Paroled Prisoners Injured In Fort Worth Rollover Accident
As a Tarrant County personal injury attorney I often speculate that passengers in a bus or train are far more vulnerable in the event of an accident as they have no control over the vehicle and are powerless to avoid any hazard. Their life is entirely in the hands of the driver. Such a situation would be bad enough – but imagine if you were handcuffed at the same time?
That’s exactly what happened to a truckload of paroled inmates from Mineral Wells minimum-security prison as they were traveling along I30 in Fort Worth yesterday. The van they were riding in blew a tire, causing it to roll over and land on its side. Fortunately, passersby took quick and decisive action and rescued the driver, the guard and the parolees from the wreckage. The driver and two of the passengers were treated for minor injuries, but all others are reportedly okay.
I’d like to salute the good Samaritans who stepped in to help out, and I wish those injured speedy recovery from their injuries. From the report it seems this accident could have been much worse than it actually was, and for that we should all be thankful.
Mark Anderson is a board certified Texas traffic collision lawyer and author of the book 15 Mistakes That Could Wreck Your Texas Accident Case. If you or a loved one have been hurt in a car crash which was not your fault, call now for a free, no obligation consultation on your case. Toll free 800-354-6275. Fort Worth 817-294-1900.
