Dallas Accident and Injury News
As a truck driver, you may drive hundreds of miles a day. Your job depends on efficient deliveries and safe driving records. Even though the laws on required rest have become more health-conscious, driving while tired is a serious concern for any professional driver. One mistake can be devastating for your career and your life.…
Read MoreSlip and fall accidents are dangerous, and they can happen anywhere. At home, at work, or while you’re shopping, if someone else’s carelessness is the reason you fell, you may want to pursue legal action against whoever is responsible with the help of an experienced personal injury attorney. While most slip and fall accidents end…
Read MoreAfter a car accident, one of the first steps is to call your insurance company. Your policy will likely cover some of the expenses associated with the accident, including repair work and medical costs. As with a police report, however, what you say during interactions may be recorded. If your words are taken out of…
Read MoreHollywood does a wonderful job making the work of an attorney appear glamorous. Some of the images are true to form; we really do work all hours of the night on cases when we need to and sometimes litigation can be as dramatic as the best television representation. Here are 12 quotes from some of…
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been more concerned about contracting an illness at a health care facility instead of being healed, you’re not alone. Infections contracted at the hospital or another health care facility are called “nosocomial infections.” Related symptoms can start to appear soon after being admitted for a non-related reason or as many as 30…
Read MoreSpinal cord injuries raise many questions. As the injured individual, a family member, or a close friend, you may wonder: Is it permanent? What treatments are available? How will I afford treatment and/or management costs? These questions only scratch the surface of what you may face in the journey after a spinal cord injury. In…
Read MoreMotor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death and injury in the United States, so when we see them on the big screen, it hits close to home. Here we list Hollywood’s scariest car accident movie scenes according to our team at The Benton Law Firm. Disclaimer: Some of these clips are graphic in…
Read MoreWhen you are involved in a car accident, it can be a harrowing experience. Even the most levelheaded drivers can find it difficult to think clearly in an emotionally charged situation. However, proper documentation, from who was involved to what was damaged, is critical. Having documentation for an accident can save you time, money, and…
Read MorePedestrian and cyclist fatalities are on the rise nationwide, according to data from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. The report states that New York and L.A. are the hardest hit in the nation. Where does Dallas measure up? Here is what you need to know: Dallas Hit And Runs: A Grim Picture…
Read MoreLane splitting, where motorcycles cut between cars on major roadways, is a point of contention in many legal circles. It is legal in some states, like California. So the question arises, should Texas follow suit? It is currently on the minds of lawmakers in the Lone Star State. Rep. Sergio Muñoz Jr., D-Palmview, and Sen.…
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