Three Things to Consider When Suing For Wrongful Death

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jeff

Suing a negligent driver is sometimes the only realistic way that you’ll get enough money to deal with the financial fallout of a deadly car wreck. In some cases, the survivors of the wrecks end up catastrophically injured and need a great deal of care—and endure increased medical costs—for the rest of their lives. In other cases, there may be one or more deaths that result from the wreck. Here are some things to consider about suing negligent drivers for catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths. Continue reading →

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Wrong-Way Wreck In Spite of Tollway Changes

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jeff

At 1 am this morning, intoxicated Ronald Nelson drove his Range Rover onto the Dallas North Tollway near downtown going the wrong direction and crashed into a south-bound Infiniti SUV. Both drivers were hospitalized at Parkland, but neither has sustained critical injuries.

Trooper Lonnie Haschel, Department of Public Safety spokesman, informed The Dallas Morning News that Ronald Nelson will be facing charges of driving while intoxicated when he is released from the hospital. The Trooper also had reassuring news about the driver of the Infiniti’s injuries when he said, “both drivers were walking around after the wreck.” Continue reading →

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18-Wheeler Slams into Back of DART Bus

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jeff

Yesterday afternoon 11 were injured when an 18-wheeler slammed into the back of a DART bus while it was stopped at a light on Loop 12 near US175 and Buckner Blvd. The 18-wheeler was attempting to pass the bus when it struck the vehicle instead.

NBCDallas ImageThe driver and ten passengers, including at least one child, were taken to Baylor Medical Center and treated for injuries. Thankfully, the injuries have been minor and sustained mostly to the neck and back. The truck driver has received no injuries.

Our bus accident lawyers have been contacted by one family impacted by the accident and are proud to be serving them as they recover from this accident.

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4 Things in Your Car that Can Save Your Life

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jeff

If you’re heading out on the road, you should have some basic safety supplies in your vehicle. It’s important to plan to break down. No matter how well you maintain your vehicle, there’s no way to avoid the fact that, eventually, you are going to break down. Having the following items handy can help you to avoid some of the most common inconveniences and, in some cases, consequences much worse than being inconvenienced. Continue reading →

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Police Car Hits and Kills Dallas Grandmother

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jeff

A police car hit and killed Dallas pedestrian Beverly Kirk who was crossing the street after an ambulance had passed. The police car was following the ambulance as part of the response team. While the ambulance had lights and sirens on, the police car did not. The accident occurred Sunday morning at 3 am on the 9900-block of Bruton Road near Oak Branch Lane where the officers were headed.

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Beverly Kirk, Family Photo

Beverly Kirk, 43, was staying with her daughter and grandson in an apartment near the accident. Beverly’s brother, Reginald Kirk, told reporters, “She was a very loving lady and had a real pretty smile.”

The Kirk family wants more answers concerning the details of the accident. “I know for a fact that she’s not going to just walk in front of a moving car,” Reginald Kirk said. “I just can’t understand why he wasn’t able to see her.”

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Rawlins Family Grieves For Son Killed by Reckless Driver

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jeff

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Riley Rawlins

A Lake Highlands family suffered a great loss on Saturday January 9 when they lost their only son to a speeding driver who struck him as he was crossing the street on his way to meet friends at near-by Sonic restaurant.

Riley Rawlins was a 17 year-old junior at Lake Highlands high school and a proud member of ROTC. A Boy Scout and marine-in-the-making, Riley left behind many devastated friends and family members. Continue reading →

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Don’t Get Intimidated, Get Your Own Attorney

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jeff

In some cases, drivers who cause accidents through their own negligence will decide that it’s best to intimidate the person they injured rather than just trying to own up to the accident. In these cases, you’ll need an attorney. The problem that some people run into is that they get contacted by the other party’s attorney before they decide to get their own. You can still get an attorney and you can still sue. Continue reading →

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Defensive Driving Wins Safety

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Jeff

Taking a defensive driving course might be the best thing you can do for yourself. Every year, thousands of people are killed in car wrecks that could have been avoided. What you learn to avoid in a defensive driving course is not an accident. In fact, there’s no way to avoid an accident by definition. What you learn to avoid are crashes. Driving courses are probably more fun than you think, as well, and this is another reason to consider taking them. You won’t spend your time getting safety lectures; you’ll actually learn to handle your car better. Continue reading →

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Shopping Around: 5 Things to Check Before You Buy a New Car

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Jeff

Checking out the mechanical features on a new vehicle is a given. Most of the time, however, the experience of driving is one that has little to do with the mechanical features of the vehicle. It has to do with whether or not you’re comfortable with the vehicle and whether or not you feel you can control it. When you take candidate cars for test drives, pay attention to the following to see if the vehicle is right for you. Continue reading →

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Chill Out! 3 Ways to Avoid Road Rage

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Jeff

Driving angry is always a bad idea. To make sure that you’re not creating a hazard by doing as much, you sometimes need to make a conscious effort to calm down. This can be harder than it seems. Here are three ways that you can bring down your temper in a bad situation. Doing so may save your life or someone else’s. Continue reading →

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