LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – A 3-year-old girl whose skull was fractured by a line drive during batting practice at Dodger Stadium was scheduled for surgery on Tuesday. The accident that caused the surgery occurred Monday when Dodgers catcher Russell Martin hit a line drive in the stands near third base. It hit the girl and knocked her unconscious according to Dodgers spokesman Joe Jareck. The girl was sitting with her father at the time and he rushed he to the first aid station. The Fire Department subsequently transported the girl to ...
ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA – A bus rider called the Sheriff’s Department Tuesday when he thought the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Deputies stopped the bus, route 309 from Oceanside to Encinitas, at around 4:30 p.m. The bus was heading east on Encinitas Boulevard near Calle Magdalena at the time. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the deputies determined the driver showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. They subsequently conducted field sobriety tests. Based on the results of those tests, the 40-year-old driver was booked on suspicion of driving ...
Do I Really Need a Dallas Accident Attorney?
Everyone, at one time or another, will fall victim to some sort of accident during their lifetime. It might not be that severe, or it could be fatal, but either way, you should be in contact with an experienced accident attorney to make sure that your rights are protected.
The first time that you are involved in an accident, you may feel that you have to deal directly with the insurance company that is involved. The truth is, though, that if you do that, you will find yourself in trouble and not getting nearly enough to compensate you for your injuries, pain and suffering. Especially if you have suffered a severe injury, you will find that the insurance company is very eager to settle with you ? that is because they want you to sign the papers before you are contacted by an accident attorney.
A Dallas accident attorney will work to negotiate on your behalf to make sure that you get the best settlement possible. Remember, you are not just asking to be paid for the medical bills that you have incurred so far. Even with some of the most minor injuries, you may have years? worth of doctor?s appointments that need to be paid for. In addition, the loss of wages and loss of future earnings can really add up if you are laid up in the hospital or at home for a significant amount of time.
Some people who are involved in accidents tend to think that they brought it on themselves, and so they do not seek out the assistance of an accident attorney. Before you make that decision for yourself, talk to an accident lawyer who can help you look at the entire accident from an unbiased point of view. If they believe there is reason for another party to compensate you, accident attorneys will be able to tell you. When you have a case, there will be no shortage of accident attorneys wanting to speak to you.