Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog

The defective medical devices attorneys at the Anderson Law Firm in Dallas-Fort Worth are looking for clients who have been adversely affected by the DePuy hip implants manufactured by DePuy Orthopedics, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. Normal hip replacement prosthetics should last up to 25 years without any problems, but many DePuy patients have reported numerous problems including chronic pain, swelling and dislocation as a result of problems caused by the defective device. As a result, the manufacturers recalled the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular Hip System and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System in August 2011.

Due to the serious nature of the defects associated with this faulty implants, roughly one in eight patients will be required to have revision surgery. Many more are at risk of developing metallosis pseudo tumors caused by the metal-on-metal design of this hip replacement system’s ball and cup.

If you or someone you love has needlessly suffered due to receiving this defective hip system, you do have legal options and you may be entitled to significant financial compensation above and beyond any payment DePuy or Johnson and Johnson might offer you for your “inconvenience.”

The personal injury lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm have a combined experience of more than 40 years fighting for the rights of clients in a range of defective devices, medical malpractice and dangerous pharmaceutical claims. To speak to an attorney regarding your personal situation, please call us toll free at 800-354-6275 or locally in Ft. Worth at 817-294-1900.

The Anderson Law Firm is currently accepting clients who have been affected by the recall of DePuy hip replacement implants manufactured by DePuy Orthopedics (Johnson & Johnson). With one in eight patients experiencing extreme pain and other problems associated with the DePuy hip implants, 25,000 patients in the US alone have already been required to have corrective surgery as a result of these defective medical devices and the personal injury lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm are ready to make sure you get the full and fair compensation you deserve from the product’s manufacturer.

The affected prosthetics are the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular Hip System and DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System. If you’re not sure if these are the devices you received, you should consult with your doctor’s office who will be able to confirm the exact product you received.

For more information on the dangerous side effects associated with the DePuy hip implants or to learn about your legal rights as an innocent victim, please call an attorney today toll free at 800-354-6275. Alternatively, you may call us locally in Fort Worth, Texas at 817-294-1900.

The antiepileptic medicine Dilantin (Phenytonin) has been connected to the life-threatening skin reactions Steven Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (also known as Leyll’s Syndrome). Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) causes rashes, blisters and bleeding to appear across the patient’s body, face and genital areas but becomes increasingly serious as it evolves into skin lesions and inflammation of the mouth, throat, nasal passages, genital tract and intestinal tract. Dilantin patients who develop Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) have a fatality rate of approximately 25 percent.

The dangerous drug lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm are outraged at the suffering of patients who have been prescribed Dilantin and its generic forms and are currently accepting cases against the pharmaceutical companies who manufacture this potentially deadly drug.

If you have been affected by Dilantin (Phenytonin) you deserve justice for the pain and bodily injuries you have suffered. If someone you love has died as a result of taking Dilantin, you are entitled to bring a wrongful death case against the medication’s manufacturer.

For more information on your legal right to compensation, please call the Anderson Law Firm today to speak to a medical attorney. Call us toll free at 800-354-6275 or locally in Ft. Worth at 817-294-1900 or in Dallas at 214-327-8000.

If you have taken the popular diabetes drug Actos and have since been diagnosed with bladder cancer, you may be eligible to recover compensation for your injuries. This summer, the US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about Actos and its link to bladder cancer in long-time users.

At the Anderson Law Firm, our Texas Actos lawyers are currently reviewing Actos claims. If you have developed bladder cancer because of Actos, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. As with all of our legal services, we work on what is called a contingency fee scale. That means our lawyers are only paid out of the amount of money recovered through your claim. Basically, we don’t get paid unless we win.
To find out more about Actos and bladder cancer, or to learn more about what you can recover from your Actos claim, contact the pharmaceutical lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm today.

The pharmaceutical attorneys at the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth are currently reviewing potential Actos lawsuits. A recent warning issued by the FDA says that "the use of pioglitazone (Actos) for more than one year may be associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer.”

The Texas Actos lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm believe that those who have been adversely affected by Actos have the legal right to pursue a claim for their injuries. If you think the Type 2 diabetes drug Actos is responsible for your bladder cancer, contact our pharmaceutical attorneys today. It’s important to know that there is a time limit on Actos bladder cancer claims. To avoid missing the statute of limitations for your claim, take advantage of a free meet-and-greet with one of our personal injury lawyers. During this free case consultation, we can discuss you Actos related injuries and how we can help with your case.

If the drug Actos caused your bladder cancer, contact the Anderson Law Firm today at 817-294-1900.

The FDA’s investigation into the complications caused by transvaginal mesh have concluded that women who have received the treatment may suffer far greater complications that those who receive alternative treatments for their pelvic organ prolapse. Common symptoms associated with vaginal mesh implants include chronic discomfort, pain during sex, infection, bleeding and vaginal scarring among others. The non-profit organization Public Citizen has strongly urged the FDA to recall all transvaginal mesh devices.

Have you been effected by this defective medical device?

Pelvic organ prolapse typically occurs in women soon after childbirth or a hysterectomy. It can also occur following the onset of menopause. Experts estimated that thousands of women throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and across America have received the transvaginal mesh implant. Due to lack of sufficient testing, the very real danger that the device poses to women’s health was not known until recently.

If you believe your doctor treated your pelvic organ prolapse with vaginal mesh surgery, it’s important that you do have legal rights. Contact the personal injury attorneys at the Anderson Law Firm for a no fee, no obligation consultation. Our lawyers are experienced in medical malpractice cases and defective products cases.

Call us toll free from anywhere in Texas at 800-354-6275, or call locally at 817-294-1900.

Now days, it seems like all prescription medications have a huge list of side effects, just listen to the drug commercials on TV. But when do the possible side effects or consequences of taking a drug outweigh the medicine’s benefits? This summer, the FDA made a warning about the nation’s most popular diabetes pill, Actos and its ability to increase the risk of bladder cancer in long-time users.

This warning was based on research found in a five year study conducted by the drug’s manufacturer, Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Actos has already been banned in France and Germany and in America; lawsuits are piling up against the manufacturer of the drug for failure to warn its takers of the risk of cancer.

In my 20+ year’s experience practicing personal injury law in Fort Worth, I’ve learned that it can take years before people realize that their physical ailments, like cancer or heart disease, have been caused by dangerous drugs. I urge you, if you are taking Actos talk to your doctor, especially if you have been taking it for a number of years or have a history of cancer. If you have bladder cancer and think it could be related to the drug Actos, call myself and the other pharmaceutical attorneys at the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth. We are currently reviewing Actos bladder cancer cases and may be able to help you recover compensation for your injuries.

As a Fort Worth car crash attorney, I’ve heard about a lot of dumb things that have caused driver to get into a wreck, but one idiot really blew my mind recently… A friend of mine, Truett Killian, saw a man riding a motorcycle with his pet dog on his lap and sent me a photo (see exhibit D). I couldnʼt believe it. Driving in a car with your pet roaming around loose is dangerous enough – but on a bike? He must be crazy.

Anyway, the image inspired me to see if I could find any other examples of dumb motorists embarrassing themselves attempting brainless feats. Needless to say there were quite a few, and Iʼve published the best (or rather the worst) here. Some are incredibly concerning due to how dangerous they are, but in every case they are just plain stupid, stupid, stupid… I hope theyʼll give you a chuckle, but also that theyʼll serve as a reminder to pay attention to other drivers on the roads, because you never know what kind of fools are driving around. Send us an email to let us know which one of these motorists is the biggest idiot and we’ll put all the entries into a hat, then draw one at random to win a $50 gas card. You must be a North Texas resident to enter.

Mark Anderson is a board certified personal injury lawyer and author of the book 15 Mistakes That Could Wreck Your Texas Accident Case. If you or a loved one have been hurt in a traffic collision which was not your fault, you can call us to arrange a no fee consultation so we can help you understand your legal rights as you may be entitled to compensation. Call us at 817-294-1900 in fort Worth and 214-327-8000 in Dallas.

The defective medical devices and medical malpractice lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm are currently accepting clients for a potential claim against DePuy Orthopaedics, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson Services, Inc. Between 2005 and 2010, approximately 93,000 patients received defective hip replacements which were later recalled by DePuy. Close to 49% of the people who received the artificial hips reported chronic pain and other symptoms to their doctors. In most cases, further surgical revision was required, and in some cases a second hip replacement operation was necessary.

The affected prostheses are the DePuy Orthapaedics ASR XL Acetabular Hip Replacement System or ASR Hip Resurfacing System.

If you believe you received either of these devices, you should contact the hospital where you received your surgery to find out. Testing is available to patients to help determine wither you may also experience problems with the devices. Please also contact the Anderson Law Firm as soon as possible for a free, no obligation consultation on your case. Companies that manufacture medical prosthetics make a lot of money from their products, and the fact that these hips have caused so many people so many problems is simply inexcusable. Call us now, toll free at 800-354-6275. There is no obligation, and unless we win a settlement for you, you won’t owe us a penny.

For more information on the DePuy artificial hip recall, click here.

Well, its official, the Packers and the Steelers will be playing in Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2011 at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. There has been much anticipation in the Dallas and Fort Worth communities for the upcoming game, and approximately 299 Super Bowl Week events are planned leading up to the game all around the metroplex.

Approximately 250,000 people will be flooding into North Texas the week of the game, and with that many extra people, it is important to take the necessary safety precautions when driving on Dallas highways the weekend of the game.

In 2006 the NHTSA reported that 130 people died during Super Bowl Weekend as the result of impaired driving or alcohol related crashes. The super bowl is always a great reason for a celebration, but people should remember whether they are attending the super bowl, or a super bowl party, that they need to have a designated sober driver in order to avoid becoming a drunk driving statistic.

Here are a few easy tips for staying safe Super Bowl weekend:

•Have the number for a local cab company programmed in your phone
•Designate a sober driver for the evening, before heading out for the day’s festivities
•If you are hosting a super bowl party, stop serving alcohol during the third quarter
•If you are attending the super bowl, make sure you are consistently aware of the people around you, and report suspicious looking activities to the police

This information and commentary is provided by Fort Worth Personal Injury Lawyer Mark Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm may be reached at 817-294-1900 or Toll Free at 800-354-MARK. You may also contact The Anderson Law Firm by filling out our contact form online.

Attorney Mark A. Anderson of Fort Worth, Texas, has authored a book called Roadmap to Winning Your Texas Motorcycle Accident Case. This new book covers the motorcycle accident claim process from start to finish. From what to do at the crash scene all the way up through resolution of the bike claim, this book provides the motorcycle rider all the information they know to properly evaluate their case.

It is not a legal book written for lawyers, instead it is written for the motorcycle rider. It gives great tips on how to best position your claim to succeed. The book Roadmap is available for free to all Texas residents. All they have to do is fill out a contact form and one will be immediately shipped to them. There is no obligation whatsoever. Why is this book provided for free? Insurance companies are armed with tons of information and tons of knowledge on how to win the case for the insurance company. It is a very unlevel playing field. The motorcycle rider needs to be sure to handle their case just right in order to succeed. Any mistakes the injured motorcyclist makes can be very harmful to their potential recovery.

To order the free book Roadmap to Winning Your Texas Accident Case, call the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth, Texas at 817 294 1900 or at 800 354 MARK, or simply fill out the contact form and we will get it right to you.

A Fort Worth man died Friday night from injuries he suffered when he was hit by a vehicle on a street in east Fort Worthhttp://www.maafirm.com/library/accident-investigations.cfm, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner's website on Sunday. The victim was identified as James Doty, 24. He died at 9:30 p.m. at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, the website stated. Doty died from trauma to his head and his death in the 6500 block of Meadowbrook Drive was ruled an accident.

There are no other details thus far as to who hit James Doty. I am assuming that the driver who hit him stopped and didn’t flee or else the police would have provided more information. This is a tragedy situation for such a young man and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. The accident happened at 9:30 p.m. which means it was dark outside. In 2009, there 4,092 lives in pedestrian/motor vehicle crashes were lost in the United States, which equals out to about 11 people a day. Hopefully, a thorough accident scene investigation by the Fort Worth Police Department will uncover the reason for this tragic pedestrian/car collision.

Information and commentary provided by Fort Worth Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Mark A. Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm can be reached in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900. Please fill out our contact form online for a free consultation.

Just about everyday when driving home from work I see someone that is tailgating, a driver cuting other drivers off, or drivers flipping the bird to another vehicle. Each year, Conneticut-based automible club AutoVantage surveys 2,500 drivers nationwide to learn where the hotbeds of road rage are. The study shows that New York is the road-rage capital of the world, followed by Dallas/Fort Worth. There are many factors that go into the making of road rage: distracted drivers, speeding, people who are angry/stressed, running red lights, people who are in a hurry, slow traffic, and semi-trucks who get in the way.

Perhaps the biggest epidemic of why DFW is ranked number two is because there are no laws on distracted driving. Eight states have already made it a law to prohibit all drivers from using handheld cell phones whil driving. 30 states have made it a law prohibiting text messaging while driving. Texas currently does not have any sort of law against cell phones except in select school zones.

Information and commentary provided by Road Rage Attorney Mark A. Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm can be reached in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900 or in Dallas at 214-327-8000 or go online for a free consultation.

It seems that everyone knows distracted driving is a subject that is becoming more and more talked about. Every day we read an article in the paper about a life lost because of a careless driver. I have a feeling that distracted driving is going to play out like drunk driving. It will be hard to monitor and patrol by police officers, but the best way to get and keep the numbers of accidents down is by raising awareness, as well as deciding to make healthy choices. That is why I have put together a program called Teens Against Distracted Driving (TADD) this program will have a direct impact and will hopefully save many lives.

I am proud of high-school students who are just starting to drive that are signing a pledge to not text or use their cell phone while driving. It can be very tempting at times, but the best habit to get into is to never do it at all. Colleyville Heritage High School is one of the six schools participating and here is a picture I took at their school. They are doing a great job of promoting safe driving at their school. I encourage not just the high school students, but everyone who owns any electronic device and a vehicle to not combine the two.

The Anderson Law Firm has offices in Fort Worth and Dallas and would be more than willing to give you a free consultation. If you have any questions feel free to go to our website, or give us a call.

Teens Against Distracted Driving (TADD) is an awareness program started by the Anderson Law Firm to alert high school students about the dangers of not having full attention when they get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Here’s how our latest TADD project works: I supplied six different high schools in Tarrant County with pledge cards to sign an agreement to not text while driving. Once the student signs the agreement in return receives a flashy orange bracelets that reads: I PLDG 2 NT TXT N DRV. The six schools that are participating include: Haltom High School, Central High School, Colleyville Heritage High School, Richland High School, South Hills High School, and Northside High School. The school that receives the highest percentage of students to sign the petitions will receive a $500 donation from me to use at their discretion.

The main reason I am raising awareness about distracted driving, is because drivers are becoming less and less aware of what other cars are doing and more and more worried about checking to see who wrote on their facebook wall. Our culture no longer has to wait and get home to get the phone number to Dominos pizza, instead we can just simply google it on our phone while entering the address in our GPS and still manage to drive 70 MPH. Don’t get me wrong, I love all these new gadgets that continue to evolve, but I absolutely hate how many lives are being ruined. I have a true passion to educate people and want to help in any way I can. I hope every student that signs a pledge and wears the bracelet thinks about the true meaning of distracted driving.

Information provided Texas Distracted Driving Attorney Mark A. Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm can be reached in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900. If you have any questions about distracted driving or a car accident, please fill out our contact form online for a free consultation.

A man suspected of driving drunk crashed into a police car about 5 a.m. this morning in east Arlington, injuring a police officer. The officer and the suspect both were taken to Medical Center of Arlington from the scene of the wreck near intersection 360 and Pioneer Parkway. The police officer had a green arrow to turn, but his car was struck by a white car that was speeding westbound on Pioneer Parkway into the intersection. The officer was treated at the hospital and released two hours later. At 7:30 a.m. the driver of the white car was still in the hospital. Alcohol was found in his vehicle and additional information leads police investigators to believe that he was intoxicated at the time of the wreck. Once he has been released from the hospital, he is expected to be transported to the Arlington City Jail.

There is clearly a problem with driving under the influence in Tarrant County. Over 1,400 deaths are caused by drunk drivers in Texas every year. I am glad the police officer was lucky enough to see another day. Years ago, I represented the family of an Arlington Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty by a drunk driver. It was a horrible case. I am glad the injuries sustained by this officer appear to be minor.

Information and commentary is provided by Dallas and Fort Worth Drunk Driving Attorney Mark A. Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm can be reached in Dallas at 214-327-8000 or in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900. If you have questions about a drunk driving accident, please fill out our contact for online for a free consultation.

If you have been injured in a car accident in the Fort Worth/Tarrant County area, it is important that you understand what the term “statute of limitations” means. Stated simply, you have two years to either settle your car accident injury case or file a lawsuit at the courthouse. Many people are under the mistaken belief that after their car wreck, all they have to do is call the other driver’s insurance company and start a claim. That is simply not enough. While that is the first step, you must either resolve the claim by settlement or file the lawsuit at the courthouse before the two year anniversary of your motor vehicle accident. Otherwise your claim is forever barred.

I write about this today because just this week I received a phone call from a lady I had initially spoke with approximately two years ago. She called me regarding her injury she received in a motor vehicle accident in Ft. Worth. We discussed her injuries and the potential for a claim, but she decided she wanted to try to resolve it on her own. I didn’t hear from her again—until this week, which is 25 months after the accident. I very nicely told her that she waited too long to call me back. Unfortunately for her, she has absolutely zero options now. She should have hired me sooner as I could have filed the lawsuit in time. Like many other people before her, she was under the belief that she had done everything she needed to do by calling the insurance company. That is just not enough.

So if you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Tarrant County, Texas you need to remember that the two year mark is a very strict rule. If you have any questions regarding your car accident claim, please give me a call at (817) 294 1900. Don’t wait too late!

Yesterday I received a call from a person regarding a tainted oyster eaten by his brother at a seafood restaurant in Arlington. The tainted oyster contained bacteria which caused this person's brother to be hospitalized with a serious medical condition. He went to Harris Hospital, where he stayed over a week until he was stabilized (and incurred over $100,000.00 in medical bills) and then transferred to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. This man is hanging on for his life. Approximately 80% of the people who are exposed to this bacteria end up dying.

I did some quick research to try to determine what his potential cause of action would be against the restaurant for serving him a tainted oyster. Amazingly, I found out that in 2007 our Republican dominated Texas legislature and our Republican governor passed a law protecting the manufacturers and sellers of bad oysters. I couldn't believe it, tort reform had even reached out to protect the oyster lobby! This horrible law is found at Civil Practices and Remedies Code Section 82.004.

I am continually amazed at how far the tort reformers will reach to protect all business interests. If I were to ask ten people on the street if they lost a loved one due to a bacteria tainted oyster, would they think it would be right to pursue a claim against the sellers of this tainted oyster. I feel like 10 out of 10 of these people would be mad as hell and desire to bring a claim. Unfortunately, every single one of these claims would be thrown out of court due to this horrible law.

Information and commentary provided by Texas Board Certified Personal Injury Lawyer Mark A. Anderson, who can be contacted in Fort Worth, Texas at (817) 294 1900 or contacted online for a free consultation.

All across Tarrant County people lose their lives at the hand of distracted driving. Working as a Fort Worth wrongful death attorney, I have seen the devastation these horrible distracted driving accidents can bring to both the victim and the at fault driver. Phones ringing, texting, Twitter updates, blaring radios, drinking sodas, and even women doing their makeup are all common sights while driving down the road. Distracted driving has become quite an epidemic. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration were released Monday showing that 16 percent of the fatalities and one-fourth of all driving accidents are due to driving distracted.

There is no doubt that driving distracted is innately dangerous and has serious consequences.
People need to limit their cell phone usage while driving and people need to limit their distractions or face possible grim consequences for themselves and everyone on the road. In January, federal safety regulators proposed a set of guidelines for states to create laws restricting texting while driving. Under these guidelines, officers would be allowed to stop a vehicle and issue a citation with a minimum fine of $75.

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have outlawed texting while driving and seven states have outlawed the usage of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle altogether. In Texas, it is illegal for any driver under the age of 18 to operate a cell phone, and it is illegal for a cell phone to be used in an active school zone, potentially opening the door for more legislation restricting usage.

It will be a challenge to regulate laws permitting distracted driving. Despite what the legislature has tried to pass, it is not plausible to expect every driver not to be somewhat distracted while they are driving. The easiest and smartest thing to do is plan ahead. Set your GPS, insert your cd, and eat your McMuffin before you start driving.

This information is provided by Ft. Worth wrongful death attorney Mark A. Anderson. If you have questions about car accidents or wrongful death, please fill out our contact form online or get your free copy of my book 15 Mistakes That Will Wreck Your Texas Accident Case.

Texas placed 13th in the nation for state highway performance and cost effectiveness in a recent study of America’s highways by the Reason Foundation, a nonprofit organization that has released an Annual Highway Report for the past 19 years. Overall, the study found that highway conditions across the country are in the best state they have been in since the organization began researching them in 1984. The recession is attributed for these improved highway conditions, explains Fort Worth accident attorney Mark A. Anderson. With less people on the road, the rate at which pavement deteriorates decreases and fewer collisions and fatalities occur.

While Texas places much lower than California when it comes to cost effectiveness, its ranking for fatality rates is much higher, explains the Fort Worth accident lawyer. In 2008—the most recent year with complete highway statistics and on which the study is based—$93,464 was spent in administrative costs for every mile of state road in California, none of which ever actually reached the roads. Compare this to the $6,529 spent by Texas. While California placed 13th in the fatality rate per 100 million miles driven, Texas ranked 35th—more than twice as high as California.

“California’s roads may be in poor condition and congested,” commented a California car accident lawyer, “but everyone here was relieved to find out that we placed well in the category of safety.” Although the 19th Annual Highway Report gave state officials some numbers to be proud of, it also identified areas that need to be improved upon. The California car accident lawyer expressed a wish to see California undergo a reform in highway spending, and the Fort Worth car wreck lawyer hopes that Texas will rank lower in fatality rates in next year’s report.

Information and commentary is provided by Fort Worth Car Accident Attorney Mark A. Anderson. If you have questions about a car accident please fill out our contact form online for a free consultation.

A motorcycle rider, Geoffrey Daily, was fatally injured Wednesday in an early-morning accident on the west side of Fort Worth. Daily, 32, of Fort Worth was identified by the Tarrant County medical examiner.

According to Sgt. Pedro Criado, police spokesman, the wreck happened 7:19 a.m. on the exit ramp leading to eastbound Interstate 30 from southbound West Loop 820. The biker was riding in the right-hand lane, when a red Ford Escape ahead of him changed lanes from left to right, Criado said. The motorcyclist took an evasive action, Criado said, but the bike struck the protective metal railing and crashed. Daily died 12:25 p.m. at the intensive care unit of Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital, the medical examiner reported. No other information has been released.

Our greatest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the Fort Worth resident Geoffrey Daily. Injuries and fatalities of motorcyclists are, unfortunately, on the rise. There were 4,810 deaths and over 88,000 injuries involving motorcycle riders in 2006 alone. This is more than a 5 percent increase from the previous year.

The most common cause of wrecks involving motorcycles is inattention of the other driver. This accounts for about 70 percent of all crashes. This is the most likely reason for Daily’s death. The driver of the red Ford Escape was probably not paying attention or he “just didn’t see him.” Everyone on the road needs to make sure that they are alert and paying attention to the other drivers. Whether they are in a four-wheeler, 18-wheeler, or a bike they all have rights.

Information and Commentary is provided by Motorcycle Accident Attorney Mark Anderson. If you or a loved has been in a motorcycle accident, call the Anderson Law Firm for a free consultation. We can be reached toll free at 877.294.1115 or you can contact us online.

A motorcycle accident claimed the life of Odessa pastor, Michael Robert Graham, this past Monday.

Graham was driving south on State Highway 17 near Fort Davis when he lost control on sharp curve and was ejected from his bike, a 2008 Suzuki Boulevard.

The accident occurred just after 1 p.m. Graham was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety Graham was not wearing a helmet.

Graham is the second victim this week that I have blogged about who was biking without wearing a helmet. Helmets can save lives. Statistics show that riders wearing a helmet significantly reduce their odds of dying in a crash. Make you sure you are wearing a proper helmet. Here are some guidelines that will help you figure out if your helmet is in accordance with proper safety standards.

Our sincere condolences go out the family, friends, and congregation of Pastor Michael Robert Graham. Hopefully others will take this tragedy as a learning experience and begin to wear helmets.

Information and commentary is provided by Board Certified Personal Injury Attorney Mark A. Anderson. Contact our office if you have questions about motorcycle accidents. We can be reached in Dallas at 214.327.8000 in Fort Worth at 817.294.1900 or toll free at 877.294.1115. You can also contact us online. Call now for a free consultation.

Vanna M. Smith of Bedford, Texas was placed in jail Monday on suspicion of abandoning and endangering a child.

Smith, age 23, left her 5-month-old baby unattended for four hours in a parked vehicle. A Bedford patrol officer, Lt. Kirk Roberts, found the baby while responding to a report that an infant was left alone in a car in the 2000 block of Natchez Drive. At 8:30 a.m. he found the baby strapped in a seat in the unlocked car with the windows rolled down about an inch.

Smith told the officers she arrived home at around 4:30 a.m., went inside the house and fell asleep.

The infant was taken to Texas Health Hurst-Euless-Bedford hospital in Bedford and then to Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. Police say he did not suffer life-threatening injuries.

Every day in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, all kinds of preventable accidents resulting in serious injuries happen to children. In this case, the baby’s injuries were caused by the negligence of the mother. In the hot Texas heat mothers have to be more aware of their children. Leaving a child in a car unattended in the blistering sun is not acceptable. Thankfully the baby had no serious injuries.

Information and commentary are provided by Dallas/ Fort Worth Child Injury Lawyer Mark Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm can be reached in Fort Worth at 817.294. 1900 or in Dallas at 214.327.8000. If you have questions about child injuries please fill out our contact form online for a free consultation.

Two people died in an accident around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday night in the southeast Dallas. Police say that Lashon Hudson, the motorcycle, struck a pedestrian, Paul Pellard, while driving in south in the 6200 block of Bonnie View Rd., near I-20 and I-45.

Police say the biker was speeding and doing a wheelie when he hit a man walking across the road. Pellard flew across the medium into oncoming traffic. Hudson then lost control of the bike and ran into a speed limit sign where he was knocked off and fell under a DART bus.

Bellard did not use the crosswalk. Bellard failed to yield right of way to the motorcycle being ridden by Hudson and was hit.

Our hearts go out to the families of the two victims. It’s hard to hear of a tragedy like this that could have been avoided had the motorcyclist not been speeding and if Bellard had used a cross walk and yielded the right of way.

In 2007 there were 4,654 pedestrians killed in vehicle collisions in the U.S. 67% of pedestrian fatalities occur at night. For your safety, always follow pedestrian crossing laws. Cross with the right of way, and cross in crosswalks—where people expect to see you.

This information and commentary is provided by Dallas/Fort Worth Personal Injury Attorney Mark Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm can be reached in Dallas at 214-327-8000 or in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident or pedestrian accident and have questions please fill out our contact form for a free consultation.

Last week Charmion Bell, a Dallas woman, was attacked by two pit bulls as she rode her bike. The dogs mauled Bell in her Oak Cliff neighborhood.

Bell was riding her bicycle when the pit bulls assaulted and knocked her from her bike into a ditch. Once in the ditch, the aggressive dogs kept biting. She tried to fend them off but her attempts were ineffective. Covered in blood, Bell had over 60 bites before neighbors came to rescue her.

Bell’s body is now covered in bandages. She has to use a crutch to get around.

Police could not immediately locate the vicious dogs. They are currently in the process of investigating whether the dogs are strays or pets. Neighbors say the dogs have been terrorizing the neighborhood for weeks. Bell hopes that no one else will become a victim to these ferocious dogs, especially a child.

Aggressive and vicious dogs that attack humans can cause many different types of injuries. The most common injuries from dog attacks involve bites which can cause unsightly scarring. These bites can also result in serious tendon tears and ligament damage. Pit bulls, as Bell situation would agree, are some of the more uncontrollable dogs.

A while back I wrote an article about the Post Office’s movement to publicize Dog Biting Prevention week. Stories like Charmion Bell’s just enforce to reality and pain of dog biting. Best wishes to a speedy recovery for Bell. Hopefully her story will help convince the public that dog attacks can happen anywhere and they are a serious concern.

This information and commentary is provided by Dallas/Fort Worth Personal Injury Attorney Mark Anderson. If you have been injured in a dog attack or from a dog bite, feel free to take advantage of the free consultation offered by the Anderson Law Firm. We can be reached in Dallas at 214-328-8000 or in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900.

On May 13th Luis Trujillo became a hero to an 8-year-old Corsicana boy who was being attacked by two violent pit bulls. Trujillo heard children screaming in the neighborhood and ran to find out what was going on. As he ran around the corner he found the children standing outside a gate all of them to afraid to go inside where the dogs were aggressively biting the little boy. Trujillo knowing he had to act grabbed a broom and held off the dogs until other help arrived.

The boy was flown to a Dallas hospital and the brutal canines were quarantined. Two days after the vicious dog biting the boy is still recovering in the Dallas hospital.

Corsicana police are still in investigation determining whether or not the dogs were up to date on their rabies vaccinations. There is no word yet on whether or not charges will be filed.

Two percent of the United States population is bitten by a dog every year. Dog biting is a serious concern in the United States, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It is always sad to read these stories about a young boy being attacked by dogs. This one especially because it was near fatal, luckily a Good Samaritan, a handy man, was able to save the boys life. The family of the injured child will have the right to pursue a civil claim if the dogs owners knew or should have known of the dangerous propensities of the dogs.

I personally love my two dogs. I have a golden retriever, Andie, and a Labrador, Ellie. Regardless of how great a pet is, sometimes defense instincts can kick in and dogs attack. Dogs can attack in many different scenarios. The majority of attacks happen on the property of the dog owner, which is what happened in this case. Canines can cause many devastating injuries which is why we have to be careful around them.

This information and commentary is provided by Dallas/Fort Worth Child Injury Attorney Mark Anderson. Mark can be reached in Dallas at 214-327-8000 or in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900. If you or someone you know has a question on dog biting please fill out our contact form online for a free consultation.

National Dog Bite Prevention Week is an annual event meant to increase the awareness of the health issue while providing everyone with information on how to be responsible pet owner. Over 4.7 million Americans are bitten annually by dogs; over 2,860 of those are Mailmen.

The Postal Service considers the safety of its staff a top priority. Postal Service letter carriers who are afraid of an unrestrained pet may stop delivery and ask the owner to pick up their mail at the nearest Post Office until the carrier can be guaranteed the pet is restrained.

Dog attack is a serious health concern in America. Given the right circumstances any dog can bite. It is very important that everyone be aware of the Typical Scenarios When Dog Bites or Dog Attacks Happen. The Anderson Law Firm has several resources on what Insurance is available to compensate for dog attack or dog bite injuries and damages recoverable in Texas dog bites or dog attacks

This information and commentary is provided by Dallas/Fort Worth Personal Injury Attorney Mark Anderson. Mark can be reached in Dallas at 214-327-8000 or in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900. If you or someone you know has a question on dog biting please fill out our contact form online for a free consultation.

A Cleburne man was stitched up and released from Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital on Monday. The motorcycle accident occurred at 11:45 a.m. in the morning.

The motorcyclist, Matthew Lybbert, told rescuers that the truck in front of him had come to a sudden stop. Lybbert was able to swerve right, but clipped the left side of his bike on the truck.

Lybbert believes the truck stopped because the driver thought the light at North Main Street and U.S 67 was red instead of green. While he was able to avoid direct contact with the truck, he was unable to regain balance and fell off his bike.

Crashes like this can be prevented by paying more attention to the road. By being aware and by adhering to road safety rules many accidents can be avoided. A motorcycle rider is 37 times more likely to die in a crash than automobile driver. Luckily Matthew Lybbert was able to escape the accident with only thirty stitches.

This information and commentary is provided by Dallas/Fort Worth Personal Injury Attorney Mark Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm can be reached in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900 or in Dallas at 214-327-8000. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident and have questions please fill out our contact form for a free consultation.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched an initiative to increase awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. The website lists numerous campaigns around the country that have started as a result of so many car accidents related to texting and talking on cell phones while driving in the car.

DOT has also launched a “Put it Down” campaign that simply encourages drivers to put their phones down upon getting in their vehicle. They have materials for school and community groups to urge drivers to not be part of over 6,000 people that are involved in distracted driving wrecks each year.

In addition to listing campaigns, the Distraction.gov also has a news ticker that lists all kinds of relevant news articles about laws and tickets involving distracted driving, as well as articles on car wrecks that occur as a result of texting or talking on the phone in the car.

I am part of an initiative to help end distracting driving as well called Teens Against Distracted Driving. It is a program that is designed to have teens sign a pledge to not text and drive and in return they will receive a wrist bracelet that shows that they have signed the pledge. If you would like to help me with this campaign in Fort Worth area schools, please do not hesitate to call me at 817-294-1900.

This information and commentary is provided by Texas Board Certified Personal Injury Attorney Mark Anderson. You can reach the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900 or in Dallas at 214-327-8000. For a free consultation about a car accident or personal injury please fill out our contact form online.

Seattle accident attorney, Jason Epstein founded TADD (Teens Against Distracted Driving) to educate teens of the dangers of texting and driving, and hopefully put an end to the problem all together. Click here for a link to the TADD website. Teens are invited to sign their name on the pledge online, and in return receive a free wrist bracelet. Jason had no idea how much energy and enthusiasm would be generated by this program, but he has seen the commitment teens have to making a change.

I have teamed with Jason, along with ten other attorneys from around the country, to build awareness of the problem of teens texting and driving in our communities. Jason has been asked to speak at schools in his community and has encouraged me to do the same.

The program is in its critical growth stage and is expected to continue to grow exponentially and gain more support in the next few months. The idea is that if you can educate teens and stop the habit early, we can help save many young lives.

I will do my share in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Please call my office if you or someone you know would be interested in arranging a speaking engagement anywhere in the DFW metroplex. After being a personal injury lawyer for 18 years, I have seen my fair share of tragedies caused by things just like texting and driving.

Take a stand and pledge not to text and drive!

Mark Anderson is a Personal Injury Attorney in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He can be reached in Dallas at 214-327-8000, in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900 or online by clicking here.

In my book 15 Mistakes that Will Wreck your Texas Accident Case, I address some of the most important issues I have observed over the years while helping thousands of injury victims. I believe that with this information, you can take control of your unfortunate situation.

Mistake No. 2: Failing to promptly obtain medical treatment

If you are hurt in an accident, it’s absolutely crucial that you seek medical attention immediately. If you do not seek medical treatment soon after an accident you probably will not have a viable injury claim. Insurance companies and juries assume that if you are hurt you would have gone to the doctor.

It is vital that you do not try to “tough it out” or “hope it gets better” because it not only delays your recovery from the injuries but it negatively affects the success of your personal injury claim. Depending on the extent of your injuries, your initial treatment might very well be taking an ambulance ride to the hospital or visiting the emergency room on your own.

Do not let a lack of health insurance stand in your way to cause you to endure pain unnecessarily. A good place to start is by visiting an urgent treatment car facility near you. You can also rely on the local public health system.

Another option is to contact an attorney who specializes in injury cases. When requested, I will happily provide the names of various doctors who will provide proper treatment and delay billing patients until their case is resolved.

No matter which option you choose, it is extremely important that you seek medical attention promptly. Failing to do so will almost certainly “wreck” your case.

Hopefully, this helps to educate and inform you about how and when to seek medical treatment after an injury. I hope this makes you more aware of how important it is to not make a mistake that can “wreck” your case!

Information provided by Dallas/Fort Worth Board Certified Personal Injury Attorney Mark A. Anderson, who can be reached in Dallas at 214-327-8000, in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900, or toll free across Texas at 877-294-1115. He can also be contacted by clicking here.

On Monday night, we received another call to take an intoxicated motorcycle rider home. And we happily got the rider and his bike home safely. This time, it was the actual motorcycle rider who gave us a call. He had got our information from a local motorcycle dealer. We are excited, as this means the word is getting out about our program.

Here is some info about the Ride Safe Ride Sober free motorcycle towing program. If anyone sees a motorcycle rider who is impaired/intoxicated, all they have to do is call Terry Purdom at 817-319-2222. Terry will make sure the rider and his motorcycle get home safely. It sure beats driving while drunk and possibly being involved in a motorcycle wreck. The best part: the tow is free to the rider, as it is being paid for by the Anderson Law Firm. This free service is only available in Tarrant County, Texas.

About the Anderson Law Firm: We specialize in helping those injured as a result of the negligence of others. We routinely handle accident cases involving motorcycle riders, as well as other motor vehicles. We offer free consultations by phone or in person. To see if we can help you, just call Board Certified Personal Injury Lawyer Mark Anderson at 817-294-1900 or contact Fort Worth's Motorcycle Lawyer online.

Additionally, all accident victims should read Mark's book 15 Mistakes That Will Wreck Your Texas Accident Case. It is free to all Texas residents. To order, just click here.

The move is done! The Anderson Law Firm has now completed its move to a much better location for us and our clients. Today is our first day in our new office and I am very glad to have the move in our rear view mirror. Our new office is located at 1310 W. El Paso Street, Fort Worth, 76102. Our phone numbers remain the same.

Our new location makes our office much more accessible to all of our clients throughout the the DFW metroplex. I like being centrally located. The first part of my career was spent in downtown Fort Worth. But the tornado that hit downtown Fort Worth in March of 2000 pushed me out of downtown. It has taken me a while to get back close to the central business district, but I am looking forward to it.

At our new location, we will continue to represent the victims of reckless conduct, such as those harmed as a result of DWI accidents, tractor trailer wrecks and motorcycle accidents.

Welcome to my new Fort Worth, Texas Injury Lawyer Blog! I’m excited to get this up and running—I have big plans for my Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog to not just copy the local news, but to hopefully enlighten my readers on the ins and outs of injury law. Many accidents occur in the Dallas-Fort Worth area each and every day. With over six million people living in the Metroplex, accidents are inevitable. We all hear about the daily car accidents which happen on our busy roads, but there are also many construction, oil field, industrial and work-related injuries which occur every day. Because they are so prevalent, these are just some of the practice areas I specialize in as an injury attorney. I hope to provide useful news and tips on how some of these accidents can be prevented. I will also comment on how these accidents are viewed in the eyes of the law, with reports on the opinions issued by our Texas Court System. Make sure to visit my website too--the Mark A. Anderson Web site also will be updated frequently and has lots of useful information. Stay tuned!