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Texas teen receives rehab instead of jail time for crash
Any individual who drinks and drives poses a serious danger to road users in Texas and throughout the United States. No matter who is driving, being intoxicated at the wheel is a reckless and negligent action that shows a complete indifference for the safety of other road users. Officials in Texas have announced that… Read More »
Texas student bragged about drinking hours before DUI crash
The Texas Department of Transportation reported more than 3,000 fatal traffic accidents statewide in 2012. Nearly 1,100 people died and over 16,000 victims were injured in crashes involving drunk drivers. A 21-year-old college student is blamed for a recent car accident that killed two people and sent five others to hospitals. The Austin area… Read More »
Airplane accident takes the lives of family of 4
Individuals from Texas and around the United States are traveling by small, privately owned aircraft more frequently these days. People are using these planes for business and leisure travel. Many aviation accidents in the U.S. also involve these types of airplanes. People may not hear about the small aircraft accidents that happen outside of… Read More »
Former Dallas Cowboy Brent receives jail and probation for crash
Thousands of people from all walks of life can be arrested for driving drunk. They are responsible for a multitude of deaths and many more are injured. Even with public awareness campaigns and education about drunk driving, the number of deaths and injuries remains high. Anyone can be charged with drunk driving, but the… Read More »
Three killed in Texas after accident with delivery truck
Texas traffic laws that govern drivers were designed to help protect individuals from harm. People who decide to ignore traffic laws and take thoughtless risks can cause major accidents. Reckless driving in Texas and throughout the U.S. is a frequent cause of car accidents and a serious traffic offense. Texas officials reported that one… Read More »
Fired Texas police officer denies he sexually abused prostitute
Dallas residents might think prostitutes, by the nature of their occupations, are excluded from being victims of unwanted sexual contact. The Texas Penal Code consistently includes lack of consent among descriptions of adult sexual assault. Without permission, sex becomes abuse. The Fort Worth Police Department recently fired an officer accused of sexually assaulting a… Read More »
3 people killed in head on car crash
Any car accident can lead to serious injury or even death, and in the case of a head on collision this is more likely. Many of our Texas readers spend time traveling through local states, including Louisiana, so this story should be of great interest. A Duson man is facing a variety of criminal… Read More »
Driver fault is not assumed in Texas auto-pedestrian accidents
The automatic assumption following an auto-pedestrian accident may be that the driver is to blame. Certainly, pedestrians are more often than not the ones who experience the most pain and suffering. A driver can be entirely responsible for a Dallas pedestrian collision or may share blame for an accident. A tractor-trailer accident in a… Read More »
Shoplifter charged with Texas mom’s death during getaway
A person who has not witnessed a loved one’s violent death can only imagine the immediate and long-term emotional impact of such a horrific event. Dallas civil courts approve damages for injured car accident victims and family members traumatized by a wrongful death. A Baytown teen was a passenger in a car that was… Read More »
Study: Marked rise in high chair falls and child head injuries
Defective toys, furniture and other products can endanger a child’s health or life. Dallas parents are dependent upon manufacturers to make sturdy, safe products. Child product makers must include appropriate instructions and warnings if any threat of harm is possible. High chairs for babies and toddlers come in a variety of clever designs and… Read More »