An off duty Plano, Texas police officer crashed his vehicle into a police cruiser.  Officer Ray Wildes had a blood alcohol level of .11 when he crashed his truck into Officer Kenneth Foale’s cruiser.  Wildes ran a red light while speeding when the automobile collision with Officer Foale’s car happened.  The blood alcohol content was verified by a blood test conducted two hours after the automobile wreck.  The incident facts were determined by a dash camera.

Officer Foale suffered multiple fractures to his clavicle and a closed head injury.  He may need a shoulder surgery.  The closed head injury may take a substantial time to resolve or result in a permanent disabling condition.

If you or a family member has been injured by a drunk driver, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today, we are on YOUR side.

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Santa Fe, Texas police arrested a woman for drunk driving when her rearview mirror struck a sanitation worker riding on the back of the garbage truck.  A bystander that witnessed the automobile collision with the garbage truck assisted the police in tracking down the drunk driver.  The impact of the vehicles mirror when it hit the injured worker was so violent that it broke the mirror and slammed it back through the passenger window.

The wreck happened on Highway 6.  Kearston Schoeder was arrested for DWI.  The injured garbage truck worker was taken to the hospital for his injuries.

If you or a family member has been injured by a drunk driver or in an automobile collision, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today, we are on YOUR side.

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A Pasadena, Texas school bus was involved in a wreck at the intersection of Genoa Red Bluff Road and Old Genoa Red Bluff Road.  A spokeswoman for the Pasadena School District confirmed that the bus was transporting children to school when the automobile collision occurred.  The bus was carrying 7th and 8th grade students from Bondy Intermediate School.

The wreck is still under investigation.  At least 15 students were taken to the hospital for medical treatment. As with most school buses, the students did not have seat belts available.

If you or a family member has been injured as a result of a negligent driver, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today, we are on YOUR side.

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One man was injured and another was killed in a two vehicle automobile collision in Marshall, Texas.  The crash occurred on Farm to Market Road 134 near County Road 2411.  The automobile wreck was investigated by the Texas Department of Public Safety.  A GMC Sierra truck driven by Paul Box, an oil field worker from Kamack, crossed the center line striking a Dodge Caravan driven by Thomas Frost, a construction worker from Jefferson.

Thomas Jackson died from injuries suffered from the crash.  Paul Box suffered broken ribs but survived the impact.

If you or a family member was injured or suffered a wrongful death from a negligent driver, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today, we are on YOUR side.

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A woman’s sport utility vehicle collided with a pickup on Highway 35 near Liverpool, Texas.  The automobile wreck involved a Ford Expedition which drifted into oncoming traffic striking a Dodge pickup truck.  The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the automobile collision.  The initial investigation indicates the driver of the Expedition may have fallen asleep causing the wreck.  Drugs, alcohol and excessive speed have currently been ruled out as the cause of the crash.

Houston resident, Frederico Luna, and Angleton resident Jesse Parker, died at the scene.  The bodies were taken to the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsies.

If you or a family member were injured or killed as a result of a negligent driver, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today, we are on YOUR side.

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A head-on automobile collision took the life of an American National Insurance Company vice president.  The car wreck occurred on Highway 146 in Bacliff, Texas.  A contractor for a Texas City refinery was on his way home after shift when he fell asleep at the wheel crossing into oncoming traffic.  Sheriff’s investigators do not believe that alcohol was a factor.

Debbie Fuentes, 57, was the vice president of Health Clams for American National.  She had been with the company for 33 years.  Her husband, Jose Fuentes, was seriously injured and is being treated at UTMB.

If you or a family member has been injured by a negligent driver or suffered a wrongful death, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today, we are on YOUR side.

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A horrific automobile accident in Pearland, Texas resulted in two deaths.  The automobile collision involded seven vehicles on Highway 35, also known as South Main Street, near Dixie Farm Road.  A truck traveling northbound on South Main Street entered oncoming traffic and sideswiped vehicles before having a head on collision with another truck.  The truck that was hit burst into flames killing the driver.  Another driver was killed when trying to avoid the accident.  Drivers of other vehicles involved in the wreck were injured.  The police investigating the fatal car accident have not determined if alcohol was a factor.

If you or a family member has been injured by a negligent or drunk driver or if a family member suffered a wrongful death from a negligent or drunk driver, contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today, we are on YOUR side.

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A chemical leak due to an industrial accident has recently occurred in Pasadena, Texas at 5:15pm today at the AirProducts chemical plant. Pasadena officials have called for a “shelter in place” due to this chemical leak at an industrial facility.

The area under this shelter in place is the area between Hwy 225 and Bearle Road. Emergency official say that this industrial accident has released an unknown amount of nitric oxide into the air. The chemical could cause serious problems with heating and cooling systems in homes and businesses therefore all systems should be shut down. Nitric Oxide can also cause acute respiratory issues.

Industrial accidents occur frequently, however shelter in place commands do not. Please heed these warning and stay inside. If you or your family have any issues due to this industrial accident, please contact the lawyers at Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers for assistance.

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Just last week, a Santa Fe, Texas police officer was injured by a drunk driver.  Once again, a police officer was injured when a driver smashed into a Santa Fe police cruiser.  The negligent driver and the two passengers of the vehicle were arrested on drug charges.

Officer Edward Pean suffered injuries including facial lacerations.  He required treatment at Mainland Medical Center.  As a result of the automobile collision, there was significant damage to the police cruiser, and it will likely be totalled. 

When a person suffers injuries as a result of a negligent driver in an automobile accident, he or she may have legal claims against the negligent driver, their own automobile insurance and workers compensation.  If you or a family member is a victim of a negligent driver or drunk driver, call Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today – we are on YOUR side.

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This week, Toyota announced a defective product recall of a large portion of their small to mid-size sedans and SUVs. Toyota has recalled and suspended sales of quite of these “recalled” vehicles. Obviously, if Toyota has recalled this many cars, this is of serious nature. The gas pedals of these cars involved could stick due to wear and tear on the products chosen during production. Normal friction, normal wear and tear and some environmental issues can cause the pedals to stick. This is a TOTALLY separate recall from the floor mat pedal entrapment issue. Those Toyota vehicles involved in the gas pedal recall are as follows (per the pressroom brief on Toyota.com:

• Certain 2009-2010 RAV4*
• Certain 2009-2010 Corolla*
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• Certain 2007-2010 Camry*
• Certain 2007-2010 Tundra
• Certain 2010 HIghlander*
• 2008-2010 Sequoia

*Highlander and Camry hybrids are NOT involved in this action and will remain for sale. Further, Camry, RAV-4, Corolla and Highlander vehicles with VINs that begin with “J” are NOT involved – Pressroom at Toyota.

Due to the seriousness nature of this recall, and accidents that have already occurred, please contact your nearest Toyota Dealership for further information on your vehicle. If you or a family member has been involved in an accident and are suspect that the cause of the accident was due to the faulty manufacturing of the devices involved in this recall, contact your Houston Product Liability lawyers at Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers. We’ll help you understand the letter of the law – we are on YOUR side. Call Today!

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