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Tour Bus Accident Kills 11, Injures 15

Saltillo, Mexico– In a devastating head on collision between a tractor-trailer and a Grupo Senda tour bus, twelve U.S. and Canadian citizens were killed and fifteen were seriously injured while traveling to Zacatecas, Mexico. Upon impact, the tour bus driver and the passengers in the first six rows behind him were killed as the tractor-trailer hit the front of the bus and climbed up into the coach, crushing the passengers beneath. The Cartwright Law Firm represents five of the victims of this tragic accident, including the estate of one decedent. The Cartwright firm has filed suit against the Grupo Senda, the tour bus company, and other defendants in Hidalgo County, Texas on the basis of common carrier liability, wrongful death and personal injury.
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Cooper Tire Detread Causes Fatal Accident

Price, Utah– A father of four was tragically killed when the tread on the back right tire of the 1997 Chevy Tahoe in which he was traveling suddenly and unexpectedly separated from the tire body. The defective tire caused the vehicle to veer off the highway at a high rate of speed and roll several times, causing the father's death, and severely injuring his wife and two of the children who were also in the vehicle. The Cartwright Law Firm has filed a wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit against the manufacturer of the defective tire, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company on behalf of the widow and her injured children.
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Head-on Towing Wreck Kills Driver of Pick-up

Conway, South Carolina– A Hummer that was not properly hitched to the vehicle towing it came loose and crashed into a pick-up truck, killing the 38 year old driver. The Cartwright Law Firm represents the deceased driver's estate as well as his surviving spouse and elderly mother, whom he faithfully supported. A lawsuit was filed and The Cartwright Law Firm negotiated a full policy limits settlement with the insurance company in eleven months.
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Defective Tire Causes Death of a Pregnant Mother, her Unborn Child & Two Teens

Salt Lake City, Utah– A defective Cooper tire on a Ford sports utility vehicle caused the death of three passengers, one of whom was five months pregnant. The Ford Explorer contained seven family members who were on their way home when the vehicle suddenly lost control and rolled into oncoming traffic lanes due to the separation of tread from the back tire. Three children survived the terrible accident, along with another adult passenger who remains in serious condition. The Cartwright Law Firm has been retained to file suit against the manufacturer of the defective tire and vehicle in a multiple personal injury and wrongful death suit.
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Kelly Tire Blowout Results in Death of 1 and Serious Injury to 5

Baltimore, Maryland– A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the beltway when the front tire of the Ford Explorer blew out causing the vehicle to spin, strike a guardrail and overturn. In addition to the death of one passenger, five other occupants of the vehicle were seriously injured. Based upon the condition of the tire, The Cartwright Law Firm will file suit against the manufacturer of the tire and vehicle under products liability law for the wrongful death and multiple personal injuries caused by the defective products.
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Swerving Tractor-Trailer Strikes Automobile, Killing Driver and Injuring 3 Others

Carneys Point, Maryland– A speeding tractor-trailer claimed the life of a man who was lawfully exiting the highway in a Honda Accord. The driver of the tractor-trailer was issued a summons for careless driving by the police, and was treated for minor injuries, while the driver and one of the critically injured passengers were airlifted and treated at a local hospital after they were extricated from the crushed vehicle by the fire and rescue squad. The family of the deceased driver has retained The Cartwright Law Firm to represent his estate in a wrongful death lawsuit against the trucking company and driver.
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Cooper Tire Detread Kills 7

Jourdanton, Texas– A defective Cooper tire causes the tragic death of seven passengers traveling in a Ford van when the tread separates from the tire, causing the fatal accident. The Cartwright Law firm has filed suit against Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and Ford Motor Company for the wrongful death of the seven passengers.
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18-Wheeler Hits Disabled Minivan, Killing Nineteen Year Old Mother

Price, Utah– An 18-wheeler owned by a national trucking company hits a minivan on a highway in Utah, ejecting a female passenger and then running over her body. This young mother died at the scene of the accident and was survived by her sixteen-month old daughter. The Cartwright Law Firm filed suit against the national trucking company and within thirteen months was able to negotiate a very favorable settlement on behalf of the minor child and her guardian.
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Malignant Mesothelioma Case Filed

Columbus, Ohio– A retired naval officer developed malignant mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos over many years service aboard U.S. Navy ships. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that attacks the linings of the stomach, lungs and heart. There is no cure for mesothelioma, and although symptoms do not appear until years after damage has been done, once the disease is evident, the life expectancy of the injured person can vary from a few months to two years. The Cartwright Law Firm has filed suit against many asbestos manufacturers whose products were known to be in use on the various ships on which the client worked aboard during his naval career.
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Premises Liability Case Filed in Apartment Shooting

Houston, Texas– A young graduate student was the victim of a near-fatal shooting while walking from his car to his condo in a gated, patrolled apartment complex. Although the victim survived, he underwent extensive surgeries losing part of his colon, among other serious injuries, and will continue to require medical procedures and monitoring for the rest of his life. The Cartwright Law Firm filed a premises liability suit against the apartment complex and the security company seeking damages for the failure to provide the minimum level of security that was represented in the lease.
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