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Street Racing Car Crash resulted in death of the driver

November 30, 2011 in Personal Injury with 0 Comments

According to Fox 4 News (mydfwfox.com), driver of a BMW who was racing, lost the control of his car and died after hitting 4 other vehicles. The car accident happened around 9 pm on Northwest Highway near Shady Brook Lane. The driver of the BMW was racing another vehicle, and lost the control of his car and hit four other vehicles. One of these vehicles hit a fifth vehicle.

According to the information so far, at least one other person was seriously hit. The car that was racing with BMW allegedly took off. Dallas police is investigating the auto accident.

If you or a loved is involved in a car accident, contact our Dallas Personal Injury Attorneys at M&A Law Firm. You can contact us by calling at 972.789.1664, emailing us at contact@dallasarealaw.com, or clicking here to fill the online free consultation form.

Work related case got settlement

November 15, 2011 in Personal Injury with 0 Comments

A pending lawsuit in Etowah County, Alabama was recently settled. The case was regarding a motor vehicle accident in which Terry Franklin was involved. The accident occurred while Mr. Franklin was driving a commercial vehicle after picking up a load of chickens. On his way back to the plant, an intoxicated driver struck Mr. Franklin while making a left turn in front of his vehicle.

Mr. Franklin’s employer had not provided insurance for the vehicle that he was driving so a suit was filed against the company Koch’s poultry as well as a suit against a local bar where the drunk driver had previously been drinking. Along with this, Mr. Franklin sued his employer for workers compensation benefits. Mr. Franklin, endured injury in his shoulder and neck as well as a concussion and extreme glaucoma to his right eye. As a result of this, he had to have an interior cervical fusion surgery and received continuous pain management for his neck pain. Mr. Franklin was also unable to return to work in the only two fields that he has worked in: being a truck driver or being a diesel mechanic.

On top of the monetary compensation received, the settlement kept medicals open and contained a waiver of the worker’ compensation claim.

Wal-Mart Heiress is Arrested for Drunk Driving

October 20, 2011 in Criminal Defense, DWI with 0 Comments

Wal-Mart heiress, Alice Walton was arrested for driving while intoxicated.  She was stopped by a Texas Highway Patrol trooper who pulled her over for driving 71 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour construction zone.  Walton was coming from her birthday celebration in Forth Worth and traveling back to her home in Parker County.  The trooper claims that Walton failed a sobriety test and refused the breathalyzer test. 

She was then arrested and taken into the county jail.  Walton’s attorney Dee J. Kelly claims that Ms. Walton accepts full responsibility for her actions.  According to the Weatherford Democrat, this is not the first time that Ms. Walton has been pulled over for a DWI offense. According to Forbes Ms. Walton is the daughter of Sam Walton, who founded Wal-Mart stores.  She is said to be worth an estimated 21 billion and is among the top 10 richest individuals in America. 

We at  Modjarrad and Abusaad Law Firm deal with DWI defense cases in Dallas and Fort-Worth on daily basis. Our dedicated team of Dallas DWI defense lawyers has experience of working on hundreds of DWI cases in Dallas and neighboring counties of Collin, Tarrant, and Denton. Call our office at 972.789.1664 or 1.866.789.1664, or email us at contact@dallasarealaw.com.

CVS Pays $2 Million In Lawsuit For False Advertisement

September 6, 2011 in Law with 0 Comments

A $2 million lawsuit has been filed against CVS Drugstores in which they have agreed to comply with the suit’s terms and conditions.  The case alleges that the company falsely advertised and overcharged customers for sale items.  The complaint claims that the CVS located in Rhode Island regularly charged customers more money for items that were actually on sale. 

It was found that the store had been up charging since 2006.   The suit also alleges that the drugstore’s advertising was misleading when they did not follow through on the advertised discounts.  The judgment outlines that CVS Pharmacy Inc., will pay $1.2 million in civil penalties and $820,000 in investigative costs, to the California Dept. of Measurement Standards, and to the Consumer Protection Trust.  In order to further ensure that an ordeal as such does not transpire once again, CVS has created a three-year pricing program in order to make certain that customers are never up charged again. 

They are also mandating weekly in-store price inspections to make sure the prices listed are correct for consumers.  CVS has agreed to pay the settlement, although the drugstore has not admitted to liability and were able to come to an agreement with prosecutors.

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Are Rarely Successful – New England Journal of Medicine Study

August 23, 2011 in Personal Injury with 0 Comments

CBSNEWS (www.cbsnews.com) – Medical malpractice affects 1 in 14 doctors each year, although only about 1 in 5 of those claims lead to an actual damage payout, according to a new study that has been fully evaluated by the New England Journal of Medicine.  The study included 41,000 doctors and found that almost every doctor will face a minimum of one medical malpractice claim and the stats are even higher for surgeons. 

The study showed that most medical malpractice lawsuits that are filed have no actual basis. Another study conducted in New York found that a small portion of patients who could have a potential malpractice case actually file the case or see it through.  Those patients who have been harmed by medical mistakes rarely file because of the fees that come along with a lawsuit. 

On the other hand, doctors, hospitals, along with their insurers have highly proficient financial and legal power.  Many states have a limit to how much an individual can actually receive from a malpractice case.  Researchers claim that it is doubtful that malpractice claims are filed in a greedy manner due to the fact that there is usually a lump sum due before the case even begins.

The study found that claims are filed against 7.5 percent of doctors each year, less than 2 percent of doctors actually had to pay out a settlement for a claim that was successful, and in the case that a pediatrician was found guilty of negligence, they had to pay out much higher for damages than other doctors.  Many individuals claim that there should be stricter guidelines for doctors, hospitals, and individuals who are actually filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. 

Arlington May Ban Texting While Driving

August 17, 2011 in Law with 0 Comments

The Arlington City Council is making arrangements to vote on a measure that would ban drivers from sending texts while driving.  The order would only allow calls to be placed while driving, which would exclude all text messaging, emailing, and tweeting.  In the case that an individual was found to be violating the new order (if passed), they would then face a $200 fine. 

 

The City Council is expected to pass the proposed ordinance.  Arlington’s City Counsel is considering replicating their model after El Paso’s ordinance, which bans all cell phone use without a hands-free device.  It is proposed that the roads and highways will be safer for all drivers if the ordinance is passed.



New Survey Finds Increased Demand for Stricter Teen Drivers Regulations

August 12, 2011 in News with 0 Comments

A recent study conducted by Allstate Insurance has found that a vast majority of Americans are in agreement with a new national law that would establish minimum requirements for teenage drivers in an attempt to make national streets safer.  The survey included 1,000 adults who responded critically in the study when questioned about teenage driving.  The study showed that 81% of the adults rated teenage drivers as “average” or “poor” in their driving skills.

Results as such do have a large effect in rules and regulations that are put in place across America.  These results could be looked at and considered largely, especially at this time when Congress is in the process of considering the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STANDUP) proposition.  The STANDUP proposition is part of the Motor Vehicle and Highway Safety Improvement Act of 2011, which was created because of the tragic death of an Arkansas teen who was killed by another driver who was texting and driving.

The STANDUP proposition would ensure safety standards that would restrict teen nighttime driving, limit the number of passengers in one car, prohibit cell phone use when driving, and permit a license issuance along with a special age requirement in a gradual process.  Among the adults who were involved in the survey, most of them supported standards that would be present in the STANDUP proposition. Stricter regulations concerning America’s highways and roads would benefit America as a whole and would create safer highways and roads for every individual.

 

Ford Motor Company Releases Recall

August 5, 2011 in Auto Recall with 0 Comments

Ford Motor Company has released a report stating that they will be recalling 1.1 million pick up trucks due to a safety hazard issue involving the gas tank.  It has been found that there is a possibility that the gas tank could fall off and/or cause fires.  The vehicle’s defect has already caused eight fires, which injured one individual who underwent surgery for first and second-degree burns.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration claims that the metal straps holding the gas tanks in place can possibly rust, which could then cause the tanks to fall, rupture, and catch on fire.  The recall includes certain pick up trucks that were manufactured from 1997 through 2004.  The models of pickups that are being recalled include the Ford F-150, Ford F-250, and the Lincoln Blackwood Pickups.

Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood, claims that the company will notify each truck owner to bring in their vehicle so that they can replace the hazardous straps with new ones that are coated to resist corrosion.

 

Bell Sports Helmets Recalled Due to Safety Hazard

July 28, 2011 in Product Liability with 0 Comments

Over 33,000 Exodus full-face bicycle helmets have been recalled by Bell Sports Company due to a safety hazard the helmet posed.  The plastic buckle on the chinstrap of the helmet was breaking off on several occurrences, which could have caused the helmet to come off while in route.   There has been one incidence reported of an accident occurring due to the hazardous helmets.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, the accident stemmed from the buckle on the helmet breaking.  The rider was treated for injuries below the eye.  Wal-Mart, Health Canada, and Amazon.com were two main carriers of the helmets.

Defective Products can cause great injury and range from cars and trucks to children’s toys. If you or your loved one is seriously injured by a defective or dangerous product, please contact one of our products liability attorneys for a free consultation to discuss your rights and potential claim. Our attorneys will aggressively fight to get you the money damages you and your family are entitled to. We are the LAWYERS ON YOUR SIDE™. Call us at 972.789.1664, email us at contact@dallasarealaw.com, or fill this online form to schedule a free consultation with our attorneys.

 

Maryland Resident Receives $11.8 Million Verdict in Drunk Driving Case

July 27, 2011 in Personal Injury with 0 Comments

Michael W. Harris has been awarded $11.8 million by a Maryland jury due to his complications after being rear-ended by a repeat drunk driving offender.  Mr. Harris developed a painful and devastating nerve condition after being struck by the drunk driver, which has caused him to spend most of his life in a wheelchair.


The drunk driver struck Mr. Harris in 2007, as he sat at an intersection waiting for the traffic light.  The driver then fled the scene but was soon found by police officials who administered two sobriety tests, which the driver failed.  The drunk driver was charged with a DUI and has a record of previous DUI’s.

As a law firm that deals with personal injury cases on regular basis, we often come across car accident cases and wrongful death lawsuits that involve a drunk driver. If you or a loved was involved in an accident with a drunk driver, contact our experienced personal injury lawyers by calling 972.789.1664, email us at contact@dallasarealaw.com, or fill out this online form to have a free consultation with our attorneys.

 

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