It is August 2, 10:30 am on a Tuesday morning and as I write this it’s already 99F outside in Dallas, TX. Today’s high is supposed to be 110F and with an excessive heat warning for most of North Texas until Friday, the heat continues to go on with no end in sight. As DFW edges towards breaking numerous heat records, here are a couple of preventive tips people who work outside should follow to keep from getting heat stroke on a hot and sunny day. (more…)
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Tips To Avoid Heat Stroke
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
Heat advisory Denton Texas July 2011
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011… Heat advisory remains in effect until 8 PM CDT Wednesday…
* event… afternoon and early evening heat index values will
rise to or exceed 105 degrees today and Wednesday. Low
temperatures tonight will only fall to between 78 and 84
degrees.
* Timing… now through 8 PM CDT Wednesday evening.
* Impact… increased concern for heat related illnesses due to
persistent hot and humid conditions.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
Be sure to check on persons with health problems and the
elderly… as they are the most susceptible to heat exhaustion
and heat stroke. Never leave Young children or pets in an
enclosed vehicle… even for a short time… as temperatures can
quickly rise to life threatening levels.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible… reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work the occupational safety and
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency – call 911.
Parkland hospital of Dallas
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011Parkland hospital of Dallas is the county’s only taxpayer-funded hospital and serves some of our community’s most vulnerable patients — the poor, elderly and critically injured. They have a comprehensive trauma care program is comprised of a multidisciplinary group of leaders from many areas of the hospital, including injury prevention, operating services particularly in critical care, orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery, anesthesia, urology, radiology, emergency medicine, emergency department and inpatient services, nursing, psychosocial services, rehabilitation, and research.
Carrollton, TX Construction Worker Falls Into 55 Foot Hole
Monday, July 18th, 2011Something unbelievable happened on July 13th in Carrollton, TX. A 19 year old construction worker fell down a 55 foot hole at Good Elementary School and survived. The hole was only 33 inches across, barely wide enough for the man’s shoulders to fit in. Firefighters from both Carrollton and Coppell rushed to the scene and promptly devised a plan to bring the man back up to the surface. (more…)
Car crash in Texas
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011Often with auto accidents, the injuries incurred are severe, even leading up to death. If you have suffered a personal injury in a car crash in Texas, you need an experienced attorney on your side to help ensure that you obtain the compensation you need to cover your losses. Give Haire Law a call today and get the answers you need. Call 24/7 940-484-5555
Motor vehicle accident Texas
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011As the number of vehicles on U.S. roadways increase, so do the number of car accidents. Individuals who are injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident may be eligible for damages for injuries or property damage incurred. It is important to contact us immediately if you or a loved one has been injured in a:
- Car accident
- Motorcycle accident
- Truck accident
- Pedestrian accident
- TBI- Traumatic brain injury
The Haire Law firm, 940-484-5555
Improving Intersection Safety to Avoid Car Accidents and Pedestrian Fatality
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011Personal Injuries caused by neglect often end in fatality. Sadly, thousands of fatalities occur each year, involving pedestrians, car accidents and intersections. While roadways and roadway systems care continuously improving, it is important to be aware and understand the important pedestrian laws in order to prevent injury and fatality from occurring. (more…)
Motorcycle Crashes and Causes
Friday, May 6th, 2011Motorcycle Crashes and Causes
Whether you were riding a Harley or a Honda, seek legal and medical attention after an accident. Motorcycle crashes usually involve distracted, inattentive, or drunk drivers, or hazardous road conditions, and can result in:
- a motorcycle being forced off the road
- a head-on collision with the other vehicle
- a motorcycle being hit at the side or rear
- a motorcycle going down in the road, vulnerable to other traffic
- a motorcycle being tossed in the air
Legal Representation by a Fellow Motorcyclist
Our cycle-riding, motorcycle crash lawyers understand the prejudice and bias that are often directed at motorcycle operators, first-hand. In accidents involving motorcycles, we know that the motorcycle driver often is assumed to be at fault. Our Texas attorneys, Rocky Haire and Justin Steinbock, know how to combat this bias in pursuing your claim for motorcycle injuries suffered as a result of the carelessness or inattention of another driver.
A used car dealer has a duty to discover and repair any obvious defects in the vehicle, or defects that are reasonably discoverable.
Contact Rocky Haire and Justin Steinbock at the Denton office of Haire Law Firm to schedule an initial consultation about Motorcycle Accidents.
Motorcycle rider fatalities
Friday, May 6th, 2011Between 1997 and 2008, motorcycle rider fatalities increased from 2,116 to 5,290 – a 150 percent jump, according to U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System. In 2008 alone, deaths due to motorcycle crashes rose by an estimated 2.2 percent while all other vehicle classes saw reductions in fatalities.
Hyperthermia (heat stroke/heat related) Deaths:
Friday, May 6th, 2011Hyperthermia (heat stroke/heat related) Deaths: Last year there were 49 children in the U.S. killed by hyperthermia (heat-stroke). Unfortunately, Texas led the nation with 13 of those deaths. Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car, a Safe Kids Wordwide program, is dedicated to educating the public about this issue. For information on how you can prevent child hyperthermia deaths from occurring, visit Safe Kids.
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