Personal Injury Blog
How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take to Settle
Jason Stephens | August 10, 2020 | Personal Injury
Personal injury claims arise when one person suffers an injury because of another person’s negligent or intentional actions. The length of time it takes to reach a settlement depends on many moving parts over the life of the case. Experienced attorneys understand that when you are injured in a car accident or slip and fall,… read more
Texas Car and Booster Seat Laws
Jason Stephens | August 8, 2020 | Car Accidents
A mom in North Texas lived through a nightmare accident that claimed the life of her fiancé and severely injured her and her two children under the age of six. Both children were badly injured, but thanks to a community program that she had recently attended, they were both properly restrained and survived the crash…. read more
COVID-19 Outbreak Reported at Fort Worth Federal Medical Prison
Jason Stephens | August 5, 2020 | News
Within two days, confirmed cases of coronavirus at the Federal Medical Center-Carswell in Fort Worth went from 200 cases to 510 cases. Just three weeks ago, the prison reported just three confirmed COVID-19 cases. Federal Medical Center-Carswell houses female inmates who have mental health issues or medical issues. There are currently 1,357 prisoners at the… read more
Fort Worth Teen Survives Lightning Strike in Florida
Jason Stephens | August 3, 2020 | Personal Injury
In a tragic accident, a Fort Worth teen was struck by lightning while on a family vacation in Florida. According to reporting by 5 NBCDFW, 14-year-old Jacob Brewer was on a family vacation in Florida when the incident occurred. The North Texas family was visiting the beach in Siesta Key when a sudden storm moved… read more
Man Killed When Car Crashes into Light Pole on Dallas Street, Flips Over, Police Say
Jason Stephens | July 31, 2020 | Car Accidents
On Thursday, July 23, 2020, 35-year-old Abraham Arcos lost his life in a tragic car accident in the 9200 block of Garland Road in Dallas. According to reports, Mr. Arcos lost control of his vehicle as he passed another vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a light pole before it flipped and landed upside down. Mr…. read more
Two College Students Killed in Palo Pinto County Crash on US 281
Jason Stephens | July 29, 2020 | Car Accidents
A tragic car accident on July 10, 2020, took the lives of two college students at Trinity University. Officials at Trinity University confirmed that 20-year-old Rebekah Wendt and 19-year-old Tyler Colvin were the two students killed in the traffic accident. The accident happened about 65 miles west of Fort Worth in Palo Pinto County. The… read more
Fort Worth Woman Dies After Being Found In Wrecked Vehicle On Interstate 30
Jason Stephens | July 22, 2020 | Car Accidents
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, police discovered a woman in a wrecked vehicle on Interstate 30 on July 15, 2020. Law enforcement officers identified the woman as 36-year-old Elizabeth Martinez-Ramos of Fort Worth. She was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The Tarrant County medical examiner had not made… read more
Over 60 Residents, Half COVID-19 Positive, Evacuated From Lake Worth Nursing Home
Jason Stephens | July 16, 2020 | News
According to numerous news reports, residents in a Lake Worth nursing home were evacuated from the facility on July 8. Approximately 63 patients were taken from the nursing home and transported to two other facilities by MedStar. A spokesperson for MedStar could not comment on why the transfer of the patients occurred. The Texas Department… read more
Popcorn Lung: Information on Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments
Jason Stephens | July 8, 2020 | Product Liability
Popcorn lung is an odd nickname to give to a disease. Yet, it is the nickname used for a medical condition called bronchiolitis obliterans. Even though the nickname sounds silly, the condition is very serious. What Is Bronchiolitis Obliterans? Bronchiolitis obliterans is an inflammatory condition of the lung’s bronchioles, which are the smallest airways in… read more
What is the Average Settlement for Neck and Back Injuries After a Car Accident?
Jason Stephens | July 2, 2020 | Personal Injury
Each injury case is different. You should not base the recovery for your neck and back injuries on the recovery in another case. However, some common factors influence the average settlement in all neck and back injury cases. Neck and Back Injuries Common In Fort Worth Car Accidents Back and neck injuries are some of… read more