Daniel Stark | Injury Law Blog

Texas dog bite injury sends girl to hospital

ddaniel — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:33:42 +0000

Sometimes what is expected to be an enjoyable addition to a family turns out to be an unpleasant experience. Unfortunately that is what occurred when a family adopted a Great Dane and a child suffered a Texas dog bite injury.

According to KWTX, a 2-year-old girl was bitten in the face by a Great Dane dog her family had just adopted from the animal shelter. The girl suffered a Texas dog bite injury to her face and had to receive one stitch.

The dog was taken by Animal Control following the Texas dog bite injury.

What do you think about this Texas dog bite incident? Are you a pet owner? Has your dog ever bitten a member of your household or a visitor?

Have you ever suffered a Texas dog bite injury? Tell the Texas dog bite injury lawyers at Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers about it.

Texas fire kills elderly man

ddaniel — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:08:58 +0000

Fire hazards are all over our homes. The kitchen is one place that contains many fire hazards: electrical and gas appliances, open flames and heat, all mixed with water can present many dangers.

Unfortunately, firefighters are pointing to the kitchen as the cause of a Texas fire that killed an 80-year-old man, according to KWTX.

The Texas fire that took the man’s life occurred on East Avenue.

The Texas fire victim was found in another part of the home near the kitchen when firefighters arrived at the home which was ablaze.

Food that was cooking and left unattended in the kitchen was likely the cause of the Texas fire.

Are you concerned about kitchen fire safety? Have you suffered Texas fire and burn injuries? Tell the Texas fire and burn injury lawyers at Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers about your loss.

Waco dog bite injuries threatening neighbors

ddaniel — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:17:00 +0000

People love their pets; however, some pets pose dangers to strangers and even their pet owners. Pit bull dogs are often at the center of this controversy.

Multiple Waco dog bite injuries have plagued the neighborhoods where one woman and her pit bull have lived, according to KXXV.

The most recent Waco dog bite injury led to the dog being put down.

Multiple Waco dog bite injuries have occurred, and several people have been injured so far. In previous Waco dog bite injury cases involving the woman’s dog, the dog was impounded but the woman paid to retrieve it. However, this time the dog will be put down.

Have you ever been injured in a Waco dog bite incident? Have you suffered Waco dog bite injuries? Tell the Waco dog bite injury lawyers at Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers about it.

Waco fire injury victim released months later

ddaniel — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:38:03 +0000

The cause of a fire can be difficult to determine if the fire destroys the structure. However, the Waco Police Department is not giving up on getting information on a Waco fire that severely injured a woman in March.

According to KWTX, a woman injured in a Waco fire in March was released from the hospital this week.

The woman suffered Waco fire and burn injuries after a fire occurred in her home after she claimed a masked man entered her home and set it on fire. She ran from the home with her clothes on fire.

However, police discovered surveillance footage of the woman purchasing gasoline in a gas can the morning of the Waco fire.

Police still want to talk to the woman about the Waco fire.

Have you ever been involved in a Texas fire? Have you suffered Texas fire and burn injuries? Tell the Texas fire and burn injury lawyers Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers about it.

Texas fire damages home

ddaniel — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:31:56 +0000

When we think of thunderstorms or severe weather, we think to shelter our families, but sometimes our homes fall victim to weather when we have sought shelter within them.

That’s what happened when lightning caused a Texas fire that damaged a home, according to KXAN. Lightning struck the home and caused it to catch fire, and it took more than a dozen firefighters to put out the blaze.

The house suffered $5,000 in damage as a result of the Texas fire. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the Texas fire.

Does your family have a plan in place in case your home is involved in a fire?

Have you ever been involved in a Texas fire? Did you suffer Texas fire and burn injuries or damages?

Waco auto accident traps driver

ddaniel — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:39:47 +0000

A Waco auto accident can be traumatic enough, but sometimes crashes take a more serious turn when drivers are trapped in the wrecked vehicle. That’s what happened recently in a Waco auto accident, according to the Waco Tribune.

The Waco auto accident occurred when the woman’s vehicle turned over, causing the woman to be trapped. She was removed from the vehicle involved in the Waco auto accident with the “jaws of life.”

Firefighters said the equipment was necessary to reduce the woman’s pain as she was removed from the vehicle following the Waco auto accident. The woman appeared to have suffered minor Waco auto accident injuries.

Have you been involved in a Waco auto accident?

Texas construction accident involves bees

ddaniel — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:47:08 +0000

Construction workers have plenty of safety equipment to protect them from the hazards of their jobs; however, chances are beekeepers’ apparel is not likely something they often need.

According to KXAN, a job turned serious after two construction workers disturbed a swarm of bees while on the job. The Texas construction accident occurred when two private construction workers came into contact with a bee hive while bulldozing trees.

The workers were both stung, but one of the workers suffered hundreds of stings. That worker was allergic to bees, requiring emergency services.

Have you ever been involved in a Texas construction accident? Did you suffer injuries as a result?

One dies in Austin motorcycle accident

ddaniel — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:21:09 +0000

Motorcycle drivers may have higher risks for injuries in Austin auto accidents because much of their bodies are exposed. Helmets can minimize the risk of injuries in Austin motorcycle accidents; with motorcyclists’ bodies mostly exposed, a helmet may be key to surviving a crash.

The motorcyclist in a fatal Austin motorcycle accident was not wearing a helmet, and the impact of the cash was fatal to the driver, according to KXAN.

The Austin motorcycle accident occurred when the 53-year-old driver crashed into the broad side of a truck backing out of a private driveway on South Congress Avenue.

The Austin motorcycle accident injury victim was taken to a hospital where he died. The driver of the pickup truck was not injured in the Austin motorcycle accident.

Have you been injured in an Austin motorcycle accident? Have you suffered Texas auto accident injuries?

Waco auto accident involves police officer

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:21:03 +0000

When we think of police officers, we often think of them as administering aid rather than needing help. However, their jobs can be high risk and spending a lot of time on the road can increase the risk for Waco auto accidents.

Unfortunately, one campus police officer was injured in a Waco auto accident, according to KWTX.

The Waco Independent School officer was injured when he was involved in a two-car Waco auto accident.

The Waco auto accident occurred at the intersection of North 18^th Street and Bosque Boulevard when the officer’s patrol car collided with a Honda Accord.

The officer was taken to a local hospital following the Waco auto accident. No injuries were reported for those in the Honda Accord.

Have you been involved in a Waco auto accident? Did you suffer Texas auto accident injuries?

Motorcyclist involved in Austin auto accident still critical

ddaniel — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:08:17 +0000

A video record of past events and accidents is often something wished for in hindsight. Recordings often help solve crimes and reveal details that led to events, and a dash camera in a police officer’s cruiser is reserved for this purpose.
One officer’s dash camera recorded an unfortunate Austin motorcycle accident last month, according to News 8.

Unfortunately, a motorcyclist was critically injured when an Austin Police Department officer ran a stop sign, causing the Austin auto accident between the motorcycle driven by a 74-year-old man and the officer in his cruiser.

The motorcyclist suffered injuries and is still in critical condition following the Austin motorcycle accident.

The Austin Police Department is still investigating the Austin motorcycle accident and has not yet determined if disciplinary action will be taken against the Austin Police Department officer. They are trying to settle the case out of court.

Have you ever been injured in an Austin auto accident or an Austin motorcycle accident? Did you suffer injuries?