Smoke inhalation can cause serious complications. Man Hospitalized After Jumping from Burning Apartment Complex on the North Side According to a KSAT News report, a person was hospitalized after jumping from a second-story window of a burning apartment complex this week. SAFD reported the fire started around 9:30 p.m.…
Several children’s toys have been recalled in April for choking, laceration, and other hazards. Dangerous Children’s Toys, Medicine, and More Recalled in April 2025, Affecting Texas Consumers Unsafe toys and consumer products should never make it to the shelves. But, sometimes, they slip through the cracks, resulting in major…
Product defects can be responsible for catastrophic accidents. Detached Trailer Runs Over Employee on North-Side Property According to a KSAT News report, an employee working alone was injured after being run over by a detached trailer. Police reported the accident happened at around 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 8th, at…
Young children are especially susceptible to health complications from lead poisoning. Mustard Seed Academy Tests Positive for Lead Contamination According to a San Antonio Express-News report, Mustard Seed Academy tested positive for lead contamination, sparking frustration from parents. Mustard Seed Academy was informed by a parent on February 6th…
Defective heating elements in vehicles can cause life-threatening situations in minutes. Man Killed in Vehicle Fire After Car Heater Explodes in Medina County According to a KSAT News report, an unidentified man has died in a vehicle fire after a car heater exploded. The Medina County Fire Department reported…
Braga Fresh voluntarily recalled dangerous broccoli in December 2024. Voluntarily Recalled Broccoli Upgraded to Class I Risk Level, Consumers Urged to Check Their Freezers According to a news release, Braga Fresh recalled contaminated broccoli sold at Walmart, which has now been elevated to a Class 1 risk level. No…
Vehicles are a leading cause of carbon monoxide poisoning. Vehicle Running in North Side Garage Causes 7 Women to Be Hospitalized for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning According to a KSAT News report, seven women were sent to the hospital after a vehicle running in the garage gave them carbon monoxide…
Avoid these common Christmas fire hazards in 2024. Apartment Complex Burns, Killing Woman and Displacing Residents According to a KSAT News report, a woman was killed in a major apartment complex fire yesterday. SAFD reported the fire started just after 11 a.m. on December 22nd at the Fredericksburg Place…
Make sure your child’s presents are safe this holiday season. Toy Safety for the Holidays: Avoiding Injuries and Knowing When to Sue for Defective Toys It’s the season of giving! You must be very excited to enter a store and choose the best gift you can give to your…
Defective window units can cause serious fires. Motel A/C Catches Fire, Man Hospitalized With Burn Injuries According to a KSAT News report, a man was hospitalized with minor burns following a motel fire. SAFD reported the fire started at around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, at a motel on the 500…