Dallas Accident and Injury News

Personal Injury

May 24, 2015

When and Where to Report Medical Malpractice When a doctor’s negligence leads to a misdiagnosis, improper treatment, or other preventable error, it is considered medical malpractice. Malpractice suits arise when anyone in a healthcare provider role is negligent by act or omission, which leads to treatment that falls beneath the accepted industry standards for practice and causes harm to a patient. If… Read More

Brain Injuries

May 20, 2015

Warning Signs of a Child Head Injury In children, the warning signs of a head injury can be difficult to interpret. Whenever a small child strikes his or her head, the best course of action is to get a physician to inspect the injury. Sometimes, however, a responsible adult may not be around during the time of injury. If you leave your… Read More

Car Accidents

May 18, 2015

Who is at Fault in a Multiple Vehicle Accident? When you are involved in an accident involving three or more vehicles, you may be confused about who is at fault. Several factors are used to determine fault, and every state treats multiple car accidents differently. If you’re in a multiple-car accident in Texas, here is how fault is generally determined. • Last car –… Read More

Truck Accidents

May 10, 2015

What Causes Most Truck Accidents? More often than not, trucking accidents are more severe than passenger vehicle accidents. Commercial trucks are as much as 20 times the size of other vehicles on the road. They inflict more damage, even at lower speeds, and often cause severe injuries to those involved. When driving a commercial truck or driving near one, always… Read More

Car Accidents

October 17, 2014

Truck Accidents on the Rise in Texas Truck accidents are on the rise in Texas. Over the last three years, truck accidents across Texas have increased dramatically. The Lonestar State is now home to the most dangerous highways in the country. Across the state, truck fatalities have increased by 50% since 2009. They increased by 303, resulting in 389 fatal semi-trailer crashes… Read More

Spinal Cord Injuries

October 15, 2014

Classification and Effects of Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal cord injuries are among the most traumatic injuries, sometimes resulting in paralysis. The terminology associated with these injuries can be highly confusing and overwhelming, yet patients must understand it fully. The American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale is the current standard classification of spinal cord injuries. Due to the traumatic and often lifelong… Read More