FDA warns of the risks of online pharmacies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a website warning the public about the dangers of online pharmacies. The site also shows users how to determine if an online pharmacy is safe. For more information, visit www.FDA.gov/BeSafeRx
TxDOT: Deaths Increasing on Texas Roadways
According to TxDot, 2,058 people have been killed on Texas roadways this year. At the current rate, 2012 will surpass 2011 for total number of deaths on Texas roadways. Click Here to read the complete article.
American Academy of Pediatrics Advises Against Recreational Trampoline Use
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued new guidelines cautioning parents against home trampoline use. Click here to read the full report.
Plan for 85 MPH Road Draws Safety, Fairness Concerns
On September 12, 2012, the Texas Tribune published an article regarding the Texas Transportation Commission’s recent approval of the highest speed limit in the country.
September 16-22 is Child Passenger Safety Week.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) car crashes are the number one killer of children 1 to 12 years old in the United States. The best way to protect them in the car is to put them in the right seat, at the right time, and use it the right way. Visit http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/CPS […]
John David Hart to speak at HarrisMartin MDL Conference
John David Hart will be speaking at HarrisMartin’s MDL Conference: Biomet and Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Litigation on September 19, 2012 in New York. Click Here for more information.
Cellphone ban moves forward
On September 11, 2012, the Amarillo Globe-News published an article regarding the Amarillo City Commission’s recent actions toward banning the use of handheld devices while driving.
Injured worker files lawsuit against Fowler Transportation over South Texas drill site crane accident
Twenty-eight-year-old oilfield worker Michael Shelton has filed suit against Fowler Transportation, Ltd. for injuries he suffered when he was crushed by oilfield equipment while rigging up a land rig outside Cuero, Texas.
Waste in the Health Care System
On September 10, 2012, the New York Times published an article regarding a recent report released by the Institute of Medicine describing serious problems in the U.S. health care system.
John David Hart recognized by Thomson Reuters’ Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson Reuters’ Texas Super Lawyers has recognized John David Hart as one of the top personal injury attorneys in Texas for the tenth consecutive year. Fewer than five percent of the attorneys in the state are included on the list, which is based on a statewide poll of practicing Texas lawyers.