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 ...
An Experienced Dallas Auto Accident Attorney Can Save Your Future
When you are in a car accident, whether you are the driver or a passenger, it is a terribly traumatic occurrence, one that will stick with you for the rest of your life. Initially, you may be physically hurt or worried about the state of your car, so you probably aren?t thinking as clearly as you normally would and that is why you absolutely have to get the help of an auto accident attorney before you do or say a single thing.
Many people don?t think that they need an auto accident lawyer, because they assume that their insurance company will take care of them. Nothing could be further from the truth. Although your car insurance company is on your side, they will not fight like an auto accident attorney will to get you the full auto accident settlement that you are due.
A Dallas auto accident attorney that is experienced in these types of matters knows not only how to deal with the insurance companies, but also how to make sure that you get the full medical care that you need, and usually that can be done with no money out of your pocket. If it is obvious that you were not at fault in the accident (for instance, if you were a passenger), then there is no reason why you should have to worry about money. The insurance company involved will have to foot the bill even while the case is pending.
When you are in an accident, any insurance company that is involved will go out of their way to be ?helpful? and make you a quick settlement that is really not in your best interest. Especially if you have injuries, you have yet to realize how serious they are and how much money and time they will require for healing.
Auto accident settlements can be substantial amounts of money and if your car in addition to your health was harmed in an accident that is no fault of your own, you can expect that any auto accident attorney would be eager to take your case. However, do not jump at the first attorney who comes knocking on your door (and they will!). Evaluate thoroughly the auto accident attorneys that you want representing you, and above all else, take your time. By being thorough and choosing the right auto injury attorney, you will be well on the road to health again.