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Distracted Driving – What Does Texas Law Say?
Did you know that at least one driver dies on Texas roads every single day? According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 18% of car crashes reported in Texas in 2018 were affected by distracted driving. Distracted driving is the number one cause of teen auto-accident deaths in America. Distracted driving is often associated with texting, but includes anything that...
Reynolds & Reynolds on Zantac Recall
After the discovery that Zantac and its generics contain extremely high levels of the carcinogenic NDMA, the Food & Drug Administration has encouraged all sellers to pull the heartburn medication off of the market. Reynolds & Reynolds would like to share our sincere appreciation to the FDA for their decision to withdraw all forms of OTC and prescription forms of...
Statement on Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
Since its creation by the Monsanto Company in 1974, Roundup has become the most widely used herbicide in the world. There are many products under the Roundup umbrella, and in 2015 these made up nearly $1.9 billion of Monsanto’s $4.7 billion in sales. However, this product of worldwide-fame has been found to contain a chemical that is linked to non-Hodgkin...
How to Deal with Delayed Injuries After a Car Accident
Car accidents can occur quickly, in the span of just a few short seconds. The sudden shock and stress you experience at the site of the accident can hinder your ability to assess the reality of physical and emotional damage incurred. It’s natural to experience an absence of immediate pain due to shock, and therefore fail to properly disclose injuries...
Who has liability in a commercial vehicle accident?
A commercial vehicle accident involving corporate assets and operators is distinctly different than a standard vehicle crash. When it comes to a potential claim or lawsuit against a corporate entity, our dedicated legal team at Reynolds & Reynolds will work to identify all liable parties in seeking compensation and justice. At Reynolds & Reynolds, we have represented many injured in...
What to Do If You’re the Victim of a Hit and Run in Texas
In defiance of strict Texas laws requiring that all parties of an accident remain at the scene, hit and run automobile accidents do occur on a regular basis. According to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, more than one hit-and-run crash occurs every minute in the US. Reasons an individual would potentially flee the scene of an...
Texas and Vaping: What is the Law?
Vaping, or the use of e-cigarettes, was at one time seen as a safe and trendy alternative to smoking. The use and the popularity of JUUL products and other vaping devices have now reached precariously epidemic levels in Texas and throughout the country, particularly among teenage and young adult demographics. In recent months, Juul and its partner company Altria have...
What to Do If You Are the Victim of an Electric Shock from a Down Powerline
In the United States, handling damaged or frayed wires, touching sensitive electrical outlets, or water penetrating electrical appliances contribute to more than 1,000 electric shock fatalities each year. In almost all cases, an electric shock occurs when an individual comes into contact with an energy source strong enough to send a charged current through their body, muscles, or hair. ...
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Contrary to popular belief, driving drowsy can be just as dangerous as driving intoxicated. According to the National Safety Council, “Driving after going more than 20 hours without sleep is the equivalent of driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08% – the U.S. legal limit” (nsc.org). Similar to the way alcohol affects the body, fatigue slows reaction time, decreases awareness,...
Questions to Consider if You’re a Pedestrian in a Motor Vehicle Crash
Many people would consider being hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian to be their worst nightmare. Because pedestrians are so vulnerable, these accidents often result in serious injury, paralysis, or death. However, pedestrian involved accidents do occur, and when they do, it’s essential to understand the answers to these three critical questions: 1. What do I do directly after...
