Blog Posts in May, 2011
Posted on May 30, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Types of trucking company negligence In our previous post , we talked about the federal laws that trucking companies must follow in order to reduce the risk of accidents on the road. Even with these ...
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Posted on May 27, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Consumer product recalls and updates: 2010 Honda Civic Recall; New restrictions for diabetes drug Avandia Honda to recall 2012 Civics - Fuel line defect may cause leak Honda Motor Co. has had to ...
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Posted on May 26, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
How does the U.S. Department of Transportation keep you safe on the road? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is responsible for enforcing compliance with federal safety regulations for ...
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Posted on May 25, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Big-Rig failed to stop safely on highway - causes 7-vehicle crash When commercial trucks are involved in automobile accidents, the results can be devastating. The majority of big-rig trucks weigh over ...
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Posted on May 24, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Family files lawsuit in trucking accident that killed 8-year-old boy and two adults A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by a family who lost three loved ones in a trucking accident . The lawsuit ...
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Posted on May 23, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Top 10 Commercial and Trucking Accident Questions If you have been involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle or in trucking accident you will probably have many questions. During a stressful ...
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Posted on May 20, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Hazards on the Road: Learn the top dangers of Texas truck driver error. Driver error is the cause of most traffic violations, which lead to automobile and trucking accidents nationwide. We all know ...
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Posted on May 19, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
2010 Truck driving statistics; Trucking accidents on the rise There are more cars and trucks on the road these days and, unfortunately, as that number increases, so does the number of accidents. In ...
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Posted on May 18, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Stroller recall re-announced after additional reports of finger amputation More reports of children injured because of recalled strollers have prompted the manufacturer to re-announce a recall of ...
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Posted on May 16, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Nissan Murano has defect allowing vehicle to be turned off in any gear, suit claims Nissan is facing a lawsuit over a design defect in their Murano model. The lawsuit, filed against Nissan North ...
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Posted on May 13, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Family awarded $7.4 million in Birth Injury case; Lawyers argue nurses delayed birth by confusing mother's heartbeat with baby's heartbeat Birth injuries sustained during a pregnancy can affect a ...
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Posted on May 12, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
What is my personal injury case worth? The 3 things you need to know about a personal injury lawsuit in Texas Many of our clients ask us what their personal injury lawsuit is worth. Personal injury ...
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Posted on May 11, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Top 5 Questions to ask when hiring a personal injury lawyer Most people have never had to hire a personal injury lawyer. But if one day you are faced with a personal injury claim , you should know the ...
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Posted on May 6, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Texas Drivers: Do you know the cell-phone bans in Texas? Learn scary "text-and-drive auto accident statistics. New dangers on the road today include distracted drivers who text and drive. A study done ...
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Posted on May 4, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
18-Wheeler Truck Overturned in Eastex Freeway An 18-wheeler overturned on a Texas freeway on Wednesday. According to Houston police, the driver lost control on the Eastex Freeway ramp northbound to ...
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Posted on May 4, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
$28 Million Awarded in Punitive Damages for Airplane Manufacturer's Defective Part Defective products can find their way into many areas of life. Defective parts can have devastative effects, ...
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Posted on May 3, 2011 By dhodges@kennedyhodges.com
Toyota Rav4 and Highlander Recall for Faulty Airbag Sensors Toyota Recalls 308,000 automobiles Toyota has issued a recall for two sport utility vehicle models for faulty airbag sensors. Toyota has ...
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