In the summer of 2011, then 7-year-old Xitclalli "Chilli" Vasquez was left paralyzed from the chest down in an accident involving a drunk driver. In July, Chilli and her sister were riding in a car with their aunt to a mall to get their nails and hair done, according to news reports. It was during this trip that the aunt's car was struck by a car driven by Jeremy Solis, who was found to be intoxicated. The vehicle driven by Solis had been stolen in Fort Worth. He was found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.23, nearly three times the legal limit.

Recently, Solis was in court for sentencing. It was during this court hearing that jurors heard what Chilli had written in a letter to Solis about her experiences since she had become paralyzed. The jury, those present in the courtroom and even Solis were left in tears after Chilli's mother read the 4-page letter, which talked about her experiences in the hospital, how she would cry because she couldn't do things she used to do, how she had to use her thumb to answer questions because she could not talk. One question Chilli had written in the letter was, "Look at what I said and the words I said and tell me how I look and feel. How do you feel today? Do you remember July 9th?"

Solis was charged with intoxication assault (two counts) and pleaded guilty to the charges. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, and according to news reports will be eligible for parole in 5 years. Prosecutor Allenna Bangs stated that there were no restitution charges, and that Solis is 21 years old and has no criminal history.

Chilli told ABC News that she plans to send more letters to Solis while he is serving his sentence, and that she hopes he will respond to the letter that was read in court. She said she hopes he will apologize, that it will "make me happy if he says he is sorry."

Even for Dallas personal injury lawyers who see tragedy every day, this is an extremely sad and unfortunate story. The victim in this case, who is now 9 years old, is strong-willed and determined to walk again one day. Hopefully Solis will have time to think about his actions while serving his sentence, and won't repeat the same mistake.

If you have been injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver or other act of negligence, contact an experienced and capable Dallas personal injury attorney.

In the summer of 2011, then 7-year-old Xitclalli "Chilli" Vasquez was left paralyzed from the chest down in an accident involving a drunk driver. In July, Chilli and her sister were riding in a car with their aunt to a mall to get their nails and hair done, according to news reports. It was during this trip that the aunt's car was struck by a car driven by Jeremy Solis, who was found to be intoxicated. The vehicle driven by Solis had been stolen in Fort Worth. He was found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.23, nearly three times the legal limit.

Recently, Solis was in court for sentencing. It was during this court hearing that jurors heard what Chilli had written in a letter to Solis about her experiences since she had become paralyzed. The jury, those present in the courtroom and even Solis were left in tears after Chilli's mother read the 4-page letter, which talked about her experiences in the hospital, how she would cry because she couldn't do things she used to do, how she had to use her thumb to answer questions because she could not talk. One question Chilli had written in the letter was, "Look at what I said and the words I said and tell me how I look and feel. How do you feel today? Do you remember July 9th?"

Solis was charged with intoxication assault (two counts) and pleaded guilty to the charges. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, and according to news reports will be eligible for parole in 5 years. Prosecutor Allenna Bangs stated that there were no restitution charges, and that Solis is 21 years old and has no criminal history.

Chilli told ABC News that she plans to send more letters to Solis while he is serving his sentence, and that she hopes he will respond to the letter that was read in court. She said she hopes he will apologize, that it will "make me happy if he says he is sorry."

Even for Dallas personal injury lawyers who see tragedy every day, this is an extremely sad and unfortunate story. The victim in this case, who is now 9 years old, is strong-willed and determined to walk again one day. Hopefully Solis will have time to think about his actions while serving his sentence, and won't repeat the same mistake.

If you have been injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver or other act of negligence, contact an experienced and capable Dallas personal injury attorney.

In the summer of 2011, then 7-year-old Xitclalli "Chilli" Vasquez was left paralyzed from the chest down in an accident involving a drunk driver. In July, Chilli and her sister were riding in a car with their aunt to a mall to get their nails and hair done, according to news reports. It was during this trip that the aunt's car was struck by a car driven by Jeremy Solis, who was found to be intoxicated. The vehicle driven by Solis had been stolen in Fort Worth. He was found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.23, nearly three times the legal limit.

Recently, Solis was in court for sentencing. It was during this court hearing that jurors heard what Chilli had written in a letter to Solis about her experiences since she had become paralyzed. The jury, those present in the courtroom and even Solis were left in tears after Chilli's mother read the 4-page letter, which talked about her experiences in the hospital, how she would cry because she couldn't do things she used to do, how she had to use her thumb to answer questions because she could not talk. One question Chilli had written in the letter was, "Look at what I said and the words I said and tell me how I look and feel. How do you feel today? Do you remember July 9th?"

Solis was charged with intoxication assault (two counts) and pleaded guilty to the charges. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, and according to news reports will be eligible for parole in 5 years. Prosecutor Allenna Bangs stated that there were no restitution charges, and that Solis is 21 years old and has no criminal history.

Chilli told ABC News that she plans to send more letters to Solis while he is serving his sentence, and that she hopes he will respond to the letter that was read in court. She said she hopes he will apologize, that it will "make me happy if he says he is sorry."

Even for Dallas personal injury lawyers who see tragedy every day, this is an extremely sad and unfortunate story. The victim in this case, who is now 9 years old, is strong-willed and determined to walk again one day. Hopefully Solis will have time to think about his actions while serving his sentence, and won't repeat the same mistake.

If you have been injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver or other act of negligence, contact an experienced and capable Dallas personal injury attorney.

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Southeast Dallas DWI Crash Ends in Two Deaths

On Monday night just two nights before Halloween, a four-car crash in southeast Dallas ended in tragedy. A man who was said to be driving under the influence caused the deadly crash that took two lives, one of the victims unidentified, the other 43-year-old Lashun Russel. Russel's daughter was ejected from the vehicle and rushed to Children's Medical Center.

According to police and news reports, a man in a black Ford pickup was traveling in a westbound direction on Military Parkway when he ran a red light and plowed into a Honda, causing the Honda to spin before crashing into a Chevy Trailblazer and a Taurus. The victims who lost their lives were both occupants of the Taurus, which was ultimately slammed into a utility pole after the accident.

The driver of the Ford pickup allegedly attempted to flee the scene on foot after causing the accident; however witnesses said that as he tried to run, a Good Samaritan caught the suspect and restrained him until police arrived.

The man who caused the accident, 34-year-old Leodegario Hernandez Juarez, was found to be under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter and one count of intoxication.

This story is tragic, and should open up our eyes to the dangers of driving after consuming alcohol. While Juarez will likely be placed behind bars for a very long time, families have lost their loved ones. As Dallas personal injury attorneys, we know that although Juarez will spend time in prison, surviving family members may wish to file a wrongful death lawsuit. While no amount of money can ever replace the loss of a loved one, it can help with lost income, funeral and burial costs and other financial burdens.

If you have suffered injuries as the result of someone else’s negligence, or lost a child, spouse, parent or other loved one because of misconduct or carelessness, do not hesitate to contact an experienced Dallas personal injury lawyer. Those who are negligent should be held accountable; securing fair compensation will help you begin the process of healing so that you can put your life back on track.

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Fort Worth Drunk Driver Sentenced To Twenty Years

Louis Nieves made a horrible and fatal decision last year, and now it will cost him 20 years in prison. He was sentenced by a Fort Worth jury yesterday for his intoxication manslaughter conviction resulting from a mach 2011 truck accident that took the life of Alejandro Raya. Mr. Nieves admitted to drinking 10 beers before getting behind the wheel of his truck. He then entered Interstate 30 heading the wrong way and collided with a tanker truck driven by Mr. Raya. Mr. Nieves’ decision to drink and drive took one life and left three children without a father.

Drunk drivers still plague our streets. If you were injured due to someone’s decision to drink and get behind the wheel, you need to talk to a car wreck attorney in Dallas or Austin. Call us today at 214-484-1930 to discuss you legal rights.

A Dallas area car accident landed two female passengers in the hospital and the driver of the car in jail. The car accident happened shortly after 2:00 a.m. in North Richland Hills when the driver of a speeding car lost control, which resulted in the car going airborne across the service road and landing in a hotel parking lot. The two female passengers were ejected from the car and taken to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. It is believed that the driver of the car, Frederick Douglas, was intoxicated at the time of the accident, and as such, he was arrested and charged with two counts of intoxication assault with a vehicle. Police investigation of the car accident shut down traffic in the area until 7 a.m.

Simply because you voluntarily get into a car as a passenger doesn’t mean you relinquish your rights against the driver when his negligent acts cause a car accident. If you were a passenger involved in a single car accident, call the Dallas car accident attorneys at Wilson Trosclair & Lovins today at 214-484-1930 to discuss your rights.

Twenty-five year old Brittany Burton’s decision to drink and drive lead to the death of another driver this past Saturday. Investigating officers have determined that Ms. Burton entered Interstate 35 near Rosedale Street heading the wrong way on the highway. An officer witnessed her driving the wrong way and tried to get her attention, but Ms. Burton failed to stop. Minho Park had to swerve in an effort to avoid a car accident with Ms. Burton, which resulted in him wrecking with second car. As Mr. Park stood on the shoulder with the driver of the car he wrecked with evaluating the damage to their cars, a van struck and killed the second driver, narrowly missing Mr. Park. Brittany Burton was stopped further down the interstate, where it was determined that she was intoxicated. She has been charged with intoxicated manslaughter and endangering her 6 month old child who was in the car with her at the time.

Although Ms. Burton’s car did not directly strike the deceased, there is no doubt that her actions were the cause of this fatal Fort Worth car accident. Her decision to drink and drive endangered not only the lives of those on the roadway, but also the life of her 6 month old child. Ms. Burton needs to be held accountable for her negligent and reckless actions that resulted in a horrible and completely avoidable tragedy.

A $6.5 million judgment was entered against a Houston man that killed a 13 year old pedestrian in a drunk driving car accident. The fatal drunk driving accident happened in December 2008, when John Winne, first drove into the back of a school bus then proceeded to run over you Nicole Lalime as she walked off the bus. An on board video captured the horrific pedestrian accident. John Winne was sentence sentenced to 30 years in prison for this accident.

While no judgment can undo the horrible acts of John Winne, it is important that drunk drivers be held criminally and civilly responsible for the harm they cause. At Wilson Trosclair & Lovins, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of people victimized drunk driving accidents. Call us today at 214-484-1930. .

In anticipation of a busy holiday weekend, the City of Austin implemented a no refusal weekend for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.  During no refusal weekends, warrants to draw blood are issued for all drivers suspected of drunk driving. In all, officers arrested 59 people for drunk driving, with 12 people being arrested on Halloween night. With the biggest risk to kids on Halloween being cars rather than tainted candy, keeping drunk drivers off the road goes a long way to reducing the potential of car accidents involving pedestrians on Halloween weekend. Fewer drunk drivers on the roads means fewer car accidents and safer streets for pedestrians enjoying the holiday weekend.

If you have been injured in a car accident due to a drunk driver, the Dallas and Austin personal injury attorneys at Wilson Trosclair & Lovins are ready to help protect your rights. Call us today at 214-484-1930.

Three people, ages 17 and 21, were killed in an early morning car accident in Dallas suburb of Arlington. The fatal car wreck happened at approximately 3.a.m. on Southeast Green Oaks Boulevard near Yaupon Drive. For reasons unknown at this time, it appears that the driver of the car lost control of the car, which then slammed into a tree in the median. The impact was so severe that the car split in two. The driver and his brother died at the scene, while a young female died at John Peter Smith Hospital. Investigating officers did find a bottle of liquor at the scene and suspect alcohol played a role in this horrific car crash. Two passengers survived the car accident and remain hospitalized with serious injuries. The identities of the car wreck victims are not known at this time.