Christmas Fire Safety

Christmas Safety Tips

Decorating the house, buying the Christmas tree, singing, and dancing, and off to grandmother’s house are things that traditionally make the holiday season joyous and festive. Unfortunately, the holiday season is often fraught with accidents that disrupt the festivities. At Springer & Lyle, we have some safety tips that may…

Summer Accidents

Top Summer Accidents

Summer is approaching and despite soaring gas prices, it is expected that folks will still be taking those summer road trips. This means more cars on the road which naturally means more accidents. At Springer & Lyle, we want to warn you about other accident risks related to summer vacations….

Exposed to Roundup and Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?

Exposed to Roundup and Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?

In May 2019, a jury in California awarded $55 million to a couple who claimed their use of Roundup for approximately 30 years in their residential landscaping was a substantial factor to their development of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The money was to compensate them for their medical expenses and pain and…

Texting Is Not the Only Thing That Causes Drivers to Be Distracted

Texting Is Not the Only Thing That Causes Drivers to Be Distracted

In 2018 in Texas, nearly 20 percent of all traffic accidents were caused by distracted drivers. That statistic has remained the same for five years, indicating drivers are simply not learning the driving behaviors they need to avoid. At Springer Lyle, our attorneys want to be sure you know what…

Red Light Cameras

Red Light Cameras

Almost since the day the first Red Light Cameras were installed in Texas in 2007, critics have said they should be removed. They claim that they are unconstitutional and cause more accidents than they prevent. Governor Greg Abbott agreed with the critics and signed a bill banning the use of…

distracted driving

It’s Not Just Texting That Distracts Drivers

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of death and injury in a motor vehicle. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recorded 3,477 deaths and 391,000 injuries caused by distracted driving in 2015. In the age of the smartphone, most think of texting as the only distraction. Personal injury attorneys…

No recall provisions exist for defective firearms

No recall provisions exist for defective firearms

Bloomberg Businessweek reports on one gun manufacturer with a history of defective products. Stories abound of gun users that are hurt or killed from unexpected mishaps including misfiring and even exploding in the owner’s hand. There is no governmental agency with jurisdiction to enforce any recall of defective firearms. Seasoned…