A tragic accident occurred in southeast Dallas on New Year’s Eve. A minivan was waiting to make a turn when a sedan slammed into the right side of the van. An eight year old boy and his seven year old brother were sitting in the cargo area of the van when the accident occurred. When the sedan slammed into the van, it knocked a jack into the head of the eight year old, killing him.

This horrible tragedy illustrates how vitally important it is to use child safety seats. It’s estimated that between 1975 and 2008, almost 9,000 lives were saved by child restraints. Unfortunately, crashes are still the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 3 and 14.

 Under Texas law, anyone under the age of eight must be secured in a safety seat. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends keeping children in a car seat for as long as possible, as long as they fit the seat’s height and weight requirements. Children under 13 should always ride in the back seat.

 When you are selecting a car seat for your child, choose it based on your child’s age and size, and choose one that fits well in your vehicle. Read your vehicle’s owner’s manual on how to install the car seat using the seat belt or LATCH system, and also consult the car seat’s instruction book. If you are uncertain whether it’s installed correctly, locate a child car seat inspection station. 

 Have you or your child been injured in an automobile accident in the Dallas area? If so, contact the Barber Law Firm at 972-231-5800. Our attorneys will help you pursue your legal options.

On April 1^st at about 1:00 a.m., two people were killed in an overnight motor vehicle collision located off Interstate 20 in Dallas TX.

Officials from the Sheriff’s Dept. stated that the driver was travelling at a high rate of speed while attempting to exit from eastbound I-20 at Lancaster Road. He subsequently lost control of the car and crashed into a fence, knocking down a 20-foot tree. He and his passenger, James Funaro, 28 were killed almost instantly.

Car accidents that occur as a result of speeding are a serious threat to motorists in Dallas, and its surrounding areas like Garland, Plano, and Mesquite TX. If you’ve received an injury or experienced property damage as a result of a DFW or surrounding area auto accident, then you may wish to consult with an experienced local personal injury lawyer.

A free initial legal consultation will be provided by our personal injury law firm regarding your potential injury case. If you, or someone you know, has been injured you should contact a Dallas, Texas personal injury lawyer to understand your legal rights regarding potential compensation for your medical expenses and lost wages. Call Texas Personal Injury Lawyer Kristopher Barber at (972) 231-5800 for more information or you can click here to contact him by email.

DALLAS, TX—Police say that a driver who ran a red light this past Sunday was responsible for a serious crash.  Sometime in the early morning hours on Sunday, the driver smashed into a car carrying a teenager and two small children at the intersection of Westmoreland Road and Singleton Boulevard in Dallas, Texas.  The condition of the driver who caused the accident is unknown. All three victims from the other vehicle were immediately transported to Children’s Medical Center with personal injuries.

Unfortunately, serious injury car accidents like these occur frequently in our local communities like Dallas, Garland, and Richardson, TX.  Many cause serious personal injury and even wrongful deaths. If you have been involved in an auto accident in Garland, Richardson, or Dallas, Texas or a nearby area, a local, experienced personal injury lawyer can help you.

If you have been injured in an accident as a result of someone else’s careless driving, you should contact a Dallas, TX injury attorney immediately to help you determine what insurance coverage is in place to cover your medical expenses and lost wages, and so that you can take steps to protect your legal rights.  Our car accident law firm offers free initial legal consultations. Call Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer Kristopher Barber at (972) 231-5800 or click here to contact us by email.