Wrongful Deaths and Fatalities Blogs - Page 4
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).
Woman Dead after Pickup Lands Upside-Down in River
A driver of a pickup truck is dead after losing control of their vehicle, going through a barrier, and sending it plunging off a bridge and into the Trinity River.
According to officials, the accident occurred at approximately 6:20 a.m. …
Fatal Accident on the LBJ Freeway from Disabled Vehicle Crash
A fatal accident on the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway has shut it down in the early morning hours Thursday as Dallas police investigate the scene of the crash located just west of the Dallas North Tollway.
Both drivers in the …
Woman Dead after Brake Drum Crashes through Windshield
A Plano woman is dead after a part of an 18-wheeler smashed through the windshield of the vehicle she was driving on Interstate 20.
According to the Department of Public Safety, 33-year-old Zackquelyn Johnson and her three children were in …
Pedestrians on the Freeway Struck and Killed
One motorist was killed and another injured when they were hit by another vehicle along Fort Worth’s South Freeway on Sunday.
According to police reports, the two victims were involved in a crash on the service road at East Seminary …
Army Officer Dies in Parachuting Accident
A senior Army officer from Mesquite died in a parachuting accident at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Though the Army has not confirmed his identity, friends and family confirmed via social media that Col. Darron Wright died on Monday. He …
Woman Falls to her Death at Rock Climbing Gym
A woman is dead after falling at a local rock climbing gym on Sunday. Emergency crews were called to the Summit climbing gym located on Mustang Drive at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. According to Sgt. Robert Eberling of the Grapevine …
Fatality Accident involving Three Cars in Duncanville
Dallas County Sheriff’s deputies report that one person was killed in a fatal accident on westbound Interstate 20 at Cedar Ridge Drive in Duncanville. The accident involved 3 vehicles that happened at about at 1:10 a.m. Sunday. The name of …
Tanker Explodes in Maintenance Bay, Burns Two
Two workers have been burned Wednesday afternoon in an explosion of a tanker truck at a Fort Worth repair shop.
The explosion happened at the Fort Worth Tank Works near 33rd and Long Avenue at approximately 2 p.m. Wednesday at …
Speeding Accident Leaves Two Cousins Dead
An accident has left two people dead when their vehicle hit a center guard wall on the southbound LBJ freeway early Friday morning.
The fatal crash happened between La Prada and Oates Drives in Mesquite at approximately 12:30 a.m. when …
Report Shows Rules were Violated and Caused Death
A recently released report concerning an accident at a Texas-based company reveals that a deadly 2012 explosion off the Louisiana coast was caused by subcontracted workers who used unsafe welding practices on the site. Three workers died in the …
Three Burned after Chemical Fire
Three workers were severely burned in a fire at a house in North Richland Hills after paint thinner on the job site ignited when a shop-vac was turned on.
According to North Richland Hills assistant fire chief Kirk Marcum, at …
Theater Troupe Members Killed in the Panhandle After Crash
Five people of a theater troupe, three who were West Texas A&M students, have been killed in a car accident in the Texas Panhandle.
According to official statements released on Tuesday, four of victims of the crash were dancers …
Man Dies in Stadium Fall
In a story reported by WFAA.com Dallas, a man has died after falling from the upper deck of Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ronald Lee Homer Jr., 30, fell about 65 feet at Monday night’s game between the Atlanta …
Daycare Charged with Killing Child
A daycare operator has been named in a warrant alleging that a baby has died from an overdose of an over-the-counter drug meant to keep the girl asleep.
In a statement issued by Waco Police Department, 49-year-old Marian Bergman Fraser …
SUV Rollover Kills Three Teens
An SUV rollover crash Monday in northern New Mexico has claimed the lives of Euless teenagers Polo Manukainiu, Gaius “Keio” Vaenuku and Lolo Uhatafe.
Polo Manukainiu, 19, who was a former Trinity High School football standout and Texas A&M defensive …
Woman Falls from Roller Coaster, Dies
A woman has died after having been thrown from The Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas Friday night.
According to official statements, the woman died of “multiple traumatic injuries due to a fall from roller coaster.” The Tarrant County …
Four Dead and Several Injured in Head-On Collision
Four people are dead and several others are injured after a multiple vehicle accident outside of Glen Rose just after 1:30 p.m. Friday.
The accident occurred on Highway 67 near the Somervell and Erath County lines. A sedan and minivan …
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Both Drivers
A driver traveling the wrong-way on Fort Worth Highway caused a head-on accident that left two dead on Thursday afternoon. According to Weatherford police Sgt. Wendy Field, the accident occurred around 4:30 p.m. in the 2200 block of Fort …
Man Dies on the Job, No Details Released
A man who was working at Electric Boat’s Quonset Point facility has been killed in an accident.
In a statement released from General Dynamics Electric Boat, the company said that the employee had been fatally injured around 11 a.m. on …
Boy Scout Killed in Accident
A 14-year-old boy from the Cedar Hill area was tragically killed after being run over by a trailer. The accident happened while the youth was at a Boy Scout Camp located in central Utah.
Officials with the Boy Scouts of …
Cyclist Killed near Duluth Drive
A 22 year-old bicyclist was hit and killed by a motorist in Pantego Monday.
The driver, a woman travelling eastbound on West Pioneer Parkway near Duluth Drive hit the male cyclist who was also travelling eastbound on the same road.…
Motorcyclist Crashes and Catches Fire in Fatal Accident
Speeding away from a motorcycle accident is never a good idea, but in this case it led to fatal results. According to WFAA-TV, a motorcyclist was pulled over very early this morning in Garland near Jupiter Road. The motorcyclist …
Fatal Boating Accident Kills Both Drivers
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens are currently investigating a fatal boating accident that occurred on Monday night at Lake Fork.
According to a statement issued by authorities, two vessels collided around 8:45 p.m. Monday night, killing both boat …
Child Dies in Car Crash
A Dallas County 12-year-old has died as a direct result of the injuries he received after being struck by an SUV last Wednesday evening. Jackson was taken to Children’s hospital and was listed in critical condition; however, the Dallas County …
Wrongful Death: Why You Should Sue
In the early hours of the morning on Saturday, December 1, 2012, a Dallas teenager died tragically when he drove too fast and slammed into a nearby tree. According to police, the victim—Jason A. Schilling, 18—was driving down Carpenter Road, …
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.
