What Is The Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations?
Sadly, thousands of people across the country die each year because of the misconduct or negligence of others. These tragedies can be the result of a variety of circumstances, including a car or plane accident, faulty or dangerous products, exposure to hazardous materials or conditions while at work, criminal activity or medical malpractice. The surviving…
Read MoreAre Helicopters Safer Than Airplanes?
If you’ve ever taken (or considered taking) a helicopter ride, you might be wondering: Are helicopters safer than airplanes? How safe are helicopters, in general? Helicopter vs. airplane safety statistics published by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) paint a complicated picture, especially since helicopters and airplanes are often operated for different reasons and under…
Read MoreTruck Accident Causes and What To Do If You’re Involved in One
Vehicle accidents of any type always carry the potential for grim outcomes. But when a car is involved in an accident with a large truck, such as a semi, tanker or 18-wheeler, the outcome is especially likely to be serious, if not fatal. Smaller vehicles hardly stand a chance against larger trucks that outweigh them…
Read MorePassenger Bill of Rights: What You Need to Know About Passenger Air Protections
In recent weeks, certain unfortunate and disturbing incidents on major airline flights have made international news, leading many people to wonder about passengers’ rights on domestic and international flights. Is there such a thing as an airline passenger bill of rights? Perhaps the most infamous recent incident involved a man who was involuntarily “bumped” and…
Read MoreSupport For Brain Injury Survivors In Dallas
Among these challenges is the fact that victims don’t always display outward signs of their injuries. After all, if people can’t see an injury, it makes understanding the scope of that injury more difficult. This can lead to an increased sense of isolation among brain injury victims, and a feeling that no one fully understands…
Read MoreHolding Automobile Manufacturers Liable For Vehicle Defects
If you’re injured in a car accident in Dallas or anywhere else because of a vehicle safety flaw, an experienced vehicle defect attorney can discuss your options and determine liability. Ensuring the safety and reliability of automobiles is the responsibility of auto manufacturers. When vehicles with design flaws and safety issues are driven on the road, serious…
Read MoreExplaining Legal Jurisdiction In A Personal Injury Case
The Turners were involved in a rear-end collision in Durrant in February. Since then, they have been “living” in the Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. The car accident was severe, and it is a miracle that anyone made it out alive. However, the drivers, the children’s grandparents, walked away from the accident. The accident affected the three children…
Read MoreProduct Liability And Wrongful Death Law
When consumers purchase or use a product, they don’t expect to be injured while using it for the intended purposes and they certainly do not expect the use of a product to result in a fatality. While this may be an uncommon scenario, it does happen to thousands of people all over the country, every…
Read MoreDallas Truck Driver Gross Negligence And Punitive Damages
Given the enormous size and weight of the average semi-truck the property damage and bodily injuries sustained by victims in such a crash can be devastating. Common injuries in traffic collisions involving 18-wheeler trucks in DFW typically involve broken bones, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, paralysis and even death. In any case, the accident victim…
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