June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month.
As the population ages, the demand for nursing homes and other long-term care facilities continues to grow. Roughly 4 million Americans use some form of long-term care each year, and experts predict that nearly 70% of adults over age 65 will need long-term care services at some point in their lives.
Golf cart accidents can result in devastating injuries.
Key Takeaway:
Liability for a golf cart accident depends on who acted negligently, which may include the operator, owner, property owner, or rental company.
Summer camp injuries can have lifelong impacts.
Summer camp gives children a chance to learn new skills, make friends, and enjoy activities outside the classroom. For many families, it is one of the highlights of summer.
May starts peak moving season across the United States.
Late spring is one of the busiest moving seasons in Texas. Families are relocating before summer, college students are changing apartments, and many homeowners are settling into new houses.
June is PTSD Awareness Month.
Key Takeaway:
PTSD may be included in a Texas personal injury claim if it was caused by an accident resulting from another party’s negligence.
Summer camp negligence can lead to severe injuries.
Key Takeaway:
You may be able to file a claim if a summer camp’s negligence contributed to your child’s injury.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
As temperatures rise across Texas, more motorcyclists take to the road. Late spring and early summer are popular times for riding, whether it’s a daily commute, a weekend road trip, or simply enjoying the warmer weather.
Children are especially vulnerable to swimming pool accidents.
Swimming pools are one of the most popular ways to cool off during a Texas summer. Whether at a private home, apartment complex, hotel, or community center, pools provide a place for families to relax and have fun.
There are many opportunites for injuries to happen during a move.
Key Takeaway:
Moving companies may be liable for injuries caused during a move if negligence by the company or its workers contributed to the accident.
Drivers must use extra caution around motorcycles.
Key Takeaway:
Yes. A driver claiming they “didn’t see” a motorcycle may actually help establish negligence if they failed to keep a proper lookout or yield safely.
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