Nissan Recalls Cars for Gas Leak

Reports state that consumers should be aware that Nissan is recalling more than 79,000 cars in the U.S. to fix possible gas leaks. The recalls include the Nissan Juke, Infiniti QX SUV and Infiniti M sedans from the 2011 and 2012 model years. According to reports, the fuel pressure sensors on the cars may not be tight enough and gas could leak and cause a fire.

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Local Hero Honored by The Stewart Law Firm and CV1

The Stewart Law Firm, in association with Crime Victims First, bestowed a community appreciation award to Mr. Sisto Perez, who witnessed an alleged drunk driver run over three pedestrians and then run from the crash scene. Mr. Perez chased the alleged drunk driver down, holding him until police arrived. One of the pedestrians was catastrophically injured. Being as this crash occurred in the Austin downtown district, the actions of Mr. Perez likely saved other injuries that may have been caused by this driver. About every 2o minutes in Texas, someone is hurt or killed by a drunk driver. The Stewart Law Firm is committed to holding drunk drivers accountable. If you or a loved one have been injured by a drunk driver, put the power of The Stewart Law Firm to work for you. You can reach The Stewart Law Firm, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Visit The Stewart Law Firm on the web at www.thestewartlawfirm.net.

Austin, TX Continues to See Injured Pedestrians by Allegedly Impaired Drivers

According to news reports, a 61 year-old man died on Sunday in Austin, Texas after being hit by a car that had gone out of control, hitting the 61 year-old man and another pedestrian. According to the Austin Police Department, the driver of the Lexis SUV who struck the pedestrians appeared to be heavily medicated and had recently been discharged from a hospital. According the news reports, the driver has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault. Our hearts go out to the families of the pedestrians.

Impaired driving causes multiple injuries and deaths each year in our community. Whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol or prescription medications, driving can be dangerous, even deadly, ruining peoples lives. If you have been injured by an impaired driver, call The Stewart Law Firm to get answers to your legal questions. The Stewart Law Firm is an Austin, Texas based firm that handles cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and defective products. You can reach The Stewart Law Firm, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Visit us on the web at www.thestewartlawfirm.net.

Texas Construction Injury Lawyers

Those who work in the commercial construction industry encounter dangers with their work almost daily. Despite federal and state safety regulations, employers sometimes place profits over employee safety. The Stewart Law Firm is committed to serving the needs of injured workers. If you have been injured on a construction job, call The Stewart Law Firm to discuss your legal rights today. The Stewart Law Firm handles cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and defective products. You can reach The Stewart Law Firm, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Visit us on the web at www.thestewartlawfirm.net.

NHTSA Asks Car Makers to Curb Dashboard Distractions

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed voluntary guidelines for auto manufacturers, including a recommendation that they design car dashboards so that potentially distracting devices within the driver's control are automatically disabled unless the vehicle is stopped and the transmission in park.

Distracted driving continues to be a major factor in causing motor vehicle crashes. When a driver's attention is taken off of the roadway and what is going on around him or her, serious consequences can result. We think that this is a step in right direction. The less distractions that a driver has, more attention will be paid to driving.

The Stewart Law Firm is an Austin, Texas based firm dedicated to serving the needs of families in cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and defective products. If you have a question about your legal rights, call The Stewart Law Firm today. You can reach The Stewart Law Firm, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Visit us on the web at www.thestewartlawfirm.net.

TxDOT Announces Teen Click It or Ticket Campaign

The statistics associated with fatal and catastrophic personal injuries with teens operating motor vehicles is staggering. The thought of your teenager behind the wheel can be a scary thought…and it should be. According to the Institute for Highway Safety, teenagers are ten (10) times more likely to get involved in a motor vehicle crash than drivers between the ages of thirty (30) and fifty-nine (59).

This week, the state of Texas, through TxDOT, called on all Texas teens to buckle up through the launch of its Teen Click It or Ticket campaign. The Teen Click It or Ticket campaign aims to increase seat belt usage among teen drivers between the ages of 16 and 20.

The Stewart Law Firm is committed to teen driving safety and crash avoidance. We see, all too often, the senseless deaths and catastrophic personal injuries that occur when young and inexperienced drivers are behind the wheel. Keep your young driver safe. Stay involved. Constantly monitor. If you would like a free Parent/Teen Driving Agreement, contact The Stewart Law Firm today.

The Stewart Law Firm, P.L.L.C. is an Austin, Texas based law firm that prides itself in being on the front-line in fighting for victims’ rights and keeping proper checks and balances in place to assure that corporations, wrong-doers, and dangerous products do not injure or harm innocent people. The Stewart Law Firm, P.L.L.C. handles cases involving catastrophic personal injuries, wrongful death and defective products. The Stewart Law Firm can be reached, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Our address is: 3000 South, IH-35, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78704. Visit our website at: www.thestewartlawfirm.net.

Texas Oilfield Injury Lawyers

A recent deadly crash in Kermit, Texas shut down parts of Highway 302 a few days ago. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. According to reports, an oil field truck went to pass a car in front of him on Highway 302, crashing into a car in the opposite lane. The driver of the car did not survive. The driver of the oilfield truck was taken by CareStar to Medical Center Hospital in Odessa with serious injuries. Texas DPS Troopers report that the truck driver was at fault.

Texas is booming as it relates to our oil and gas production. Oil and oil service companies are busy as can be meeting deadlines and obtaining as much production as possible. When things go too fast and furious, however, safety is often set aside, with profits being the primary focus. The Stewart Law Firm is experienced in oilfield related injury cases. If you have been involved in an oilfield injury accident and have a question about your legal rights, call The Stewart Law Firm for a free consultation today. You can reach The Stewart Law Firm, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Visit us on the web at www.thestewartlawfirm.net.

Nissan Recalls 39,000 Versa Cars for Transmission Problem

According to reports, Nissan is recalling 39,000 Versa cars due to the fact that the transmission can be shifted out of park without the driver's foot on the brake. Federal safety regulations mandate that a driver's foot must be on the brake before a car can be shifted into gear. Motor vehicles coming out of park and into gear without warning can be a dangerous situation for motorists and people around the car when it unexpectedly comes out of park. At times, vehicles can run over individuals, causing serious or fatal injuries. Although there are no reported cases of injuries associated with the Versa recall, consumers should take note of this recall. If you own a Versa, contact your local Nissan dealer to get your vehicle inspected or fixed.

The Stewart Law Firm is an Austin, Texas based firm dedicated to serving clients in cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and defective products. If you have a question about your legal rights, call The Stewart Law Firm today. You can reach The Stewart Law Firm, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Visit us on the web at www.thestewartlawfirm.net.

NHTSA Continues to Warn of 15-Passenger Van Dangers

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) continues to warn about the dangers of 15-passenger vans. The concern is a higher rate of rollover. Safety tips provided by NHTSA include warnings to: not use the van as a school bus, check air pressure, buckle up, slow down and not overload.

The Stewart Law Firm is dedicated to serving the needs of families in rollover cases. If you or a loved one have been injured in a rollover crash, call The Stewart Law Firm today to discuss your legal rights. You can reach The Stewart Law Firm, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Visit us on the web at www.thestewartlawfirm.net.

Grain Co. Injuries Continue to Harm Employees

According to a press release issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), it has cited Zaloudek Grain Co. with four serious safety violations following an incident involving two 17-year-olds. Both of the young men suffered leg amputations when they became caught in an inadequately guarded conveyor auger while cleaning out a grain flat storage structure at the company's facility in Kremlin. According to OSHA, employers who endanger the lives and limbs of their workers will be held accountable for putting them at risk," said John Hermanson, OSHA's regional administrator in Dallas. "In this case, the lives of two teenagers will never be the same."

OSHA has fined grain operators in Wisconsin, Illinois, Colorado, South Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma and Nebraska following preventable fatalities and injuries in grain storage bins. In addition to enforcement actions, OSHA sent a notification letter to 13,000 grain elevator operators warning them of proper safety precautions. For a copy of the letter, visit http://www.osha.gov/asst-sec/Grain-Letter-2-1-2011.html.

The Stewart Law Firm is committed to holding employers accountable. An unsafe workplace is simply unacceptable. If you have a question about your legal rights about an unsafe workplace, call The Stewart Law Firm today. The Stewart Law Firm handles cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and defective products. You can reach The Stewart Law Firm, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Visit us on the web at www.thestewartlawfirm.net.

Gulf Oil Spill Trial is Set

On February 27, 2012, the massive trial over liability of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill is set to start in a New Orleans federal courtroom. At the present, the parties state that a trial will go forward. The trial is expected to be the largest environmental litigation in history. It will be interesting to see how all of this shakes out.

The Stewart Law Firm is an Austin, Texas law firm dedicated to serving the needs of families in cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and defective products. If you have a question about your legal rights, call The Stewart Law Firm today. You can reach The Stewart Law Firm, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Visit us on the web at www.thestewartlawfirm.net.

Austin, Texas Motorcyclist Catches Alleged Drunk Driver

Kuddos to Sisto Perez, an Austin, Texas motorcyclist who, while stopped at red light this weekend in Austin, Texas, witnessed the driver of a Chevy Impala run a red light and crash into pedestrians, critically injuring a University of Texas student. After the alleged drunk driver fled the crash scene, Perez, a father of four, chased him. When he caught up to the driver, Perez pulled the driver out of his car and used his belt to hog-tie and detain the driver until police arrived. The University of Texas student injured in the crash is still critical at University Medical Center Brackenridge.

The Stewart Law Firm applauds Mr. Perez for using his quick thinking to nab this alleged drunk driver. Drunk drivers account for a considerable number of injury and fatality crashes in our community every year. The Stewart Law Firm sues drunk drivers. If you or a loved one have been hurt by a drunk driver, call The Stewart Law Firm today. You can reach The Stewart Law Firm, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Visit us on the web at www.thestewartlawfirm.net.

Southeast Texans Lose Home Insurance

Those families living in Jefferson, Orange, Galveston, Chambers and Brazoria Counties must get ready to locate another home insurance carrier. Beginning in May 2012, State Farm says that it will no longer renew home insurance for about 11,000 homeowners in coastal areas. Some homeowners have paid premiums to State Farm for over 40 years, yet are being left out in the cold. State Farm, the leading insurance company in Texas, claims that it can't afford to continue insuring folks living in areas prone to storms. With State Farm pulling out of these regions, there will be few insurance carriers left to provide these Texas families with insurance coverage.

The Stewart Law Firm is an Austin, Texas based firm dedicated to serving the needs of families in cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and defective products. If you have a question about your legal rights, put the power of The Stewart Law Firm to work for you. You can reach The Stewart Law Firm, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Visit us on the web at www.thestewartlawfirm.net.

Punxsutawney Phil Sees Shadow

Early this morning, the famous Groundhog Phil saw his shadow in Punxsatawney, Pa. According to lore, the sighting of his shadow means there will be 6 more weeks of winter. Texas has seen a mild winter, to say the least. The weather in Texas, though, can change in the blink of an eye. If snow and ice are present, the best course of action is to slow down. Unsafe driving in inclement weather can lead to crashes. If you are involved in a motor vehicle crash caused by the negligence of others, call The Stewart Law Firm today for a free consultation. You can reach The Stewart Law Firm, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Visit us on the web at www.thestewartlawfirm.net.

Auto Insurance Cost More for Poor

According to consumer group, Consumer Federation of America, auto insurance costs more for poor people. Insurance carriers are prohibited from basing premiums on a person’s income, but they can use a person’s credit rating, home address and occupation. According to the consumer group, these factors are merely surrogates for income. According to the consumer group, required insurance costs account for a significant portion out of low-income workers. The group suggests that this may be a reason that many drivers are uninsured. Studies show that a significant portion of Texas drivers are uninsured. If you do not carry uninsured motorist coverage on your insurance policy, look into today. The ramifications of not having this coverage can be significant.

The Stewart Law Firm is dedicated to serving the needs of those injured by the negligence of others. If you or a loved one have a question about an injury accident, call The Stewart Law Firm today for a free consultation. The Stewart Law Firm handles cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and defective products. You can reach The Stewart Law Firm, toll-free, at (877) 326-0411. Visit us on the web at www.thestewartlawfirm.net.