop a large motorcycle is an attractive one for many people, and the number of motorcycles on America’s highways is growing. Although motorcycles share the road with cars and trucks, and although they are subject to the same traffic laws as other vehicles, the fact is that collisions involving motorcycles are different from, and are often more serious than, automobile accidents.

Q: What is a personal injury (PI) claim?

A: Any kind of legal claim against someone for causing physical or mental injury to someone else is a PI claim. PI claims are commonly caused by automobile collisions, slip and falls, defective products, or medical malpractice.

In a collision between a tractor trailer and a car, the car almost always loses. This is especially true when the car hits the side of the trailer. In such a collision, the front of the car will pass under the trailer without hitting anything, which means the first thing to hit the trailer is the windshield, and then the occupants’ heads.

Trasylol is the only FDA approved drug for the prevention of blood loss during heart surgery. By boosting the body’s ability to stop bleeding, it can help reduce the need for blood transfusions. Unfortunately, it can also have dangerous side effects, including kidney failure, heart failure, and stroke.

Many employers in Texas carry workers’ compensation insurance, which protects workers who are injured while on the job. If you are hurt at work, and if your employer has workers’ compensation insurance, this insurance gives you valuable rights.