According to Fox 7, a tragic crash involving a pickup truck resulted in the death of a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper. The 63-year-old DPS trooper was conducting a traffic stop at approximately 3 p.m. on the southbound shoulder of I-35 when a pickup truck rear-ended his patrol car.
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There’s a reason why personal injury attorneys urge accident victims to obtain testimony from witnesses while they are still at the scene of the crash. Memory is notoriously unreliable, especially after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, and the sooner you obtain testimony following a collision, the more accurate it will likely be. Of course, witness testimony is not the only kind of evidence that you should aim to gather as soon as possible following a truck accident.
Auto manufacturers are constantly devising and implementing more responsive safety features, which means cars technically become safer with every passing year. Many Americans look forward to upgrading their ride to a vehicle with the latest innovative features, yet CNN reports that the United States still has the highest number of traffic fatalities among high-income countries.
According to KFOX14, local police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred in West El Paso shortly after 9 p.m. on a Wednesday earlier this month. Traffic investigators determined a 34-year-old man was riding his motorcycle on Sunland Park Drive when a passenger vehicle struck him.
If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, it is important to consider the cost of auto insurance when determining your budget. Depending on the make, model, age, and fuel economy of the car that you ultimately choose, the insurance premium could end up being the most expensive cost associated with maintaining it.
Attending a deposition and answering questions about your accident and injuries can be intimidating because a single misguided statement could have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. A personal injury lawyer from the Cooper Law Firm can help you prepare for the deposition by explaining the process and the questions that you will likely have to answer. This alone will reduce much of the stress you feel going into the proceedings, and it will prevent you from making critical misstatements that would compromise your case.
High-impact accidents often result in serious injuries that have lasting repercussions on several aspects of a victim’s life. For example, a severe injury could prevent you from returning to the same career, which can put your family’s financial security in jeopardy.
If you were injured in a car accident that another driver caused, you have the right to pursue compensation for any damages you incurred as a result. Although no amount of compensation can undo your pain and emotional trauma, it may help you restore financial stability.
Lane splitting is a common motorcycle technique that refers to the act of riding between passenger vehicles in slow-moving traffic. Motorcycle advocates argue that in certain conditions, lane splitting is much safer than riding with a car in front of you and one behind you because it reduces the risk of fatal rear-end collisions in heavy traffic; however, it remains illegal in 49 states.
According to the Star-Telegram, a police chase involving an allegedly stolen 18-wheeler ended in a fiery crash on I-30, leaving a dozen individuals injured in its wake. The tractor-trailer reached speeds of up to 100 mph and hit several vehicles while evading police. It caused at least five other collisions before crashing near the Cooper Street Bridge in Arlington.
Due to the confidential nature of many settlements, no further information can be shared.
Disclaimer: The following are representative verdicts and settlements obtained by The Cooper Law Firm for its clients. The value of a personal injury claim is highly dependent on the facts of each individual case and the severity of the injuries sustained. As such, the following should not be considered a guarantee of a particular result in any potential case or claim.
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
Death
18-WHEELER WRECK
Death
18-WHEELER WRECK
Brain/Neck Injury
18-WHEELER WRECK
Neck Injury
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
Scaffold Collapse
Cooper Law Firm handles cases throughout the state of Texas and Oklahoma.
