Riding a bicycle in Dallas is a great way to get fresh air and exercise. But even though riding a bike is fun, it’s also one of the most dangerous forms of transportation. Every year many are injured or killed in bicycle accidents. These are the annualized injury rates of U.S. transportation: Motorcycle: 10,336 Bicycle: 1,461 Car: 803 Walking: 216 …
5 Signs of Brain Injuries
After you are hit on the head, many times you may not realize that you have suffered a brain injury until much later. That’s why it’s vital to be aware of common brain injury symptoms, so you can get medical help as soon as possible. Here are five signs of a mild brain injury: Memory or concentration problems Loss of …
What to Do After a Truck Accident
Around half a million trucking accidents occur every year in America and around 5,000 of these accidents end in a fatality. If you or a loved one were ever the victim of a trucking accident, it is overwhelming to know what to do next. To help you be prepared, here are tips from our Dallas truck wreck attorneys for what …
What Can I Do If I’ve Had Toxic Exposure at Work?
You have the right to work at a safe workplace. If you are working somewhere that has dangerous toxins, your employer is required to tell you. But sometimes you don’t realize until it’s too late that you’ve had toxic exposure at your workplace. If you work with dangerous toxins, or feel you have already had toxic exposure at work, here …
What Happens During a Car Accident Mediation?
If you’re the victim of a Dallas car accident, and have decided to file a personal injury lawsuit, you might be facing a mediation. Instead of going to court, a mediation is when you and your Dallas car accident attorney meet with the opposing attorney, and usually a representative from the defendant’s insurance company to settle your car accident case.
Dallas Cowboys’ Josh Brent Court Date Set for Intoxication Manslaughter
Dallas Cowboys football player Josh Brent now faces a Sept. 23 trial on a charge of intoxication manslaughter after he was involved in a Dallas car accident that killed his teammate Jerry Brown. The Dallas drunk driving accident occurred on Dec. 8 when Brent was driving with Brown as a passenger. The accident happened when the speeding car flipped at …
Plastic Fragments Found in Frozen Steaks
If you have recently purchased “Fast Classics Country Fried Steaks,” don’t eat them until you are confident they are not part of a massive food recall. They may contain plastic fragments and other foreign materials. The Virginian Pilot reports that AdvancePierre Foods is recalling more than 15,000 pounds of frozen, country-fried steak products that were produced on December 21, 2012. …
Johnson & Johnson Recalls Knee Replacement Device
An orthopedic device used in reconstructive knee surgery was recently recalled because it can fracture. According to a Reuters news report, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of the LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve manufactured by DePuy, the orthopedic unit of Johnson & Johnson. The defective medical devices were manufactured between 2008 and July 20, 2012. Officials say …
School Bus Accident Causes Injuries
A female motorist was injured in a traffic accident after the vehicle she was driving collided with a school bus. Officials have not released information regarding who was responsible for the crash. The woman driving the car was injured in the crash, but no children were injured. School bus accidents often result in injuries because of the size and weight …
How to Document Damages for Your Personal Injury Claim
It is common for insurance companies to offer inadequate settlements that do not fully cover the damages and losses suffered by your car crash. If you have been hurt in an Texas car accident, it is crucial that you carefully document your losses and contact a skilled attorney who can help you pursue fair compensation. Every loss that is directly …
