Injuries Blogs - Page 2
Injuries happen to everyone. They occur regardless of age, race, or income. In the first half of life, more Americans die from injuries sustained in motor vehicle crashes, falls, or homicides, than from any other cause, according to the Center for Disease Control. No one plans to become injured, but the fact is accidents happen unexpectedly, and can have lasting detrimental effects.
Aside from the physical and mental pain injuries can cause, there is an economic toll as well. Nonfatal injuries accounted for more than $457 billion dollars spent and fatal injuries racked up a $214 billion price tag, according to the CDC. These costs do not even account for the loss of wages some might experience due to their injuries.
Officers Injured During Traffic Stop
According to the Texas Penal Code, Section 38.03, whenever someone prevents or interferes with the actions of a law enforcement officer such as resisting arrest, it is considered a Class A misdemeanor. Chapter 22 of the Texas Penal Code …
Farmer Amputates Own Leg To Save Himself From Equipment Accident
Nebraska farmer Kurt Kaser was performing part of his regular chores as a farmer when he found himself caught in a grain auger as he was unloading a load of corn. Kaser had stepped into a corn hopper when he …
3 People Die In Fiery Crash Where Speed Was A Factor
A total loss of control: That is what many survivors of rollover crashes report feeling right after such an accident. Rollover crashes are incredibly dangerous and often end in severe injuries or fatalities. NBCDFW in Dallas 5 reports that such …
Woman Hit And Killed After Trying To Cross Interstate
Walking along busy roadways can be dangerous. So much so, that many states have laws on the books which prohibit pedestrians from walking along a highway or interstate, except under very specific conditions. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT…
Police Chief And Son Among Those Killed In Horrible Crash
The town of Bardwell was recently struck by tragedy after an accident on Highway 34 in Ellis County on Sunday, March 24th.
The CBS Local affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth reported a little after 10:00 a.m. that morning, Texas Department of …
Family Friend Turns Tragedy Into Campaign To Teach Others
The CBS affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth reported a news story about how students at a local Christian school are turning a tragedy into a chance to do good in the community.
Almost three years ago, Tita Shaffer, 12, who was …
Two People Dead After Head-On Collision
Two people are dead after a vicious head-on collision in Tyler, Texas. The accident involved a pickup truck and a charter bus carrying students home from a trip to Florida.
The CBS local station in Dallas-Fort Worth reported on Sunday, …
Teen Refuses To Stop For Police
Young drivers can be notoriously unpredictable when they get behind the wheel. Their lack of experience in the driver’s seat or their tendency to become distracted with cell phones or music players, for example, are major contributing factors for accidents …
Success for UNT Grad Who Suffered From Injuries
Fulfilling the dream of going to college and eventually receiving a degree involves big dreams and years of hard work. For one student who just graduated from the University of North Texas, however, it was an even bigger challenge than …
Woman Ran Over In Kroger Parking Lot
Crashes don’t need to happen on the streets to require the services of a personal injury lawyer. There just needs to be an injury involving a vehicle. Here is a case in point from CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth.
According a report …
Organ Donation Turns Tragedy Into Triumph
Even in the face of a tragic loss, it is possible for life saving miracles to take place.
Just ask Dallas police officer Josh Forner who has seen it happen right before his eyes and in his own family.
His …
NHTSA Tour Visits Fort Worth
Tens of millions of vehicles have been recalled because of defective airbags. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) is now taking steps to raise awareness across four states about this and other issues. On Saturday dozens of vehicles lined …
Texas Man Faces Heavy Charges
Attorneys for the prosecution in the trial of a Texas man charged with multiple counts of first-degree manslaughter presented evidence to the court to tie …
Retired Officer Chases Down Suspect
A hit and run suspect has been caught trying to flee the scene by a retired police officer.
According to reports, the retired officer, Charles Clark, …
Child Returns to Soccer Despite Losing Leg
Children are naturally resilient. An example of that resiliency and tenacity was on display at a recent soccer games for 10-year olds and it drew quite a crowd of supporters.
For young Jeremiah Hart, who lost his leg when he …
Affluenza Teen Extradited from Mexico
Through his attorney in Mexico, the so-called “affluenza teen”, Ethan Couch has dropped his appeal against deportation and will be returned to the state of Texas in order to face charges for parole violation and potentially be transferred from juvenile …
Dozens Sue Railroad for Negligence Claim
A total of 43 survivors and family members of those either injured or killed in an incident during a 2012 parade in Midland, Texas have …
Gas Explosion Keeps Evacuees from Returning
Families who have been evacuated from the Saddlebrook Estates neighborhood are still being kept from returning to their homes. Officials with Amos Energy said in …
Oil Well Explodes in West Texas
Worker safety in a high risk profession is of concern, not only to the workers who are on the job every day, but to employers and government regulators as well.
On Tuesday, federal safety regulators have cited a well service …
Homeowner Has Lucky Escape
The news is full of crazy accidents, but the causes of those accidents are anything but crazy. Often a strange accident is due to intoxication, …
SXSW Festival Puts Emphasis on Security
The annual South by Southwest music festival has become one of the largest draws for both performers and audiences alike. This year, however, the focus for …
Teacher Rear-Ended on Toll Road
First of all, Dallas toll roads are not the Autobahn. While it may be fun to drive fast, the driving rules still apply. Road rage …
New Acquit Center Renovations Not Up to Snuff
A slip-and-fall accident may keep the city of Plano’s newly renovated Acquit Center closed.
It has been less than two years since the city spent over $5 million dollars renovating the facility and the doors are likely to remain closed …
The Shell Games of Insurance Companies
Some trucking companies are avoiding paying damages for accidents by playing a legal shell game. Such a game leaves families in the lurch to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of a crash. It is happening so often, that …
District Attorney Under Scrutiny After Settling Case
Whenever you are involved in an accident, it’s important to have good, solid and ethical advice in handling any case.
This may be the case involving a Dallas area elected official. District Attorney Craig Watkins and his offices have recently …
If you become injured do to some else’s actions, you may be owed compensation. Our reputable attorneys may be able to help you deal with insurance companies or navigate the Texas legal system, should that become necessary. Being hit with an injury can be a stressful experience, but our lawyers are here to help make things easier for you on your way to recovery.
