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Dallas semi crash a near-miss for driver trapped in flaming cab
A semi driver lost control of his truck on a Dallas freeway recently and narrowly escaped with his life, according to NBC news. Around 4 a.m. on January 9, an 18-wheeler went through a guardrail and crossed several lanes of traffic on southbound I-35 near downtown Dallas before crashing into concrete barrier and bursting… Read More »
Would Texas consumers trade high gas prices for lives?
Texas residents have been enjoying the benefits of lower gas prices this past year, and most of us would love it if they continue to drop.However, what if the lower gas prices were causing more accidents and fatalities on the road? Would we still want to see them continue to drop even if it… Read More »
College female students less likely to report sexual assault
Are our Texas college campuses safe for your daughters? According to a report released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, when it comes to rape and sexual assault of females, the highest number of crimes occurred with 18 to 24- year-old victims. This age group includes our college-age daughters, as well as nonstudents. The… Read More »
What is considered a faulty roadway design?
Auto accidents in Texas may be the result of careless driving, drunk driving, mechanical failures or even defective or faulty roadway design. When someone is injured or killed in an accident, it is important to pin down who is at fault. Someone is going to have to be responsible for the medical bills, expenses… Read More »
Brain injuries: Some of the worst injuries due to the unknown
Brain injuries can occur to Texas citizens on any average day. A fall, a car accident, being in the wrong place at the wrong time — these are things that you can’t predict when you walk out of the house. But they can change your life forever. While a number of injuries may cause… Read More »
Who is liable in an aviation accident?
Most Dallas residents hear more about automobile accidents then aviation accidents, but aviation accidents are probably more common then most people think. When they happen, an associated question for the victims is: who is liable? Unfortunately, most people do not escape an airplane crash or other type of aviation accident unscathed. A personal injury… Read More »
Speeding car chase in Dallas has catastrophic consequences
Watching high speed car chases on television often involves multiple car crashes along the way, but we seldom see the consequences of those accidents. In real life, however, the consequences don’t just disappear. They are very real. A recent high speed chase in Dallas is living proof of the catastrophic or fatal injuries that… Read More »
Victims of sexual assault: gathering evidence
If you are a victim of rape or sexual assault, what should you do? Sometimes it is hard to decide what to do right after an assault when emotional trauma is at its peak. Suppose it is several days later is it too late to collect evidence? What if I don’t want to report… Read More »
Traumatic brain injuries: What are the recovery steps?
Traumatic brain injuries are common when someone has had a hard bludgeon to the head, which can occur in car accidents, fights, slip-and-falls or a number of other incidents. The blow to the head doesn’t have to cause outward cuts and bruising for a brain injury take place. A hard blow to the head… Read More »
For auto accident injuries, what compensation can you request?
If you have been injured in a car accident or lost a loved one, you may have the option of filing a personal lawsuit for compensation for your damages from the “at-fault” party. But what sort of damages can a Dallas, Texas, resident file a personal injury lawsuit for? Let’s start with personal injury…. Read More »
