While it would be nice to think that everyone passes away peacefully, this isn't always the case. The demise of a loved one can be horrendous for all concerned, particularly when it's related to a wrongful death. Readers in San Antonio may have heard about a student...
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Wrongful death case filed against police for shooting
San Antonio readers may have heard about a shooting that took place in January 2012. In the case, an 18-year-old man was killed after he allegedly brandished a knife at two police officers in Medford. Now, his family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit for $2 million...
Hit-and-run fatalities increase, other fatal car crashes decline
A car accident can change a person's life and the lives of their family in an instant. When a hit-and-run accident occurs, it can often leave a family with many questions and a range of emotions. According to a recent report, fatal hit-and-run accidents are on the...
Surgical instruments left in patients can lead to wrongful deaths
Surgeries are sometimes scheduled out and routine. Other times a surgery may involve an emergency situation. No matter a person's reason for having surgery, they are putting their trust in medical professionals to complete the medical procedure with the lowest risk...
Update: Family of deceased rider files lawsuit against Six Flags
In late July we discussed the fatal amusement park accident at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. The tragedy took a woman's life, and there have been questions about the safety of the roller coaster from which she fell. The investigation into the accident was...
Wrongful deaths at workplaces at ten-year high in Texas
People sometimes do dangerous jobs. However, even though a job is dangerous, a person has a right to be safe at their place of employment. Safeguards, policies and procedures should be in place at all workplaces to ensure employees have proper equipment and knowledge...
Hero pilot works to raise awareness of medical malpractice deaths
In 2009, Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger landed a plane on the Hudson River in an emergency after birds destroyed both engines on a commercial airplane. After the crash landing, the pilot told his story about the emergency. Now, he is travelling the country to...
Six Flags continues to investigate Texas Giant fatality
Most of the readers of our San Antonio Personal Injury Law Blog have probably heard about the recent amusement park accident. In fact, if you live in the state of Texas it is hard to avoid news reports of the horrific accident that occurred at Six Flags Over Texas...
Texting behind the wheel now leading cause of teen deaths
Teenagers across the country are out having fun with their friends for the summer. Some of them have summer jobs to earn extra money, but even with work, they have a lot of free time to drive around town with their friends in the car, doing what teens do. While drunk...