bbryant August 12th, 2010
Losing a child has got to be one of the very worst tragedies that a family can face and that’s exactly what Dwayne Stidman is facing right now. His son, 23 year old Cpl David Stidman, was killed last week by a drunk driver. Cpl Stidman had survived two tours in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan before losing his life to an irresponsible 33 yr old that had apparently decided that it was acceptable behavior to get behind the wheel of his pickup truck while under the influence. Cpl Stidman had returned home to Rosenberg just four months ago. Ironically, his father had been in a motorcycle crash just three months before where another drunk driver had left him with severe injuries. His son was home to help him recover.
Dwayne Stidman is undoubtedly facing one of the toughest days of his life today as his beloved son is laid to rest. On Tuesday, he purchased the Harley his son had always wanted and plans to have another marine ride it in the funeral procession today. Dwayne will be riding his own Honda Gold Wing where the urn will be carried inside of a velvet-lined trunk. He commented that “we have a place of honor for him to ride, so we’ll go for one last motorcycle ride together.”
Following the eulogies, Dwayne plans to take the urn with him on a last fishing trip, something that he and his son enjoyed together many times over the years. It is there that Dwayne plans to say his last goodbyes to his son.
Much to his credit Dwayne, who is also a former marine, plans to embrace a new mission to help change state law to provide stiffer sentences to drunk drivers. The man that hit his son was released from jail the afternoon of the day of the accident.
Dwayne has asked that everyone wear red today in honor of his son. He thinks it would be a fitting way to say goodbye by honoring him with a sea of red.
We want to express our heartfelt condolences to young David’s family and friends. You will be putting to rest a local hero today and our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
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admin August 5th, 2010
One Houston fire in an apartment complex is enough to set residence on guard, but what about multiple fires?
Residents are alarmed after Houston fires have killed three residents in the same apartment complex, according to the Houston Chronicle.
The Houston fires occurred in Park Houston Apartments where three people have died as the result of the blazes.
One Houston fire death was a 65-year-old woman. The other Houston fire victims were a 47-year-old woman and a 16-year-old, both of whom were disabled.
Residents are concerned that there are no alternative exits for the apartment so in the event of a Houston fire, residents may be stuck.
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Do you have an alternative Houston fire escape in your home?
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admin May 20th, 2010
May 20, 2010
A fire is unfortunate for those involved, no matter the circumstances. However, when suspicion surrounds the fire, it can be even more traumatic.
Investigators are calling a Texas fire suspicious after a woman suffers serious Texas fire and burn injuries.
According to the Dallas Morning News, a woman suffered Texas fire and burn injuries at the site of the fire on Woodland Terrace near Highway 183 and Brown Trail around 4 a.m.
When firefighters and police arrived, the 41-year-old Texas fire injury victim was outside the home with her parents who helped her escape the blaze.
Investigators say the fire is suspicious but have not confirmed reports that the Texas fire victim’s domestic partner had drenched her in gasoline and set her on fire.
The Texas fire and burn injury victim suffered second-degree burns over 70% of her body.
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What charges, if any, do you think will be made after this Texas fire and burn injury?
Have you ever suffered a Texas fire and burn injury?
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admin May 13th, 2010
May 13, 2010
Did you experience slowed traffic on U.S. 59 recently? If so, a downtown Houston fire may have been the cause.
According to the Houston Chronicle, a fire at an abandoned building downtown sent smoke onto U.S. 59 causing traffic to slow.
It is unclear what the abandoned building was used for, but it had boarded windows and no sign to indicate its purpose.
No one was injured as a result of the Houston fire, but the cause of the Houston fire is unknown.
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Have you ever suffered a fire or burn injury? Have you suffered loss because of a fire?
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admin April 22nd, 2010
On April 20, 2010, an offshore oil rig owned by Transocean, Ltd., exploded off the coast of Louisiana. Tragically, 11 crewmembers are missing and Transocean reports an additional 17 workers were injured. The rig continues to burn and has been evacuated.
The lawyers at Terry Bryant have a wealth of experience representing workers and their families affected by catastrophic workplace incidents such as this. We have represented workers in Jones Act and other maritime cases over the course of the last 30 years.
Explosions in the workplace along the Gulf Coast, whether in a refinery or on an offshore oil rig, have become much too common as a result of lax safety standards. If you or a loved one has been affected by this tragic incident, our board-certified lawyers are ready to assist you.
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