Personal Injury Blog
What You Need to Know About Pedestrian Accidents in Fort Worth
Jason Stephens | August 15, 2020 | Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians and drivers must follow all Texas traffic laws. While pedestrians have the right of way when they are in a crosswalk, they do not always have the right of way when crossing the street. Drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians crossing within a marked crosswalk. They must also yield the right… read more
Criminal Charges vs. Civil Charges Related to a Car Crash
Jason Stephens | August 14, 2020 | Car Accidents
Manslaughter is described in the Texas Penal Code as recklessly causing another person’s death. Manslaughter, according to the statute, is a felony of the second degree in Texas. If convicted of manslaughter, a defendant could face from two to 20 years in prison and a potential fine of $10,000. Other penalties could be imposed depending… read more
Wrongful Death Claims Involving Children
Jason Stephens | August 12, 2020 | Wrongful Death
The loss of a child is unimaginable. The pain and suffering can be overwhelming. Many parents are in shock at first, and then they are angry that their child was taken from them in a preventable accident. A wrongful death occurs when another party causes the death of a person through negligence, errors, or wrongdoing…. read more
Wrongful Death Claims for Passengers in Car Accidents
Jason Stephens | August 11, 2020 | Wrongful Death
Many factors could be involved in a single car crash, such as: Whenever a passenger dies in a car accident, the person’s family may have a wrongful death claim against the person that caused the accident. That person could be the driver of the vehicle that the deceased was a passenger in at the time… read more
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