Driver Falls Asleep at Wheel

A man died early this morning after falling asleep at the wheel while driving on the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco, authorities said.

Dallas North Tollway at Gaylord Parkway A tan Volkswagen Jetta traveling north veered off the tollway near the Gaylord Parkway and struck a guardrail at around 4:30 a.m., said Sgt. Robert Bernard of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The Dallas Morning News reports, according to the authorities, 12 feet of the guardrail went through the vehicle, striking the driver. He died at the scene. The man's identity was not released, pending notification of family.

Two tollway lanes near Gaylord Parkway are scheduled to be closed until 9 a.m.

 

Head on Collision

A Fort Bend County man died late Wednesday after he crossed into oncoming traffic and slammed head-on into another vehicle, sheriff's deputies reported.

Charles White was traveling westbound in the 3600 block of Anderson Road about 10 p.m. Wednesday when he veered into the eastbound lanes for an unknown reason, deputies reported.

White died at the scene, according to a department statement. White lived in the 5000 block of Ridgestone in a part of Houston that is in Fort Bend County,

The Houston Chronicle reports, sheriff's dispatchers did not have information about the driver of the other vehicle early this morning.

The cause of the crash remained under investigation, deputies reported.

 

Woman Struck by Vehicle

A 26-year-old woman was killed late Tuesday when she was struck by a vehicle on a residential street south of White Rock Lake in northeast Dallas, police said.

The Fort Worth News reports, the woman's name was not released Wednesday morning because her family had not yet been notified, said a spokeswoman for the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office.

The crash was reported at 11:43 p.m. Tuesday in the 8300 block of Ferguson Road. The area is northeast of the intersection of Ferguson and Highland roads.

Investigators said the woman was apparently hit by an unknown vehicle and left along the road where she died. A passing driver saw the body and called police, KXAS/Channel 5 reported.

No suspect or vehicle information was available Wednesday.

 

Squad Car Hit by Drunken Driver

A stop by a Mower County deputy yielded two drunken-driving arrests Friday after the his squad car was hit by an allegedly inebriated Iowa man while it sat stationary for a separate suspect arrested for driving drunk, according to Mower County Sheriff Terese Amazi.

Amazi said the 24-year-old man, of Riceville, Iowa, nicked the driver’s side door of the deputy’s squad car, and then gave chase until voluntarily pulling over about two miles into Iowa.

The Austin Daily Herald reported, the collision happened on 770th Avenue near State Line Road by LeRoy, according to Amazi, who said the deputy pulled over the first man around 10:30 p.m. The deputy was seated in the front seat, and narrowly pulled his foot into the car before it was hit. The other suspect was seated in the back.

Amazi said the deputy had his emergency lights and a stop light activated. He chased the second suspect south on Mower County Road 12 before taking the man into custody on Howard County 7 in Iowa.

No one was injured, and the vehicle did not sustain heavy damages, Amazi said.

Amazi said the second subject, who allegedly had a blood alcohol level of 0.30, remains in Iowa until his Mower County hearing. No charges have been filed to date.

According to court records, the 24-year-old has a driving under the influence conviction in Dodge County from 2005.

 

Multi - Vehicle Wreck

No one was seriously hurt but a lot of people might be late for work because of multi-vehicle wreck that caused a seven-mile traffic jam early Tuesday on Interstate 35W, just north of downtown Fort Worth, according to reports.

The wreck was reported about 6 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I35W near the merge with Texas 121, also called the Airport Freeway. The wreck was cleared by about 7:30 a.m., but the backup unwound slowly.

The Fort Worth News reports, traffic was snarled about sevenmiles north to the U.S. 287 cut-off, Traffic.com reported.

A police report stated that three or four vehicles and ambulances were summoned, but no one had to go to the hospital, said a dispatcher for MedStar Ambulance
 

Speeding Car Looses Control

Rescue crews rushed to help a man trapped inside a wrecked car, but the person driving the car was nowhere to be found. The accident happened on I-35 near Stonewall.

The call came in at 1:45 on Sunday morning. Police arrived moments later, but the driver has already taken off. 
 

 Police say the driver was speeding southbound on I-35 when he lost control. He flipped several times.
The San Antonio News reported, investigators say the driver ran from the scene leaving the passenger, Anthony Flores, stuck inside the wrecked Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Flores was rushed to Wilford Hall. Police are still searching for the driver.

The Eclipse was registered to a woman in South Padre Island. Police believe the driver was named Emmanuel Calison.

Photo: The San Antonio News

Driver Falls Asleep at Wheel

Police believe a driver fell asleep at the wheel just before he swerved out of control on I-10 near West Avenue.

The San Antonio News reported, the deadly crash happened around 2:30 Friday morning.

According to officers, the driver's SUV slammed into the concrete median, then went across the interstate and crashed into a guardrail.

The driver was trapped inside the wreckage and had to be cut out.

He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but later died.

Officers say no one else was involved in the wreck.

The driver's identity has not yet been released

Out of Control Vehicle Kills Pedestrian

A 79-year-old man standing in the center median on a south Dallas street was killed Wednesday when he was hit by a car that was spinning out of control, police said.

The Fort Worth News reported, Victor Pineda died at the scene in the 700 block of West Kiest Boulevard, according to a police report. The area is west of the merge for U.S. 67 and Interstate 35E.

The driver of the car and an 8-year-old boy, who was his passenger, were taken to the hospital, said Senior Cpl. Janice Crowther, police spokesman.

Their medical conditions, however, were unavailable early Thursday.

But the driver, Marquise Nash, 27, faced charges of vehicular homicide and child endangerment, police said.

The driver appeared to be "totally out of control" and speeding while eastbound on West Kiest, according to reports.

The car, a green 1997 four-door Mercury, was "spinning around in circles in the roadway," police said.

Then it hit another car, Crowther said.

"After striking the vehicle, the suspect made another U-turn striking a pedestrian who was crossing the street," Crowther said. "The suspect vehicle then came to rest after wrecking out into a fence at the location."

No other information was immediately available Thursday.

 

Por qué Usted no Debería Representarse en Reclamaciones de Heridas Corporales en Accidentes de Auto

Cuando un accidente ocurre esto puede ser un tiempo difícil y algo incómodo para aquellos complicado. La fabricación de una reclamación contra el conductor en culpa por la compañía de seguros del conductor para los daños y perjuicios frecuentemente presenta muchas preguntas diferentes. Mucha gente hace el error de pensamiento de esto ellos ahorrarán el dinero por no alquilar a un abogado. ¿Si usted piensa representarse para una reclamación de daños corporales, preguntarse esto - si usted necesitara la cirugía, trataría usted de funcionar sobre usted? En otras palabras, ajustadores de seguros manejan miles de reclamaciones automáticas por año. Esto es su objetivo de gastar lo menos posible, y desde luego, si usted nunca ha manejado una reclamación de accidente antes, como en el mundo hacen usted sabe si ellos le dan una oferta de establecimiento buena. Simplemente puesto, la representación de un abogado de daño corporal competente, experimentado es importante.

Aquí están algunos motivos de por qué usted no debería representarse en la reclamación de daños corporales de accidente automática:

• Las heridas de accidentes de automóvil pueden requerir la hospitalización, cirugías, fisioterapia y en los casos más serios, la asistencia médica de toda la vida.
• Los gastos de tratamiento médico pueden ser enormes, ascendiendo en algunos casos a unos millones de dólares sobre el curso de la vida de un herido.
• Hay muchas áreas en las cuales no es familiar con tratar con el ajustador de reclamaciones, reparadores, gastos médicos, y el pleito que puede provenir del incidente o cualquier otra parte complicado.

La gente duele en un accidente automático debería ser capaz de recibir establecimientos justos para sus cuentas médicas, cuentas(proyectos de la ley) de hospital, la reparación de coche y para su dolor e incomodidad, que en mi opinión sólo puede ser lograda por buscando la ayuda legal. Si usted tiene preguntas sobre su caso potencial, los abogados de Fears & Nachawati trabajarán con diligencia para ayudarle a usted y sus amados. Ellos consiguiran la compensación médica y financiera que usted merece.
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Big Rig Accident

An 18-wheeler hauling newspapers crashed into a used car lot early Monday in the Medical Center area.

Police said the big rig was headed west on Huebner Road at 3 a.m. when it tried to avoid hitting a BMW that was headed in its direction.

The San Antonio News stated, the truck hit the driver's side of the car and the trailer's load lifted, which tipped the rig on its side. It then slid into a used car lot and hit three vehicles in the 9000 block of Huebner Road.


The driver of the BMW had to be cut of the car and was taken to University Hospital in critical condition. The driver of the big rig was not hurt.

Huebner Road from Babcock Road To Floyd Curl Drive was expected to be closed at least through 7 a.m. while crews cleaned up the crash.

Why You Should Not Represent Yourself in Auto Accident Bodily Injury Claims


When an accident occurs it can be a difficult and somewhat uncomfortable time for those involved. Making a claim against the at-fault driver through the driver’s insurance company for the damages oftentimes presents many different questions. A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that they will save money by not hiring an attorney. I call these people the do-it-yourselfers. If you are thinking about representing yourself for a bodily injury claim, ask yourself this—if you needed surgery, would you try to operate on yourself? In other words, insurance adjusters handle thousands of auto claims a year. It is their goal to pay out as little as possible, and of course, if you have never handled an accident claim before, how in the world do you know whether they are giving you a good settlement offer. Simply put, representation from a competent, experienced personal injury lawyer is important.
. Here are some reasons of why you shouldn’t represent yourself in auto accident bodily injury claim:
• Injuries from automobile accidents may require hospitalization, surgeries, physical therapy and in the most serious cases, lifelong medical care.
• The costs of medical treatment can be huge, amounting in some cases to millions of dollars over the course of an injured person’s lifetime.
• There are many areas in which one is not familiar with dealing with the claims adjuster, repairmen, medical expenses, and litigation that may arise from the incident or any other party involved.
People hurt in an auto accident should be able to receive fair settlements for their medical, hospital bills, car repairs and for their pain and discomfort, which in my view can only be accomplished by seeking legal help. If you have questions about your potential case, the attorneys of Fears & Nachawati work diligently to help you and your loved ones get the medical and financial compensation you deserve.
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10 Consejos Para Manegar con Seguridad en Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex


En las areas de Dallas Forth Worth Metroplex, cada vez más la gente entra en accidentes y heridas debido a la imprudencia temeraria. Aquí están algunos consejos que pueden prevenirle de un accidente:


1. Compruebe toda su presión de sus llantas antes de la conducción.
2. Ahórrese de hacerse varado y asegurarse que su llanta de repuesto tiene el aire, y la presión necesaria.
3. Compruebe los niveles fluidos de su vehículo y que hay refrigerante adecuado en el radiador.
4. Por la tarde asegúrese que sus luces son bastante brillantes, y todos ellos trabajan correctamente.
5. Siempre ponga su señal izquierda/derecha ligera(de luz) antes de la vuelta, (hagan esto siempre).
6. Consiga un auricular para su teléfono y guárdelo(manténgalo) sobre en cualquier momento conduciendo. (El empleo de teléfono móvil es una de las causas más grandes de accidentes en la área Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex).
7. Salga de su casa en un tiempo apropiado. No precipítese o espere hasta el último minuto, si usted sabe que usted estará en el tráfico preparese para llegar a sus trabajar a tiempo.
8. Asegúrese que usted hace una parada completa en un stop, sobre todo en una vecindad el área donde esto probablemente tiene peatones y niños.
9. No coma, aplique el maquillaje, o lea conduciendo.
10. Siempre ponga su cinturón de seguridad.


Si usted se encuentra herido en un accidente, lláme 911 y vaya a su hospital más cercano. Si usted o alguien que usted conoce han estado en un accidente debido a un conductor imprudente se ponen en contacto con los abogados de Fears & Nachawati. Ellos pueden ayudar a usted con la compensación financiera y médica que usted merece.

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Fiery Wreck in Fort Worth

A man believed to be a 37-year-old Burleson resident died early Tuesday when the pickup truck he was driving wrecked and burst into flames on Interstate 30 in west Fort Worth, police said.

Officers did not release the man's name because he was severely burned and he was not positively identified Tuesday morning.

The Fort Worth News states,the wreck was reported 2:16 a.m. in the 2400 block of the interstate, according to reports.

Investigators reported that the four-door Chevrolet truck was eastbound on I-30 and it may have just entered on the entrance ramp from University Drive, said Lt. Paul Henderson, police spokesman.

"For unknown reasons the truck lost control and struck the center concrete barrier knocking over a retaining fence and a light post," Henderson said. "The truck burst into flames."

The driver was the only person in the truck, and no other vehicles appeared to be involved in the wreck, Henderson said. There was no evidence "that alcohol was a factor," Henderson said.

"The driver is believed to be a white male, (and a) 37-year-old Burleson resident," Henderson added. "However, positive identification will take some time due to the condition of the body."

Investigators want to talk to anyone who witnessed the accident, Henderson said. They can be reached at 817-871-7148.

10 Tips for Safe Driving in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex

In the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex area, more and more people are getting into accidents and injuries due to reckless driving. Here are some tips that can help prevent automobile accidents:

• Check all your tires’ air pressure before driving.
• Spare yourself from getting stranded—make sure your spare tire has air, and the pressure is where it needs to be.
• Check your vehicle’s fluid levels and ensure that there is adequate coolant in the radiator.
• In the evening make sure your headlights are bright enough and are operational.
• Always put your left/right light signal on before turning, (do this every time)
• Get an earpiece for your phone and keep it on at all times while driving. Crash studies show cell phone use is one of the largest causes of accidents in Dallas Fort Worth area.
• Even if you are in a hurry, speeding will only increases the chances of an auto accident. Is your life really worth saving a few minutes?
• Make sure you come to a complete stop at a stop sign, especially in neighborhoods where children oftentimes play in the street.
• Do not eat, apply makeup, or read while driving.
• Always put on your seatbelt.

If you find yourself or a loved one injured in an accident, call 911 and go to your nearest hospital. If you or someone you know has been in an accident due to a reckless driver, contact the lawyers at Fears & Nachawati. They can tell you whether you have a case and if a fair settlement is obtainable.

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Trasylol (aprotinin injection)

Trasylol (aprotinin injection) is used for prophylactic use to reduce blood loss and the need for blood transfusion in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass in the course of coronary artery bypass graft surgery who are at an increased risk for blood loss and blood transfusion. On November 5, 2007 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Bayer Pharmaceuticals (the makers of Trasylol) agreed to the FDA- requested suspension of Trasylol. Trasylol was recalled because heart bypass, heart valve replacement and other cardiac surgery patients who received Trasylol were more likely to die. The deaths were due to:
• kidney failure
• heart failure
• heart attacks
• and strokes the patients suffered following the surgery.

The attorneys of Fears and Nachawati are helping people in cases of Trasylol lawsuits. If you or someone you know needs assistance and require financial compensation due to Trasylol complications or death contact the lawyers at Fears and Nachawati. Fears and Nachawati are located in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio:


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Car Accident Takes Out Power

More than 20 businesses are without power Friday afternoon after a car struck a transformer in the Gateway Station retail center in north Burleson Friday morning, sparking a small fire.

The Fort Worth News reported,according to a press release, a woman had just left Smoothie King and was rounding the corner next to the Vision City eyewear store shortly before 11 a.m. when her black Isuzu Ascender struck the transformer. The woman was not injured but the collision caused minor fire damage to the car.

Employees and customers were evacuated from Vision City and other businesses inside the building as Burleson and Fort Worth firefighters extinguished the blaze.

Oncor representatives were called to the scene and were working to restore electricity to the affected businesses, which included the restaurants Chic-fil-A, Logan’s Roadhouse, Applebees, Olive Garden and Red Lobster.