Every day, Texas drivers face the risk of being injured in a car accident. The risk of a crash can be mitigated with appropriate defensive driving behaviors like controlling speed, anticipating sudden movements, and allowing adequate stopping distance. While the risk of being involved in a collision cannot be completely eliminated, when an accident occurs,...
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Attorney Sounds Alarm On Diabetes Drug
A Texas attorney says he is concerned too many diabetics are unaware of the health risks associated with the popular diabetes drug Invokana. "It's got warnings about ketoacidosis, kidney failure, and now it has the strongest warning there is, a black box warning, for amputations," said Sean Tracey of the Texas law firm Tracey &...
Read MoreAttorney Warns Of Power Morcellator Cancer Risk
A Houston attorney says a controversial medical device no longer in use may have played a role in spreading cancer in some women. "Using the power morcellator comes with the risk of what's called upstaging cancer," said Sean Tracey of Tracey & Fox. "When used in women with uterine cancer, it could make their condition...
Read MoreTexas DOT Urges Driver Caution in Work Zones
Following a spate of serious crashes in highway construction zones, officials with the Texas Department of Transportation are urging motorists to use caution in these areas. KXAN.com reported the agency unveiled statistics showing 25,000 car accidents in Texas construction zones in Texas. There was also a 27 percent increase in the number of work zone...
Read MoreHouston Law Firm Obtains $765,000 Verdict for Rear-End Car Accident
Tracey & Fox attorney Lance Walters proud to provide justice for injury victim A Harris County, Texas District Court jury recently awarded more than $765,000 to an auto accident victim injured in a rear-end crash which resulted in spinal cord injuries. Houston auto accident attorney Lance Walters of Tracey & Fox helped represent the injured...
Read MoreAre Drivers in Houston at Greater Risk of Motor Vehicle Accidents?
A five-vehicle crash on the Southwest Freeway recently resulted in one death in Houston, according to ABC 13.The accident occurred at approximately 2:30 on a Saturday morning. Following the crash, officers shut down Westpark Drive for several hours so police could investigate the cause of the fatal accident. This deadly collision is one of many that will...
Read MoreIs Apple at Fault When a Driver Causes a Crash While FaceTiming?
Distracted driving is a major public health risk. Drivers use their phones to talk and use apps while driving, which takes their focus away from the road. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that eight people die and 1,161 people get hurt daily in auto accidents that are caused by drivers who are...
Read MoreV2V technology cure for car accidents?
V2V technology cure for car accidents? Imagine if cars could talk to each other. One car's coming around a corner. Another's heading towards the same intersection. The two cars then communicate and relay each other's locations, thus avoiding an auto accident. Such a scenario might sound far-fetched. But this technology is closer to reality than...
Read MoreHands-Free Technology Is Contributing to Rising Car Accident Risks
Today, most new cars are equipped with some kind of infotainment system. These systems allow motorists to talk with their vehicles. Drivers can tell their car to put an address into their GPS system, or to turn on a different kind of music. Drivers who integrate their phones with their cars can also make cell...
Read MoreSean Tracey Chosen As ‘Top 25’ Mass Tort Lawyer
HOUSTON, TX - Tracey & Fox is pleased to announce that founding partner Sean Tracey has been selected for membership in The Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Association-Top 25. Membership is limited to the top 25 mass tort lawyers in each state. The criteria for selection include reputation, achievements, board certification and nominations from leading lawyers,...
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