Family of Houston Texans fan may have wrongful death claim

A Houston Texans fan has fallen to his death from an escalator at Reliant Stadium during attendance at a recent preseason finale game in Texas. The preliminary investigation into the incident suggests that the man may have been attempting to slide down the outside of an escalator...

Texas football fan sues Cowboys over burn injury

A Dallas Cowboys fan has sued the team and its owner/general manager following a recent injury sustained during a game. The female fan attended the team's annual Blue and Silver scrimmage game in Aug. 2010, and claims that she was seriously burned during the outing. A Texas court...

Arrest made in fatal Texas crash; wrongful death suit may follow

Like baseball -- the Great American Pastime -- automobile travel has become a deeply ingrained part of American culture. It is not only our primary source of transportation, but also serves as a symbol of independence and a rite of passage among adolescents. However, there is no ...

2 fatal wrong-way collisions in 48 hours on Texas interstate

Recently, one stretch of interstate in Texas saw two fatal wrong-way crashes within a 48-hour period. A state trooper with over 10 years of experience told reporters that he has never seen two fatal wrong-way accidents in such a short period of time. He went on to say that any wr...

Widow claims wrongful death after husband dies in work accident

A 67-year-old man was working for a cement and construction company when he fell several feet and hit his head. He lost consciousness, but instead of calling 911, the man's boss allegedly ordered a drug test on the injured worker while he lay on the floor dying. The call to 911 w...

Family settles in Texas boy’s brain injury case, DWI-related

Applebee's has settled a civil lawsuit brought by a Texas family whose son suffered a brain injury in a car accident. The crash was reportedly caused by a drunk driver who had been a patron of an Applebee's in Mansfield, Texas. The lawsuit alleged -- with receipts backing up the ...

Texas police officer suffers broken neck, leg in car crash

Texans should know that all motorists, including police officers, have a duty to exercise due caution on the road. Sometimes special circumstances arise, such as a high-speed police pursuit, and the risk of injury is increased exponentially for all parties involved. But no matter...