According to News West 9, an East Texas man died earlier this month as the result of his involvement in a rear-end collision between a pickup truck and an 18-wheeler. The crash happened on State Highway 302 in Ector County at around 8 p.m. on a Friday.
If you asked them directly, most parents would probably admit to driving slightly faster when traveling alone. Since children are the most precious cargo there is, it is only natural for caregivers to exercise additional caution when driving with them in the car.
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.
Collisions between semi trucks and passenger vehicles often result in serious injuries for the occupants of the passenger vehicle because of the weight and size disparities between the two. Since these accidents are typically devastating and often deadly, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces strict trucking regulations designed to reduce the risk of crashes.
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.
Americans spend about 17,600 minutes driving each year on average. With so much time on the road, it’s easy to become complacent—especially if you follow all traffic laws and behave responsibly. Unfortunately, all it takes is one drunk, distracted, or negligent motorist to cause a serious accident.
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CBS DFW reports on a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 30 that resulted in at least one fatality. According to officials from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the accident involved two semi-trucks and four passenger vehicles.
Texas has one of the highest car accident rates in the United States. In 2015, a motor-vehicle collision injured one person about every two minutes, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Many of these victims faced financial hardship due to exorbitant medical bills and lost income.
Whether they are pedestrians or passengers in a vehicle, young kids are susceptible to injuries in the event of a car accident. In fact, according to Safe Kids Worldwide, motor-vehicle wrecks are the second-leading cause of death for children between the ages 4 and 10.
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.
