Blog Posts in June, 2011
Posted on Jun 30, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Head on collision near FM 1960 injures three people - Learn why head-on collisions are one of the deadliest accident types Last night, police deputies reported that the driver of a Pontiac Grand Am ...
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Posted on Jun 29, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Ambulance driver files lawsuit against drunk driver and ambulance company in wrong-way crash An ambulance driver filed a lawsuit against the ambulance company she worked for, and two women who she ...
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Posted on Jun 28, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
FDA calls for emergency studies for all hip implant manufacturers The Food and Drug Administration ordered manufacturers of all metal hips to undertake emergency patient studies. Lawmakers are now ...
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Posted on Jun 24, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
FDA calls for more testing for Pfizer's stop-smoking drug Chantix The Food and Drug Administration is requiring New York-based Pfizer, the world's largest research-based pharmaceutical company, to ...
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Posted on Jun 23, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Metro bus crash kills driver; Crash splits Metro bus in half near Texas Medical Center and Highway 288 The driver of a Metro accordion-style bus was killed this morning after the bus crashed into a ...
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Posted on Jun 22, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
2011 Product Recalls: Update Cadillac SRX recall: Side air bags may not deploy - almost 50,000 vehicles affected by recall General Motors is recalling over 47,000 2011 Cadillac SRX crossover vehicles ...
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Posted on Jun 21, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Do you know when you have the right of way on Texas roads? Learn the facts in failure to yield accidents. Many Texas drivers know that when you approach a yield sign you are required to slow or stop ...
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Posted on Jun 17, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Texas offshore oil rig workers: Do you know your personal injury rights if you are injured on a drilling or offshore rig at sea? Working on an offshore or oil rig is a dangerous job. Employees work ...
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Posted on Jun 16, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Why Texas law says, "Drink, drive, go to jail," - Texas leads the nation in drunk driving crashes and fatalities. Alcohol-related fatalities in Texas accounted for almost 38 percent of deaths in 2008. ...
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Posted on Jun 15, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Toyota Prius Recall - Electric power steering issue prompts U.S. Prius recall In a news release Wednesday, Toyota announced that the company is recalling about 52,000 Priuses from 2001-3 in the United ...
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Posted on Jun 14, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Trial finally set for Toyota crash lawsuit; Lawsuit claims defective components can cause unintended acceleration. Toyota Motor Corp is facing hundreds of lawsuits over acceleration problems and the ...
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Posted on Jun 13, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Understanding minor auto accident cases: Zero damage does not equal zero injuries. Do you know the best way to deal with minor car accidents? Minor car and auto accidents can happen to anyone. ...
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Posted on Jun 10, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Reckless wreckers: 9-year-old girl killed after wrecker hits back of car Texas accident reports Tow truck drivers, or wreckers, are notorious for driving recklessly in order to arrive first at the ...
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Posted on Jun 9, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Court upholds $35 million personal injury verdict for highway patrol officer struck during traffic stop A California Highway Patrol officer was awarded a $35 million verdict in a personal injury case ...
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Posted on Jun 8, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Common insurance policy questions: What is the difference between personal liability insurance and commercial vehicle insurance? There are big differences between personal liability insurance and ...
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Posted on Jun 3, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Houston hit and run statistics: Less than half of suspects are identified Leaving the scene of an accident, also known as "hit and run," is a criminal offense in Texas if a person does not stop after ...
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Posted on Jun 1, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Update: Latest Product Recalls Stay updated on the most recent consumer product recalls. Get updates on legal issues through our legal blog. Read Get updates for DePuy hip recall information. Boston ...
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