Accidents caused by drunk drivers occur at an alarming rate around the world. In the US, nearly one third of all auto accidents are the result of the vehicle operator driving while intoxicated. At Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler, L.L.P., we understand that these accidents are senseless and completely avoidable. A superior drunk driving accident
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Summer Drinking Spikes Car Accidents in Texas
As the temperatures spike and we head into the dog days of summer, we’re all trying to escape the heat by heading out on the water or to the nearest concert, water park or outdoor celebration. Unfortunately, this also means the likelihood of sharing the road with a drunk driver, or even getting behind the
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Boating Accident Prevention
July 4th offers families across the United States a reason to escape the heat and celebrate with friends and loved ones. Unfortunately, crowded lakes, distracted boaters, inexperienced boat drivers and drinking can all lead to life-threatening boating accidents on Independence weekend. Being aware of your surroundings, understanding boat safety and regulations and taking necessary precautions
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NFL drunk driving accidents common, deadly
After one Dallas Cowboy was killed and another arrested for a drunk driving accident in early December, people are calling on the National Football League to address drunk driving among its players. The accident that killed Cowboy linebacker Jerry Brown was nose tackle Josh Brent’s second drunk driving arrest in just three years, and he
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Paralyzed Texas girl writes letter to drunk driver
A worker who suffered personal injuries in a car wreck was the subject of the appeal in Grocer’s Supply, Inc. v. Cabello, ___ S.W.3d ___ (Tex. App.—Dallas 2012, no pet.) (December 21, 2012). The personal injury attorney for the worker struck by an 18-wheeler while changing a tire on the side of the road sought
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Texas Teens in Greater Danger on Roadways this New Year’s Eve
They know it’s the most dangerous night of the year for drinking and driving, yet they do it anyway. According to a recent survey conducted by Liberty Mutual and Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), teenagers are more likely to drink and drive on New Year’s Eve despite a common belief in the extreme perils of
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Keeping Holidays Merry in Dallas – Tips to Avoid a Drunk Driving Wreck
Today, the Dallas Morning News reported a woman, who was seen driving with her hands behind her head, caused a fatal car accident while headed the wrong way down Interstate 35. The woman, who had her six-month old daughter in the back seat of her SUV, was allegedly intoxicated at the time. The tragic story
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