Fatal Accident Case Guide

What the Supreme Court Just Decided About Police Brutality On May 15, 2025, the United States Supreme Court made a major ruling in a case involving police use of deadly force. The case, Barnes v. Felix, involved a young man, Ashtian Barnes, who was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop. The…

Traffic on Interstate 35 near Parmer Lane had slowed significantly Thursday evening as vehicles merged into a single lane due to a Texas Department of Transportation resurfacing project. Amid this slow-down, an 18-wheeler truck, operated by Dallas-area company ZBN Transport, crashed into the vehicles ahead, triggering a catastrophic chain reaction that killed five people, including…

The Hidden Dangers of Trucking Accidents Some of the biggest risks in a truck accident aren’t the obvious ones. Beyond raw size and weight, several specific hazards make commercial trucks more dangerous than most drivers realize — and understanding them can also matter for how a case gets proven. Underride crashes When a passenger vehicle…

Texas Roads: More Dangerous Than You Think Recent studies reveal a troubling trend: Texas roads are deadlier than the national average. With 21 cities surpassing the national fatality rate and two of the top 10 deadliest U.S. interstates running through the state, Texas drivers face significant risks every day. Are You Sharing the Road with…

One pedestrian died and another was hospitalized Thursday morning after they were struck by a vehicle in West Austin, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. The crash took place in the 2500 block of Hillview Road in the Tarrytown area, Austin-Travis County EMS said in a post on the social media platform X shortly after 9…

On December 11, 2023, a vehicle struck a stopped Capital Metro bus on the Texas 71 westbound service road near Del Valle Street, close to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. One person — a passenger in the striking vehicle, later identified as 50-year-old Susana Barnes — died at the hospital despite CPR efforts at the scene. Five…

The recent tragedies at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, including the on-duty death of American Airlines employee Michal Ingraham, have cast a spotlight on the pressing need for enhanced safety measures in the aviation industry. Ingraham’s fatal accident, caused by a ground service vehicle collision, is a stark reminder of the risks faced by airport employees. This…

Texas High-Speed Pursuits: Operation Lone Star Wrongful Death Claims The implementation of Operation Lone Star in Texas has led to a troubling rise in fatal vehicle pursuits, posing significant wrongful death concerns. Notably, a Human Rights Watch investigation reveals that these high-speed chase deaths, often initiated over minor traffic offenses, have resulted in at least…

Tragic accident in Round Mountain, TX claims the lives of CEO and two young children. Texas roads are becoming increasingly dangerous, leading to fatal outcomes.