Dallas Driver Blames Mexican Food in Fatal Hit-and-Run

Earlier this month a Dallas man was arrested following a fatal three-car crash in which he blamed the Mexican food he ate on his dizziness, rather than the beers he was drinking while driving. According to the officer who administered the test, the man said he was dizzy and couldn’t stand up straight because he ate too much Mexican food. Julio Cesar Menendez-Guerrero was driving south on Westmoreland Road with two of his vehicle’s wheels on the curb when he ran a red light, hitting the car Andrea Rodriguez Perez was driving. Rodriguez's vehicle was pushed into a third vehicle…

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  Wrongful death claims are some of the most serious and sensitive there are. In most states, a wrongful death happens when someone dies because of the negligence or intentional action of another person(s). Since the deceased individual cannot file a lawsuit for damages, the law states another person can bring legal action in civil court on behalf of the victim. As you can imagine, wrongful death lawsuits are rather complicated and require a great deal of legal knowledge. In the event you lose a loved one in an accident or other crime, it is important you understand the ins…

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Wrongful death lawsuits are some of the most serious and devastating there are. This is because a wrongful death lawsuit involves the death of an individual that is caused by the negligence, distraction, or malicious intention of another person. As you can imagine, these types of cases are quite complicated and can be very difficult to prove. Wrongful death claims are in place to allow the estate of the deceased person to file a lawsuit against the responsible party, providing the family with monetary compensation for the loss of their loved one. Laws vary regarding who can file a wrongful…

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Wrongful death claims are some of the most serious there are, due in large part to the circumstances surrounding the reason for filing a claim. These types of cases take place when someone dies as a result of the intentional action or negligence of another person or persons. Wrongful death claims can be fairly complicated and pose unique challenges for the party attempting to file the claim, as the person who was impacted the most is now deceased. In order to have a better understanding of why one may file a wrongful death claim and how to proceed, it is important…

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On May 2016, the family of baseball star, Tony Gwynn filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the tobacco industry (including the tobacco giant, Altria Group Inc., formerly known as Phillip Morris). Gwynn died of salivary gland cancer in 2014 and the lawsuit claims that the reason for his ill health was consumption of smokeless tobacco, allegedly introduced to him in freshman year at San Diego State, by a tobacco products manufacturer. Gwynn’s family claimed that tobacco companies gave him free samples of tobacco and used his habit of “dipping” or consuming tobacco as a marketing stunt to sell their product to…

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On May 2016, the family of baseball star, Tony Gwynn filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the tobacco industry (including the tobacco giant, Altria Group Inc., formerly known as Phillip Morris). Gwynn died of salivary gland cancer in 2014 and the lawsuit claims that the reason for his ill health was consumption of smokeless tobacco, allegedly introduced to him in freshman year at San Diego State, by a tobacco products manufacturer. Gwynn’s family claimed that tobacco companies gave him free samples of tobacco and used his habit of “dipping” or consuming tobacco as a marketing stunt to sell their product to…

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Wrongful death cases are some of the most emotional and difficult, for many reasons. When another person’s distraction or negligence causes loss of life, the results can be life-altering. Wrongful death is defined as a claim against another party who can be held liable for the death of another. In these instances, you must be able to prove that your loved one’s death was caused as a result of a willful or wrongful act, or the negligence on the part of another person. While a person of any age or stature can be the victim of a wrongful death, one…

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If you pay attention to the news in Texas at all, you are likely familiar with the Sandra Bland case. The Chicago woman was found dead in the Waller County Jail (just outside of Houston) after being arrested during a seemingly routine traffic stop over the summer. Texas officials are claiming Bland committed suicide after becoming despondent that her relatives had not bailed her out of jail quick enough. The bail was set at $515. Bland’s family quickly filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Texas county jail, which officials are now requesting get dismissed. However, Bland’s family has said…

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