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Vehicle Accident

Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk Hurt In I-30 Car Accident
Jun 21, 2010
Road Debris and an unsecured load were to blame for a Texas car accident on I-30 that involved former Dallas Mayor and current U.S. trade representative Ron Kirk. Kirk escaped the Dallas car accident with only a flash wound on his left bicep, but the car wreck shines light on the danger of unsecured loads and road debris on Texas highways and freeways.

Kirk was driving on Interstate 30 in Grand Prairie near Belt Line road when a tractor-trailer in front of him struck a ladder that was lying in the road. The ladder bounced off of the road and crashed through Kirk’s windshield, striking the driver. The early morning TX car accident was caught on a Texas Department of transportation I-30 camera, but unfortunately the cameras provide a live feed but do not record. Texas State Police do not know where the ladder came from and have no leads on the case. They are asking witnesses to come forward if anyone saw a ladder fall of a vehicle or if anyone has more information. Those with leads should call 972-237-8790.

It is Texas state law to appropriately secure loads onto your vehicle.

The Dallas News reports that unsecured loads and road debris are a real problem on Texas roads – according to data provided by TexDOT, over 1,000 car accidents are caused by unsecured loads in Texas each year. In 2008, eight people died as a result of an unsecured load accident and over 200 people suffered serious injuries.
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Kaufman County Chain-Reaction Crash On I-20 Kills 3, Injures 4
Jun 18, 2010
A tragic, fiery Memorial Day weekend crash in Kaufman County left three dead and four injured on Interstate 20 near Wills Point and Terrell. While brave bystanders managed to pull some to safety, dangerous flames prevented them from saving everyone involved.

Witnesses told the Dallas News that a Toyota 4Runner was driving on I-20 on Friday evening when a tractor-trailer rammed into the back of the vehicle. The SUV burst into flames before hitting another car and another 18-wheeler before coming to a stop. The SUV reportedly was carrying a couple and their two children. The mother was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene of the accident, while the two children were trapped in the burning car and killed. The driver of the car, a man, was pulled to safety by a bystander.

Two women in the other car involved were seriously injured in the TX car accident as well – one was flown to Parkland Memorial Hospital by medical helicopter in critical condition while three other injured people were transported to other area hospitals by ambulance. It is not clear why the big rig slammed into the car – though the I-20 truck accident could have involved faulty brakes or a sudden stop by the SUV. The fatal chain-reaction car accident is still under investigation.

All lanes of Eastbound I-20 were closed as investigators examined the accident scene and cleaned up debris. Traffic was backed up for an estimated 15 miles. - 2 - 10
Two Texas A&M Students Killed On Texas 21 In Car Accident
May 27, 2010
Two freshmen Texas A&M students were killed in a three-vehicle car accident on Texas 21 on Thursday, May 13. The two 18-year-old students, both from Texas, were returning from a post-exams river trip to College Station when the TX car crash occurred.

According to Texas state police, the two men, Tanner Lloyd Ferris of Vidor and Nathan Shearod, were riding in a Jeep Wrangler about seven miles away from Bastrop eastbound on Texas 21 when their car struck a car that was slowing down to turn onto Travis Road. The crash occurred at 5:15 PM. After rear-ending the car, the jeep spun around and was rear-ended by a third vehicle traveling west. The Wrangler caught on fire and both young men died at the scene of the accident.

Both students played saxophone in the The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band and were from San Antonio. Both had just completed their first year in college. Already in the days after the accident, fellow students, friends, and family members left messages on the boys’ Facebook pages.

A third man, 52-year-old John Hopkins, who was driving the final car involved in the crash, suffered from facial lacerations and a broken leg. He was transported to Brackenridge Hospital for treatment.

The Texas car accident is still under investigation. Police are not sure if speeding or reckless driving was involved with the crash. - 3 - 10
Woman Loses Life When Hit by Truck While Fixing a Flat on 635
May 25, 2010
"text-align: justify;">A woman was killed at approximately 1am on Tuesday morning when a big rig lost control and rolled into her while she was on the shoulder fixing a flat.

Doris Satterfield, 57, of Dallas was killed at the scene of the accident, while the passeger was takend to Parkland Memorial Hospital. A driver of another vehicle was also injured in the accident and was taken to Baylor University Medical Center.

It is not yet clear if the driver of the truck was injured in the collision. An investigation is still underway to determine the cause of the truck crash.

This is just another sad reminder of the dangers that semi trucks pose to other motorists. Anytime a semi truck is involved in a crash, it is almost always certain to include catastrophic injuries to those that they collide with. The very nature of the trucking industry breeds the opportunity and in some cases, necessity to drive at unsafe speeds, or travel without adequate rest.

It also serves as a somber reminder that it is never safe to change a flat on the shoulder of any busy interstate. It is always worth the risk of a runined tire to find a safer place to repair the flat than on the side of the road.

If yo have questions about how to protect yourself on the road from semi trucks or would like to speak to an attorney about a situation you may have encountered on the highway, contact the Dallas truck crash lawyers at Rasansky Law Firm or call us at 1-877-405-4313. Our attorneys have years of experience dealing with vehicle accidents of all kinds and have built up extensive resources to help you protect your family.

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87-Year-Old Dallas Blood Donor Dies In Texas Motor Speedway Crash
May 25, 2010
An 87-year-old man was given the opportunity to race on the Texas Motor Speedway in honor of his generous blood donations over the years. But sadly, Fred Donald Krusemark of Dallas died when the race car he was riding in blew out a tire and crashed into the race course’s wall. After the Texas car accident, the man was airlifted to the hospital by a CareFlite helicopter.

Krusemark, a World War II veteran and long-time Texas resident, was allowed to race on the Forth Worth race track by Carter BloodCare, who was rewarding its most prolific members for their volunteer work. However, the car’s driver lost control when a tire went out and Krusemark died from his TX car accident injuries two days later at the John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner's office. It is not known whether the man was wearing a seat belt.

The Fort Worth car accident took place at around 4:15 PM on Saturday. Krusemark was one of about 100 blood donors invited to the event, in which participants took turns riding around the Speedway with professional drivers in Corvettes. Krusemark donated blood and platelets more than six times a year. The man’s family has questions for Texas Driving Experience of Fort Worth, the company who runs the event.

The driver of the car remains in critical condition after the car crash. Reports say that 53-year-old Andre Vandenberg of Lewisville is recovering at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.
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Lewisville Man Charged With Murder After Reckless DWI Accident
Apr 26, 2010
A Texas mother and daughter were killed in a forceful read-end accident on I-35 east in Lewisville on Sunday – the driver of the car that hit them has a past wrought with drunk driving charges and now faces two counts of murder.

Police say that 33-year-old Kandace Hull and her 13-year-old daughter Autumn Hull were driving eastbound on Interstate 35 on Sunday as a drunk driver recklessly sped and wove his car in and out of multiple lanes. Kandace Hull, who was driving the vehicle, died at the scene of the TX car accident while her daughter died at the hospital later in the day. The other occupants of the car, Hull’s husband, 16-year-old daughter, and 12-year-old son, suffered minor injuries in the car crash and were taken to several hospital in the Dallas area. While some injuries are serious, none are thought to be life-threatening. The family was from Argyle, Texas.

The TX car crash was caused by 30-year-old John Patrick Barton, of Lousiville, Texas, is a man with two previous DUI convictions in Tarrant County and Denton County. While Barton was charged with intoxicated manslaughter at the scene of the crime, Texas police made the charge more severe after his history of drinking and driving was uncovered. Police also said that the crash was tragic, both because of the deaths and injuries involved and because of the deadly factors of alcohol and speed that contributed to the Lewisville car crash.

Barton is being held at the Louisville jail. - 6 - 10
Kentukcy Trucking Accident | Truck Accident Attorney
Mar 26, 2010
Around 5:30 a.m. on March 26th a tractor- trailer collided head-on with a van in Munfordville, Kentucky killing 11 people. The tractor-trailer was heading south on I-65 when it crossed the median and hit the passenger van causing a flaming wreck.
The van was a Mennonite church vehicle, heading to a wedding, with passengers of varying ages. The driver of the tractor-trailer, transporting automobile wheel castings, was killed along with many of passengers in the van.

Two children survived the wreck. They were taken to Caverna Memorial Hospital, and released around 10 a.m. It is believed they are they only survivors of this wreck.

This is another sad reminder of how many people are hurt on the road due to trucking accidents each year. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation there are more than 500,000 truck accidents a year, with 98 percent of those resulting in fatalities for the passengers or drivers of the other vehicle.

At Rasansky Law Firm we know and understand the most common reasons for trucking accidents. We understand that the laws involved in these cases are tremendously complex that is why it is important that you talk to a Dallas truck accident lawyer.

If you have been involved in a truck accident call toll free at 1-800-288-6769 (1-877-405-4313) or visit us at Rasansky Law Firm
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Tulane Football Player Sule Osagiede Dies In Texas Car Accident
Feb 25, 2010
Houston native and Tulane football player Sule Osagiede died in a car accident in Beaumont, Texas, this week. The 19-year-old student was a sophomore who played as a true freshman last year as a linebacker but spent most of this season sitting out due to a serious neck injury.

The car accident took place at 5:30 am on Thursday morning on In-10 near 11th Street in Beaumont. Osagiede was driving a Jeep which collided with a Ford Expedition. Osagiede was thrown from the vehicle. Osagiede’s passenger, a 25-year-old man, was injured and taken to the hospital as well the 33-yaer-old driver of the other vehicle involved. According to the Beaumont Police Department, the Jeep was speeding and the Ford in front of them swung to the right in order to avoid the approaching car. The Jeep swung left and both cars rolled over. Both cars were traveling westbound.

The accident caused major traffic problems for hours after the TX car crash, with vehicles backed up into Orange County for four hours.

“The death of Sule Osagiede is a tragedy and as a parent I cannot imagine the grief and heartache being experienced by his family,” Tulane President Scott Cowen said. “My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with them." Osagiede’s memorial service this week packed the university auditorium with friends and mourners.

He was traveling home to Houston from college at the time of the Texas car wreck.
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Man On Trial For Deadliest Car Accident Ever In Montgomery County
Feb 22, 2010
Texas persecutors believe that highway racing was the cause of the deadliest traffic accident in Montgomery County history – and the trial of the Magnolia man charged with the deaths has now begun.

Texas Police say that 23-year-old Brandon Lee Ferguson was drag racing a Chevrolet Cobalt down Texas 249 on January 10, 2009. The car, which police believe was traveling at 117 miles per hour, struck a westbound minivan that was attempting a left-hand turn onto Partridge Circle. The van was carrying five people. Three occupants died in the van, which burst into flames, while one occupant was killed after being thrown from the vehicle. A fifth woman survived the Texas car accident with serious injuries.

Those that were killed in the crash include 60-year-old Donald Lee Sexton of College Station, his parents 83-year-olds Lloyd and Catherine Edwards, and Sexton’s uncle, 70-year-old Curtis Charles Edward of Pinehurst. Ferguson’s girlfriend, who was in the passenger’s seat of the Cobalt, 18-year-old Kayla Ann Pratorius, also died in the TX car accident. Another relative, Karla Kay Sexton, survived the crash with a spinal cord injury, a cracked pelvis, and a damaged liver.

Ferguson has been charged with five counts of manslaughter with a deadly weapon and one count of manslaughter with a deadly weapon. He could face $50,000 in fines and up to 20 years in jail. Ferguson’s uncle told reporters that the young man had been given the fixed-up car just days before the van accident. Witnesses say that Ferguson had been seen racing a motorcycle on the same stretch of Texas highway. - 9 - 10

ATV Accident

Teen Hospitalized In Texas ATV Rollover Accident
Jun 25, 2010
A Texas teen was seriously injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. The boy, a 14-year-old, was not wearing a protective helmet at the time of the Texas ATV accident and could have suffered a head injury during the crash.

According to reports, the boy was traveling too fast to negotiate a curb on Wednesday afternoon and veered off of the side of the road. The ATV flipped and rolled into a barbed wire fence and the boy was thrown from the four-wheeler vehicle. He was rushed to a local hospital after the crash and then transported to a larger hospital by helicopter for further treatment.

ATV accidents are all too common in Texas, especially among teens and young men. The best way to prevent ATV accidents and ATV injuries is to wear protective gear, to not drive recklessly, and to never drink and drive. According to data compiled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, ATV accidents and ATV fatalities have increased significantly in recent years – and a number of ATV lawsuits claim that the vehicles pose dangerous rollover risks. Other lawsuits argue that the powerful off-road vehicles do not come with appropriate instruction manuals or any instructions about how to ride the vehicle safely.

Texas ATV accidenst can result in head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neck injuries, and back injuries. If you have been injured in a Texas ATV accident, talk with an experienced Dallas ATV accident lawyer today. - 10 - 10