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Thousands of American women who have relied on a transvaginal mesh device to repair their pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) are coming to realize the many, varied risks associated with this dangerous drug. One of the least discussed and most recently revealed risks associated with a vaginal mesh device is mesh contraction, also known as shrinkage. As a result of this post-operation shrinkage, patients have reported a number of symptoms, including vaginal shortening, vaginal tightening, and vaginal pain.

Have you experienced pelvic pain or discomfort in the weeks following the insertion of your transvaginal mesh? You’re not alone. Thousands of women have reported problems with this medical device, including mesh contraction, infection, bleeding, organ perforation, and urinary problems. Fortunately for you, the expert dangerous drug attorneys have launched a class action lawsuit against the makers of these dangerous devices. You still have time to join! Find out how you can secure justice by contacting us today. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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If you’ve travelled in Texas, you probably know that the stretch of Interstate 35 between Dallas and San Antonio is one of the most crowded, dangerous roads in the United States. Just last week, an 18-wheeler driving through Waco and pulling an oversized load slammed on his brakes in the middle of the highway, causing a ten-car pile-up that injured two and causes hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage.

On the surface, the wreck appears to be the result of an 18-wheeler driver paying attention to his surroundings: he came to a sudden stop because he realized that he wouldn’t be able to fit his oversized load underneath an overpass. The reality, however, as an investigation by the Department of Public Safety has revealed, is that the accident would have never happened had the driver continued on his specified route on Loop 340.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Careless 18-wheeler drivers cause thousands of accidents across Texas every year. As last week’s Waco accident reveals, a cursory glance at an accident doesn’t necessary reveal which driver is legally liability for the accident. If you’ve been involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler, you need legal counsel who understands how to reconstruct an accident, how to effectively depose the truck driver and the managers who instructed him, and how to apply the state law governing commercial truckers to your accident.

In other words, you need the expert advice of the professionals at Fears | Nachawati. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

About the Author

Attorney Majed Nachawati, who grew up in the D/FW metroplex, provides experienced, vigorous counsel to victims like you. That’s why Mr. Nachawati has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and Top Lawyer in Wrongful Death and Serious Personal Injury Cases across the nation. He has recovered millions for his clients and is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Association of Justice. To discuss your case with Mr. Nachawati, contact him by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584. His legal background is featured at:

http://www.superlawyers.com/texas/lawyer/Majed-Nachawati/78072729-2862-44a2-bde9-aafdeed8dba0.html

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The attorneys at Fears Nachawati are fighting for patients who have suffered from the side effects of pioglitazone treatments. Pioglitazone, marketed in the United States under the trade name Actos, has been popular since its release to the market and by 2008 had become the tenth best selling drug in the U.S., generating revenue of nearly $2.5 billion.

The popularity of Actos is easy to understand: pioglitazone has been shown to reduce the risk of conversion of prediabetes to Type 2 diabetes by more than 70 percent.

While the primary effects of Actos are positive, recent studies have revealed that for many patients the side effects of pioglitazone are simply unbearable. Several, independent investigations found that pioglitazone significantly increased the risk of bladder cancer in patients who took pioglitazone for more than two years.

You may have heard that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a drug safety advisory this summer. What you may not know is that France and Germany both adopted aggressive measures designed to curtail its prescription. France, in fact, suspended the use of pioglitazone altogether.

Tragically, these recent studies – and the suffering of numerous patients and their families – strongly suggest that Actos is a dangerous drug. Fortunately for victims, the attorneys at Fears Nachawati are using the judicial system to fight back. If you or one of your loved ones have been injured as a result of Actos, talk to our experts today. For your free consultation, call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Are you a woman who is pregnant or may become pregnant and currently takes Paxil? If so, you should know that spontaneous abortion may be a potential side effect to the paroxetine treatment that you’ve been prescribed.

According to a recent study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the use of antidepressants like Paxil and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) was associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion. Although the risk was not overwhelming, it was statistically significant. And it was certainly cause for concern.

Many female patients want to know all of the potential side effects they face when their doctor prescribes them prescription medication. Unfortunately, some makers of dangerous drugs don’t take appropriate precautions to guard against unwary consumers. Tragically, too many of these patients – and their unborn children – pay the price.

Are you ready to find out more about the side effects associated with Paxil and other SSRIs, including spontaneous abortion? Are you concerned that your child may have been injured as a result of your antidepressant prescription? The legal experts at Fears Nachawati are prepared to help you answer these difficult questions.

For a free consultation with our experienced attorneys, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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You’ve probably heard about the risk of birth defects associated with Zoloft (sertraline) and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Since the early 1990s a large and growing number of children have been born with birth defects as a result of their pre-natal exposure to Zoloft through their mother’s prescription.

What you may not know is what kinds of birth defects Zoloft causes – and what those birth defects mean for victims and their families. Studies suggest that Zoloft can increase the likelihood of anal atresia by as much as 400 percent. Although it can take a variety of forms, anal atresia often refers to a malformation of the anus in which the colon remains close to the skin (low lesion) or in which the colon is unusually higher in the pelvic area and is connected to the bladder, urethra, or vagina (high lesion).

While surgical procedures can address anal atresia, usually an anal atresia surgery must occur within 24 hours of birth. As a result, these procedures are serious – and can threaten the life of the child.

The attorneys at Fears Nachawati are fighting to help the victims of Zoloft and other SSRIs. The birth defects this dangerous drug causes, such as anal atresia, are painful and serious. They causes patients and families physical pain and mental anguish. Has your child and your family suffered from your Zoloft prescription? Don’t wait another day to start your fight for justice. Contact us today! For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Helen Boone, 84, died this week in a two-car accident in Lubbock, Texas. An initial investigation completed today revealed that Boone drove her Lincoln sedan onto a busy street without realizing that a GMC pickup truck had the right of way – or that the driver did not expect Ms. Boone to violate his right of way and pull into his lane. By the time Ms. Boone was too far into Indiana Avenue’s oncoming traffic, the driver of the GMC was committed to going through his green light. The accident was catastrophic, and Ms. Boone died at a Lubbock-area hospital soon after the wreck.

As an attorney specializing in automobile accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death, I watch with concern at the growing number of elderly drivers who are involved in serious – and often fatal – accidents. Like very young drivers, older drivers tend to be responsible for a disproportionate share of accidents across Texas. Older drivers don’t intend to create a dangerous situation, but their decision to drive is often reckless, endangering the property and lives of other motorists.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

If you’ve been involved in an accident with an elderly driver, you need someone who understands the nuances of dealing with an older tortfeasor. Legal actions such as discovery and taking depositions require a particular set of skills when the perpetrator of an accident is a senior citizen. Fortunately, the expertise and experience of our attorneys can help you sort through these particular legal challenges.

About the Author

Attorney Majed Nachawati, who grew up in the D/FW metroplex, provides experienced, vigorous counsel to victims like you. That’s why Mr. Nachawati has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and Top Lawyer in Wrongful Death and Serious Personal Injury Cases across the nation. He has recovered millions for his clients and is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Association of Justice. To discuss your case with Mr. Nachawati, contact him by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584. His legal background is featured at:

http://www.superlawyers.com/texas/lawyer/Majed-Nachawati/78072729-2862-44a2-bde9-aafdeed8dba0.html

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Lexapro (escitalopram) has received increasing amounts of attention from the medical and legal community in recent months. Several studies from leading health institutions and public advisories from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) point to a significant relationship between a pregnant woman’s consumption of Lexapro and other SSRI antidepressants and fetal development of persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) and other serious birth defects.

Some doctors argue that the risks associated with a sudden cessation of antidepressant medication warrant the risk of birth defects. Numerous victims and their children, however, have a different story to tell. SSRI babies suffer not only from PPHN, a potentially fatal birth defect, but also irritability, difficulty feeding, and difficulty breathing in some cases.

Has your doctor prescribed Lexapro or another SSRI? Have you become pregnant while taking Lexapro? The risks to your child could be severe. It may be time to talk to your physician. And if your child has suffered as a result of your SSRI prescription, it may be time to talk to the dangerous drug experts at Fears Nachawati, too. Fight for your rights and the rights of your family by contacting us today. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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You probably know that dangerous drugs permeate the pharmaceutical marketplace. What you may not realize is that the risk of side effects with some drugs, including the SSRI antidepressant medication Celexa, changes over time. As medical studies have shown and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned, infants born to mothers taking Celexa after the 20^th week of pregnancy are six times more likely to have persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) than mothers who do not take SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy.

The fact that risk levels vary over the life of your pregnancy is news to many patients – and many doctors. In fact, it’s a medical reality that some experts believe the pharmaceutical industry and Celexa manufacturers have done a poor job communicating to patients and the public.

Fears Nachawati is a law firm committed to protecting victims against reckless corporations, including the manufacturers of dangerous drugs like Celexa. Has an SSRI antidepressant caused your family physical pain or mental anguish? You don’t have to suffer in silence. Find out how to protect your rights by calling us today. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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For the second time in the month of October, a driver has died in a car accident on a Houston tollway. This morning, a two-car accident took the life of an SUV driver as he approached a Sam Houston Parkway tollbooth. The accident stalled traffic, stunned drivers, and shocked the family of the deceased.

Roadside distractions, including tollbooths, can contribute to accidents and, ultimately, cause property damage, personal injury, and death. How much did the presence of the Sam Houston Parkway tollbooth contribute to today’s accident? For victims and their families, that’s an extremely important question. The answer can impact your rights under the law and influence the likelihood that you can recover.

To protect your loved ones and achieve the justice you deserve, you should trust your automobile accident case to the experts at Fears | Nachawati. Whether your case requires accident reconstruction, hardnosed negotiation, or an effective litigation strategy, we have the experience and expertise to fight – and win – for you. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. Let us fight for you.

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A recent study of the effects of Prozac (sertraline) on babies in the wombs of pregnant mothers found that fetal exposure to sertraline was approximately one-third of maternal exposure. Similar to the way that fetuses are affected by a pregnant woman’s ingestion of alcohol, mothers who continue to take Prozac (sertraline) during pregnancy expose their unborn children to significant amounts of this dangerous drug.

Prozac and other SSRIs, particularly when consumed during the first trimester, have been known to increase the risk of a series of birth defects which include such ailments as anal atresia, limb reduction, and omphalocele.

Fears Nachawati protects victims of Prozac and their families. If your child has suffered a birth defect, you should contact us immediately. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Thousands of women have experienced problems with the transvaginal mesh used to treat their Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) or Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). If you’ve been treated with a transvaginal mesh, you should be aware that you face a number of risks, including the erosion of the mesh and infection, bowel, bladder, and blood vessel perforations, and vaginal pain, particularly during sexual intercourse.

Does this sound like something you or your wife or girlfriend has experienced? Numerous health care providers and research institutions have underscored the risk of these medical devices, yet transvaginal mesh manufacturers continue to produce this dangerous drug and some physicians continue to rely on it to treat patients.

If you’ve been hurt, it’s time to fight back. The pain that you and thousands of American women are living with today was entirely preventable! Justice needs people like you to stand up for your rights. To learn about your next steps, talk to the one of the transvaginal lawyers at  Fears Nachawati. For your free consultation, call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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San Antonio motorcycle driver Robert Louis Carter III died in the early morning hours today after he was rear-ended by a hit-and-run driver and subsequent run over by a drunk driver in her 20s. Incredibly, the drunk driver was so out-of-touch with her surroundings that she continued to drive even after her airbags deployed.

Mr. Carter’s death is a tragic reminder that Texas highways can be dangerous, particularly at night and for people driving and riding on motorcycles. As if that’s not enough, reckless and inebriated car drivers make Texas’s heavily travelled roads and highways particularly risky.

Have you or a loved one been injured in a motorcycle accident? It’s time to find out about your legal and financial options so that you can get back on your feet. The experienced, expert attorneys at Fears | Nachawati are prepared to defend your interests and protect your rights. We handle other drivers, lawyers, and insurance agents on a daily basis. We know the tricks they’re likely to use – and how to protect you from them! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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For many diabetes patients, their Actos prescription is a chance to manage a disease that dominates their lives. Pioglitazone treatments such as Actos, however, also impose a number of health risks, including the possibility that patients will develop bladder cancer if they take Actos beyond one year.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to manufacturers, physicians, and patients about the side effects of Actos, but other health organizations have been even more aggressive steps. On the basis of a French study, for instance, France suspended the use of pioglitazone altogether and Germany recommended that doctors not prescribe pioglitazone to new patients. The response to Actos by the international health community raises important questions about whether the manufacturers of pioglitazone treatments have taken the appropriate steps to warn patients about the potentially lethal side effects of this dangerous drug.

The Actos lawyers of Fears Nachawati are prepared to fight in courtrooms across the country to protect diabetes patients who have been hurt by Actos. Have you or a loved one been slammed with the news that Actos may have contributed to bladder cancer? You don’t have to suffer alone. We can help you stand up for your rights. Your free consultation with an experienced Actos attorney  is just a phone call or email away. Call us today at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Paxil (paroxetine) increases the risk of birth defects if pregnant women take it during their first trimester, according to a recent finding by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA warns that the risk to the fetus is real and cautions physicians to advise patients of the fact that their paroxetine treatments could result in life-threatening and life-altering ailments, including heart defects such as PPHN.

Are you a Paxil patient whose child was born with birth defects? Your rights – and the rights of your child – may have been violated by the Paxil manufacturer’s failure to appropriately warn you or your physician of the risks of its dangerous drug. What do you need to do to know if you have a case? Call the dangerous drug expert attorneys at Fears Nachawati.

Our specialists are prepared to explain in detail your rights, the obligations of drug manufacturers, and the ways that we can fight for you and your family. Justice is within your reach. All you have to do is contact us! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rendered a public health advisory warning recently in which it made absolutely clear that patients and physicians should discuss the potential effects of Zoloft and similar antidepressant SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) during pregnancy. In its advisory, the FDA specifically cited studies which identified the very real risk that newborns exposed to Zoloft and other SSRIs might develop persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) and other birth defects.

The warnings from the FDA and respected medical journals about Zoloft and other SSRIs have been clear. Despite this, some physicians have failed in their duty to counsel their patients. Additionally, some experts question whether drug manufacturers appropriately responded to the PPHN risk, pointing to insufficiently informative package labels.

The attorneys at Fears Nachawati understand that the physical pain and mental anguish many families suffer today as a result of Zoloft is considerable. These victims deserve justice and our professionals work tirelessly to make sure that they get it. Was your child born with SSRI-related birth defects? Your family doesn’t have to suffer alone. Put our expertise and experience to work fighting for your rights. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Private Gregory Anthony Salas died this week in a tragic automobile accident in Temple, Texas. A member of the 1^st Cavalry Division stationed in Fort Hood, Salas was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the recipient of several individual and unit citations for his distinguished service. Salas deserved better than to die on a lonely stretch of Texas highway at the hands of a negligent driver.

Every week, dozens of Texans die in automobile accidents that are often as preventable as they are tragic. Alcohol consumption, sleep deprivation, in-car distractions like cell phones and radios, and improper vehicle maintenance are frequent contributors to today’s accidents. These accidents cause property damage, personal injury, and death – and in the process, change the lives of families just like yours.

You have legal rights worth protecting! If you’ve been in an automobile accident and suffered personal injury or property damage, you and your family deserve justice. Start your fight for justice today by contacting the automobile accident experts at Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience and litigation-tested expertise, we’re prepared to fight for you. Call 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com for your consultation!

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Forest Laboratories, the U.S. manufacturer of Lexapro, a dangerous antidepressant, has been involved in several Lexapro-related lawsuits in recent years. For instance, two employees filed whistleblower actions alleging that Forest illegally marketed Lexapro to children, among other allegations. Additionally, dozens of victims and their families have also accused Forest of its failure to warn consumers that Lexapro could encourage thoughts of suicide and cause violent behavior.

Now, the manufacturers of Lexapro are also under legal attack for their failure to warn pregnant women that this dangerous drug would put patients’ unborn children at risk of serious, permanent birth defects, including premature birth, miscarriage, clubbed foot, cleft lip, and spina bifida, to name just a few.

Fortunately for Lexapro victims like you and your family, the legal experts at Fears Nachawati are fighting back. You, your child, and your family deserve justice for the physical pain and mental anguish Forest Laboratories’ dangerous product has caused. Contact us today to find out how we can help you. For your free consultation, call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Many mothers mistakenly believe that the risk associated with Celexa and other citalopram treatments exists only during pregnancy. While Celexa’s pregnancy-related risks are very real, particularly during the final trimester, the reality is that women who take Celexa while they are nursing put their children at risk of ingesting citalopram through breast milk. The side effects of neonatal exposure can be significant and may include excessive somnolence, decreased feeding, and weight loss, among others.

Fears Nachawati is committed to protecting mothers, infants, and families against dangerous drugs, such as Celexa and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), their insufficient warnings, and tragic effects. If your child was born with SSRI-related birth defects, you should give us a call. The consultation is free and the information we can provide you could dramatically improve your family’s life. Contact us today by calling 1.866.545.8364 or emailing mn@fnlawfirm.com. We can help.

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While it’s true that most Texas automobile accidents happen on the highway, off-roading can be dangerous. Tragically, last weekend an Amarillo family found out that off-road driving is sometimes fatal.

Kelly Bain and Randall Scott Rogers were travelling in a Polaris ATV on a ranch in the Texas panhandle on Saturday, tending deer, checking traps, and not thinking about the risks of off-road driving. Unfortunately, Bain, the driver, took a sharp turn and lost control of the ATV. Rogers, Bain’s passenger, was thrown from the vehicle and moments later, the vehicle landed on top of him, crushing him under its weight. Although Rogers was transported to a nearby hospital, his injuries killed him.

Whether you or a loved one are hurt in a motorcycle, ATV, automobile, or 18-wheeler accident, the questions are often same: who is responsible, can I recover, and how can my life ever return back to normal? The attorneys and experts at Fears | Nachawati are prepared to help you answer these challenging questions. If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you should give us a call. Our experience and expertise can help you. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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A University of California study found that Prozac (fluoxetine) contributed to birth abnormalities in children whose mother took fluoxetine treatments during her pregnancy. Specifically, the study revealed that these children experienced three or more minor abnormalities twice as frequently as normal babies.

Birth defects were most common when babies were exposed to fluoxetine during the third trimester. Consider that these children were more than twice as likely to need special attention after birth, five times more likely to be delivered prematurely, and nearly nine times more likely to experience poor neonatal adaptation, such as respiratory difficulty, cyanosis, and jitteriness.

What does this mean for your family? Regardless of whether your child was born in 1999 or 2009, his exposure to fluoxetine through Prozac or another SSRI antidepressant may have contributed to the birth defects he battles today. Are you ready to find out whether your child’s birth defects were the result of Prozac? To take the first step, give the legal experts at Fears Nachawati a call. We’re prepared to help you determine the right way forward for your family. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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In the last three years, more than 3,000 patients have experienced complications after a transvaginal mesh procedure. The transvaginal mesh operation was designed as a surgical remedy to pelvic organ prolapse, a not uncommon side effect of a childbirth or hysterectomy. However, of the more than 100,000 procedures that occur annually, a significant number have resulted in such painful side effects as infection, bleeding, pain during sexual intercourse, organ perforation, and urinary problems.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a report this summer that concluded that the transvaginal mesh procedure may actually do more harm than good.

Have you undergone a transvaginal mesh procedure? You may have experienced a wide variety of painful, uncomfortable, and possibly harmful side effects as a result. Your quality of life and the quality of life your family may have suffered, too. If that’s the case, you’ve been hurt – and you deserve a day in court to hold the manufacturers of this dangerous drug responsible.

The expert, experienced attorneys at Fears Nachawati are prepared to fight for you at the negotiating table or the courtroom. We know what takes to win for our clients, and we’re prepared to fight for the justice you deserve. Contact us today for your free consultation. Just call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. Let us protect your rights.

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Jose L. Reyes, a 29-year veteran of the Laredo Police Department, won’t patrol the streets of Laredo, Texas, tonight, thanks to a driver’s recklessness Saturday morning. Instead, Officer Reyes will continue to fight for his life in a San Antonio hospital.

Office Reyes’ patrol down Interstate 35 was violently interrupted on Saturday when a vehicle struck his motorcycle, flinging him onto the highway. Images of the accident reveal evidence common to motorcycle accident: skid marks on the highway, the motorcycle on its side, pressed up against the concrete retaining wall, and a driver notably absent, already flown to a nearby hospital for life-saving medical procedures.

Fears | Nachawati has considerable experience investigating what contributed to the cause of motorcycle and automobile accidents and understanding how the facts of an accident alter the type of legal recovery that victims can receive. If you’ve been in a car or motorcycle accident, you need more than a fervent attorney. You need someone who understands the nuances of the law and the experience to win justice for you. We have the understanding and experience you need. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. Let us fight for you.

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a disconcerting announcement recently: patients who have taken Actos (pioglitazone) for more than one year face a 40 percent higher likelihood of developing bladder cancer. This announcement came on the heels of a massive study that included more than 193,000 diabetes patients.

Just as troublesome, although the FDA now requires a more informative label, the medical reality is that hundreds of thousands of American type-2 diabetes patients have been relying on Actos (pioglitazone) without knowing the risks they were undertaking. To understand the full scope of problems with pioglitazone, consider that Actos was the 10^th best selling drug in 2008 with more than $2.4 billion in sales. The potential for a widespread increase in the incidence of bladder cancer as a result of Actos’ carcinogenic side effects is very real. 

Fears Nachawati fights for the rights of Actos (pioglitazone) patients. You deserved a full understanding of Actos’ potential side effects. Having been deprived of full disclosure, you deserve justice for not being fully informed. To start your fight for justice, contact our experienced, expert attorneys today. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has been clear in their recommendations to women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant: avoid use of Paxil (paroxetine), if possible. In a committee opinion, ACOG highlighted reports of fetal cardiac defects and newborn persistent pulmonary hypertension, among other damaging side effects, related to the use of Paxil (paroxetine) and similar selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy.

Multiple studies have confirmed the wisdom of ACOG’s advice. Although all SSRIs pose risks on pregnant women – and the child growing inside them – Paxil (paroxetine) increases the risk of a variety of congenital birth defects by more than 150 percent.

Fears Nachawati has the experience and expertise to help Paxil victims like you and your family. Having represented numerous clients coping with the effects of dangerous drugs like Paxil and other SSRIs, our team of legal experts are prepared to fight for your right to justice, whether at the negotiating table or in the courtroom. To find out everything you need to learn about your rights under the law, contact us today. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Doctors wrote nearly 30,000,000 Zoloft (sertraline) prescriptions in 2007, making it the most prescribed antidepressant in the U.S. market. Although some argue that its side effects are less significant and threatening than other antidepressants, the harsh reality is that women in their first trimester face considerably enhanced risks as a result of their Zoloft prescription. The children of women who took Zoloft in the first three months of their pregnancy have a six-fold increase in the likelihood of omphalocele, a four-fold increase for anal atresia and limb reduction, and a two-fold increase for septal defects.

Most disconcerting is that for years drug manufacturers provided insufficient warning to prescribing doctors and their patients. As a result of unsatisfactory warnings and a defective, dangerous product, thousands of families have been injured.

Families like yours deserve justice. Fortunately for you and your loved ones, the dangerous drug experts at Fears Nachawati are prepared to fight for Zoloft victims across the country. We know what it takes to protect your legal rights and secure the compensation that you deserve. Contact our experienced, committed professionals today for your free consultation. Call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Last night, a Houston driver lost control of his GMC pickup while travelling at highway speeds, slamming into the highway’s retaining wall. The truck spun, coming to a rest in the middle of the highway. Stunned, the driver got out of his car and walked around the vehicle to inspect the damage. Moments later, the driver of a Toyota Avalon approached the truck at high speed. Although he tried to dodge the stalled, damaged truck, the Avalon driver clipped the truck, propelling it into the truck driver, killing him.

Fears | Nachawati protects accident victims and their families. If you’ve lost a loved one to a fatal automobile accident, you should know about your rights under the Texas wrongful death statute. As a bereaved relative, you have rights under the law. Talk to our accident experts today to find out what your next steps should be. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!

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PPHN, or Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Lawyers are our Nationwide Drug Injury Law Firm are reviewing claims after the FDA and reports show a link between PPHN, known as Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension, and pregnant women taking anti-depressants including Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Effexor, and Celexa.  Our law firm's drug website, www.druginjurylegalcenter.com, addresses other birth defects caused by these antidepressants.  PPHN is one of the most severe birth defects caused by taking anti-depressants during pregnancy. 

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension affects the child’s circulatory system. PPHN sends blood away from the lungs improperly. Treatment for Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension involves providing the newborn with supplemental oxygen through a mask or hood and, in most cases, “Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation” by an ECMO machine. This machine serves as an external heart and lung bypass, receiving blood from the body, oxygenating it in an artificial lung,, and returning it to the body.

Pulmonary Hypertension is a serious and life-threatening birth defect. Short term risks are shock, brain hemorrhage, seizures, organ damage and kidney failure, shock, and possible death. These immediate risks during the first stages of development can have negative developmental effects, including hearing problems, physical and emotional deficits, and poor oxygenation. However, with the proper treatment, only about 20% of infants who survive PPHN experience long term damage. 

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Birth Defect Attorney, Majed Nachawati, is a Nationally recognized Super Lawyer and Top lawyer in Pharmaceutical Drug Injury Cases involving PPHN and other Birth Defects arising from anti-depressant use during pregnancy.  Mr. Nachawati has represented clients all across the nation in birth defect lawsuits.  He has recovered millions for his clients and is a member of the Trial Lawyers Association, The Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Association for Justice.  Mr. Nachawati can be reached by email mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.545.8364. His legal background is featured below:

http://www.superlawyers.com/texas/lawyer/Majed-Nachawati/78072729-2862-44a2-bde9-aafdeed8dba0.html

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According to Gastonia, North Carolina local news reports, Eric Fitzgerald Lee tragically passed away after a fiery crash involving two 18 wheelers on October 13, 2011 near mile marker 16 on Interstate 85 at approximately 1:47 a.m.  Early reports indicate that Mr. Lee's rig crashed into another Big Rig driven by Tomas Herrera of San Benito, Texas.  Investigations indicate that the impact pierced one of the fuel tanks on Mr. Lee's 18 wheeler causing a fiery explosion.  Our law firm's sincere condolences go out to the Lee family.

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It is important that an independent investigation and crash reconstruction is performed in this case as soon as possible. Local news reports reflect that Mr. Lee crashed into Mr. Herrera's Big Rig. However, the main question in this case is why did the fuel tank explode.  18 wheelers should be designed to ensure fuel tanks are not susceptible to explosion.  An accident reconstruction and products liability expert will be able to tell whether the fuel tank's design was defective. It is absolutely essential that what is left of the 18 wheeler is preserved in its natural evidentiary state.  Although the family is mourning, an investigation should take place immediately to determine whether the fuel tank was defective or if a design defect existed. In other words, was there a safer alternate design that would have prevented the explosion, and in turn, perhaps saved the life of Mr. Lee. The family's law firm should have experience not only in 18 wheeler crashes, but with crashworthiness cases involving product design defects.  Routinely, my Law Firm is hired to immediately retain a products liability expert and an independent investigator to ensure the evidence at the scene is recorded. We also obtain witness statements and interview the officers that investigated to ensure nothing was overlooked. I hope the family in this case gets legal help from a competent wrongful death lawyer experienced with these defective design and product liability claims.

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Wrongful Death Attorney and Products Liability Lawyer, Majed Nachawati, is a Nationally recognized Super Lawyer and Top lawyer in Wrongful Death and Serious Personal Injury Cases involving commercial trucks and 18 wheelers. Mr. Nachawati has represented clients all across the nation. He has recovered millions for his clients and is a member of the Trial Lawyers Association, The Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Nachawati can be reached by email mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584. His legal background is featured below:

http://www.superlawyers.com/texas/lawyer/Majed-Nachawati/78072729-2862-44a2-bde9-aafdeed8dba0.html

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Clubfoot is a birth defect which medical researchers have recently found may be caused by a number of antidepressants, including Celexa. An infant suffering from clubfoot has bones, joints, muscles, and blood vessels in their leg that are abnormal. The good news is that in most cases clubfoot can be treated. The bad news is that failure to treat clubfoot properly will cause pain or disability for the child later in life.

A 2007 study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that women who took Celexa and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) while they were pregnant transferred considerable risk of clubfoot to the child in their womb. A subsequent study at the University of Ulm in Germany confirmed this finding with similar results.

If your child suffered or suffers from clubfoot, his or her clubfoot may have been caused by your Celexa or other SSRI prescription. Fortunately, the Fears Nachawati legal experts know how to fight for your rights – and the rights of your injured child. For your free consultation just call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We can help.

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Lashanda Mann-Pendergraft tragically passed away according to local Spring Lake North Carolina News reports on October 3, 2011 after a speeding dump truck struck her vehicle after the driver of the construction truck ran a red light.  The truck driver, Cleveland Glenn, was employed by R.E. Goodson Construction Company.  Apparently, several complaints were made in the past about speeding construction trucks.  My condolences go out to the family, as this was a tragic crash that could have been prevented. 

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It is important that an independent investigation and crash reconstruction is performed in this case as soon as possible.  Local news reports reflect that eye witnesses exist.  These statements need to be obtained as soon as possible.  Additionally, evidence needs to be evaluated at the scene of the crash to corroborate the police report.  Luckily in this case, the driver of the construction truck was cited for multiple traffic violations.  Rest assured that the construction company is busy at work at the scene trying to mitigate its damages. Insurance policies for commercial vehicles are typically $1,000,000.00.  Insurance company lawyers and corporate attorneys working for this company should not be communicated with outside the presence of qualified counsel that may represent the Mann-Pendergraft family.   An insurance company's goal is to act friendly with the family in an attempt to avoid the possibility of the family speaking with a lawyer who may inform the family of their true legal rights. The only thing the corporation and insurance companies are concerned with is minimizing or eliminating what they may have to pay out.  Routinely, when my Law Firm is hired, we immediately retain an independent investigator to ensure the evidence at the scene is recorded. We also obtain witness statements and interview the officers that investigated to ensure nothing is missed. I hope the family in this case gets legal help from a competent wrongful death lawyer experienced with these types of claims.

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Wrongful Death Attorney, Majed Nachawati, is a Nationally recognized Super Lawyer and Top lawyer in Wrongful Death and Serious Personal Injury Cases involving commercial trucks and 18 wheelers.  Mr. Nachawati has represented clients all across the nation. He has recovered millions for his clients and is a member of the Trial Lawyers Association, The Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Nachawati can be reached by email mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584. His legal background is featured below:

http://www.superlawyers.com/texas/lawyer/Majed-Nachawati/78072729-2862-44a2-bde9-aafdeed8dba0.html

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The attorneys at Fears Nachawati are committed to protecting victims of the dangerous antidepressant Lexapro (escitalopram). If ingested by pregnant women, Lexapro, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) manufactured by Forest Laboratories, puts their children at risk of a variety of birth defects, including PPHN, heart defects, anal artesia, and limb defects. Was your child injured as a result of taking Lexapro during your pregnancy? If so, you should give our experts a call.

How can a Fears Nachawati specialist help you? Victims of Lexapro often suffer serious injury as a result some else’s misconduct. Although the law cannot provide victims with the health taken from them, it can provide financial compensation for suffering. Damage awards frequently give victims compensation for their medical expenses and the pain and suffering they and their families sustained. Want to know more? Contact us today. For your free consultation, call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Tragedy struck a Houston family this week when Susana Y. Zepeda in an automobile accident in west Harris County. Zepeda was driving her new Nissan Versa when she veered out of her lane, losing control and driving into a ditch. When her car hit the ditch, the Versa rolled over and struck several trees and a wrought iron fence. During the course of the accident Zepeda was thrown from the vehicle – and to her death.

Fears | Nachawati personal injury lawyers have extensive experience helping accident victims and their families recover from the insurance companies and negligent drivers who owe them compensation for property damage and personal injury. If you or a family member has been in an automobile accident, you need our commitment and expertise. To find out how we can defend your rights and protect your legal interests, contact us. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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Motorcyclist, Samuel Torres, a well-respected school teacher, tragically passed away in a crash with an 18 wheeler.  It is always difficult to comprehend as a wrongful death lawyer what the family is going through after a tragic event.  In every death case I handle as a lawyer, I lose sleep at night thinking about the people I represent and how I am going to make it my priority to ensure that the at fault party, in this case possibly the trucking company, will be held accountable to the fullest extent of civil law. My hope is that the family realizes our law firm's efforts are to ensure, to the extent possible, that no one in the future passes away in a crash that perhaps could have been prevented.  This motorcycle crash occurred as Mr. Torres was on his way to teach school at around 6:15 a.m. on a ramp on the eastbound ramp of Highway 183.  My law firm's condolences go out to the family of this young man.

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Frequently, the grieving family starts at a disadvantage legally because as they are dealing with the grief of the loss of a loved one, the owner of the 18 wheeler corporation is busy at work at the scene trying to do "damage control" and attempting to do everything in its power to ensure that fault is placed solely on the motorcyclist. Insurance policies for 18 wheelers are typically $1,000,000.00.  Oftentimes, the insurance company's goal is to play nice with the family and offer a small amount  to avoid the possibility of the family speaking with a lawyer who may inform the family of their true legal rights. When this amount of money is on the line, of course, the only thing an insurance company is concerned with is minimizing or eliminating what it may have to pay out.  On the other hand, to the family, nothing can replace their loved one.  However, while the insurance company has accident investigators on the scene working for them, often the families wait until it is too late to hire a lawyer. By that time, the accident scene is altered, the evidence is destroyed or not useable and the true facts about what happened rest solely on what the insurance investigators collect.  The first think my Law Firm does when retained is hire independent investigators to ensure the evidence at the scene is recorded. We also obtain witness statements from all eye witnesses and the officers that investigated to ensure nothing is missed.  I hope the family in this case gets legal help and recovers from this devastating event.

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Attorney, Majed Nachawati, who grew up in the DFW metroplex, is recognized as a Super Lawyer and Top lawyer in Wrongful Death and Serious Personal Injury Cases across the Nation. He has recovered millions for his clients and is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, The Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Association of Justice.  Mr. Nachawati can be reached by email mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584. His legal background is featured below:

http://www.superlawyers.com/texas/lawyer/Majed-Nachawati/78072729-2862-44a2-bde9-aafdeed8dba0.html

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Fifty-four million people in 90 countries have something in common: they all take Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride). Millions of these Prozac patients are women who are pregnant or may become pregnant – and they don’t know the risk that Prozac represents for the child in their womb.

Multiple medical studies have found that Prozac can cause persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) in children exposed to the drug while in the womb. PPHN is potentially life threatening – and, at the very least, a life altering condition for the child, mother and family. Infants born with PPHN have lungs that fail to assume the function of oxygenating their blood. In a real sense, Prozac takes their breath away.

The attorneys at Fears Nachawati are committed to fighting for the rights of families who have been hurt by Prozac. If your child was born with birth defects related to in-the-womb Prozac exposure, you should give us a call. We may be able to help you. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), more than 1,000 victims in the last three years have reported complications with their transvaginal mesh devices. Typically, these devices were used in an attempt to repair POP and SUI. Tragically, however, in a number of these cases, the transvaginal mesh created more problems than it solved, including infection, pain, urinary problems, and a recurrence of prolapse. Although the FDA has yet to identify the specific contributing risk factors associated with transvaginal mesh complications, potential factors include mesh material, the size and shape of the transvaginal mesh, and the surgical technique used.

Fears Nachawati protects transvaginal mesh patients just like you! If you’ve been injured, it may be time to speak with our legal experts. We can help you understand your rights and determine the right way to move forward. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Arlington local newspapers reported the tragic deaths of Danielle Ruthstrom, and two other Arlington youths, the Eckel twins in a fiery Arlington Auto Accident.  As a wrongful death lawyer who practices in Arlington and the DFW metroplex, I often am saddened by the impact of the loss of these young lives on the family. Investigation is ongoing, but it is believed that alcohol may have been a factor.  Too often, youths make decisions about drinking without having an appreciation of the magnitude of the risks to themselves and others.  My condolences go out to the families of the youths.  This crash hits close to home, as my younger brother was friends with the twins and is distraught by the loss.

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From a legal perspective, the case depends on the underlying facts of the accidents. Our law firm always hires an independent crash reconstructionist to determine what happened and to corroborate what the police findings are. Sometimes we find things that are overlooked or may not be apparent upon an initial investigation.  Questions that need to be answered include where, if any place, were the youths drinking prior to the crash.  Who was driving?  The blood alcohol level of the driver.  From an insurance coverage perspective, the affected families may be able to recover from the auto policy of the owner's vehicle, and any coverage coming from the household in which the youths lived in.  Of course, the insurance companies involved will try to offer a little money and say they will "take care" of it.  Certainly, families who never consult qualified injury lawyers never truly know whether the insurance is telling the truth, as they are not under oath and will stop at nothing to avoid paying out what families are legally entitled to recover. This is why it is important to retain a lawyer.  I have handled multiple death cases where the families had no idea regarding their legal rights.  My heart goes out to the families and I hope they obtain a lawyer to help them through this difficult time.

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Attorney, Majed Nachawati, who is from Arlington, is recognized as a Super Lawyer and Top lawyer in Wrongful Death and Serious Personal Injury Cases across the Nation. Mr. Nachawati can be reached by email mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584. His legal background is featured below:

http://www.superlawyers.com/texas/lawyer/Majed-Nachawati/78072729-2862-44a2-bde9-aafdeed8dba0.html

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David Morgan, a middle-aged San Antonio man, died tragically Saturday night when he lost control of his Cadillac SUV while driving on Loop 410. Morgan’s vehicle slammed into a culvert and flipped, throwing the driver through the car’s glass roof to a freeway ramp. Medical experts reported that Morgan died from multiple blunt force injuries.

Fears | Nachawati regularly handles the personal injury and property damage claims associated with SUVs that roll or flip. A low center of gravity and narrow wheelbase make SUVs particularly at risk of these frequently catastrophic accidents. Fortunately for victims, our experts specialize in just these types of accidents. We can help you! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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An interim analysis earlier this year of Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s (KPNC) five-year study revealed that diabetes patients who took an Actos (pioglitazone) treatment for longer than one year were at a considerably greater risk of developing bladder cancer. Treatments lasting less than one year imposed no significant risk, however, Actos (pioglitazone) treatments beyond one year increased the risk of bladder cancer by a remarkable 40 percent.

The risk of bladder cancer associated with Actos (pioglitazone) was so great, in fact, that the French Medicines Agency suspended the use of pioglitazone-based prescriptions this summer. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has emphasized the very real risk of pioglitazone treatments, but has stopped short of prohibiting this dangerous drug.

Fears Nachawati protects the rights of bladder cancer patients injured by Actos and other pioglitazone-based medications. If you’re suffering from bladder cancer, your rights may have been violated. To find out what you need to know about your medical options, contact us immediately. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer insight into what went wrong with this Defective Mesh Product is highly useful for families suffering with the complications arising from Mesh Surgery.  Transvaginal Mesh Attorneys at our firm are reviewing cases daily and will stop at nothing to ensure the companies are held accountable for placeing a dangerous medical product on the market.  If you or a loved on have had a Transvaginal Mesh or Bladder Sling implanted, you may be entitled to compensation.  More than one company manufactured the TVM, known at Transvaginal Mesh.  Our Transvaginal Mesh Law Firm is representing clients on a nationwide basis.  Call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email us at mn@fnlawfirm.com for the latest development in the Transvaginal mesh lawsuit filings or to find out what your legal rights are under Federal Law. 

Legal Commentary Author - TVM Lawyer - Majed Nachawati - Mr. Nachawati has been recognized as a Top Medical Device and Mass Torts Lawyer and was recognized as a Super Lawyer. He is active in Pharmaceutical Cases on a Nationwide Basis. His Legal Biography can be found here:

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More than 600 families have filed suit against GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the maker of the antidepressant Paxil (paroxetine), claiming that GSK’s negligence injured members of their family. According to a large and growing number of victims, GSK failed to warn physicians about the risks of Paxil. Those risks are significant and include the threat that pregnant women who ingest Paxil expose their unborn children to a variety of birth defects, including respiratory distress, cyanosis, seizures, vomiting, and hypoglycemia, among many complications. Fortunately, some victims have been able to find justice in court – including a Pennsylvania family that was awarded $2.5 million.

Fears Nachawati is defending the rights of victims just like you. If you or your loved one has been injured by a Paxil prescription, you should contact our expert attorneys. We’re committed to ensuring that you receive the justice you deserve. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Birth Defect lawyers with experience handling the following lawsuits - Zoloft Claims, Lexapro Claims, Paxil Claims, Celexa Claims, Welbutrin Claims, Prozac Claims and Effexor Claims - are essential to obtaining the best possible legal result.  Anti-depressants listed above have been linked to Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension and other heart defects, lung defects, gastro defects, physical deformities, spina bifida, cranial deformities, club foot, and cleft palate.  These conditions are often irreversible and even if surgery is an option, children are frequently hampered by these birth defects for life.  Manufacturers of these dangerous drugs linked to birth defects include Eli Lily, Pfizer, Wyeth, Glaxo Smith Kline, and Forest Laboratories.  There are also several generic manufacturers. Our Nationwide Drug Injury Law Firm, Fears | Nachawati, is providing free legal information and free drug injury consultations to parents and families who have children born with birth defects or have a baby with a birth defect.  Birth Defect Lawsuits are being filed nationwide.  If you took Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, Lexapro, Celexa, Effexor or Welbutrin while pregnant and your child has birth defects, our law firm encourages you to contact us to speak to one of the Top Pharmaceutical Lawyers in the Nation - Majed Nachawati.  Free birth defect consultations from our Birth Defect Attorneys are available 24/7.  Our toll free number is 1.866.545.8364 or you can email us at mn@fnlawfirm.com.  

Legal Commentary Author - Birth Defect Lawyer - Majed Nachawati - Mr. Nachawati has been recognized as a Top Pharmaceutical and Mass Torts Lawyer and was recognized as a Super Lawyer. He is active in Pharmaceutical Cases on a Nationwide Basis.  His Legal Biography can be found here:

 http://www.superlawyers.com/texas/lawyer/Majed-Nachawati/78072729-2862-44a2-bde9-aafdeed8dba0.html

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According to local news reports, a young man was killed early Friday in an Arlington auto accident.  Brandon Hambrick was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 5:30 a.m.  The tragic crash occurred near the 4200 block of North Collins Street in Arlington, Texas.  Speed is believed to have been a factor in the crash.

The driver survived and was transported to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.  The investigation is continuing and further details are not yet available.

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An independent accident reconstruction should be performed as soon as possible to corroborate the police investigation.  For the better part of the last decade handling accidents involving fatalities, I routinely hire experts to conduct an independent investigation so the family of the victim feels comfort in knowing as much as possible about what happened.  In this case, witness statements from the driver, as well as the other individuals in the other vehicle are vital to this investigation before it becomes a cold case. Because two vehicles were involved, multiple insurance companies may be required to tender the full insurance policy arising from the fatality. This could include the driver of the other vehicle, the driver of the vehicle that landed in the pond, and possibly any policy that the young man had or any policy that anyone in his household may have had.  The most important thing to remember is that insurance companies are not to be trusted and will misrepresent coverage and try to avoid paying under the policy whether it is the at fault person's insurance carrier or the carrier of the people or family of the loved one who lost their life.  One common tactic the insurance carriers use is to offer a payout, which is usually much less than what the family of the loved one is entitled to receive.  Of course, the family never finds out what their true rights are unless they obtain an independent opinion from an injury lawyer handlling fatality cases prior to talking to the insurance companies.  Our condolences go out to the family of the young man. 

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Mr. Nachawati is recognized as a Super Lawyer and top lawyer in Personal Injury.  Mr. Nachawati can be reached by email mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584.  His legal background is featured below:

http://www.superlawyers.com/texas/lawyer/Majed-Nachawati/78072729-2862-44a2-bde9-aafdeed8dba0.html

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Has your family had to suffer the catastrophic side effects of Zoloft? As thousands of American families are learning, pregnant women who take Zoloft during their pregnancy inadvertently expose their unborn child to a variety of life-changing birth defects, including serious heart, lung, and neurological health issues. If you’re child was born with Zoloft-related birth defects, you probably have a lot of question. Your questions probably include:

- What types and amount of recovery can my family expect to receive?

- Will my recovery help my family provide for the costly medical care my child now requires?

- How long will my case remain in litigation?

- Will I have a chance to go to court?

- Will my case help other families avoid the difficulties that our family has had to deal with?

Fears Nachawati is prepared to answer these questions and many, many more. All you have to do is ask! The consultation with our expert attorneys is free, and the conversation could change your family’s life. To start down your road to justice, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Lexapro (escitalopram) birth defects are tragic. Caused when a pregnant mother ingests Lexapro and other antidepressants known as Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), the birth defects that develop in her child include life-threatening heart, brain, and spinal conditions, among others. The medical reality is that the surgeries required to address these conditions are almost always numerous, expensive, and uncertain. The fatality rate among children born with Lexapro-induced abnormalities is shockingly high.

Despite the damage caused by Lexapro (escitalopram) and similar SSRIs, drug manufacturers continue to push for their prescription in women and some doctors continue to write those prescriptions, even for women who may become pregnant.

The experienced attorneys at Fears Nachawati are fighting back on behalf of families who have been hurt by a Lexapro prescription. You need someone who is as skilled in the negotiating room as the courtroom. Unlike some firms, we’re prepared to take your case wherever it needs to go. Talk to us today! For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you.

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The Texas legal community is mourning the loss of Lubbock County Judge Rusty Ladd. Judge Ladd was on his way to court last Friday when another vehicle slammed into his motorcycle, sending him to the hospital where he died a few hours later. Judge Ladd’s final acts were in keeping with his long-standing commitment to the fair and efficient administration of law. Fighting through intense pain, Judge Ladd instructed hospital personnel to contact his court so that litigants would know of his absence from court.

Judge Ladd’s accident is tragic, but it’s not as uncommon as many would like to think. Motorcycles are dangerous – and reckless car drivers make motorcyclists particularly prone to catastrophic accidents. Whether you’re dealing with an insurance company or a recalcitrant litigant, it’s important to hire an attorney who fully understands the legal challenges you’re facing. Fortunately for you, Fears | Nachawati specializes in motorcycle accidents and the law that governs these accidents. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Celexa and other antidepressants known as Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) have changed the lives of thousands of American families. Thanks to doctors who carelessly prescribed Celexa (citalopram) and pharmaceutical companies that failed to appropriately warn consumers of the drug’s potential side effects, a number of women who took Celexa during their pregnancy gave birth to children who now suffer from birth defects. These permanent ailments include heart, lung, neural-tube (brain and spinal cord) defects, craniosynostosis, abdominal wall issues, club foot, and anal atresia.

Fears Nachawati is committed to defending the rights of these families. Whether you need our help at the negotiating table or in the courtroom, we’re prepared to give your case the full attention it deserves. Don’t trust your claims to a novice. Put our expertise to work for you. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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 Multi-car accidents happen every week in cities and on highways across the country. In fact, a 13-car pile-up in Dallas on Monday was matched by an 11-car accident in Houston this morning. A motorcycle and numerous vehicles were damaged in the Houston pile-up; the injury count remains unspecified, but a heavy injury count is common in these kinds of multi-car wrecks.

Chain reaction accidents occur most frequently on highly travelled highways in large cities because during peak times – just like this morning’s rush hour accident on Houston’s Beltway 8. The challenges of rebuilding your life if you’re in a multicar accident can be significant. You need the Fears | Nachawati legal professionals to help you defend your rights and protect your legal and financial interests! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We can help.

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Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh concluded in 2005 that every year as many as 80,000 women were prescribed antidepressants, known as Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), and that Prozac (fluoxetine) was the leading seller. Unfortunately for these women, SSRIs in general and Prozac in particular have been found to significantly increase the probability of birth defects in children. Children exposed to Prozac and other SSRIs during the first trimester, for instance, have a 60 percent higher likelihood of developing a heart problem, are twice as likely of having three or more “minor abnormalities,” and have poorer than average neonatal adaptation.

Fears Nachawati, a Dallas-based law firm with offices around the state of Texas, is fighting for the rights of women and families who suffered physical pain and mental anguish as a result of Prozac and other dangerous drugs. If your child was born with heart problems or other birth defects, you should contact our experience personnel immediately. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Tragically, thousands of patients who are given a transvaginal mesh to treat their pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) have no idea of the health risks they’re taking – or even that the FDA has emphatically warned of the effects of these medical devices.

Those patients who understand that some risk exists often think that the incidence of injury is rare. They couldn’t be more mistaken. An FDA report released earlier this year advised that complications are not rare, that there is no evidence that a transvaginal mesh device is more effective than traditional surgical options, and that these devices put patients at greater risk than traditional procedures.

The attorneys at Fears Nachawati are leading the charge against the makers of these dangerous devices. If you’ve experienced such complications as infection, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, or pelvic pain after your transvaginal mesh surgery, you should contact us immediately. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re prepared to protect your rights and fight for your recovery.

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The Texas Department of Transportation announced this week which roads will receive a speed limit increase to 75 miles per hour. At the top of the list is Interstate 35 north of Austin. I-35 is already one of Texas’s most accident-prone roads. Now, the heavily travelled highway will become even more dangerous, as some experts argue that higher speed limits lead to more reckless driving and, as a result, more accidents.

The increased speed limit has Austin-area drivers worried. The Austin area section of I-35 has long been considered one of the most dangerous in Texas. Between January 1991 and December 2000, for instance, 277 people died in automobile accidents on stretches of I-35 in Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties. By comparison, there were just 199 driver fatalities on even busier stretches of I-35 in Dallas County during that time.

If you’ve been in an accident in Texas, there’s only one law firm you should consider for your insurance and personal injury claims. Fears | Nachawati is devoted to protecting drivers who have suffered property damage and pain and suffering in their car wreck. The consultation is free! To get started, call1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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Our Zoloft lawyers, Paxil lawyers, and Prozac lawyers are providing free Birth Defect Legal Consultations on a Nationwide Basis. Birth defect lawsuits are being filed by our firm, Fears | Nachawati, www.druginjurylegalcenter.com, on a daily basis.  Zoloft lawsuits, Paxil lawsuits, and Prozac lawsuits are being filed on behalf of women who took one of these dangerous drugs during their pregnancy, which caused them to give birth to a child with birth defects.  Birth defects include lung defects, heart surgeries, cranial deformities, club foot and cleft palate.  Free advice on the dangers of Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac is being given by our pharmaceutical lawyers on a daily basis.  If you or a loved one has taken Zoloft, Paxil or Prozac, and you have a child with birth defects, call us for information at 1.866.545.8364 or by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com. Legal help is available to parents who have a child or children born with birth defects. Call us today, as you may be entitled to cash compensation.

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According to a study involving nearly 200,000 Actos (pioglitazone) patients, people who were prescribed pioglitazone therapy for longer than 12 months had a forty percent increase in the risk for bladder cancer. Commonly called a “dose-response effect,” this finding revealed that the risk of bladder cancer rose in correlation with the number of doses patients consumed.

Tragically, despite the fact that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other members of the medical community have encouraged doctors to use caution when prescribing Actos (pioglitazone), not all medical professionals have followed this warning. In fact, some have continued to prescribe Actos (pioglitazone), despite the fact that patients have had such symptoms as red-colored urine, pain while urinating, and pain in their lower back or lower abdomen. Still, Actos has not been taken off the market. And if you have diabetes, your doctor might have put you on this drug, too.

Fears Nachawati attorneys are protecting Actos (pioglitazone) patients from the effects of this dangerous drug. If you’re an Actos (pioglitazone) patient, you ought to talk to our experts to find out if your rights have been violated – and whether you can recover. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Zoloft (Sertraline) Birth Defects warnings from the FDA were issued in July 2006.  Pfizer manufactured Zoloft, brand names, Zoloft and Lustral, which is an antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of drug.  In 2007, over 29 million Zoloft prescriptions were written.  PPHN, known as Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension, is estimated to effect one to two infants per 1000 births. Birth Defects caused by Zoloft use also include omphalocele, anal atresia, limb reduction, septal defects, neural tube defects, limb defects, skull defects, club foot, cleft palate, cleft lip, cardiac defects, and abdominal birth defects. Zoloft has also been linked to an increased risk in autism.  If your child or a loved one has a birth defect due to Zoloft, you may be entitled to cash compensation.  Zoloft lawyers at our Nationwide Law Firm, Fears | Nachawati, are giving Free Zoloft Legal Information and Free Zoloft advice 24/7.  Our Zoloft attorneys are aggressively going after the manufacturer, Pfizer, for the birth defects caused by Zoloft use.  Time may be limited in filing a claim, so contact us for a free consultation about your situation and for information about zoloft claims and settlement information.  Our Zoloft lawyers can be reached by calling toll free 1.866.545.8364 or by emailing the head Zoloft Trial Lawyer at mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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Birth Defect Lawyers from our Nationwide Trial Group are reviewing Birth Defect claims daily.  Zoloft claims, Paxil claims, Prozac claims, Welbutrin claims, Celexa claims, Effexor claims and Lexapro claims are being reviewed daily by our birth defect trial lawyers.  Our investigation of birth defect claims stems from FDA reports that mothers taking antidepressants, known as SSRIs, particularly during the first trimester, have a high risk of giving birth to a baby with birth defects.  Common defects include cranial deformities, club foot, gastroeschisis, heart defects, lung defects, cleft palates, and many more.  If you have taken Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, Celexa, Lexapro, Effexor, Welbutrin and your child was born with birth defects, you may be eligible for compensation.  Call for free legal information about birth defects or to have a free consultation with one of our birth defect attorneys today to see if you qualify.  Our law firm represents families with children who have birth defects across the nation.  Birth defect questions and answers can be sent by email to mn@lawfirm.com or call us for a free consultation at 1 .866.545.8364.  More information is also available at www.druginjurylegalcenter.com.

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You may not know it, but Paxil (paroxetine) triples the likelihood that a pregnant woman’s unborn child will be born with birth defects, a significant increase over the probability of injury associated with Zoloft and other anti-depressants. What makes the injuries associated with Paxil particularly tragic is that Paxil is most dangerous during the first trimester. Many pregnant Paxil patients continue taking their antidepressant medication – and exposing their child to heart and neural tube defects – without knowing that they are pregnant or understanding the risks they are running.

By contrast, members of the medical profession should not be surprised by these risks. Since 2005, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had required updated product labels informing patients of the risk and has advised medical professionals not to prescribe Paxil to women who are in the first trimester of pregnancy or are planning pregnancy. Still, many patients are surprised when they learn about the dangers of Paxil. For far too many, the medical professionals who treated them did not fully or effectively communicate what could happen as a result of their Paxil prescription. The pain and suffering of this dangerous drug should not fall exclusively on under-informed patients.

The attorneys at Fears Nachawati are making sure that victims have their day in court. Our highly trained and well-experienced professionals are fighting for victims like you every day. If you’ve suffered as a result of your Paxil prescription, let us fight for you! For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Some women have heard that Zoloft, their antidepressant medication, imposes the risk of birth defects on their unborn child. However, many underestimate the probability that these risks will occur – or their severity. For instance, did you know that women who take Zoloft during their first trimester double the likelihood that their child is born with a heart defect? Or did you know that a significant number of pregnant women reduce the effects of depression through non-pharmacological solutions like psychotherapy?

Tragically, thousands of pregnant women remain uninformed about the risks of Zoloft or the meaningful alternatives at their disposal, even as they continue taking medication that risks severe injury to their child. In fact, an unfortunately large number of these women – and their families – suffer severe pain and mental anguish as a result of this dangerous drug. Are you and your child a victim of Zoloft?

The law firm of Fears Nachawati is fighting back on behalf of the victims of Zoloft and other dangerous anti-depression drugs like Celexa, Effexor, Lexapro, Prozac, and Welbutrin. These drugs cause permanent harm that for many women could have been avoided. Join in the fight for your rights by calling our expert attorneys today. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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