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At The Anderson Law Firm, we are dedicated to providing you with news regarding personal injury cases in North Texas, including car accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, work accidents and other catastrophic events in Texas. We continually offer informative and relevant information regarding Texas injury cases that have occurred in the Dallas – Fort Worth area, including the counties of Tarrant, Dallas, Wise, Denton, Parker, Johnson and Ellis.

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Car Accidents

• Twenty-One Bridges in Tarrant County are Considered “Structurally Deficient”
  Jan 17, 2012

  
  
  The Ft. Worth Star Telegram today published an investigative report into the state of bridge structures in and around the DFW metroplex. 29 of Tarrant County’s 2,047 bridges scored less than 50 out of 100 in their most recent inspections, including some major sections of roadways. As a Fort Worth personal injury lawyer, the safety of our local bridges is certainly a big concern to me. After all, who can forget the devastation resulting from the collapse of the Mississippi River bridge in Minneapolis in August 2007?
  
  
  

   

  
  
  Less than a mile away from the Anderson Law Firm, the West Seventh Street bridge in Fort Worth apparently scored 38.8 out of 100 in its most inspection in March 2010, yet more than 12,000 vehicles cross it every day. The structure is currently 99 years old and is scheduled to be demolished in 2013. However, state officials reportedly say that if there was a genuine cause for concern regarding its current safety, they would not hesitate in shutting the bridge immediately. Just last year, a section of I-30 between Fort Worth and Arlington was shut down for two months to repair damaged caused by a drunk driver. In 2009, West Lancaster Avenue Bridge over the Trinity River was closed for several months for emergency repairs to take place.
   
  Dangerous road conditions should not simply be shrugged off, as a board certified auto accident lawyer, I have handled many cases where defective roadway construction or other structural hazards were the cause of the bodily injuries or wrongful deaths experienced by my clients. It is of paramount important that the bridges, ramps and flyovers we all drive on every day are structurally safe. Unfortunately, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) there are currently 21 bridges in Tarrant County which are considered structurally unsound. A further eight are considered functionally obsolete due to either geometrical or load-carrying capacity. However, compared to the rest of the nation, Texas overall actually fares very well. According to Transportation for America, Texas has just 1,551 structurally unsound bridges out of a total of 51,277 structures, which is good enough for third best in safety.
   
  Of course, in the event of bridge collapse the cause of your crash is going to be obvious. However, there are plenty of other reasons why the design or condition of a roadway might not be so apparent. Common unsafe road conditions include inadequate lighting, improper or obscured traffic signage, missing median barriers and improper warnings in construction zones. If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto wreck which you believe to be the result of unsafe road conditions, call the Anderson Law Firm for a no fee, no obligation consultation. Call toll free at 800-354-6275 or locally at 817-294-1900.
  

• Justin Bieber’s Grandparents Fine After Car Accident in Ontario
  Dec 29, 2011

  The twittersphere was buzzing with worry yesterday after Justin Bieber’s grandparents got into a roll-over accident near Stratford, Ontario Tuesday afternoon.  The incident happened when the couple hit a patch of slushy ice and rolled their car before hitting a small tree. But thankfully, both Bruce and Diane Dale are doing just fine after their wreck.
  Bieber’s mom, Pattie Mallette, wrote on her twitter about the car accident:
   "My parents got into a car accident today. They flipped into a ditch & totaled the car but thank God they are alive! My dad has broken ribs. Plz pray 4 him 4 quick healing! Count your blessings & forgive ur parents always. U never know what tomorrow holds!!!"
  Justin hasn’t commented on the wreck at this time. This just goes to show all of us Texans that even Canadians can be fooled by icy roads – and they drive on them all the time! As temperatures drop this winter, I’m sure we’ll have at least a couple icy days. Remember to use caution, go slow and look out for ice in unexpected places. Driving on ice is no joke.
  

• The Most Expensive Car Wreck in History?
  Dec 06, 2011

  
  Everyone knows car accidents are expensive. After your wreck, you will have medical bills, car repair bills and countless other people who want your money – unless you have great insurance or a skilled personal injury attorney. But what if you caused the world’s most expensive car accident?
  
  That’s exactly what happened to a man in Japan after he caused what could be the world’s most expensive pile-up ever. This weekend, a group of automobile enthusiasts were out on a Sunday drive when the driver of one of the Ferraris tried to change lanes and hit the crash barrier causing a chain reaction car wreck. In total, eight Ferraris, three Mercedes-Benzes, a Lamborghini and two other vehicles were involved in the pile-up. Ouch!
  
  Thankfully, nobody was seriously hurt in the wreck, but you better believe their pocket book was. The estimated value of all the cars in the wreck is more than $3 million.
  Watch the video below to see the unbelievable footage of the Ferrari Graveyard.
  
  
  
  
  

• North Carolina Girl Lives on Pop Tarts and Gatorade After Horrible Car Wreck Leaves her Trapped
  Nov 15, 2011

  
  There is an incredible story of survival out of North Carolina today about a young girl who lived off Pop Tarts and Gatorade for two days while she was pinned underneath her wrecked car. The nine-year-old girl Jordan Landon and her father Doug Landon crashed in a ditch after going to a local gas station Friday night.
  
  Doug Landon was killed in the car accident and young Jordan was left pinned under the flipped car, unable to dig herself out. For two days she survived off what she had gotten at the gas station - Pop Tarts and Gatorade.
  
  Help finally arrived after a passerby saw the wrecked car and called for paramedics. Rescue teams were able to get the young girl out of the car and she is expected to make a full recovery. Investigators said they believe speed may have been a factor in what caused the car accident, but nothing has been confirmed.
  
  

• National Emergency Alert System Test Planned Today
  Nov 09, 2011

  Do not panic, it's only a test. Today at 1:00 p.m. CST is the federal government will conduct the first-ever national test of the Emergency Alert System through television and radio stations. The test is going to last only moments and will be similar to all the emergency alert tests you've seen and heard before. It's the first time a test of this magnitude has been tried and some fear it may spark mass panic because although the audio message states that it is only a test, the visual message may not.
  
  

  Not even during 9/11 was an alert like this used. In a real emergency, the alert would be sent by the president to a number of radio stations, the Primary Entry Point stations. Those stations would then relay the information to other radio and TV stations. Then, the stations must discontinue programming and make the transmission lines open for the presidential message. 

  
  So, if you're driving in Fort Worth or Dallas around 1 o'clock, listen up for the alert-but don't get panicked and cause a car accident or anything, it's only a test.

• IndyCar Driver Dan Wheldon Dies During Race in Las Vegas
  Oct 17, 2011

  Tragedy struck the race track yesterday at the Las Vegas Indy 300 when a huge 15 car accident took the life of two-time Indianapolis 500 champion, Dan Wheldon.  Wheldon's car got caught in the 15-car pileup and flew over another car before hitting the catch fence just outside of turn 2 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
  
  The horrific accident started when two cars touch tires causing a series of chain reactions to which none of the drivers had time to react. In seconds, a few cars burst into flames and debris was all over the track. Wheldon was airlifted to University Medical Center, but could not be revived.
  
  Upon news of Wheldon's death, IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard said, "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family today. IndyCar, its drivers and owners, have decided to end the race." In respect, drivers made a five-lap salute around the track as thousands of fans stood and cheered.
  
  Even professional drivers are prone to car accidents and sometimes no matter what you do, they are unavoidable. Such a tragic accident on what was supposed to be a happy day. Our thoughts and prayers are with Wheldon's family.
  
  

• Massive Dust Storm in Arizona Causes Pileup Car Accidents
  Oct 05, 2011

• Irving Police Looking For Hit-and-Run Driver
  Oct 03, 2011

  Police in Irving need help looking out for a hit-and-run driver who slammed into a little girl and her grandmother outside of a hair salon on Grauwyler Road and English Street on Sunday morning.  The accident victims, Tinniyah Miles, 7, and her grandmother, Alberta Sago, 57 are in critical but stable condition.
  
  Witnesses said the grandmother and granddaughter were coming out of a salon and getting into a car when suddenly a car drove up onto the sidewalk and ran them over. According to onlookers, the little girl was thrown about 20 feet into the air while her grandmother was dragged about 50 feet by the car.  The hit-and-run driver was followed by a witness for about three miles before the suspect got out of the car and motioned to a weapon in his pants. The pursuit ended as the man took off on foot.
  
  According to police, the car was trying to avoid a collision when he hit the women.  The suspect remained at large on Sunday night, but Irving police think clues from the suspect's car will help them in their search.  If you have any information about this hit-and-run accident contact the Irving police department at 972-273-1010.
  
  Hit-and-run accident victims may feel like all hope is lost after their accident, especially if the driver who injured them is never located. If your car is hit by a hit-and-run driver you still have legal options, especially if you own uninsured motorist insurance coverage. Find out your legal options by calling the DFW hit-and-run driver lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm.
  
  

• Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Arlington Man
  Sep 23, 2011

  A fatal hit-and-run accident took the life of an Arlington man on Wednesday and police are asking for the public's help with any information regarding to the car accident.
  
  The victim was pronounced dead at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. Investigators have determined that the vehicle was traveling south on North Collins Street when it hit the man who was walking on the outside lane of the road.  The car's make and model are still unknown and police are asking for any information at this time.  If you were a witness to this fatal hit-and-run, call the Arlington Police Department at 817-459-5784. So far, this is the 27^th traffic fatality in Arlington this year.
  
  Hit-and-run accidents are caused by cowards and negligent drivers. They can leave you seriously injured and feeling hopeless. Depending on your insurance, you still have legal options though. Contact the Arlington car accident attorneys at the Anderson Law Firm to found out what you can do.
  
  

• Don’t Drive Into Smoke – Texas Wildfires
  Sep 08, 2011

  At the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth, our prayers go out to all the firefighters and families dealing with the destructive wildfires in our midst. These fires are beasts and can spark out of nowhere. Even though our firm deals with mostly car accidents, we want to remind all Texans not to drive into smoke. It sounds like common sense, but there is no telling where that smoke is coming from. It could be miles and miles away or just around the corner.
  
  Listen to your radio or TV before driving in areas that are prone for wildfires, which is basically all of Texas due to our extreme drought. High winds may cause wildfires to spread rapidly and jump across natural barriers such as roads and even waterways. Strong winds can force smoke to stay low to the ground, obscuring roadways and traffic signs. Texas wildfires have been propelled by wind gusts as high as 60 mph.
  
  Fires move fast and we don't want you to become a fire fatality - if you see smoke, turn around and go the other way. To all those affected by these awful fires, our thoughts are with you.
  
  

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