MARSHALL - When a Downey Trucking tractor-trailer experienced mechanical problems on an East Texas highway, it billowed thick black smoke across the road. In the poor visibility, several vehicles collided in a chain reaction.
MARSHALL-Traveling down the highway in Harrison County, Barbara Jean Reynolds was suddenly struck by a vehicle driven by Robert Charles Clark when he allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign.
MARSHALL � While driving her 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix east of Tyler, Sandra Dozier was killed when she lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over. Contrary to the police report, Dozier's family maintains she was properly wearing her seat belt.
Carlile Law Firm in Marshall MARSHALL -- Two recently filed lawsuits filed in Marshall allege workers developed nervous system disorders because of exposure to welding fumes without adequate ventilation.
MARSHALL � Attempting to fix an industrial dryer used in the process of pottery manufacturing, supervisor Frederick Beham climbed into the machine and attempted to make repairs when it restarted, crushing him to death.
MARSHALL � While working as a press operator and general laborer for Exopack in December 2006, Larry Rosborough says he suffered a repetitive trauma to his left foot.
MARSHALL � After five months of using the birth control patch Ortho-Evra, 36-year-old Karenetha Easterwood was taken to the hospital with complaints of chest pain and breathing difficulties. It was discovered that she had blood clots in her lungs.
MARSHALL -- After only a few hours of training, Donald Smith claims he was crushed by a rack of mail while unloading it at the post office. He is now suing the post office for failing to provide a safe working environment.
MARSHALL -- U.S. District Judge T. John Ward affirmed an arbitration award for $765,000 in a case involving a man injured after falling from a commercial freezer.
MARSHALL � Workers at two software companies have filed a class action suit against their employers, alleging the companies violated federal law by failing to pay them overtime.
MARSHALL -- When driving his 1995 Camaro, Christopher Reddick's vehicle left the highway and overturned after he lost control. Reddick was severely injured and rendered a quadriplegic.
MARSHALL -- Employees of a well-known security service company claim the company has violated federal law by failing to pay the workers for overtime and have filed a class action complaint.
MARSHALL -- Working for 17 years as a mechanic and maintenance worker, Brian Foray claims he was exposed to dangerous levels of benzene. Twelve years since his alleged exposure, Foray was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome.
Waldon Sweepmaster with optional cab MARSHALL -- The wife of Everado Reyes believes her husband's lack of training and the defective design of a commercial sweeper led to his death when the equipment overturned.
MARSHALL � While traveling down the interstate in Louisiana, Shanadrian Hill lost control of her vehicle. Her child, restrained in a Cosco Highrise booster seat in the left-rear passenger side of the car, was seriously injured.