Local collaboration focuses on protecting children before tragedy strikes

Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers partners with La Vega ISD to expand child passenger safety in Waco

WACO, Texas, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers and La Vega Independent School District partnered to expand child passenger safety efforts in Waco, reinforcing a shared commitment to prevention and protecting children beyond the classroom.

La Vega ISD has prioritized booster seat safety following the loss of a student in a motor vehicle crash involving improper restraint. In response, the district strengthened its approach to child passenger safety by discouraging parents from picking up children without a booster seat properly installed.

"A few years ago, we lost a student in a tragic car accident because they were not secured properly," said Heather Franks, principal at La Vega Primary. "That loss changed us. It's been our mission to do everything we can to keep our students safe. So, partnering with Daniel Stark has made this opportunity a true blessing for our families."

Recognizing that safety policies are most effective when families are supported, Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers provided booster seats for students who needed them, helping remove barriers and ensuring families could meet safety expectations.

"When you see firsthand how a serious crash can affect someone physically, emotionally, and professionally, it reinforces why prevention has to be part of our mission," said Spencer Smith, attorney at Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers. "If we can help prevent those injuries from ever happening, that's an impact worth making."

Smith emphasized the importance of addressing safety before a crash occurs.

"Children are one of the most vulnerable groups," he added. "They can't provide these safety tools for themselves, which is why partnerships like this matter. By working with schools that put students first, we can help protect kids before something goes wrong."

The partnership also serves as an early safety message for students and families.

"We're excited to work with Daniel Stark because safety is central to what they do," Franks added. "It's the perfect opportunity to reinforce for our youngest students just how important it is to stay safe when riding in the car with their families."

The initiative highlights the role schools, families, and community partners play in child passenger safety. Through efforts like this, Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers continues to invest in prevention-focused initiatives across Texas.

For more information about the firm and its community safety initiatives, please visit Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers.

About Daniel Stark: With a team of over 150 employees, Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers is a Texas-based plaintiffs' personal injury firm committed to providing remarkable legal representation and recovering full value for those impacted by others' negligence. Founded by friends Danny Daniel and Jonathan Stark, the firm boasts a core purpose of protecting clients with heart and aggression. Daniel Stark operates offices in North and South Austin, Bryan/College Station, Killeen, Waco, and Tyler.

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