Fort Worth Legal Blog

Mail carriers fleeing from vicious dogs might be a running gag across the entertainment industry, but it is far from a joke for the men and women who have to face these very real dangers. A mail carrier in Texas was recently transported to the hospital after suffering serious dog bite injuries while on her route. It is possible that she might follow the example of victims who have suffered in similar situations and choose to pursue a claim for monetary damages from the dogs' owner.

In early Feb. 2019, a U.S. Postal Services mail carrier was working her regular route when she was accosted by two dogs. Around 3 p.m., she dropped a package off at the front porch of the home where the dogs lived. At the time the two animals were in the backyard, which was apparently not secure as they managed to escape and attack the woman.

When you get behind the wheel to drive on a Texas roadway, you have the right to reasonably expect that other drivers will adhere to traffic regulations and act with caution as they travel to their destinations. Especially if you are giving your keys to a teenage son or daughter who is new to driving, you may feel worried every time they leave the house, and for good reason. Unfortunately, many motorists are negligent or reckless, which places your child and others at risk for injury.

Three main types of driving distractions exist that you'll want to caution all licensed drivers in your household about. The problem is there isn't much you can do about drivers outside your household and if one of them causes you or your loved one injury, you'll want to know where to seek support.

No matter how carefully a person behaves behind the wheel, all it takes is a single reckless driver to change things forever. A car accident can lead to serious or even catastrophic injuries, which are more than just physically painful. Most victims also deal with the emotional and financial aftermath of being hurt in a wreck. Getting compensation for these injuries is often essential to a fully recovery, and victims may choose to use information gathered by police when pursuing personal injury claims.

Texas police recently arrested an alleged drunk driver who they say caused a devastating accident. Before the crash, officers noticed a driver behaving erratically at around 10:40 p.m. and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver would not pull over and instead sped away. Police eventually caught up and watched as the driver collided with the rear of a pickup.

The holiday season is usually a time for joy, reconnecting with family and enjoying some well-earned time off. For one Texas family, the holiday season was transformed into a time of grieving. Two Texas parents and one of their children were among several who were killed in a car accident the day after Christmas. For many families, learning how to move on after these types of auto accidents can be difficult.

On Dec. 26, 2018, the parents were traveling on State Highway 206 with their two daughters. At the same time, a 37-year-old man was driving a van on the same stretch of highway. Police reported that road conditions were particularly wet that day because of rain, so all drivers should have been exercising the necessary amount of caution behind the wheel. Despite this, the van's driver ended up losing control of his vehicle, crossed the center yellow line of traffic and struck the parent's vehicle head-on.