A recent Dallas car accident left a woman critically injured, and now a police officer involved in the accident is being accused of being intoxicated at the time of the accident. According to the DallasNews.com article, this isn’t the first time he has been in trouble over an alcohol-related incident.

The article explains that the police officer is now on administrative leave, and he faces a felony charge of intoxication assault. The Dallas car accident happened when the police officer was driving near Midway Road and Bonham Street when he hit a car, leaving his passenger with serious personal injuries. At the time of the article, she was still in intensive care at a Dallas area hospital. Police who arrived at the scene of this Dallas car accident said the man “smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes, slurred his speech and was unsteady on his feet.”

As for the alcohol-related incident that happened before this one, the police officer had been off duty on his 28th birthday, riding in a vehicle that was involved in a car accident.

A Dallas Car Accident Can Wreck Lives

A Dallas car accident can be very dangerous, often resulting in very serious injuries for those involved. Catastrophic damage to vehicles and people, along with the possiblity of death, or wrongful death, is possible. A Dallas car accident victim may have their life changed forever.

When you’ve been injured in a Dallas car accident due to someone else’s negligence, it’s time to hire a personal injury attorney who will fight for your rights. A good Dallas car accident attorney will aggressively work to see that you get the compensation you deserve for your emotional and physical suffering.

If you’re looking for a Dallas car accident attorney, contact the STREET LAW FIRM today to find out what steps to take next.

Last week after sustaining injuries in a Dallas car wreck, a mother and her baby were taken to an area hospital to be treated. The Dallas car wreck occurred when, according to police officers on the scene, the woman hit a vehicle as she was making a turn onto F.M. 1417 from S.H. 11.

The woman was driving a small SUV, and she and her child did not sustain any life-threatening injuries from the Dallas car wreck even though they were taken by air ambulance to the hospital.

Don’t Be a Dallas Car Wreck Victim

A Dallas car wreck can happen at any time. Those who are involved in a Dallas car wreck can suffer serious personal injury, and in some cases wrongful death can happen. Driver negligence, exhaustion and faulty brakes are all things that can cause a Dallas car wreck. Regardless of the cause of the wreck, it’s essential that you contact an experienced Dallas car wreck lawyer if you or a loved one have been involved in a Dallas car wreck so that you can find out what should be done next. You may be entitled to compensation, and a good Dallas car wreck lawyer will fight to get you what you deserve.

Hiring a Dallas Car Wreck Lawyer

Hiring a Dallas car wreck lawyer can help you figure out what to do next. Dealing with insurance companies and medical bills can be overwhelming, but an experienced Dallas car wreck lawyer will know how to fight for your rights and get you the compensation you deserve.

If you or a loved one have been involved in a Dallas car wreck, don’t hesitate to contact the STREET LAW FIRM for a free case evaluation.

It’s the end of the year, and that means it’s time for the Winter 2008/2009 Texas Law Alert! This table-of-contents article and the following short blog entries are all part of this winter’s Alert. Easy-to-read tips and articles on common legal questions make up each Texas Law Alert, a free service from the STREET LAW FIRM, your Fort Worth/Dallas personal injury law firm.

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The period of time following an accident is one of confusion and uncertainty. There are many things to take care of. Hiring a good lawyer is one of them.
Many times, people don’t know where to go when they need legal help. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, call us. We will vigorously represent you and make sure that you are justly compensated for your injuries. That’s our job.

ATVS: ACCIDENTS WAITING TO HAPPEN

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 136,000 injuries and 700 deaths occur from ATV accidents every year.

CHILDREN AND ATVS

Amazingly, 95% of children between the ages of 12 and 15 who are injured on ATVs (and 65% of younger children) are injured or killed while riding a full-size ATV intended for an adult.

BE ALERT FOR MEDICATION ERRORS
While more and better drugs are usually considered a good thing, the increase in the number of drugs available and in the number of drugs the average person takes has led to an explosion in the number of errors made in prescriptions.

UNSAFE LOAD = BIG RECOVERY
The company’s president told him he could either drive the company’s truck or drive his own truck home. The trucker refused to take the unsafe load and was fired the same day.

BALANCE YOUR CHECKBOOK
Although no one would argue that balancing your checkbook is a fun way to pass an evening, balancing it every month is important for several reasons.

INSURANCE COMPANY HITS
When it’s time for an insurance company to pay you a settlement because you were injured in an auto accident, does your insurance company sing a different tune?

It is worth remembering that sometimes things do work out for the best if you do the right thing. This point was driven home by a recent case involving a Texas truck driver and an unsafe load.
The truck driver was fired because he refused to take to the highways driving a load of steel that was not properly secured and was therefore dangerous. The company’s president told him he could either drive the company’s truck or drive his own truck home. The trucker refused to take the unsafe load and was fired the same day.
The trucker sued, claiming that he was fired solely for refusing to perform an illegal act. At trial, the jury agreed. Contributing to its verdict were a number of facts, including the following:

•    This was not the first time the driver had complained about having to drive a dangerous load.
•    The company admitted that it knew next to nothing about the federal regulations governing trucks and their loads.
•    The driver had previously received a ticket for transporting an unsafe and illegal load, about which he had complained.
•    When another driver took the same unsafe load the trucker had refused to take, part of the load came loose and slammed into the driver’s cab.

The trucking company tried to discredit the trucker’s stance and to portray him as being in it for the money, but the jury credited his testimony that he had been trying to do the right thing and be a good role model for his kids. The jury awarded the trucker $267,000, even though he had suffered only $7,500 in lost wages. Those of us who drive on Texas highways can only hope that the trucking company got the message.

Insurance companies take in billions of dollars of premiums. But when the tables get turned and it’s time for an insurance company to pay you a settlement because you were injured in an auto accident, the insurance company sings a different tune. An insurer will use any excuse to avoid paying a fair settlement, but some of the more common ones are listed below.

1. You were speeding and therefore could not avoid the accident (sung to the tune of Hot Rod Lincoln by Commander Cody)
2. Your car had defective equipment that caused the accident (sung to the tune of Manic Mechanic by ZZ Top).
3. You failed to use a turn signal (sung to the tune of Turn! Turn! Turn! by The Byrds).
4. You were not paying attention before the accident (sung to the tune of Carefree Highway by Gordon Lightfoot).
5. There were no witnesses to the accident except for the passengers in your car. . . and they don’t count. (Can I Get a Witness? by Marvin Gaye).

Don’t let an insurance company give you the old song and dance routine and avoid paying you what you deserve. Call us today and we’ll make the insurance company sing sweet music to your ears.

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