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Parent’s worst nightmare in Texas: 18-wheeler hits school bus
A Texas parent’s worst nightmare occurred Nov. 5 in Kirbyville, Texas. An 18-wheeler freightliner truck ran into the back of a school bus full of children. The bus was allegedly stopped on US 96 to pick up a student. The normal stoplights were activated, and the student had just climbed onto the bus and… Read More »
Even minor aviation accidents can violate your rights
As a passenger on any sort of aircraft, you have a basic right to safe travel that is free from injury. The airline that operates the vehicle cannot be negligent or reckless in any way that could lower the quality of the service that they provide. If you ever are injured, it is very… Read More »
Texas deputy loses life: Drug-related misconduct
A Harris County deputy died on Wednesday, Oct. 29, after suffering severe injuries from a car accident, which was alleged to be drug-related. The deputy’s vehicle was hit head-on when a woman driving an SUV crossed over into the oncoming traffic lane. Her SUV crashed into the deputy’s car, knocking it into a drainage… Read More »
Youth pastors and sexual abuse don’t go together
A youth pastor in Garland, Texas, had the perfect opportunity to take advantage of a young girl — and he did. Imagine the parents of a 14-year-old girl when they discovered that their youth pastor, with whom they entrusted their child, was not only sending sexually explicit emails to their daughter, but was having… Read More »
Traumatic brain injury cases increased between 2007 and 2010
From sports injuries to car accidents, traumatic brain injuries can happen to Texas residents of any age or lifestyle. Following proper safety protocols and wearing the right equipment for the activity at hand is one way to reduce the chance of a TBI, but accidents can still happen. According to the Centers for Disease… Read More »
Truck accidents: how many hours can truckers drive?
Commercial vehicle accident prevention is a worthy cause. Texans who have ever witnessed or survived a tractor-trailer accident — even a minor one — can tell you just how damaging they can be. Passengers in the other vehicles often suffer severe injuries or even fatalities. What is probably the most common reason for truck… Read More »
Traumatic brain injuries are correctly named
According to brainline.org, the leading cause of brain injuries is from falls. The second leading cause is car accidents. But anything that causes a hard hit to the head can result in brain trauma, including a bodily assault from an angry foe. The brain is fragile. Even when there is no visible evidence of… Read More »
Victims of sexual assault may suffer years of anguish
We know that Dallas, Texas, is the not the only city with sexual abuse victims; it is widespread in our nation. But what many people who have never suffered through a sexual assault, a physical molestation or other kind of physical abuse may not understand is the severe emotional issues that can follow these… Read More »
How many non-fatal plane accidents happen in Texas?
While people sometimes assume that plane crashes are incredibly deadly, the fact of the matter is that, though they certainly can be fatal, many accidents and incidents happen without the loss of life. A look back at the data for the last year — running from the first of September in 2013 to the… Read More »
Texas wrong-way car accident ends with injuries and arrest
Accidents on the roadway can be caused by many things, but someone driving the wrong way in a one-way lane is a pretty sure-fire way to cause a crash — or chaos at the least. In Rowlett, Texas, a driver on Highway 66 drove his pickup truck the wrong way for several miles before… Read More »
