St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, marking a favorite holiday for many. With more than 33 million Americans claiming Irish descent, it is no wonder St. Patrick’s Day is such a beloved holiday in the United States. Not only has St. Patrick’s Day (or St. Patty’s Day) become one of the nation’s most popular holidays, but unfortunately, it …
Mardi Gras is one of the most festive holidays celebrated in the U.S. every year, especially down south. Every year, a reported 1.4 million people make their way to New Orleans to participate in the iconic Fat Tuesday parade and ensuing celebrations. This year, Fat Tuesday and the official Mardi Gras day falls on February 25. However, carnival celebrations officially …
Super Bowl LIV is this Sunday in Miami, marking the end of another great NFL season. As the Chiefs and 49ers prepare to compete for the Lombardi Trophy, millions of Americans are preparing for Super Bowl Sunday, too. While the players and coaches are preparing for the biggest game of the season, Americans are stocking up on wings, nachos, beer, …
New Year’s Eve celebrations will be here before you know it. As 2019 comes to a close, and we ring in the new year, there will undoubtedly be plenty of opportunities to celebrate and surround yourself with loved ones. While the new year marks a fresh start and allows us an opportunity reset, it also comes with inherent dangers. Sadly, …
Thanksgiving is next week, but we aren’t here to discuss your favorite turkey recipes. Although this holiday is a favorite for many, it is also inherently dangerous. The emergency room may be the last thing on your mind when getting ready for Thanksgiving, but more people end up there than you’d like to think. From car accidents and cooking fires …
Depending on your occupation and the industry you work in, getting injured on the job is a real possibility. While many people can’t imagine suffering an injury at work, others know this reality all too well. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly 3 million employees experienced a workplace injury or illness in 2017. Subsequently, a total of …
Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s time to stock up on candy, get the pumpkins carved, and make sure everyone’s costume is ready for the spooky holiday. While Halloween may be a favorite holiday for many – young and old alike – it can also be very dangerous. According to statistics compiled over the last several years, …
September 17, 2019, will mark another International Patient Safety Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about patient safety and well-being. International Patient Safety Day (IPSD) hopes to encourage people to stand up for their healthcare rights and safety. Unfortunately, medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. According to a John Hopkins study, anywhere …
Not Every Law Firm Has Bilingual Attorneys Texas is a border state, which means that many people who choose to live here are bilingual. If English isn’t your first language and you find yourself involved in a car accident or other situation where a lawyer may be helpful, it is important you are able to work with a bilingual lawyer. …
The 4th of July Can Be Exciting But Also Dangerous We hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July! As we saw from the news this past weekend, unfortunately not everyone was so lucky. Several fatalities occurred throughout Texas over the busy holiday weekend, including a Fort Worth teen who died in a fireworks accident. There were also …