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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled Due To Strangulation Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:44:00 GMT

Allura Imports Inc. announced a voluntary recall of about 3,700 Girls hooded sweatshirts because they have drawstrings through the hoods which pose a strangulation hazard to children.

To this date, the company has not received any reports of injury associated with the recall.

The sweatshirts, available in khaki, ivory pink, light pink, are velour and have a zip front. They were sold in a two-piece set with “Major Diva” printed on the front.

The recalled clothing was sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2008 through July 2009.

Consumer Information: Call 800-695-4510; visit http://www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com or CPSC.gov.

Boy’s Warm-up Sets Recalled

KT Group Inc., is also recalling velour warm-up sets due to a strangulation hazard posed by drawstrings through the hood.

The recalled clothing has the name “Beverly Hills Polo Club on the center back neck. They were also sold at Burlington Coat Factory.

Information: Call 212-947-2223; visit http://www.fashionoptions.com or CPSC.gov

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Truck Plummets 40-Feet Off Cliff Near Corpus Christi

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:05:00 GMT

Eighteen people were injured on Tuesday, when a pickup truck transporting illegal immigrants from Guatemala to Mexico, plummeted 40 feet off a cliff in southwest Texas.

According to authorities, the truck went off the road near Alice, which is about 40 miles west of Corpus Christi, and landed in a gravel pit.

Eleven of the eighteen injured victims remain hospitalized. While the others have been treated and released to Border Patrol Custody.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokeswoman Leticia Zamarripa says the driver has been charged with illegal immigrant smuggling involving death or serious injury. She did not know whether the driver, Patricio Rebollar, was among those still hospitalized.

The accident is being investigated by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Texas Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorney Discusses Tragedy near Beeville

Reynaldo Pena — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:29:34 GMT

There has recently been another horrible tragedy on our Texas highways. This time, a beautiful 4 year old boy named Luca Moya was killed, and his mother, Emika Moya, was seriously injured. Emika, a school teacher in Goliad, Texas, was driving through dense fog when her car was hit head-on by an 18 wheeler that had crossed over into her lane. Emika never had a chance, and neither did little Luca.

It is clear that when commercial vehicles are driving in low visibility conditions such as fog that they must take extra precautions and make sure they do not endanger the lives of innocent people driving on our highways. There is no excuse for an 18 wheeler to cross over into on-coming traffic in low-visibility situations. This is unacceptable, and a family is now having to deal with an enormous tragedy that could have easily been avoided. My heart and prayers go out to the Moya family and all others that are affected.

The point is that commercial drivers need to realize that they are driving steel and metal monsters that need to be driven responsibly. Passenger vehicles are no match for these metal monsters when they collide. In fact, not even a properly used car-seat could save little Luca, but the driver of the 18 wheeler only sustained minor injuries. When driving it is very important to drive defensively, and pay close attention to comercial vehicles driving near you - clearly commercial vehicle drivers are not always driving responsibly. I hope the Moya family's story, and the many stories like his, will perpetuate change for the better. It is the mission of our lawfirm, and me personally, to perpetuate changes in the law to make our roads safer, and to hold commercial vehicle companies and their drivers accountable for the lives that are destroyed in their wake. Our mission continues.

Reynaldo A. Pena

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Reynaldo Pena

Corpus Christi Teen Arrested After Hit-And-Run

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:24:00 GMT

A woman, 18, was arrested following a hit and run accident that sent a woman to the hospital Monday night, according to Corpus Christi police.

Police arrived to find the woman, 26, lying in the street at the corner of Daytona and Maryland with a large laceration to the back of her head. According to a witness, she was crossing Daytona when she was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The witness was able to get the license plate of the vehicle.

Within 30 minutes, the driver called to report the accident. Police picked her up in the 1400 block of Casa de Oro and arrested her and impounded her vehicle. She is being held in Nueces County jail on $2,500 bond for failure to stop and render aid.

The victim was treated and released from Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Texas Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorney Discusses Killer Profits

Reynaldo Pena — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:28:23 GMT

Our firm represents several victims of commercial vehicle accidents at any one time. These victims have suffered immeasurably due to the actions and decisions of commercial vehicle drivers and companies throughout the United States, and most of the time PROFIT is the real cause of the incidents. While there is nothing wrong with a business making a profit (that is the point of business!), businesses must conduct themselves in a responsible manner - especially when their business activities can seriously injure or kill innocent people.

Sadly, many commercial vehicles are improperly maintained, and corners are cut, for the sole purpose of saving a buck. This August, the American Association for Justice released a report on commercial vehicle accidents, and the findings are frightening. The most common problem with these enormous, super-heavy metal machines traveling at highway speeds along side much smaller passenger vehicles is brake failure! Other common violations are commercial vehicles driving on bad tires, and trucks being over-loaded. These problems, especially when combined, are a recipe for disaster, and the sad thing is that many truckers and trucking companies know about these problems and choose to ignore them. It is much cheaper for them to ignore the problems, save money on maintenance and repair, and roll the dice - on your life! Talk about killer profits. Our firm sees firsthand the devastation brought on by these problems, and it is inexcusable.

Please always be aware of your surroundings when you are driving, and pay close attention to commercial vehicles whether they are trash trucks or 18 wheelers. Drive defensively and do not take for granted that the "professional" driver next to you on the highway is a safe driver driving a safe vehicle.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Reynaldo Pena

Halloween Themed Flashlights Recalled By Target Due To Burn Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:15:00 GMT

Target stores, in cooperation with the CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of Halloween Flashlights because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

To this date, Target has received eight reports of the flashlights overheating and melting, including one report of burns to the hand.

Two types of Halloween-themed flashlights are included in the recall: mini flashlights and flashlights sold with stencils. More details and product examples can be found on the CPSC Web site.

The flashlights were sold at Target stores nationwide from August 2009 through September 2009.

Consumers should stop using the recalled items and return them to any Target store for a refund.

Consumer Information: Contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.target.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Man Dies In Fall At CPS Power Plant

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:45:00 GMT

A man fell to his death while working at a CPS Energy power plant on Monday, according to officials from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and San Antonio Police Department.

The man, 27, who is yet to be identified, died from the serious injuries he sustained when he fell approximately 35 to 40 feet at the unit on Calaveras Lake.

According to CPS Energy officials, the worker, employed by Calaveras Power Partners was installing a new piece of catwalk at the construction site, when the worker stepped on an unsecured portion of the catwalk, which caused it to tip. The worker then lost his balance and fell nearly 30 feet to the ground.

The job site will remain closed while an investigation is conducted, said a company spokesman.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Baby Unharmed When Car Crashes Through Home

Chrissie Cole — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:01:00 GMT

A baby, sitting in his stroller, was nearly hit when a vehicle crashed through his house on Sunday night.

The baby, appeared unharmed, but was taken to the hospital as a precaution. He was less than a year old, police said.

The accident, which occurred near Sarita Street and Baldwin Avenue, is under investigation. Police intend to charge the driver with driving while intoxicated, according to Lt. Nicholas Kless.

It appears the driver lost control of his vehicle while turning onto Baldwin Boulevard and slid, said Kless. His car struck a utility pole and then a parked vehicle causing the parked car to catapult into the home.

The home sustained extensive damages. But thankfully baby is OK!

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Texas Safety Lawyer Jesse E. Guerra Jr. Receives Prestigious Award from Texas Lawyer

Bob Hilliard — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:59:56 GMT

Jesse E. Guerra Jr., Partner, at Hilliard Munoz Guerra Law Firm was recently chosen as one of twenty-five extraordinary minority lawyers in Texas Law by Texas Lawyer Magazine www.law.com/jsp/tx/PubArticleTX.jsp. This prestigious award is only given every five years.

Jesse's passion for aquatic safety litigation is second to none and in less than two years he has made himself and the firm the go to people for swimming pool drowning cases. He has represented over a dozen families who have lost children in unsafe pools nationwide.

The award further demonstrates his commitment to creating pool safety awareness for all companies and people who own or manage pools acroos Texas. Through his efforts pools have been made safer and changes have been made that will no doubt save future lives. He is currently working to get the Texas Department of Health to make availble pool guidelines in spanish so that spanish only speaking people can comply with the guidelines they are required to abide by.

"Jesse is currently litigating numerous pool cases and keeps himself abreast of pool codes and regulations. In my twenty six years of practicing law, I have never met a lawyer so enthused and passionate about what they do. Jesse has truly set the bar on aquatic litigation in Texas and I have no doubt that his reputation as an aggressive, but fair litigator and trial lawyer will rapidly spread nationwide." -Bob Hilliard, founding partner, of Hilliard Munoz Guerra LLP.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Bob Hilliard

Report Outlines 10 Most Dangerous Corpus Christi Intersections

Chrissie Cole — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Members of Corpus Christi’s Traffic Department and city officials released updated information on the city’s most dangerous intersections.

The monthly report is a collection of data gathered from police reports on all accidents from minor automobile accidents to fatalities and more.

Four of the ten worst listed intersections include Everhart, S.P.I.D, Staples and Saratoga.

Adjusting light timing, adding additional street lights and installing red light cameras are some of the new improvements the Traffic Department is considering implementing. A timeframe to make the proposed changes has yet to be announced.

View the complete chart of the 10 most dangerous Corpus Christi intersections. Also read, Disturbing Trends Revealed In Teen Survey.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole