Category Archives: Car Accident
Texas teen on trial for girl’s death in crash
Cars and pickup trucks in Texas may both be motor vehicles, but the weight and size of a pickup truck, could create devastating consequences even in a one-car accident. Pickup trucks and other small trucks can weigh more than a four-door sedan and some have more of a tendency to rollover. Texas police reported… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Cause of fatal accident near Texas construction area questioned
The first thing you may assume about a serious traffic crash is that one of the drivers is to blame. Certainly, Dallas drivers make mistakes or engage in behaviors that cause them to lose control of a vehicle; however, car accidents sometimes have different causes. There’s a reason accident reconstruction crews inspect vehicles involved… Read More »
2 Texas teens die, 5 injured when car flips in Collin County
Death frequently impacts a wide circle of people, starting with the decedent’s immediate family and expanding to colleagues, acquaintances and old friends. While death may not be a surprise when a person is in declining health or elderly, it can devastate survivors of young people who die in sudden auto accidents. Texas families are… Read More »
Rider dies after Texas teen pulls out in front of motorcycle
Motorcycles make up just a small segment of the vehicles on Dallas roads, but a disproportionate number of motorcyclists are injured or killed while riding. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported motorcyclists were three times more likely than other motorists to be injured in a crash and 18 times more likely to die…. Read More »
Pregnant Dallas woman loses baby in Mars’ heiress car crash
A defendant or victim’s fame and fortune can draw attention to a criminal or civil case. Wealth can ensure that the most knowledgeable, or at least the most expensive, attorneys support a litigant’s position. Affluence does not change evidence of wrongdoing or negligence in a Texas case. A high net worth will not influence… Read More »
