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The Star Telegram reports at least six people were killed and another seven were still unaccounted for Thursday morning after a tornado ripped through a subdivision Wednesday night, flattening homes and crushing vehicles. More than 50 people were injured, with at least 30 of them being transported to hospitals in the Dallas Fort Worth area, officials said. The tornado, one of at least six confirmed across North Texas Wednesday night, did most of its damage in the Rancho Brazos subdivision, Sheriff Roger Deeds said at a news conference Thursday morning. from the Dallas Morning News: How to find loved ones:… Read More
Tragedy has struck the Springtown school district. An 11-year-old boy was struck and killed by school bus early Monday morning outside his home. The accident occurred about 6:30 a.m. at 121 Hilltop Meadows, between Springtown and Azle, as the bus stopped to pick up another child across the street from the boy’s home, said Department of Public Safety trooper Gary Rozzell. “The woman bus driver stopped the bus and activated the lights,” Rozzell said. “The boy came up beside the bus as she deactivated the lights. The bus started to pull forward and the boy couldn’t get out of the… Read More
A two-vehicle wreck on Camp Bowie West Boulevard Wednesday afternoon sent three people to area hospitals, including a man with head trauma, authorities said. The wreck was reported at 2:24 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of the 8300 block of Camp Bowie West about a half-mile east of the Las Vegas Trail intersection. Read more here: man badly injured As Texas attorneys practicing for over 25 years, we have litigated all manner of personal injury cases. We use this blog as a place to write articles on many topics and as a means of sharing news stories relevant to personal injury accidents. If you have input… Read More
It is an exciting time for the city of Fort Worth as the bike-share program starts. http://fortworthbikesharing.org/ The city’s bike-sharing program began Monday, and cyclists are hoping it will gradually change the city’s car culture, two wheels at a time. Wells, Purcell & Kraatz are thrilled that a bike station is located near our office (Magnolia) in the Near Southside. What are your thoughts on the bike program? Read more here Fort Worth bike-share @ startelegram.com
Tragic crash kills three on Jacksboro Highway… http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/04/28/4809622/3-killed-in-fiery-collision-on.html#my-headlines-default As Texas attorneys practicing for over 25 years, we have litigated all manner of personal injury cases. We use this blog as a place to write articles on many topics and as a means of sharing news stories relevant to personal injury accidents. If you have input on this post or would like to share an experience or question, please complete the form below. Our office staff are also available to answer your questions @ 817-335-5525.
“Our hearts are broken after hearing about the tragedy in west Texas on the heels of the terrible situation in Boston. Several Fort Worth firefighters are on their way now to assist our west Texas partners. We’ll pray for their safe return, and we will continue to pray for all the victims and their families.”- Fort Worth Mayor, Betsy Price Wells, Purcell & Kraatz send our sincere gratitude and prayers to the first responders and heartfelt sympathy to all of the people and families affected by this tragedy. Below are ways you can help: The Central Texas Blood and Tissue… Read More
According to reports the bus veered across a busy freeway and crashed after a possible tire blowout. Carter Bloodcare is seeking blood donations, saying supplies were low before the crash that injured 41 people. To donate, contact Carter Bloodcare at 800-366-2834 orwww.carterbloodcare.org http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/04/11/4769446/2-killed-41-injured-as-bus-bound.html We use this blog as a place to write opinion / editorial articles on a variety of topics and as a means of sharing news stories relevant to personal injury accidents. We would like to hear from you. If you have input on this post or would like to share an experience or question, please comment in the… Read More
Even though you pursue a third party personal injury claim, you still have medical bills to pay before the claim is settled. Many people have their health insurance cover medical expenses while their case is ongoing. After all, they or their employers pay insurance premiums for the purpose of receiving health care, so they may as well benefit from the policy. What is subrogation? What many people do not realize is that health care insurance companies often seek reimbursement of medical expenses when injury victims receive a settlement or award through verdict. This practice is called subrogation. Subrogation used to… Read More
Medical Malpractice: Doctors Do Not Have Enough Insurance When recovering damages in a medical malpractice case, two main factors are involved: The seriousness of the injury The source of compensation for damages Unless injuries are serious, which would allow for a large settlement or award, the costs to bring a malpractice case may be prohibitive. The party to the lawsuit must also be a source of compensation, whether through insurance coverage or available assets. The Wall Street Journal addressed medical malpractice insurance in an article entitled “In Malpractice Trials, Juries Rarely Have the Last Word.“ The article described two different cases,… Read More
Just as insurance companies seek reimbursement through subrogation, Medicaid and Medicare also have legal rights to subrogation. Medicare’s rights to subrogation in personal injury or wrongful death settlements are outlined by 42 United States Code 1395y(b)(2)(B)(iii). Medicare liens The main difference between Medicare and other liens is that Medicare liens take priority when attaching to settlements or judgment awards. The insurance carrier paying a settlement, attorneys, and personal injury client are all liable for reimbursing Medicare. If the Medicare lien exceeds the total amount of recovery, Medicare obtains all of the money, including expenses and lawyer’s fees. Your attorney can… Read More