Category Archives: Premise Liability

U.S.S. Ronald Reagan Sailors Filing Suit Over Radiation Exposure by Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Hit By Tsunami

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A lawsuit has been filed in California Federal Court, arising from the aftermath of the 8.9 earthquake and tsunami strike on the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on March 11, 2011.  Following the Fukushima disaster,  The U.S.S. Ronald Reagan, hailing from San Diego, California, with approximately 5,500 crew members responded to the relief effort Japan dubbed as "Operation Tomadachi."  Many of these crew members have since come down with various read more
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Dog Attack in Cheektowaga, New York Caught on Video – May 2012

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A dog attack on two smaller dogs that were being walked by their owner was caught on tape by a security camera.  The news channel identifies the dog as a pit bull, however, based on its size and coloration, it looks more like an American bull dog rather than a true pit bull terrier.  Regardless of its breed, the attack is unprovoked and vicious. It shows why this country needs stiffer penalties for dog owners who fail to control their animals. This read more
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Simmons and Fletcher Makes Pit Bull Owners Agree to Stop Keeping Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs on Property

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In the case of Mann vs. Vences et. al, Cause No. 2011-51433 in the 189th Judicial District Court, attorney Paul H. Cannon of Simmons and Fletcher fought to achieve a unique and creative result for his client, Wendy Mann who was attacked by a pack of pit bulls owned by a neighbor.  Ms. Mann was walking down the street with a friend.  On her shoulders rode her friend’s two-year old daughter. As the two passed an iron gate surrounding a neighbor’s read more
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Reports 90 Child Drownings Since Memorial Day

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The Unites States Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported 90 drowning incidents involving children under the age of 15 since Memorial Day 2012.  An additional 106 children have suffered injuries as a result of near-drowning incidents.  Of those who drowned, 72% were under the age of 5. Sadly, Texas reported the highest drownings during that period with a total of thirteen. California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and North Carolina each read more
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Houston Car Accident Involving 16 Kids—Driver Charged with Child Endangerment

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Monday July 10, 2012 a daycare van was involved in a crash on the north side of Houston at Gulf Bank and Sam Houston Tollway.  The van’s driver, as well as the sixteen children on board, were transported to a nearby hospital for minor injuries.  The driver, an employee of Alpha Kids Center as well as the owner, Darryl Freeman, have been charged with injury to a child and criminal negligence. The car accident happened at approximately 4:00pm, read more
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Greater Houston YMCA’s Drowning Awareness Program Coming As Pool Injuries Rise

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Expect to see a new series of Billboards around Houston this summer addressing a hazard that many Houstonians face on a regular basis in the Texas summertime.  The new YMCA Water Wise PSA billboards will be revealed on May 24th, 2012, at a press conference to take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Remington Apartment Complex, 5510 S. Rice, Houston. The Houston Apartment Association, whose representatives will also be participating int he conference, read more
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Swimming Pool Safety Tips For Summer

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As a personal injury lawyer, one of the most tragic and sad accidents I see is child drowning cases. Sometimes they are unpreventable. Sometimes they are the result of negligence or negligent supervision by parents, teachers or lifeguards.  But regardless, they are all sad.  So here are some tips to help make your summer a safe one around the water. 1) Never let your child be near or around a pool or body of water without a parent present. This read more
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