Wrongful Deaths and Fatalities Blogs - Page 2
A wrongful death is a fatality caused by the negligence, wrongful act, neglect, omission, or default of someone else. According to a study by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), one in five medical mistakes are serious or fatal. As such, an estimated 98,000 Americans die each year due to medical errors. This includes 7,000 deaths caused by medication mistakes.
Additionally, The CDC reported there were 19,656 slip-and-fall fatalities in 2005. Factors in these deaths include obstructed slippery walkways, poorly lit walking areas, stairways without railing, lack of safety signs, and use of unapproved ladders and other equipment.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in 2006 there were 5,840 fatalities resulting from workplace mishaps. Some of the causes of these workplace deaths were traffic incidents (2,459 deaths), assault and violent acts (788 deaths), contact with objects or equipment (993 deaths), Falls (827 deaths), and exposure to harmful substances (547 deaths).
Good Samaritan Killed On Highway 67
As a society, most of us are willing to help someone who is hurt or in distress whenever we can. Unfortunately, however, in a recent incident in the Oak Cliff area on Sunday, the desire to be a Good Samaritan …
Three Dead, Including Infant, In Rollover Crash
Any vehicle has the potential to roll over in an accident. A recent rollover crash in Fort Worth recently took the lives of three people, one of them an infant.
In a recent news story that was reported on the …
One Dead in Dealey Plaza Crash
Nobody ever heads out on the road and expects to find themselves in an accident. Any time you or a loved one gets behind the wheel, there is always the potential to find themselves in a crash ends in serious …
Red Light Runner Causes Fatal Crash
Nearly every driver will try to scoot past a yellow before it turns red, but crossing a red light can cause an accident. These accidents can easily turn fatal for drivers. Unfortunately, it’s usually the innocent driver following traffic rules. …
Good Samaritan Killed In Crash
There is a saying that no good deed goes unpunished. That saying turned quite literal at a crash that happened recently. CBS in Dallas talked about the tragic story.
A vehicle was traveling just before 11 PM on the Sam …
Student Death Crash Revealed to be Street Racing
Last month, a crash involving high school students shocked the area. Now, further information has been revealed by NBC 5. Street racing was involved in the crash.
The two vehicles were all being driven by minors who were of …
Deadly Teen Crash Serves as a Lesson
Driver safety starts at an early age. Children watch how parents drive and copy their habits. Later, when they turn of age, they get permits and learn the full rules of the road. But those early habits remain and it …
Biker Dies in Deer Collision Near Lake Worth
Whenever you drive on a rural road, you have to be careful of wildlife. Animals may not know better than to get out of the way of a vehicle. Hitting an animal can cause a surprising amount of damage and …
Cyclist Struck and Killed in Frisco
Despite the amount of bicycles sold each year, many motorists take unsafe actions around road cyclists. It just takes one tiny bump to cause a cyclist serious injury or death, and many cars pass far too close for comfort.
Such …
Three Dead in Three Vehicle Accident
Three people have been killed in a three-vehicle accident that happened in North Arlington Sunday evening.
According to Arlington Police the accident occurred 2700 block of North Collins just after 7:00 p.m. when a sedan that is believed to have …
I-35W Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured
Losing a loved one or having them seriously injured can be devastating to families. After a personal injury accident, often it isn’t just the person who was hurt that is the only person affected. An accident can take its toll …
Fort-Worth Crash Kills One, Injures Three
A single-vehicle accident has left one person dead and three additional people injured in the early morning hours in Northwest Fort Worth on Monday.
According to officials, the accident happened at approximately 3:00 a.m. along Jacksboro Highway near Biway Street.…
Pedestrian on North Central Expressway Killed in Accident
A man has died after having been struck by a drunken driver on North Central Expressway in Dallas early on Sunday morning.
According to police, 21-year-old …
Two Fatal Crashes in One Day
It’s an unfortunate fact – accidents can happen at any time and almost always when you least expect them to happen.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, two people have been killed in two separate automobile crashes last week.
The …
New Charges in Triple-Fatality Accident
An illegal immigrant who is accused of having caused a triple-fatality accident near Wylie a couple of weeks ago has had an additional charge filed against him by a federal judge.
Law enforcement officials say that Margarito Quintero, who is …
Four Dead in Wrong-Way Crash
A wrong-way crash in Argyle on Highway 377 has cost the lives of four people Saturday evening.
According to police in Denton, a Nissan traveling southbound when it crossed into a northbound lane, crashing head-on into a Volvo near Argyle …
Wrong-Way Driver Kills One on US 175
A young man was killed in an accident involving a wrong-way driver that happened on US Highway 175 near County Road in Crandall last week.
According …
Couple Dies After Double Rear-End Accident
Two people are dead after a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 40 near Santa Rosa on Monday.
According to the New Mexico State Police, the accident occurred when a car rear-ended a semi-tractor trailer and the car was rear-ended by a …
Teen Killed in Single Vehicle Accident
It’s always disheartening to learn about people who were injured or killed in car accidents within our city. The car accidents which we tell you about represent lives, lives which were thrown into upheaval in a matter of minutes. Whether …
Teen Mother Killed in Car Accident
Stories of tragedy fill the news every day. We have to be careful not to become numb to them. Every accident has a real person …
Two Fatal Accidents in Construction Zones
When you get on an accident on the highways or interstates, the usual rule is to move the car over to the shoulder so others can …
Head-on Collision Kills Woman, Injures Child
The classic nightmare of any driver is to see someone approaching you from the wrong lane. Head-on collisions are the cause of many serious …
Woman Killed when Driver Flung her into Pole
When an egregious accident happens, the first thought of investigators might be whether or not the driver was drunk. But regardless of whether they were …
Missed Airbag Recall Causes Another Driver Death
Sometimes it’s not the fault of a driver that causes an injury or a death but the vehicle itself. Faulty parts in vehicles can cause …
Fatal Speeding Crash in the Design District
People get into accidents for many reasons. Sometimes, it’s a case where the person driving was intoxicated and their judgment was impaired. Sometimes there are …
If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent behavior of others in Dallas, you need an experienced attorney willing to fight for you. You may be entitled to compensation for hospital bills, medical expenses, funeral costs, and even loss of financial support, if you were a dependent of the deceased. Contact us today for a free consultation.
