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  1. Train Crash Leaves 2 Children Dead Near Mathis Texas

    Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety say two children were killed and two were transported in critical condition after a train struck a car. The crash happened  just south of Mathis, Texas January 26, 2019. Sgt. Nathan Brandley says a car disregarded a train crossing sign moments before the crash. The car was hit by the train. Sgt. Brandley says when first responders arrived on the…Read More

  2. New Orleans Lawyer Files Lawsuit Over Ending to Saints-Rams Game

    A New Orleans personal-injury lawyer has filed a lawsuit over the controversial finish to Sunday’s Rams-Saints game. Frank J. D’Amico Jr. says he “has been approached by numerous season ticket holders and members of the Who Dat Nation to take legal action” against commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL in hopes of having the game replayed. D’Amico’s reasoning is Rule 17, Section 2, A…Read More

  3. Jury Awards $21 Million to Hotel Dishwasher After She Was Forced to Work on Sundays

    A federal jury in Miami set a $21.5 million verdict for a Haitian immigrant in a religious accommodation case who lost her job at a Conrad Hotel because she would not work on Sundays because of religious beliefs. The Washington Post reports that Marie Jean Pierre informed the hotel when she was hired about a decade ago that she was a missionary for the Soldiers of Christ Church. Most of the ti…Read More

  4. Two Dead and Two Injured in Fatal Semi-Truck Accident in Arizona

    Two Dead and Two Injured in Fatal Semi-Truck Accident in Arizona Two are dead and two are injured after a fatal three-vehicle accident Friday around Buckeye Road and 69th Avenue in Phoenix Arizona. A semi-truck that was traveling westbound on Buckeye Road turned left across all lanes of traffic and entered the eastbound lanes of Buckeye Road. The front of the semi collided with a Ford pickup, whil…Read More

  5. More People Are Likely To Die From Opioid Overdose Than Car Accident

    Opioid Overdose Exceeds Car Accidents For the first time ever, Americans are more likely to die of an accidental opioid overdose than in a motor vehicle crash, according to a new report from the National Safety Council. Car crashes were higher than drug overdoses for decades. Both are preventable injuries. The group calculates that the chance of dying from an opioid overdose has increased to 1 i…Read More

  6. Why Do I Need A Car Accident Attorney ? Why Can’t I Just Handle It Without a Lawyer?

    So you've been in an accident and don't know whether you should call your insurance company, call your mother, or last on your mind... call a lawyer. Why do you need a lawyer if the insurance company is going to pay you?   The answer- because they're in the business of not paying claims, it's their business to keep money, to make money, it's a risk business. A lawyer will have knowledge of law a…Read More

  7. Don’t Do the Birdbox Challenge While Driving It Will Cause a Car Accident

    A 17-year-old Utah driver covered her eyes in a stunt inspired by the Netflix movie “Bird Box” and caused a highway crash earlier this week, a Utah Police Department revealed in a Twitter post. “What happened was, she and the teen boy passenger of hers were driving down the road and decided they wanted to do this challenge. She was wearing a sort of beanie hat and pulled that down over her e…Read More

  8. Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Garbage Truck

    A California motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a garbage truck in California the week of January 12, 2019. The crash occurred a little after 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 2019 in the 15200 block of Beach Boulevard according to reports. Reports say the investigation showed that the motorcyclist had been trying to pass the garbage truck on the right and was determined to be the “at fault” dr…Read More

  9. Warning: Fire Experts Warn Not to Plug Space Heaters Into Power Strips

    If you use a space heater, fire officials are warning you to not plug it into an extension cord or a power strip. According to fire officials, these devices are not designed to handle the energy load of a space heater and can overheat, and even catch fire. Heating elements inside a space heater can reportedly get up to more than 500°F to 600°F. Residents should plug their space heaters dir…Read More