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Ector County Motorcycle Wreck Kills 1 - Odessa Personal Injury Attorneys An article on News West - 9 stated that a man was killed while riding his motorcycle in Ector County last Saturday, June 24th. The crash occurred on the Farm to Market Road 2020 about two and a half miles west of Odessa. The man, Micheal D. Manning, a 48-year-old Odessa resident, was driving westbound on the left inside lane. The man who struck him was driving a 2015 Ram 3500 truck. 21-year-old Sauceda was driving in the outside lane. He then tried to pass another vehicle but struck Manning in the rear of his bike. Sadly, Manning wasn't wearing a helmet and he was pronounced dead at the scene.  The Danger of Motorcycles Sadly, it seems that people have a problem seeing motorcycle riders. Some scientists believe that this happens because of the way our brain and eyes communicate with each other. Because most people are expecting to see a car or a vehicle that is larger than a...

Midland Odessa Personal Injury Lawyers - Car Accident Injury Attorneys A man has been taken into custody for three counts of intoxication manslaughter, according to News West - 9 . A white van, which was later identified as an ice cream truck, was hit by a Dodge Charger. Authorities say that both vehicles caught on fire after the collision happened. Sadly, the three people inside the ice cream truck were killed in the crash. The four people who were inside the Charger were taken to the hospital for minor injuries.  Drunk Driving The worst part about losing someone to a drunk driver is that the question why a person chose to drive drunk. The details in the story don't indicate if the other people in the Charger were drunk as well. Losing a loved one to a car wreck is a terrible thing to have to deal with. Ultimately, it may be harder to move on if the person who hit your family was drunk. There is a reason that it is considered a crime to not only drink and drive ...

5 People Injured in Multiple Car Crash on Interstate 20 According to News West 9, A multiple car crash involving 7 vehicles sent 5 people to the hospital. Odessa emergency response personnel arrived at the scene of the accident that happened on I-20 around 4:30 in the afternoon. The police believe that the driver of an 18-wheeler lost control while traveling too fast. Ultimately, the driver could not control his big rig and caused the crash. Luckily, none of the people involved in the crash received any severe injuries. 18-Wheeler Accidents Commercial Vehicles, AKA 18-wheelers, Big Rigs, or Semi-trucks can cause a significant amount of damage in a short while. These massive vehicles are usually carrying heavy loads. Also, they can be overloaded and need to have special permits to carry these oversized loads. There are lots of factors regarding who may be at fault when a large truck is involved in the wreck. You might be better off with a capable lawyer on your side. Th...

Motorcycle Crash Sends One Man To the Hospital - Midland Personal Injury Lawyers Reported by OA online , a man, John Weaver, 59, was traveling northbound on the 7600 block of North Grandview Avenue when he drove on the wrong side of the road and crashed into a Chevy Tahoe traveling the opposite direction. Police responded to the scene of the wreck at approximately 2:24 p.m. Monday afternoon. Weaver was not wearing his helmet during the impact. However, he was transported to Medical Center Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Tahoe, Irene Lujan, was not injured. Statistics of Auto Crashes In prеlіmіnаrу data rеlеаѕеd by thе U.S. Department оf Trаnѕроrtаtіоn’ѕ Nаtіоnаl Hіghwау Trаffіс Sаfеtу Admіnіѕtrаtіоn NHTSA There was a 7 реrсеnt іnсrеаѕе іn mоtоr vеhісlе trаffіс dеаthѕ in 2015. An еѕtіmаtеd 35,200 people dіеd in 2015, up from thе 32,675 rероrtеd fatalities іn 2014. Eѕtіmаtеѕ based on thе data соdеd thuѕ fаr іntо FARS fоr 2015 rеvеа...

EXPERIENCE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE and SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON. Midland Odessa Attorneys Midland Odessa and Abilene Attorney Jon Hanna and his team have years of combined experience handling personal injury cases .  During this time, they have acquired the extensive experience necessary to successfully litigate virtually every type of personal injury , oilfield injury , wrongful death and truck accident involved case .    They have been fierce advocates in representing the interests of injured Texans. http://jonhannalaw.com/ Hanna Law Firm

Midland-Odessa 18-wheeler Accident Attorney - Trucking Accident Sometimes drivers of 18-wheelers act like they own the entire road. Most likely, you have had a bad experience with a big rig that either forced you to make a quick lane change or swerve to keep from being hit. These giants of the road can be some real bullies, sometimes. The truth of the matter is that most of them work for a company and not strictly for themselves. Sometimes, the company the drivers work for can be just as big of bullies as their drivers, if not even bigger bullies. This is why you would want a heavyweight lawyer on your side of the ring.  Taking Care of Business If you have been injured in an accident with an 18-wheeler, then you may want to contact us at http://jonhannalaw.com/ . We can handle the tough business for you so you can focus on gaining your health back. Hanna Law Firm 

Midland-Odessa Car Accident Injury Lawyer A report by CBS - 7 stated that an Odessa man died in a rollover crash on Highway 385 north of Odessa. DPS officers have identified the driver as Rigoberto Mendoza, age 43, and he was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The passenger was identified as Manual Ochoa Rivas, age 55. Sadly, the passenger died in transport to the hospital. Initial investigations into the cause of the accident determined that a possible tire blowout was the cause of the single-vehicle wreck.  Multiple-Vehicle Wrecks In this story, the vehicle that crashed was the only one involved in the accident. However, many other times it takes two to tango, so to speak. When two or more vehicles are involved in a wreck, typically, there will be someone who is considered responsible for the accident. There are some cases where both people in the wreck are considered equally responsible for the accident and there may not be a case. However, if ...

Oilfield Injury Lawyer in Midland Odessa In a report by KRQE , two petroleum companies have said they would shut down wells to do inspections after a fatal explosion hit a hit a home in Colorado. One company, Great Western Oil and Gas Company, is going to shut down and inspect 61 of its wells that are nearby populated areas. This announcement comes on the heels of the Anadarko Petroleum well that exploded and killed two people and badly burned a third person. For more information on this story, click here . Vital Resources Petroleum products are a vital part of everyday life. Common utilities that we depend on come from companies that gather and harness this industrial lifeblood. For example, your hot water probably is heated by natural gas in some form. Even if you use electricity to heat your water, that electricity is most likely generated by natural gas burners. With as abundant as this resource is and how close we have come to depend on it, there are tim...

Oilfield Claims Another Life According to KRQE.com , a man was killed and another man was injured when a drilling pipe exploded and sent shrapnel flying out into the air. Slightly later when deputies arrived at the scene, they found James Rusty Harrison had been killed by the explosion. The other man, Tyler Winters had to be flown to the hospital for emergency treatment. The cause of the explosion is still being investigated. Blood for Oil Accidents like these happen all too often in the rough oilfield environments. These fatal happenings can be caused by a lack of proper supervision or one of many other reasons. For instance, a new employee could be improperly trained, the immediate surroundings can be cluttered and proper caution can't be maintained, or it could simply be that people are overworked and fatigued. The myriad reasons that could cause a fatal accident could fill up a long list. Whatever the reason, the oil is not worth the life of another human being....

Oil Rig Explosion Injures Multiple People: Oilfield Injury - Midland-Odessa Personal Injury Attorneys According to a report by News West 9 , An explosion in Reeves County at an oil rig site injured several workers. The lead operator at the site said to investigating officials that they felt the ground trembling underneath them and then the rig exploded. One man was flown in an air ambulance to an Odessa hospital had to have several surgeries and was left in critical condition.  Three other men were taken to the hospital for minor wounds and other injuries.  Work Site Safety Most people probably don't go to work thinking they are going to get injured or possibly killed. However, some industries like construction, oilfield, and others are rife with dangers. Some of these dangers come from long hours and overworked and fatigued employees that need rest to keep their wits about them. Other dangers come from natural sources like the weather and the strain it can...

Several Oilfield Workers Injured in Drilling Accident According to www.newschannel10.com , Medical Center Hospital in Odessa had several people flown in from Wink. One man, in particular, was severely injured in a drilling accident that occurred in Winkler County. The man was harmed when some tongs hit his chest.  Oil and Gas Industry Fatality Statistics According to the  Center for Disease Control  (CDC): During 2003–2013, 1,189 oil and gas extraction industry employees died while working, resulting in an average of 108 deaths per year and an annual average occupational fatality rate of 25.0 deaths per 100,000 workers. A little over 40% of these were from transportation incidents. 25.95 of the fatalities came from contact with objects/equipment. Fires or explosions accounted for 14.3% of oil and gas industry deaths Harmful environments and substances were responsible for more than 8.8% and slips, trips and falls made up the remaining 8.2% of th...

Medical Malpractice Broken Trust Doctors are trusted people and to be betrayed by a person who took an oath to help people can make you a bitter person. Most people have a lot of faith that a doctor is going to do the right thing, make the right decisions, or prescribe the right medication. However, this may not always be what happens. Charts can get mixed up and prescriptions can have adverse effects when combined with other medications. There are several ways for things to go wrong inside a hospital. Medical Malpractice - Midland-Odessa Personal Injury Lawyers Medical malpractice can occur when a doctor or medical care personnel either causes harm through neglectful, careless, or deliberate acts. In 2012, there were over three billion dollars spent on medical malpractice payouts, according to Forbes Magazine. Also, an average of more than two hundred thousand people dies each year due to medical malpractice. However, only about 20% of people who have suf...

Jon Hanna, Midland-Odessa Personal Injury Attorney Work-related injuries can become a major problem for anyone who has experienced one. Bills can pile up, and creditors can begin circling like wolves. If you have suffered an injury because of someone else's negligence, we may be able to help you. http://jonhannalaw.com/ Hanna Law Firm

Corn Milling Plant Explodes: Work Related Injury Lawyers Midland-Odessa According to CBS-7 , an explosion occurred at a corn milling facility. The local authorities said the blast happened around 11 at night. Emergency crews from surrounding areas came in to help with the wounded workers at the Didion Milling Plant. Several medical flights took the injured workers for emergency medical treatment.  The fires from the explosion were ultimately contained later on that evening and none of the surrounding populace had to be evacuated.  Wоrk Injurу Statistics According to U.S  Bureau of Labor Statistics  rероrtѕ: Annuаl tоtаl оf 4,836 fаtаl workplace іnjurіеѕ іn 2015 wаѕ thе hіghеѕt since 5,214 fаtаl іnjurіеѕ іn 2008. A tоtаl оf 4,836 fаtаl wоrk іnjurіеѕ were rесоrdеd іn thе United Stаtеѕ іn 2015, a ѕlіght іnсrеаѕе frоm thе          4,821 fatal іnjurіеѕ rероrtеd іn 2014. Workers аgе 65 уеаrѕ аnd оldеr іnсurrеd 650 fаtаl іnj...

Midland-Odessa Wrongful Death Lawyers In an article by CBS-7 , a mother is speaking out about her son who was killed in a drunk driving accident. Her sad story began on August 20th, 2015. At the time, she was sleeping in her home when her father woke her up and told her that her son, Justin had been killed while riding his motorcycle toward Midland on Highway 80. A drunk driver that was driving the wrong way on the road struck and killed him while he and his girlfriend were out for a ride. She survived, in the end, because Justin insisted that she wear his one and only helmet.  Sad Story This sad tale does have a bittersweet ending. The mother keeps in contact with the man who killed her son. He is deeply regretful for what he inflicted upon her and wishes he could trade places with her son. It's never an easy thing to lose a family member, especially if they were taken from you prematurely by something like a drunk driving accident. The whole situation could have...

Midland-Odessa Personal Injury Attorney, Hanna Law Firm Anyone who spends any amount of time on the road has either had their fair share of close encounters or actual accidents. Some of these wrecks can be simple nuisances, and some of them can be quite deadly.  Car accidents can happen quickly and completely disrupt a person's life. Injuries involved in these wrecks can shatter a family and leave the survivors wondering how to pick up the pieces. If you have been in a car accident then we may be able to help you.  http://jonhannalaw.com/ Hanna Law Firm

Dog Bite Injury Attorney, Midland/Odessa In a report by CBS 7 , a family dog was attacked by a much larger dog inside of a PetSmart and the family is left devastated by the loss of their 13 year old dog, Luna. The owner of the mastiff that attacked the smaller dog agreed to pay for the cremation of the Luna and let PetSmart take care of anything else related to the attack. However, Liliana Vergara, Luna's owner is not happy with the situation. She would like a change in policy to see larger dogs required to be muzzled when in a public place.  Dog Bite Injuries In this story, the injury happened to another dog. While that is tragic in its own sense, it could have been much worse in Ms. Vergara's eyes. She was glad her children weren't there during the attack. All too often, dogs attack and hurt people every day. According to DogsBite.org , nearly 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year and almost 1 out of every 5 becomes infected and requires extended c...