Texas Injury Law Blog : Dallas Accident Lawyer & Attorney : Fears Nachawati Law Firm : Personal Injury, Wrongful Death : Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Texas

Over Memorial Day weekend, a 17-year-old Conroe High School football star was killed in a car accident. The accident took place on Sunday, 24th, at approximately 9:40 pm.

Police believe that the accident occurred because the teens apparently were engaged in street racing. Evidence at the scene of the accident supports that the teens were driving at speeds in excess of 100 mph when the accident took place.

The car was being driven by 18-year-old Johnnie O’Neal. At some point, authorities believe the driver lost control of the vehicle, striking a culvert. Reports indicate that the car went airborne, after which it tore through a brick and wrought iron fence surrounding a yard in a residential neighborhood. The car finally came to a stop when it struck, and wrapped halfway around, a tree in the yard.

The impact was so forceful that the car’s engine and transmission flew from the vehicle and landed about 100 yards away. Pieces of the fence and culvert were also strewn about the street and yard.

The home where the accident occurred belongs to Saturnino and Martha Iracheta. At the time of the accident, the Irachetas were outside watering plants with their 3-year-old daughter. No members of the Iracheta family were injured.

Sometimes car accidents are caused by driver negligence, meaning the driver of the car was not acting the way a reasonable driver would under the same circumstances. It could be something as simple as talking on a cellphone or changing the radio station that leads to a deadly crash.

Other times, reckless behavior on the part of a driver is the cause of the accident. Such accidents are particularly devastating, as they could have been avoided.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident because of a negligent or reckless driver, contact Fears | Nachawati today. You can e-mail us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.
 

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

Friday morning, just before noon, a driver was killed in a fiery car accident on State Highway 6. The driver, 17-year-old Alex Reed, was pulled from the car by firefighters before the car became engulfed in flames. Reed was taken to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center where he later died of his injuries.

The accident occurred when Reed struck an overpass support near the Speegleville Road exit. State Highway 6 was closed for several hours after the accident.

Fears | Nachawati helps car accident victims seek compensation for their injuries. For a free consultation, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.
 

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

An east Texas oil refinery has been charged with 30 safety violations after an inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The refinery is Delek Refining Ltd., which is located in Tyler, Texas. The inspection was prompted by the death of two refinery workers and injuries to three others.

The fatal accident occurred after a Naptha discharge line ruptured at the saturated-gas unit. Flammable vapors were ignited, causing the fire that killed two and injured three.

The inspection led to OSHA finding that a willful violation was responsible for the deadly accident. The violation was failing to adequately maintain and repair the refinery’s processing equipment. According to OSHA standards, a willful violation is committed with either indifference to or intentional disregard of OSHA requirements.

Other violations for which the refinery were cited include those involving asbestos, benzene, electrical and fire extinguisher standards. These citations are an indication that OSHA believes the problems could lead to serious injury or death, and are violations which the employer either knew about or should have known about.

The refinery potentially faces penalties totaling $217,350.

OSHA is a government agency charged with the mission of preventing work-related injuries, illnesses and deaths. If an OSHA violation leads to the death or injury of you or a loved one, you may have a legal claim.

To find out more about personal injury, work accidents and wrongful death claims, contact Fears | Nachawati for a free consultation. Contact us by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

Houston police officer Lloyd Morrison II was critically injured in a car accident that took place over Memorial Day weekend. Office Morrison’s patrol car was struck by two separate vehicles. The collisions left him pinned against a fire truck.

The accident occurred shortly after Officer Morrison arrived on the scene of a single-car accident that took place on Interstate 45 at approximately 3:30 am on Saturday, May 23rd. While the officer was still in his patrol car, it was struck by a vehicle driven by 28-year-old Moroof Kareem.

The officer got out of his patrol car to assess the damage. He was then struck by a Ford Escort being driven by Richard Sandoval, 22. As a result, Officer Morrison was pinned between the Escort and a fire truck which was already on the scene.

Officer Morrison suffered two broken legs and serious injuries to his right arm. He appeared to respond well to the surgery he underwent on Sunday, May 24th. Officer Morrison will require extensive rehabilitation to fully recover from the injuries.

Both drivers have been accused of drunk driving. Kareem has already posted bail on a DUI charge. Sandoval is expected to be charged with intoxication assault. 

Officer Morrison’s harrowing experience shows us that anyone, at any time, can become the innocent victim of a horrific car accident. If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice about a potential personal injury claim. You can reach us by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584.
 

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

A truck crashed into a car lot early on the morning of Tuesday, May 19^th, leaving two people dead. The driver apparently lost control of the vehicle, first careening off the road, then striking a curb. After striking the curb, the truck plowed through a nearby car lot.

The deceased are Sonia Salazar, who was driving the truck and Xzaiden Salazar, a passenger. Sonia and Xzaiden are 25 and 35, respectively. Xzaiden died at the scene of the accident. His wife Sonia was taken to University Hospital where she later died from her injuries.

A third passenger in the truck suffered a broken arm.

The car lot is owned by Luis Rodriguez, who says that his insurance should cover the damage to his property. According to Rodriguez, the damage totals around $15,000. Seven of the used vehicles for sale were damaged.

Car accidents can often lead to serious damage to your personal property. Just as you may be able to obtain compensation for your physical injuries, so too can you seek damages for your destroyed property. You are well-advised to speak with an attorney before accepting any offer made by an insurance company.

For a free consultation on your potential personal injury claim, contact us today by sending an email to info@fnlawfirm.com or calling our toll free number, 1.866.705.7584.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

Three people have been hospitalized as a result of a Jeep crashing into a Houston townhouse. The driver of the Jeep, a 25-year-old man, lost control of his vehicle and jumped the curb in front of the townhouse. The Jeep first struck a satellite dish pole and then a tree before finally flipping and rolling into the home.

The Jeep crashed through a bedroom wall, where Betty McCurdy, who resides in the townhouse, had just gone to sleep. The impact from the crash knocked her to the floor. McCurdy says she looked up to see the Jeep headed right at her. The vehicle entered the room backwards.

McCurdy, who was suffering back pain, was taken to a hospital as a precautionary measure. A second woman who resides in the townhouse was taken to the hospital because of chest pains.

The driver of the Jeep sustained a skull fracture, as well as other serious injuries. He was taken to a hospital by Life Flight.

The precise cause of the accident is still under investigation. Police are looking into whether alcohol or speed could have been a contributing factor.

Your home is one place where you should always feel safe. An accident such as this one not only damages your property, but can leave you injured. Fears | Nachawati is here to help victims of all types of car accidents.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, let us provide you with a free consultation on your potential personal injury claim. Just e-mail us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

Four contractors were injured Wednesday morning when a vessel lined with cement rolled off its supports. The accident took place at Freeport Welding in Freeport, Texas.

All four men were inside of the vessel when it started to roll on the backside of the welding facility. Three of the contractors were taken to a Houston hospital by helicopter. The fourth was driven to Brazoport Regional Health System in an ambulance.

Unfortunately, injuries in the workplace are all too common. The victim of a workplace accident may find themselves without any means of supporting themselves and their family. The injuries may even be permanent and life-altering.

Fears | Nachawati may be able to help. Contact us today for your free consultation if you or a loved was injured in a workplace accident. You can e-mail us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

A Good Samaritan, who has not been identified by name, witnessed a truck have a blowout and strike a center divider on I-10 West on Tuesday, May 19^th. The 50-year-old man pulled over to the shoulder of the road to check on the driver of the truck. As he was waving to the driver to find out if she was alright, he was struck by a tour bus that swerved onto the shoulder.

The impact caused the Good Samaritan to be thrown backwards and collide with his own vehicle. He was taken to Thomas Hospital; the extent of his injuries are currently unknown. No other injuries have been reported.

This incident reminds us that car accidents victims are often completely innocent of any wrongdoing. An irresponsible driver can severely injure someone, whether that person is inside or outside of their vehicle.

Car accident victims can find themselves hurt, confused and struggling financially. During this difficult time, you need to turn to someone who you can trust to provide you with solid advice and accurate information. You need Fears | Nachawati.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact us today for a free consultation on your potential personal injury or wrongful death claim by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or by phone toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

A 47-year-old Killeen, Texas, resident is dead after a head-on collision that occurred early Monday morning, May 18^th. Rodrigo Enriques was killed when his car was struck head-on by a car traveling north in the southbound lane of State Highway 195, just north of Florence.

The two passengers in Enriques’ car, Vladimiro and Junior Alvardo, 46 and 23 respectively, suffered non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle who caused the accident is 21-year-old Luis Hirsh. He was in severe condition when he was taken to a nearby hospital.

The innocent victims affected by a car accident, including the loved ones of a deceased victim, should not have to bear the expenses.  Fears | Nachawati helps car accident victims seek compensation for their losses. For a free consultation, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

A three-year-old girl died at the scene of a Lubbock car accident after being thrown from a 1996 Chevrolet Suburban.  Hannah Spoon was not in a car seat when the SUV ran a stop sign, colliding with a Sheriff’s patrol car. The accident took place around 10:30 am on Tuesday, May 19^th.

Also thrown from the vehicle was Spoon’s sister, 2-year-old Kyra Nesbitt, who was not sitting in a car seat, either. Nesbitt was taken to the hospital in critical condition. She has since been upgraded to good condition. None of the other five people in the SUV suffered serious injuries.

Nesbitt and Spoon’s mother, Kimberly Flores, was driving the car. Her other two children, a 6-year-old boy and a 7-year-old boy, were wearing seatbelts. Neither was seriously injured.

Lubbock County Sheriff's Deputy Ken Mull, who was driving the patrol car, suffered only minor injuries. Spoon is the eighth person to die along a three-mile stretch of FM 2641 in a period of less than three months. All three of the fatal accidents were caused by a driver running a stop sign.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

The Texas House passed House Bill 1657, a piece of legislation that restores an injured worker's right to sue property and premises owners for negligence.  The bill was proposed in response to Entergy v. Summers, a Texas Supreme Court decision involving workers’ compensation which garnered much attention.

The questionable Entergy opinion issued by the often criticized Texas Supreme Court addressed whether a property and premises owner can be sued by an injured employee of a contractor.  Because of the Supreme Court's highly criticized decision, property owners who purchased workers’ compensation insurance for contract workers who perform work on their premises enjoyed complete liability protection.  In response to the allegedly flawed opinion, the Texas House quickly passed a bill to invalidate the Supreme Court's decision, an opinion which many viewed as an opinion that was bought and paid for by Big Insurance and special interest lobbyist groups.

For more information on HB 1657 and the Entergy case, click here for the full article.

Fears | Nachawati works hard for employees and contractors who have been injured on the job. To find out if you have a work-related personal injury claim, contact us today for a free consultation at mn@fnlawfirm.com or toll free at 1.866.705.7584.
 

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

The Texas legislature is considering two laws that would significantly alter the state’s rules of the road. First is a law that would require backseat passengers to wear seatbelts. Under the current Texas state law, drivers and front-seat passengers are legally required to wear seatbelts. Existing laws only require that backseat passengers aged 14 years and younger wear seatbelts.

The new law, which was passed last week in a 25-6 vote, extends the seatbelt requirement to all backseat passengers, regardless of age. It also covers the much-discussed requirement that children aged 8 years and younger be seated in safety or booster seats.
 

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

Small white crosses along the side of the road throughout Texas…each one represents a person killed by a drunk driver in a car accident. The construction of these memorials, which are typically put in place by the victim’s family, are governed by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Two main requirements must be met in order for a family to erect a roadside memorial in Texas. First, the family must present the Department with an official document which proves that alcohol or drugs were factors in the car accident. Second, the accident must have occurred somewhere on the state highway system. Note that a driver who was killed in an accident while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not eligible for a memorial.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving support the roadside memorials. MADD spokeswoman Karen Wrighthouse says that the crosses serve as a visual reminder to the traveling public that drunk driving is a serious issue.
 

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

A veteran hospital patient was crossing the street in a wheelchair when he was struck by an oncoming dump truck. The accident occurred while the wheelchair-bound man was crossing Old Spanish Trail in southeast Houston. The man was taken to the hospital with grave injuries where he later died.

The driver of the dump truck lost control of the vehicle after a collision with a Ford Taurus. After the accident with the Taurus, the dump truck continued to move forward, hitting the man, whose name has name has not been released, as he was rolling across the street on a crosswalk.
 

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

A demolition worker in Irving, Texas, suffered two broken legs as a result of a building collapsing on him. The accident took place during the afternoon of Tuesday, May 12th. A police officer called to the scene to rescue the worker also suffered a broken leg.

The accident occurred during a routine demolition of a one-story commercial building. The injured worker was inside of the building, collecting copper wiring, when the building was accidentally bumped by a bulldozer. The minor collision caused the entire building to collapse.

The worker, who has not been identified, was trapped inside of the building. He was unable to free himself because his legs were trapped under the debris. The Irving patrol officer climbed over the debris, trying to reach the worker, and broke his leg in the process.

Neither the worker nor the police officer suffered life-threatening injuries, according to Mike Evitts, Assistant Fire Chief.  Individuals injured in workplace accidents may have a personal injury claim. For a free consultation with a Fears | Nachawati attorney, simply complete the contact form on this website or call 1.866.705.7584.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

Darla Dale, a 39-year-old resident of Lake Dallas, was killed in a car accident on Interstate 35E in Lewisville over the weekend of May 9^th.  The accident occurred when Dale’s vehicle struck a retaining wall located near the FM 407 exit.

After striking the wall, Dale’s vehicle spun, hitting two other cars. No injuries to the drivers and passengers of the other cars were reported. The accident is under investigation, and police are still unsure what caused Dale to lose control of her vehicle.  

At Fears | Nachawati, we represent victims of car accidents, helping them to recover fair and just compensation for their injuries and losses. We understand the confusion and frustration that comes with trying to deal with insurance companies. Before you consider any settlement offered by an insurance company, you are well-advised to speak with an attorney. Fill out the contact form for a free consultation from a Fears | Nachawati attorney.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

On Sunday night, May 10th, a Houston man and two children were killed when an SUV crashed into a parked car.  The parked car then struck at least two of the accident victims.  Police are not able to say which two were struck. The victims are Tremane Albert, 25, Alan Meredith, 10, and Isaiah Barnett, 3.

The accident victims, who were all pronounced dead at the scene, were members of two different families.  Meredith was Albert’s stepson, while Barnett was with his mother, who survived the accident with no injuries.  Police say both speed and alcohol were factors in the deadly car accident.  The driver was traveling on the sidewalk of the seawall when she then crashed into the rear end of the parked car.  The name of the SUV driver, a 44-year-old island resident, is being withheld as authorities decide whether to pursue charges. 

The death of innocent victims in a car accident is an indescribable tragedy. The surviving family members may be struggling with the decision of whether to pursue a wrongful death claim against the responsible party. For answers to your questions, please contact Fears | Nachawati Law Firm today for a free consultation. 1.866.705-7584 or by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

Public safety officials say a 2-year-old girl survived a fatal car crash on the night of May 9th because she was sitting in a properly installed car seat.  The two-vehicle crash on Route 125 killed the young girl’s father, 28-year-old James Dixon of Lee.  The accident also claimed the life of 51-year-old Lynn Jordan of Northwood, the driver of the second vehicle involved in the crash. Dixon’s daughter was properly secured in her child safety seat and survived the accident without injury.

According to research conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board, 90% of child car seats are improperly installed. "It's normal not to have [the car seat] in right," says Dover Deputy Fire & Rescue Chief Eric Hagman.

Children are far more vulnerable to suffering injuries in a car accident than adults. The parents of an injured child often want to know more about how they can seek compensation for their child’s suffering. Contact us today at Fears | Nachawati to learn more about personal injury claims for car accidents. 1.866.705-7584 or by email at info@fnlawfirm.com.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

Under new legislation passed by the House on Monday, May 12, children under the age of 8 would have to ride in a booster seat. The measure passed by a vote of 99-44.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

Mickey Cohen, Jr., 14, was riding on a motorcycle with his father, 34-year-old Mickey Cohen, Sr. when it struck an SUV. The driver of the SUV, 46-year-old Lisa Rogers, was critically injured in the collision. Cohen’s was one of five motorcycles reported to have been driving at high rates of speed about an hour before the crash. Four of the five motorcycles drifted into the oncoming lane of traffic, swerving to the left of the SUV. Cohen’s bike, the second to cross into the lane, collided with Rogers’ vehicle. For more on this story, click here. Motorcycles offer little protection, making motorcyclists far more likely to be injured in an accident than someone riding in a car. Fears | Nachawati handles motorcycle accident claims, representing victims in pursuing compensation for their personal injuries. To discuss your motorcycle accident case with us, simply complete the contact form or call us at 1.866.705.7584.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

In the early morning hours of Sunday, May 10^th, 16-year-old Kara Taylor of Little Elm was killed in a car accident caused by a driver going the wrong way on the Dallas North Tollway. Taylor’s 15-year-old friend, who was also riding in the car when the accident occurred, suffered only minor injuries.

The driver who caused the accident is 24-year-old Mariza Martinez of Dallas. Martinez was driving her Ford pickup south in the northbound lanes when she hit Taylor’s SUV. As of Sunday evening, no charges had been filed against Martinez. However, Trooper Lonny Haschel of the Texas Department of Public Safety says charges could be filed later, depending on the outcome of the investigation.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

Construction worker Rob Harrell, 34, of Grand Prairie, was killed when a trench wall collapsed at a water tower construction site.Harrell was in the 10-foot trench as he attempted to connect the new water tower to its power source. The fatal accident occurred on the morning of May 6^th at the site in Arlington, which is located about two miles from the University of Texas at Arlington. Harrell was an employee of Harrell and Associates, the company which had contracted with Landmark Structures to construct the tower.  The accident is currently being investigated by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Details of the report will not be released for at least 6 months.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

A jury has sentenced 29-year-old Jason Lang Modgling to 10 years in prison for the drunk driving death of 20-year-old Adam Martinez. Modgling was also fined $10,000. The sentence comes after Modgling pleaded guilty to the crime of intoxication manslaughter.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments (1)
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

Many people throughout the United States are injured and wrongly accused of wreckless driving because of faulty tires.  The Premier Auto Accident Law Firm of Fears & Nachawati is prepared to hold manufactures of faulty products accountable for their actions.  Founding Partner Majed Nachawati is dedicated to helping the citizens of Texas facing the wrongful death of a loved one or a serious injury due to a faulty product.  If you need immediate assistance contact Majed directly at (214) 890- 0711 or mn@fnlawfirm.com.

By HOLBROOK MOHR
Associated Press Writer

JACKSON, Miss. — Three young friends were drinking on a summer night in 2000 when their speeding sports car blew a tire and careered off a rural Mississippi highway, killing one and injuring the other two.

The young men's families — and a jury — blamed the accident on a faulty tire on the Chevrolet Camaro rather than excessive speed and the beer the men had been drinking.

The Mississippi Court of Appeals agreed this week and upheld a $2.1 million verdict against Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and Big 10 Tire Co.

Travis Kirby, who was 20, was driving nearly 90 mph with two teenage friends on Mississippi Highway 27 between Crystal Springs and Hopewell when the vehicle "left the road, rolled, clipped a tree, continued to roll, hitting another tree, and then came to rest on its side," according to court records.

Kirby was killed. Authorities said his blood alcohol level was 0.25 percent, more than three times the legal limit for an adult driver. Riley Strickland, then 18, and Sidney Odom, who was 19, were both injured.

The lawsuit alleged there was a faulty back tire on the right side of the car. A Copiah County jury found for the families and the Appeals Court upheld the verdict Tuesday.

Attorneys for the companies did not immediately respond to messages left Wednesday by The Associated Press.

Mike Allred, an attorney for Odom, said his client was in a coma for two weeks, hospitalized even longer and will have lifelong difficulties because of his injuries.

"I'm very pleased that the Court of Appeals followed the law and did the right thing in affirming the judgment" because the tire failure "was the direct cause of the accident," Allred said in a telephone interview Wednesday.

The car, which Kirby bought used from a car dealership in Jackson, had the tires replaced by the previous owner. Those tires were bought at Big 10 in Hattiesburg, which "advertised, sold and labeled the tires as being high-performance when the truth is they were ... rated for a passenger car" rather than a sports car like a Camaro, Allred said.

And, Allred said, the tire failed at 10,000 miles when it was rated for 50,000.

The car dealership that sold the vehicle settled out of court.

Goodyear and Big 10 blamed the accident on the excessive speed, Kirby's intoxication and a puncture caused by hitting something in the road, court records said.

After a two-week trial in the fall 2006 — and testimony that the tire came apart because of a defect — the jury found the companies liable and awarded the $2.1 million verdict.

Among several issues raised on appeal was juror misconduct.

Goodyear claimed that the jury forewoman and one of the plaintiffs' attorneys failed to disclose that the juror lost a child to a car accident 10 years earlier and the attorney had been a pall bearer at the funeral.

The Appeals Court found, however, that Goodyear's attorney knew that the juror's son had died in a car accident and allowed her to remain on the jury. And, the court said, the attorney served as a pallbearer at the funeral at the request of a mutual acquaintance and did not know the juror personally and later said "he could not have picked her out of a line up."

The company also claimed a plaintiffs' attorney made inflammatory statements, including during closing arguments: "It is not proper for Goodyear to tell you they can condemn people to death."

The Appeals Court said while the statement was inflammatory, the trial judge addressed it correctly by telling the jury to disregard it.

Goodyear had also asked the court to find that a culmination of errors during the trial lead to a "patently unjust verdict of over $2 million."

The Appeals Court disagreed.

___

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

COMPILED FROM WIRE REPORTS
Sunday, April 12, 2009

DALLAS

Statewide boating deaths at 13

Thirteen people have died in Texas boating accidents this year, one more than at this point last year.

Major Alfonso Campos, chief of marine enforcement for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, said the state is off to a "grim start" this boating season, in part because of strong winds.

"This is the time of the year when the wind picks up, but people want to go out because it's warm," Campos told The Dallas Morning News. "But then the wind picks up and they capsize."

Boating accidents on Dallas-area lakes led to the deaths this week of an 18-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman. In both instances, boats overturned in high winds. The wind also might have played a role in the death of a 54-year-old man whose sailboat was grounded last month on Lake Lewisville, considered one of the state's most dangerous lakes.

Sixty-one people died on Texas waterways last year. The number of deaths has steadily risen annually since 2005, when 36 were reported.

A situation like this creates more questions than answers.  The Wrongful Death Law Firm of Fears & Nachawati are standing by to assist this family or any family that is faced with the wrongful death of a loved one.  If you, a friend or family member are facing a similar situation don't hesitate to contact Majed Nachawati at MN@fnlawfirm.com or (214) 890-0711.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

The Fears | Nachawati Law Firm remains dedicated to sending a message to all bars that the law requires serving alcohol to its patrons in a responsible manner, such that tragic incidents and the suffering of innocent motorists and, in particular, children are eliminated.  Questions concerning dram shop suits, which address bars that overserve patrons can be directed to the lead personal injury lawyer, Majed Nachawati, who will stop at nothing to hold bars and drunk drivers accountable to the fullest extent allowed by our civil justice system.  Fears | Nachawati Law Firm - Toll Free Phone Number 1.866.705.7584, email - mn@fnlawfirm.com.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

At the Law Firm of Fears & Nachawati, Majed Nachawati leads a team of Personal Injury attorneys that represent clients throughout the state of Texas that have been involved in a serious auto accident.  " Right now as our state is enjoying fiesta, NBA playoffs and the start of the baseball season we will have to endure an increase in the amount of innocent victims that will have their lives dramatically changed by the actions of another driver.  My team is prepared and ready to fight for victims of auto accidents! " Majed Nachawati

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

Today, partners at Fears & Nachawati Law Firm learned the FDA has recalled Hydroxycut products, popular dietary supplements used for weight loss.  FDA reports indicate that there has been at least one death and 23 Liver injuries linked to the products.  The Hydroxycut products are commonly used as fat burners or energy boosters.  which are also used as energy enhancers and as fat burners.  The 14 Hydroxycut products are manufactured by Lovate Health Sciences Inc. of Oakville, Ontario, and distributed by Lovate Health Sciences USA Inc. of Blasdell, New York. 

The company is voluntarily recalling the following products: Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets, Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets, Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets, Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets, Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets, Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets, Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix), Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets, Hydroxycut Liquid Shots, Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink), Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed, Hydroxycut 24, Hydroxycut Carb Control and Hydroxycut Natural.

Last year alone, Lovate sold more than 9 million units of Hydroxycut products, which were distributed widely to grocery stores, health food stores and pharmacies.

The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 required manufacturers to ensure a supplement to be safe before marketing. But manufacturers still don't need to register a product with the FDA or get approval before selling a supplement.

A link to the recall can be read here:  http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2009/NEW02006.html.

Additional Hydroxycut or legal information can be directed to our office toll free 1.866.705.7584 or mn@fnlawfirm.com.  The attorneys of Fears & Nachawati look forward to a prompt and thorough investigation in connection with any consumers harmed by these dangerous supplements.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link

Frequently, employees and workers do not know the reporting requirements for injuries and accidents that occur on the job.  The Texas Labor Code requires all employers in Texas that do not carry workers' compensation to notify the Texas Department of Insurance--Division of Workers' Compensation in writing .  See Texas Labor Code Section 406.004(a).  Employers that do not comply with reporting requirements are subject to penalties and administrative violations. Similarly, employers with five employees or more are required to notify TDI-DWC of each injury or illness by the seventh day of the following month.  See Texas Labor Code Section 411.032(a).  Employees and workers should be aware that employers are required to notify their employees whether or not they carry workers' compensation insurance.  See Texas Labor Code Section 406.005.  The notice must be posted at conspicuous locations at the employer's place of business.  If you have any questions regarding reporting requirements or compliance with the law, or if you have been injured on the job, call Fears & Nachawati for a free consultation--1 (866) 705-7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

• Email This
• Print
• Comments
• Trackbacks
• Share Link