Blog Category - Wrongful Death

Apr

U.S. Traffic Fatality Rate Soars

In the early 20th century, the automobile industry witnessed a significant shift towards enhanced safety measures, resulting in a substantial decline in road fatalities. However, the United States is now grappling with a disturbing trend - a surge in traffic-related deaths...

Apr

Dallas Traffic Deaths Soar; The Dangers of Driving in Dallas

New data from an NBC 5 investigation reveals that Dallas has the highest traffic fatality rate among the ten largest cities in the United States over the past five years. The city averaged about 15 traffic deaths for every 100,000 people from 2017 to 2021, which is higher than an...

Apr

The Negligence of Sports Organizations; How to Avoid an Accident

The National Hockey League (NHL) has a history of being slow to implement safety measures, which has raised concerns about player injuries. While helmets and goalie masks were mandated for new players in 1979, it was not until 2013 that eye-protecting visors became mandatory, tho...

Apr

The Risks of Viral Challenges: Paqui’s “One-Chip Challenge” Tragedy

On September 1st, a tragic incident unfolded as 14-year-old Harris Wolobah died shortly after attempting the viral “one-chip challenge” by Paqui. This challenge involved consuming a single chip made from two of the world's hottest peppers and enduring the pain w...

Apr

On the Edge: Understanding the High Stakes of Pedestrian Safety in Texas

Step onto the bustling roadways of Texas, and you'll see a whirlwind of activity. But beneath this colorful façade, there is a sobering reality: Texas has earned a notorious reputation as one of the most dangerous states for pedestrians.Why is Texas Dangerous for Pe...

Apr

The Disturbing Trend of Traffic Fatalities: How Can You Stay Safe?

Traffic deaths have hit an all-time high since 2005. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report released on April 18, 2023, approximately 43,000 persons died in motor vehicle accidents on U.S. highways in 2021. This marks a 10% increase over the...

Apr

Over 9,500 Americans Died in Traffic-Related Accidents During the First Quarter of 2022

In the first quarter of this year, over 9,500 Americans who loved, who worked to build our country, who laughed with their friends, who shared sorrows in hard times, who cared for their families—are gone. Their deaths are unseen by the public but not by those who love them...

Apr

Texas Workers Are Dying on the Job at Alarming Rates

This week, the Texas Observer published a story confirming what many of us in the legal industry knew to be true from observation: Texas workers are dying on the job much more often than they should. Every year since 2009, Texas has had more worksite deaths than any other state...

Apr

Study Shows Women at Higher Risk Than Men in Car Wrecks

We have all heard about gender gaps in different areas of our lives. Differences in our elected leaders, job types, and earnings are all applicable to gender. One new gender-based statistic that has recently been identified is that women are at much greater risk to sustain seriou...

Apr

Crane Collapse in Dallas Causes Death and Serious Injury

Several weeks ago, I wrote to warn you about cranes and the dangers that they pose. You can read the blog entry here. Yesterday, during some severe weather in Dallas, the inevitable happened. A crane crashed into condos at Deep Ellum Apartments. A 29-year-old woman was kill...

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