Christmas is supposed to be a time for counting blessings, spending time with family, and giving to others, not a time for mourning.  But because of tragedy, the latter is what happened at Texas A&M, Jacksonville and all over Texas this year.

Last Thursday afternoon the Texas A&M football team lost one of its own in a tragic accident.  22 year old Joe Villavisencio was on his way home to visit his family for the holidays, when he swerved to avoid hitting a buzzard and had a head-on collision with an 18-wheeller just south of Normangee.  Villavisencio was driving north on F.M. 39, traveling towards his hometown of Jacksonville, Texas, when the accident occurred.  Officials pronounced him dead at the scene at 5pm.

While Villavisencio saw only limited action as a backup offensive lineman during his career with the Aggies, he touched many lives that were involved in the program and in the community.  On the day of his death, Villavisencio spent the earlier part of the day presenting gifts to underprivileged youngsters and families that were purchased by the Aggie football team.  Former coach Mike Sherman says everyone will remember him as a person “who would do anything for anybody.”

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Villavisencio family, and anyone who loses a loved during the holidays.

Many truck accidents that occur on our highways happen due to the driver’s negligence and improper cargo loading and maintenance.  While it’s impossible to avoid all accidents, many can be avoided because there are federal and state regulations governing trucks.  Did you know that there are guidelines regarding lighting, signals, wiring, breaks, windows, fuel system, tires, emergency equipment and cargo security gear?  If something goes wrong with any of these, you could get hurt or even killed at no fault of your own.  It is important to be educated and know what evidence to look for will help your car accident lawyer determines if the failure to maintain a truck falls solely on the trucking company, trucker, mechanic, or all three in regards to your accident.   The list below is common evidence, an experienced truck accident lawyer will look for to establish fault.

1. Vehicle Inspection records
2. Repair and maintenance records
3. Pre-trip inspections of all equipment on truck
4. Properly loaded and secured cargo
5. Daily vehicle condition report
6. Records from the vehicle’s on-board computer

An experienced accident attorney will use this evidence to determine whose responsibility, the failure to properly maintain the truck falls on.  If you or a loved one has been hurt, or killed, due to the negligence of a trucking company, trucker or mechanics failure to maintain a truck, visit www.hrj-law.com to set up a free consultation to discuss your case.

Let’s face it; driving is a big responsibility.  Most people do not understand the fact that driving is considered a privilege by the states that issue our licenses.  The police and the driving laws they enforce can only protect us so much.  While driving a vehicle is hard enough to do with law abiding motorists, it is even harder to do with those who take this responsibility lightly.  In 2008 over 10.2 million car accidents were reported, of those. 33% resulted in a fatality.  While this number is relatively low, the numbers of fatalities from big rig accidents are much higher.  That same year, of the 123,918 accidents reported, a staggering 3.9% resulted in death.  With an estimated 15.5 million trucks licensed to drive in the U.S., our highways only seem to get more and more dangerous when traveling.  Because most vehicles are at a disadvantage if they get into an accident with a big rig, listed below are questions you should ask to know if you need a lawyer because of wrongful death.

Did the driver fall asleep?

• Sleep deprivation
• Log book violations for driving to many hours
• None stop driving with no breaks

Was the driver driving under the influence?

• Alcohol
• Drugs
• Prescriptions

Was the driver careless?

• disobeying traffic laws
• equipment violations
• Unsafe lanes changes

Was the Driver Distracted?

• Texting while driving
• Using a cellphone
• eating

Was there poor truck maintenance?

• No regular maintenance
• Bad breaks
• Bad tires

Was there improperly loaded cargo?

• Improperly packed load
• Unsecured cargo
• cargo overloaded

Unfortunately, 18 wheeler accidents often end in serious injuries and fatality.  If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed due to the negligence of a truck driver or answered yes to any of the questions above, visit www.hrj-law.com to set up a free consultation to discuss your case.

The fear derives from the simple fact that traveling at faster speeds, such as 85mph and wrecking can be far more fatal then a collision at 40 mph. Some arguments have added Texas blazing temperatures and heated pavement into the mix, stating that blowouts are more likely to occur in Texas, which is potentially deadly at 85 mph.  Tire companies defend the high speeds by explaining that with proper maintenance, tire pressure and inflation, tires can withstand heat and speeds up to 112 mph. Regardless of what the speed limit on interstates, people will exceed 85 miles per hour. If the speed limit is 85, people will test the limitations and drive 95.  Whether the speed limit is the right decision or not, the Senate will decide shortly and inform the nation whether or not Texas is granted their “Need for Speed.”

Texas House of Representatives passed the legislation, putting the ball in the senate court. If the speed limit is approved by the senate, Texas will hold the record for highest top speed limits in the nation. The speed limit, if passed, will be allocated for new roads constructed and engineered to be safe for such speeds. Do you agree or disagree that speed limits should be raised to 85 mph on interstate highways?

Trauma to the head or neck region can cause sub dermal hematoma, closed head injury or concussion, hemorrhaging, intracranial pressure and swelling leading to global hypoxia, anoxic brain injury or hypoxic brain injury, and other forms of minor and significant brain damage. Most seriously, a brain injury can result in cognitive impairment, a coma or persistent vegetative state and all too frequently, death.

Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.

Whether you have suffered injury in a car, truck or motorcycle accident, or been injured on someone else’s property, you want an aggressive and experienced personal injury attorney with a winning reputation who upholds the highest ethical standards.

At the law office of Rocky Haire we have extensive experience successfully litigating personal injury claims, including those involving wrongful death and brain injuries.

Common accidents resulting in personal injury:

• Automobile Accident
• Pedestrian Accident
• Drunk Driving Accident
• 18 Wheeler Accident
• Motorcycle Accident
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• Construction Accident

At The Haire Law Firm in Denton, you will find honest answers and caring support from an experienced legal team dedicated to providing hands-on, professional legal representation to the victims of negligence in Texas.

Our goal is to maximize your recovery. In every injury case, we apply a quarter century of experience with a personal dedication to obtaining the full financial compensation our clients deserve for their injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one.

At Haire Law we’ve handled thousands of cases and were not afraid of taking on the big insurance companies. There is an old saying that the proof is in the pudding, therefore we proudly display our multi-million dollar settlement checks on our office walls. Get the experienced help you need to handle your case today!

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Don’t hesitate when you’ve been injured and are in need of help. Call us immediately at 940-484-5555 and we’ll get working for YOU!

In today’s world, life is very hard and now you have to deal with injury? Why go it alone and suffer, call Rocky Haire and let the experts fix it.