Alcohol and driving do not mix as impaired judgment increases when a driver is under the influence. Danger can easily appear on our streets when people choose to get behind the wheel after a night of drinking. This action often comes with serious consequences as seen in an accident in Lubbock involving a drunk driver.… Read More
Category: Wrongful Death
by Amber Cortez | November 23rd, 2015 | Auto Accident, Wrongful Death
Drunk Driving Related Accident in Lubbock Results in Man’s Death
by Amber Cortez | May 7th, 2015 | Blog, Lawsuit, Legal Representation, Negligence, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Harlingen Police Crack Down on Drunk Driving for Cinco de Mayo Weekend
According to a news report, in 2014 alone, Harlingen police made 285 DWI arrests and reported 54 DWI crashes involving one intoxication assault and one death. Now, the police department is ready to crack down on more cases of drunk driving to help keep the public as safe as possible. With the implementation of the… Read More
by Amber Cortez | January 26th, 2015 | Blog, General, Negligence, Wrongful Death
Swimming Pool Death in Harris County Leads to Lawsuit
The hot temperatures of the Texas summer months go hand-in-hand with the refreshing fun of a swimming pool party. These social gatherings allow people a chance to cool off while enjoying some quality time with friends and family. However, these swimming pool parties can sometimes pose a great danger to any unsuspecting guest. These dangers… Read More
by Amber Cortez | June 10th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Legal Representation, Negligence, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Trucking Accident Claims Man’s Life, Comedian Tracy Morgan Left Seriously Injured
The open road can be an intimidating thing to deal with, especially when the towering shape of a semi-truck appears when you least expect it. About 500,000 accidents are attributed to these massive vehicles every year and 5,000 of them result in fatalities. A truck accident can be devastating enough to completely change or end… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 12th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Negligence, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Woman Killed in Car Crash Caused by Intoxicated Driver in Houston
Cars are a big necessity in our everyday lives, but like almost everything, they tend to break down from time to time. A vehicle malfunction while driving can be dangerous, but you never imagine trouble will appear once you’ve pulled over to take a look under the hood. This proved to be tragic for a… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 7th, 2014 | Auto Accident, Blog, Hit-And-Run, Negligence, Wrongful Death
Alleged Drunk Driver Causes Accident, Woman Killed
You, like most people, would likely agree that driving involves much responsibility and concentration. You sit inside your vehicle and zoom around town at various speeds, but nothing should go wrong when you stop at a red light, right? Unfortunately, for a group of people from Montgomery County, the “safest” time to be in a… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 30th, 2014 | Blog, Hit-And-Run, Lawsuit, Negligence, Wrongful Death
Suspected Drunk Driver Could Face Additional Charges after Victim Dies in Hospital
Losing a loved one can be an extremely painful situation, especially if their death was caused by a hit-and-run accident. Not only will you live a life without this person at your side, but you will have to deal with the stress of medical and funeral fees. A family in Plano may be too familiar… Read More
by Amber Cortez | April 17th, 2014 | Blog, Lawsuit, Negligence, Wrongful Death
Grandmother’s Death in Hospital Morgue Triggers Family Lawsuit
A California family has been allowed the motion to carry a lawsuit against a hospital after an 80-year-old grandmother died under mysterious circumstances. According to the family attorney, the woman was presumed dead and placed in a body bag only to wake up in the hospital’s freezer and die shortly after. Family Seeks Justice The outraged… Read More
by Amber Cortez | May 16th, 2013 | Blog, Lawsuit, Wrongful Death
Dow Chemical Plant Accident Leads To Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Friendswood, Texas resident Brian Johns was killed in 2012 following injuries sustained from an explosion at a Deer Park Dow Chemical Plant. His mother and son have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company, two employees and a subsidiary. The suit was filed on April 1st, 2013 at the Harris County Probate Court. It… Read More
by Amber Cortez | January 3rd, 2013 | Blog, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Newtown Tragedy Brings Brain Injury to Light
In 2008, the Center for Disease Control released a statistic revealing that the causes of brain injury stem from: Assault (37%) Auto Accidents (25%) Sports Activities (11%) Falls (11%) A different study revealed that 87% of those incarcerated in American jails suffered from brain injuries as well. Adam Lanza, the man responsible for the Sandy… Read More