
Category Archives: Wrongful Death
June 3, 2019 / Wrongful Death,
Child Wrongful Death is Far Too Common in Texas Daycare Facilities
A recent report by the Texas Tribune found that almost 90 children in Texas died in daycare facilities in the past 10 years. Also, more than 450 children were sexually abused. The children who died passed away from abuse and neglect. These types of i...
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May 15, 2019 / Work Injuries,
Wrongful Death,
Causes of Worker Fatalities in Dallas
According to a recent analysis of Occupational Safety and Health Administration data, 52 workers died on the job in North Texas from Jan. 1, 2017, to Sept. 24, 2018. Many of the people who died work in the construction industry in the Dallas-Ft. Wort...
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January 31, 2019 / Wrongful Death,
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Dallas, Texas?
If you live in Dallas, Texas and you lost a loved one in an accident that another person or entity caused, you could be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. In this state, Texas Statutes section 71.001 states that a legal action for wrongful de...
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December 10, 2018 / Wrongful Death,
Everything You Need to Know About Wrongful Death Claims in Texas
If you lose a loved one in an accident based upon someone else’s negligence, you may be considering a wrongful death lawsuit. If you have lost a loved one and you are thinking about pursuing a wrongful death claim, there are some important things t...
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June 29, 2018 / Car Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Wrongful Death,
Remember How Quickly Your Car’s Interior Heats Up
Summer is almost upon us in the United States. As the weather warms, it is a good time for an important reminder about the dangers of hot vehicles. Approximately 37 children perish in hot cars each year in the U.S., according to a meteorologist at Sa...
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May 7, 2018 / Wrongful Death,
Many Causes for Wrongful Death
Death is an unfortunate part of life. Most people learn that at a very young age; it is a favorite theme of poets, singers, and directors, and it is unavoidable for all of us. But while all deaths are tragedies, perhaps the most painful are the unexp...
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February 9, 2018 / Wrongful Death,
An Increase in Worker Deaths in U.S. Warrants Concern
Deadly workplace injuries have soared recently, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) finding a 7% increase over the number of workplace deaths in 2015. BLS also found the fatal injury rate rose from 3.4 per 100,000 full-time workers to 3.6 in 20...
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November 28, 2017 / Wrongful Death,
Day of the Fallen Remembers Construction Workers
Construction work is big business in Texas. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the occupation accounted for more than 800,000 jobs last year. But while work is available and often lucrative, it is also dangerous.
March for Safety
In 2...
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September 9, 2016 / Personal Injury,
Wrongful Death,
Old Gas Lines Pose a Threat to Texas Communities
Around 67 million homes in the United States rely on natural gas, as do millions of other buildings that house businesses and schools. It is touted as a dependable source of energy, but for many Americans - and Texans - there is a major concern ...
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August 3, 2016 / Car Accidents,
Catastrophic Injuries,
Product Liability,
Vehicle Defects,
Wrongful Death,
Improperly Designed Handrails and Guardrails
We rely on guardrails for safety in so many settings, from the roads we drive to our apartment buildings to our workplaces. Guardrails and handrails provide us with barriers from dangers, but what happens when it is the guardrails designed to pr...
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