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Since 2006, the FDA has cautioned physicians to advise their depression patients of the risk of Paxil (paroxetine) for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. The FDA’s caution was well-founded: medical studies have shown that mothers who took selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) after the twentieth week of pregnancy were six times more likely to give birth to infants suffering from persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) and other serious birth defects.

If your child suffers or suffered from PPHN, then you know that treatments can be costly, painful for the newborn, and emotionally taxing on the entire family. Common treatments for PPHN include inserting a tube into the baby’s trachea in order to increase oxygen levels in the blood and administering chemical compounds like sodium bicarbonate and nitric oxide. If these methods don’t work, some doctors have had success with an intensive procedure extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a major and complicated surgery that can produce its own side effects.

Fears Nachawati knows well just how much pain and suffering as well as financial costs these kind of medical procedures can cause. That’s why we’ve decided to jump in the trenches with SSRI victims and join in the fight to bring them justice. Fortunately through legal mechanisms like our dangerous drug class action lawsuit, qualified Paxil patients may achieve the justice they deserve. To find out if you qualify and how you might stand to benefit, contact our professionals immediately. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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In general, car drivers don’t have to worry about suspended freeway retaining walls. Motorcycle drivers, on the other hand, should be very aware of this hidden danger. Moreover, they should make sure that they have insurance coverage for these kinds of seemingly improbable accidents.

This week, a Houston motorcyclist struck an elevated retaining wall, slid over the edge, and fell forty-five feet. Tragically, the driver died from the wreck and fall, suggesting exactly the kind of hidden danger that motorcycle drivers must guard against.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Fears | Nachawati attorneys fight for the victims of motorcycle accidents, whether they’ve suffered a broken arm, a serious head injury, or a lost life. With years of experience and courtroom-tested expertise, our professionals know how to sort through the factual details of your case and apply the law that’s appropriate for your situation.

Additionally, we’re skilled at understanding motorcycle insurer’s tricks of the trade. You wouldn’t buy a house with a relator and you probably shouldn’t elect to have surgery without the advice of a qualified physician. Likewise, your interests are probably best served by hiring a representative to negotiate with your insurer on your behalf.

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you should receive all the compensation to which you’re entitled. Poor planning and careless decision-making can result in you leaving money on the table. Let our professional take up your case by calling us today.

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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Tragically, thousands of Zoloft (sertraline) patients are realizing that the risk of Zoloft-induced birth defects is very, very real. With risk spiking during the third trimester of a patient’s pregnancy, many medical experts believe that Zoloft causes a variety neonatal birth defects. These defects often manifest symptoms that include seizures, difficulty breathing, tremors, and irritability, among others.

If you took Zoloft during your pregnancy, your physician should have conducted a careful balancing of the risks associated with your depression and the potential birth defects caused by Zoloft. Unfortunately, in some instances the manufacturer of Zoloft failed to appropriately inform physicians of the full risks of sertraline treatments. Consequently, many doctors were ill prepared to conduct the risk balancing that their patients really needed.

Fears Nachawati attorneys believe that Zoloft victims deserve their day in court. That’s why we’re assembling a class action lawsuit designed to hold the responsible parties accountable. Is your family a victim of Zoloft? We understand the trauma, pain, and anger that you’re feeling. Find out what we can do for you by contacting us for your free consultation. Call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We can help.

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Answer: false. It’s a question many Americans get wrong. Most Americans believe that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) independently tests potentially dangerous drugs, such as Lexapro (escitalopram). That’s simply not the case. Rather, the FDA relies upon the medical community and, most importantly, drug manufacturers to appropriately test and disclose the risks associated with new drugs.

Contrary to the belief of many consumers and the impression left by many Lexapro (escitalopram) advertisements, Lexapro is a dangerous drug. Not only has it been shown to notably increase the probability that newborn suffers from persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN), but also such cardiac birth defects as septal defects (holes in the wall of the heart), heart valve defects, coarctation of the aorta, pulmonary valve stenosis, and pulmonary atresia.

Has your child suffered from these birth defects? Did you take Lexapro (escitalopram) or another selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) during your pregnancy? If so, your families rights may have been violated. You deserve an analysis of your legal rights and opportunities for recovery. The dangerous drug experts and attorneys are prepared to help you. For a free consultation, call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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For years, the FDA and medical professionals have been clear: a pregnant woman who takes Celexa or similar antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) after the 20^th week of her pregnancy puts her child at serious risk of a number of birth defects, including persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN).

How high is the risk? According to one finding, the probability that a fetus suffers PPHN as a result of the mother’s ingestion of Celexa (citalopram) is 6 times higher than women who do not ingest an SSRI.

How well did drug manufacturers communicate the realities of this risk to physicians, pharmacists, and patients? Not nearly well enough. Some medical professionals believe that Celexa (citalopram) and similar SSRIs are responsible for hundreds – and perhaps thousands – of cases of fetal PPHN. These drugs are dangerous, yet manufacturers failed to fully and completely warn patients of the risks they imposed.

Fears Nachawati protects the victims of Celexa (citalopram) and their families. If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of these dangerous drugs, contact us immediately. We know how to help victims like you, and our experience and expertise puts us in the position to fight for your rights from the negotiating table all the way to the courtroom. For a free consultation, call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Just one day after Christmas, a Dallas family was forced to confront the tragedy of losing a loved one. The experience is made all the more painful by knowing that a dangerous product design may have contributed significantly to the fatality.

Attempting to avert a road obstruction, Ethel Hazet swerved while travelling on Loop 12 near Interstate 35. In doing so, Hazet inadvertently struck a concrete barrier, causing her Chevy Tahoe to roll several times, throwing her from the car. Although her passenger was able to survive the accident, Hazet died from serious internal injuries.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Traditionally, SUVs have infamously high rollover risk. In fact, according to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the probability that an SUV will rollover is as much as five times more likely than that of a passenger vehicle in similar conditions.

Why is rollover risk important? Drivers and passengers are far more likely to suffer serious – and often lethal – injury in the event of a rollover. NHTSA data has shown that the probability of serious injury and death is 36 percent higher in the event of a rollover and that more than 80 percent of annual vehicle occupant deaths occurred in single car rollover crashes.

For the legal team at Fears | Nachawati, these statistics leave us asking one simple question: why? While driver error and highway conditions play a part, the reality is that driving an SUV is considerably more dangerous because car makers insufficiently took into consideration the probability of rollovers – and the probable outcome of rollovers.

Have you been injured in automobile accident? Talk to our experts today to find out what you need to know about your rights and how to protect your family’s interests.

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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Prozac (fluoxetine) is a dangerous drug. While drug manufacturers may be right to point the benefits of Prozac and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Lexapro and Celexa, the reality is that the risk of neonatal injury during the first and last trimesters is very, very real.

Some parents think that persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) is the only birth defect associated with Prozac (fluoxetine). While it’s true that PPHN is a prominent birth defect caused by Prozac, the medical community points to a wide variety of other birth defects – including atrial sepal defects, valve problems, tricuspid atresia, heart murmur, cranial skull and abdominal wall defects, club foot, and spina bifida – related to Prozac.

Has your child suffered one of these tragic, costly birth defects? If you’ve been a Prozac patients, the likelihood is greater than you might think. To find out the answers to all of your questions about the medical effects of Prozac and the related legal implications, contact the professionals at Fears Nachawati. 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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Transvaginal mesh complications are far more frequent – and painful – than many patients realize. Used as a means of treating women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI), a transvaginal mesh is a medical device which numerous medical experts have found causes uncomfortable and potentially serious side effects. In fact, these concerns have resulted in the FDA issuing strong warnings against the use of transvaginal mesh devices and many victims to file lawsuits aimed at protecting their rights and recovering for their injury.

If you’ve undergone transvaginal mesh surgery, you should know of the symptoms associated with the medical device in your body. If you experience vaginal bleeding, discomfort, infection, pain during sexual intercourse, or scarring and shrinkage, you should contact the dedicated attorneys at Fears Nachawati immediately. With years of experience and dedicated expertise, we’re ready to help you. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), more than 3,000 Americans died last year in motor vehicle crashes attributed to the use of cell phones, text messaging, and similar distractions. In other words, more people died last year on American highways as a result of commonly carried distractions than the number of people who died in the September 11^th attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.

Some states have taken action. The state of Texas, for instance, has already passed legislation prohibiting teenagers from using cell phones and similar devices while driving and restricts adults from making cell phone calls or sending text messages while driving in school zones. However, as a result of Governor Perry’s veto this year, Texas law stops short of providing a complete prohibition on all drivers from texting-and-driving.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Whether a complete prohibition on in-car cell phone use is appropriate may be subject of continuing debate, but whether cell phone use imposes risk on drivers and contributes to the number of accidents on U.S. highways is beyond dispute.

The lawyers at Fears | Nachawati understand the legal consequences of an automobile accident in which a cell phone contributed to the cause of the accident. The extent to which you were a victim of a distracted driver is an important component of pre-trial negotiations, discovery, and persuasive, credible evidence in trial. If you’ve been hurt in an automobile accident caused by a cell phone, you should contact our specialists and dedicated professionals immediately. We may be able to help you!

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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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It may be the most wonderful time of the year for many Americans, but this holiday season has been painful and somber for thousands of Actos (pioglitazone) patients and their families.

Already suffering from Type 2 diabetes and taking Actos to battle the symptoms of that potentially fatal disease, an alarmingly high number of America’s more than 2 million Actos patients are at risk of developing bladder cancer as a result of prolonged Actos (pioglitazone) treatments. In fact, according to some medical, taking Actos beyond one year can increase a patient’s odds of developing bladder cancer by as much as 60 percent.

Actos patients should know: you don’t have to suffer in silence. You don’t have to suffer alone. The attorneys and professionals at Fears Nachawati are prepared to help families like yours make the important decisions about how you handle the injuries that Actos (pioglitazone) may have caused you. Want to find out more about your rights? Talk to us today. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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As long ago as 2005, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been encouraging the manufacturer of Paxil (paroxetine) to take the appropriate steps to warn patients of the peril they may face as a result of their Paxil prescription. As a result, the FDA now requires that Paxil manufacturers include labels on the side of this dangerous drug’s packaging that disclose the potentially severe risks that Paxil imposes.

Chief among these risks is the threat to women who are in their first trimester that ingesting Paxil (paroxetine) will expose the fetus to a hazardous percentage of the pregnant patient’s dosage. The child developing in the womb is particularly vulnerable to dangerous drugs during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Tragically, Paxil’s effects can include serious birth defect, such as heart and pulmonary conditions.

The attorneys at Fears Nachawati are committed to defending the legal rights and medical interests of families like yours. If you or a loved one has been hurt by Paxil and the drug manufacturers who failed to appropriately warn their consumers, you should speak with our experts today. For your free consultation, call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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A Texas A&M University football player, Joseph Villavisencio, lost his life this week when he collided head-on with an 18-wheeler on Highway 39 outside of Houston. While preliminary investigations suggest that Villavisencio slammed into the big rig as a result of his attempt to dodge a buzzard, the tragic reality is that reckless 18-wheeler drivers, not buzzards, are most often the reason that car drivers are involved in harmful accidents with 18-wheelers.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

18-wheelers are essential to our nation’s commerce. They supply millions of consumer goods to retailers and transport billions of gallons of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. However, safe roads are equally important. As a result, federal and state law has imposed important statutes and regulations upon commercial transporters in an effort to ensure the safety of the driving public.

Tragically, thousands of truck drivers and dozens of trucking companies regularly disobey these important rules. As a result, they put the driving public at risk of serious injury and even death.

Have you or a loved one been involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler? You face important decisions about your medical, legal, and financial future. Fears | Nachawati is prepared to help you make those tough decisions. We know how to investigate the cause of automobile and 18-wheeler accidents. We know how to find the best and most appropriate venue for your lawsuit. And we know how to prepare you and your case for trial. In short, we know how to protect your legal rights and financial interests. Contact us today to find out how we can help you.

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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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Medical tests of Zoloft (sertraline) in rabbits and rats have shown that in utero exposure to sertraline may have a pronounced, negative effect on human children. In fact, when pregnant female rats were administered equivalent levels of sertraline during the last third of gestation and lactation, the number of birth defects and deaths among rat pups increased sharply.

On the basis of medical tests like these, the Food and Drug Administration has warned that pregnant women should take care when deciding whether to take Zoloft (sertraline) during their pregnancy and lactation – and particularly during the third trimester.

Are you concerned that your child might have suffered as a result of his or her in utero exposure to your Zoloft (sertraline) prescription? The choice to take Zoloft (sertraline) is important, and you may not have been given all the information you needed to make the safe choice. Find out what you need to know by giving us a call today. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) is a serious and life-threatening birth defect common to newborns whose mother ingested a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) during pregnancy. The symptoms of PPHN are numerous, painful, and include shortness of breath, dizziness, and fainting. If untreated, PPHN can ultimately cause right ventricular failure and death.

Medically, treating the symptoms of PPHN is crucial. Legally, confronting the cause of your child’s PPHN is equally important. In far too many cases, Lexapro (escitalopram) and other SSRIs are believed to be the cause of fetal PPHN. For this reason, the FDA and many physicians have advised patients to take great care in their decision to take Lexapro (escitalopram) during pregnancy.

Fears Nachawati specializes in protecting the rights of Lexapro victims and their families. Tragically, thousands of women who took Lexapro during their pregnancy – and whose children now suffer from PPHN and other birth defects – didn’t realize how dangerous their antidepressant really was. Contact our experts today for your free consultation. Call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Celexa (citalopram) has been shown to cause serious birth defects among children who were exposed to Celexa during their mother’s pregnancy. In fact, if taken during the third trimester, neonatal exposure can be particularly severe, leading to serious complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding.

Did you take Celexa or another selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) during your pregnancy? Has your child suffered respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, irritability, or incessant crying? If so you should speak to the expert attorneys at Fears Nachawati immediately.

Our experience with dangerous drugs such as Celexa and other SSRIs makes us uniquely prepared to advise you as to your legal rights and financial remedies as a Celexa victim. You and your family deserve well-considered advice, devoted professional service, and vigorous representation. That’s exactly what you’ll receive with our experienced attorneys. Find out how we can help you by giving us a call today! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Arlington resident Erik Shawn Green was involved in an accident earlier this fall when his car inadvertently crossed the centerline of Highway 19 outside of Elkhart, Texas. Tragically, Green’s car slammed head-on into an oncoming car, killing Waco resident Betsy Salazar and injuring three others in the car.

Today, Green faces a challenging legal situation in which he lives more than a hundred miles away from the location of the accident, the courthouse in which a personal injury lawsuit may be filed, and the home of the people injured by his conduct.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Litigation involving out-of-town litigants can be challenging, complex, and expensive. Frequently, these cases involve fights over venue and demand an understanding of a variety of local rules.

If you live in D/FW and are involved in an out-of-town car wreck, you need the help of the attorneys at Fears | Nachawati. With offices across the state of Texas and experience in courthouses and before judges in small towns and big cities throughout the state, you can trust us to protect your legal rights and financial interests. Give our professionals a call today for your free consultation!

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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Most mothers who have learned about the birth defect risks of Prozac (fluoxetine) know that Prozac and similar selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can cause persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN). However, many don’t appreciate the full breadth of Prozac-related symptoms.

As numerous medical reports have found, mothers who take Prozac and other SSRIs during the third trimester risk premature delivery and poor neonatal adaption symptoms that include jitteriness, shallow breathing, low blood sugar and body temperature, and retarded early growth.

Do you suspect that your child’s symptoms may have resulted from your prescription to Prozac? Find out all the answers you need to know by contacting the dangerous drug experts at Fears Nachawati. We know how to help parents like you. All you have to do is give us a call. For a free consultation, call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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For years, the manufacturers of transvaginal mesh implants, a dangerous medical device, provided the medical marketplace with hundreds of thousands of mesh implants annually, despite the fact that an increasing number of women complained of painful, post-surgical effects, including pain, infection, and scarring. In 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned against the risk of mesh contraction. And yet, mesh manufacturers continued to produce this risky product and offer it to consumers.

Finally, victims have started to fight back. As of today, approximately 4,000 transvaginal mesh patients. Although these cases have been filed in federal courts across the country, the U.S. Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is now considering whether to consolidate these cases in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. This change of venue could spell a sharp improvement in the likely outcome of these victims’ cases.

Have you experienced a complication and suffered as a result of your transvaginal mesh implant? You don’t have to suffer in silence. You don’t have to suffer alone. Contact the expert medical device attorneys at Fears Nachawati today. We’re prepared to help you. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Both east and westbound lanes of I-20 on Ranger Hill were blocked today after an 18-wheeler slammed into the center median and jumped the barrier, causing hazards on both sides of the highway. Images of the accident reveal not only that the 18-wheeler accident was highly destructive, but also that it may have prompted several ancillary accidents that involved both big rigs and passenger cars.

For many Texas drivers and even more Texas truckers, Ranger Hill is a well-known North Texas incline and the cause of dozens of accidents every year. Truckers know – or should know – about its very real dangers. Prudence suggests that they should guard against its dangers by carefully choosing when, how and at what speed to navigate this potentially lethal pass near Abilene.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Do 18-wheeler drivers operate under unique laws and regulations? You bet. As the operators of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), the state of Texas and the federal government expect truckers to drive with a higher level of professionalism and care. Sadly, for the thousands of American motorists injured every year, many truckers fail to live up to the statutory and regulatory standards expressed in state and federal law.

Fears | Nachawati attorneys specialize in protecting 18-wheeler accident victims. With years of experience and litigation-tested expertise, we’ve delivered justice for countless victims. If you’ve been in an 18-wheeler accident, you need more than a mere attorney. You need someone with the dedication and competence to represent your claims effectively. You need us. For your free consultation, contact us today.

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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For diabetes patients, Actos (pioglitazone) is the miracle drug that isn’t. The pros are clear. Actos reduces insulin resistance in the liver, increases the expense of insulin-dependent glucose, decreases the withdrawal of glucose from the liver, and reduces the quantities of glucose in the bloodstream, among other benefits.

Its cons, however, are equally stark. Actos side effects includes an increased incidence in upper arm fractures, elevates the probability of congestive heart failure, and cause anemia. Most notably, however, Actos (pioglitazone) has been shown to substantially increase the risk of bladder cancer for patients who take Actos longer than 12 months.

Patients are free to take medical risks. However, drug manufacturers aren’t free to offer dangerous drugs to medical practitioners, patients, and consumers without appropriately researching and disclosing the risks. Unfortunately with Actos, recent medical research has revealed that for some patients the risks far outweigh the benefits. Tragically, these revelations have occurred after some patients have taken Actos for years.

Fears Nachawati protects Actos patients and their families from suffering injustice at the hands of the manufacturers of dangerous drugs. If you’ve been harmed because of your pioglitazone prescriptions, give our attorneys and experts a phone call today. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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By any measure, Paxil (paroxetine) is a dangerous drug. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have recommended that pregnant women avoid taking drugs containing paroxetine. Multiple, medical studies have found that paroxetine treatments during pregnancy increase the risk of congenital defects by between 150 and 170 percent. The risk for heart defects such as persistent pulmonary hypertension is particularly high.

Now, health researchers have determined that paroxetine use by women who are pregnant notably increases the risk of spontaneous abortion.

Fears Nachawati protects women and their families from the ill effects of dangerous drugs like Paxil (paroxetine) and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). If you or your loved one have been injured by a dangerous antidepressant like Paxil, you should contact our expert, experienced attorneys 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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Zoloft (sertraline) is infamous for its PPHN risks. As the FDA has previously warned, women who took antidepressants like Zoloft – a class of drugs collectively known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) – after the 20^th week of pregnancy were six times more likely to give birth to children who suffer from persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN), a life-threatening lung condition.

Although concern about PPHN is well placed, some Zoloft patients have lost sight of the bigger picture: the birth defect risks associated with Zoloft extend well beyond PPHN. Sertraline, the agent in Zoloft, is a dangerous drug. During pregnancy, it passes through the mother’s umbilical cord, exposing the developing fetus to as much as one-third of the Zoloft dosage that the mother consumes. Consequently, first trimester use of Zoloft has been shown to substantially increase the risk of such birth defects as omphalocele, anal atresia, limb reduction defects, and septal defects.

Has your child been injured as a result of dangerous drugs like Zoloft and other SSRIs. Fears Nachawati protects consumers and victims just like you. Find out how our class action lawsuit might help you by contacting us. We’re ready to help you! For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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What happens when an F-350 makes a left-hand turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle? The results are painful and tragic, as Jimmy Gamble can attest after he watched helplessly as careless pickup driver “gunned” her engine and made a turn into his friend’s lane. The driver hoped that she could slip across the highway before Carl Barnett, the man driving the oncoming motorcycle, crossed her path.

Tragically, Carl Barnett was closer than she realized and, as a result, slammed into the side of her pickup truck. What adds insult to injury in a situation like Barnett’s is that the driver of the F-350 rolled the dice and took the risk – and the motorcyclist paid the price. As of earlier this week, Barnett was in a Houston-area hospital, fighting for his life.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

With the economy sluggish and prices on the rise, it’s understandable why many motorcycle drivers would elect to purchase limited coverage motorcycle insurance. However, that’s a risky strategy, given that you can’t always control the risks – such as careless F-350 drivers – that others take.

More than 50,000 Americans are involved in motorcycle accidents every year, according to reports from the National Center for Statistics & Analysis, including thousands of Texans. Although some accidents cause only scrapes and bruises and many fit within the limits of the driver’s insurance policy, a surprising and meaningful number of accidents involve serious injuries and occur in ways not clearly covered by the insurance company. The result is unfortunate: drivers are left fighting for their lives and the financial support of their insurer when they are literally on their backs, recovering from injury.

Fears | Nachawati protects the victims of motorcycle accidents. Whether you need an attorney to get tough with the driver who caused your accident or a negotiator practiced at working with your slow-to-pay insurer, we’re ready to handle your case. Call us today!

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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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In recent years, Lexapro patients have become increasingly aware of some of the risks associated with escitalopram, the active agent in Lexapro. For instance, thanks to warnings by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and studies published in medical journals like the New England Journal of Medicine, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant understand that continuing their prescription to Lexapro and other antidepressants during their pregnancy will significantly increase the probability that their child will develop birth defects such as persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN).

Unfortunately, what many patients don’t realize is that the risks associated with Lexapro (escitalopram) don’t stop with birth. For women who breastfeed their children, significant amounts of the chemicals present in Lexapro will be communicated to their infant through the breast milk. The same kinds of concerns – such as PPHN and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) – remain!

Want to know more information about the risks of Lexapro (escitalopram)? Worried that your child’s birth defects or slow development might be related to your antidepressant medication? Talk to the attorneys and counselors at Fears Nachawati today. We know how to fight for you because we’ve fought for so many other victims of dangerous drugs. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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According to James L. Mills, MD, chief of pediatric epidemiology at the U.S. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, commonly prescribed antidepressants, known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), cause infant withdrawal syndrome (IWS) in an estimated 30 percent of newborns exposed to SSRIs while developing in the womb. Celexa (citalopram) is just one of several SSRIs. If you’ve taken Celexa (citalopram) during your pregnancy, you may have inadvertently put your child at risk of developing IWS.

IWS, also known as neonatal withdrawal or neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), occurs when a child is exposed to – and, in some measure, becomes chemically dependent upon – an opiate, such as alcohol or SSRIs. Tragically, many pregnant patients don’t realize that their SSRI prescription might cause IWS/NAS – or what its long-term effects might be.

Fears Nachawati protects children, mothers, and families adversely affected by SSRIs like Celexa (citalopram). If you or your loved one has been injured by an SSRI prescription, you should contact the dangerous drug experts at Fears Nachawati. With years of experience and dedicated expertise, we’re prepared to fight for you. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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In the early hours of Monday morning, a Fort Worth trucker, Billy Moore, was involved in a fiery crash on a Pennsylvania backroad that allegedly occurred when the driver of a Chevrolet Monte Carlo crossed into the oncoming lane, slamming head-on into his big rig. The forceful accident caused the Monte Carlo to catch on fire. Although the driver was trapped inside the burning car, the coroner subsequently concluded that driver died on impact and that blunt force trauma, not smoke inhalation or burns, caused his death.

Initial reports indicate that the driver of the Monte Carlo was at fault for the accident and that the Fort Worth trucker, who sustained no injury, was free of any liability. Of course, with many trucker drivers undertrained and under the duress of long hours, this is often not the case.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Accidents involving drivers from different states – such as here, a Texas trucker and a Pennsylvania driver – raise two important legal questions. These questions relate to a court’s jurisdiction and the procedural and substantive rules that the court should apply.

First, procedurally, what laws will govern how the case is litigated? Because the litigants are from different states, federal court – not state court – will be the appropriate place to file a cause of action. Likewise, federal procedural law will govern things like when litigants must file actions and what kind of notice they must give. Additionally, in a situation such as two drivers who were involved in an accident in Pennsylvania, a Pennsylvania federal court (rather than a Texas federal court) is the right place to file.

Second, substantively, what state’s law – Pennsylvania or Texas – will govern the dispute? This vexing area of the law, known as choice of law, determines which set of substantive laws will apply to a conflict. The general rule, however, is that the state in which the injury occurs (Pennsylvania) will govern, rather than the substantive law of a particular disputant (Texas).

So, what’s your take away? If you’re in an accident in another state (i.e. a foreign jurisdiction), such as the truck driver in the situation discussed above, you may have complex jurisdictional issues to consider. You need a team of attorneys who understand the best way to address these issues. Fortunately, you’ll find it at Fears | Nachawati.

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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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Prozac (fluoxetine), a widely distributed and consumed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), is designed to fight depression. Ironically, given its effect on prenatal fetuses, it has the risk of giving patients and families’ reason to be depressed.

According to medical studies and warnings by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Prozac significantly increases the likelihood – by as much as 600 percent – that women who take an SSRI like Prozac during the second half of their pregnancy give birth to a child suffering from persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN). Tragically, hundreds of mothers – and their families – have experienced the ill effects of SSRIs. In the years ahead, many more unfortunate cases of PPHN are almost certain to develop.

The lawyers at Fears Nachawati fight for families injured by SSRIs. Pulmonary persistent hypertension is more than a minor birth defect: it’s a life-threatening ailment that requires surgery within the first several weeks of life. Have you been hurt as a result of your medication? Tell us about it today. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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In the last several years, at the recommendation of their physicians thousands of women have attempted to mollify their pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with transvaginal mesh surgery. More than a thousand patients, however, have reported painful complications with their transvaginal mesh surgery.

In response, members of the medical community and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) combined efforts to determine the systemic risk that transvaginal mesh represents. A review of the literal showed that surgical transvaginal POP repair introduces risks not present in non-mesh surgery and that erosion of mesh through the vagina is the most common and consistently reported mesh-related complication from transvaginal mesh surgeries.

Fears Nachawati attorneys specialize in protecting women who have been injured as a result of their transvaginal mesh surgery. If you’ve suffered as a result of your attempts to resolve your POP or SUI, please contact our attorneys immediately. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Multiple people were rushed to a Rio Grande Valley-area hospital after an 18-wheeler driver lost control of his big rig and slammed into a Cadillac travelling on eastbound Expressway 83 near Weslaco, Texas. The domino effect that is so common to violent trucking accidents happened in this case as well. The 18-wheeler accident led several other drivers to become involved in accidents and sustain injuries.

In addition to the property damage and personal injury caused by the accident, more than a hundred gallons of diesel fuel flowed onto the highway, causing further risks of injury, environmental damage, and delays.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

How should accident victims separate their own contribution to the cause of an accident from the contribution associated with the 18-wheeler? What if people have different recollections of what happened? How can you distinguish between improper driving on the part of the trucker and improper management practices on the part of the trucking company?

After years of experience and dedicated expertise, Fears | Nachawati knows how to answer these challenging questions. If you’ve been involved in an 18-wheeler accident, you don’t need a novice attorney who isn’t prepared to deal with the expert-level factual and legal challenges you face. You need our committed, courtroom-tested attorneys. Find out everything you need to know by contacting us today!

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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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An ongoing study of nearly 200,000 Type 2 diabetes patients who rely on Actos (pioglitazone) for diabetes treatment has revealed disconcerting results. For patients continuing treatments beyond one year, nearly 40 percent demonstrate a notably higher risk in bladder cancer.

More recent findings from the study suggest that men who take Actos (pioglitazone) are measurably more susceptible than women to bladder cancer. While it’s true that superficial tumors may be “shaved off” using electrocautery, most cases of bladder cancer require painful, exhausting chemotherapy or radiation. In many cases, bladder cancer ultimately proves fatal.

The dangerous drug attorneys at Fears Nachawati have the experience and expertise to protect the legal rights and financial interests of Actos victims. Don’t stand by as your rights are violated! Find out how you and your loved ones can take action by contacting our dedicated legal representatives today. 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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Paxil (paroxetine) is a dangerous drug for pregnant women. Although it may continue to help them cope with depression, Paxil, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), threatens the health of the child growing in their womb. According to multiple medical reports, Paxil and other SSRIs noticeably elevate the risk that the fetus of these women will develop a host of birth defects, including a variety of cardiovascular malformations.

There’s good reason for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to recommend that pregnant women should avoid using drugs containing paroxetine. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of the effects of paroxetine on fetuses, for instance, have found that the use of paroxetine during pregnancy is associated with a between a 1.5- and 1.7-fold increase in congenital birth defects.

The law allows consumers to make risky decisions. And, in general, the law doesn’t impose liability on companies that provide consumers with the chance to take risk. It’s a different story entirely, however, when companies impose risks on unsuspecting and uninformed consumers. That’s the reason why thousands of former Paxil patients – consumers who weren’t informed of the risks associated with this dangerous drug – are looking to the law to hold Paxil’s drug manufacturer accountable. 

Fears Nachawati fights for the victims of dangerous drugs like Paxil (paroxetine) and the harmful effects that SSRIs impose. Have you or a loved one been hurt as a result of your Paxil prescription. Contact us today to find out about your rights. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Consumers have a right not to be deceived by manufacturers or inappropriately exposed to dangerous products. Thankfully, the law provides victims with a number of ways to redress their grievances, including such legal theories as negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty, and various statutory causes of action.

These legal avenues for redress could not be more important for women who took Zoloft (sertraline) during their pregnancy. In recent years, a tragically large and growing number of children have developed persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN), a life-threatening birth defect, as a result of their in utero exposure to Zoloft. The families of PPHN victims are left searching for a way of defending their rights and protecting their children.

Fortunately for Zoloft victims, the experienced, specialist attorneys at Fears Nachawati are committed to protecting the legal rights of families who have been injured as a result of their exposure to dangerous drugs such as Zoloft and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). If you’re living with the effects of a Zoloft-impacted pregnancy, 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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Kimberly Huckabee is one of the latest victims of a commercial trucking industry that puts profits ahead of the safety of other drivers and the firefighters, police, and EMTs who respond to accidents.

In the early hours of Thanksgiving Day, Huckabee, a volunteer firefighter in Pinewood, Texas, responded to the scene of a violent 18-wheeler accident. The accident occurred when the truck driver fell asleep behind the wheel, lost control of the big rig, and ran off the road. The 18-wheeler, a fuel tanker that was carrying nearly 7,000 gallons of crude oil, burst into flames when it careened off the side of the road. Additionally, the massive, fiery wreck caused a domino effect of other car accidents as drivers took evasive action.

Soon after arriving at the scene, Huckabee set to work helping accident victims and fighting the raging oil fire. Tragically, while doing so, she was struck by an 18-wheeler passing by her. As a result of the accident, medical personnel were forced to amputate Huckabee’s arm, a painful reminder of the dangers of reckless commercial truck drivers and the risk-prone environment trucking companies often foster.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Two 18-wheeler accidents at the same crash site isn’t an isolated event. Accidents such as the one that took Kimberly Huckabee’s arm are the product of a commercial transportation industry that values profits over people. At the direction of hard-charging managers, drivers routinely drive longer hours than they should – or than state law allows. The result isn’t simply a sleepy driver, but a dangerous situation.

At Fears | Nachawati, our attorneys are committed to fighting for the rights of 18-wheeler accident victims. Accident victims deserve a full-throated defense from their lawyer. Of course, fighting for your rights as an 18-wheeler accident victim isn’t just about passion. It’s also about experience and expertise. That’s why you need the dedicated, trial-tested counselors at our firm. Trust your claims to our care. We’re ready to help!

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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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Did you know that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Lexapro (escitalopram) are responsible for measurably increasing the probability that an infant will develop persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN)?

Thousands of pregnant women – many of whom regularly take an SSRI like Lexapro to treat their depression – don’t realize that the first trimester of their pregnancy is a critical risk period for neonatal PPHN. And, perhaps most importantly, many families don’t understand how serious the consequences of continuing their SSRI prescription can be. PPHN, a birth defect in which high blood pressure in the child’s lungs prevent proper oxygenation of the blood, is a life-threatening condition.

For many of the women, children, and families who have suffered as a result of an SSRI prescription, the attorneys at Fears Nachawati are prepared to make a measurable difference in their lives. Thanks to our experience and expertise, we’re prepared to take your SSRI claim from preliminary negotiations all the way to final settlement. If you or your loved one has suffered as a result of SSRI-induced PPHN, you should give us a call. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a rating system that a grade school student would easily recognize: extremely low risk drugs are given an A (i.e. Category A), relatively well-tested drugs receive a B (i.e. Category B), drugs with noted potential risks receive a C (i.e. Category C), drugs with well-defined risks are given a D, and high risk drugs receive an X (i.e. Category X). Are you surprised that for years the FDA has placed Celexa (citalopram) in Category C on the basis of several medical studies and the finding that this dangerous drug notably increases the risk of the fetus developing PPHN?

If you are surprised, you’re not alone. Thousands of expecting mothers who battle depression continue to take their SSRI antidepressant during their pregnancy, despite the health risks to their child. There’s real concern, however, that these Celexa patients continue taking their prescription on the mistaken belief that Celexa is riskless. Some experts feel that drug manufacturers inappropriately mask the real risk that their dangerous drugs impose, distracting patients from warnings such as those communicated by the FDA and its Category C label.

The attorneys at Fears Nachawati are committed to helping victims of Celexa and their families. If you, your child, and your family have suffered as a result of your exposure to Celexa or another SSRI during your pregnancy, it may be time to give us a call. You might be surprised to discover how much we know – and how much we can do to help you. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Firefighters for the Dallas Fire Department counted their blessings yesterday after a DUI driver drove directly into the back of their fire engine, causing considerable damage that could ultimately cost tens of thousands of dollars. Of course, the driver should be counting his blessings as well: the personal, medical, and legal costs associated with DUI-caused personal injuries can easily soar into the millions of dollars.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

The attorneys and personal injury specialists at Fears | Nachawati understand what victims face in the aftermath of a DUI-caused automobile accident and personal injury. For victims, the sources of cost are many and often include the costs of coping with loss, time away from work, health care expenses, and the price of repairing and replacing damaged and lost property. In the wake of an accident, victims and their families often discover that what first appeared relatively simple – replacing a vehicle – is, in reality, far more complicated and includes health, legal, and financial challenges.

Our legal practice is grounded in considerable experience and expertise in helping victims as they recover. You might need to file a lawsuit. Alternatively, you might want to enter into negotiations with the person who hurt you and your family. Or, you may need help communicating with the appropriate insurance representatives – and securing a settlement that covers the full range of costs you face. We’re ready to help with all of these challenges! Just give us an email or phone call.

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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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Tragically, a large and growing number of infants are born with persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN), a serious, potentially life-threatening pulmonary condition. For a PPHN baby, inordinately high pressure in the lung blood vessels prevents the child from getting sufficient oxygen into his or her bloodstream.

The causes of PPHN are many, but medical researchers have recently concluded that one significant contributing factor is whether the child’s mother took a SSRI antidepressant during pregnancy. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a common prescribed class of antidepressants that includes Prozac (fluoxetine) among others, have been found to increase the probability of delivering a PPHN baby by six times!

This research reveals a striking picture that’s markedly different from the one drug manufacturers portray with million dollar ad campaigns. Regardless of their benefits, SSRI drugs like Prozac (fluoxetine) pose considerable threats to pregnant women and their families. Unfortunately, too many women were ill-equipped to make an informed decision about whether to take Prozac during pregnancy – with sometimes catastrophic results.

The legal professionals at Fears Nachawati are fighting back for victims of dangerous drugs like Prozac. If your child was born with PPHN as a result of your exposure to Prozac, you should contact us immediately! Your rights may have been violated; and you may have a viable cause of action against the drug manufacturers who made that injury possible. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Nearly 3,000 women have been injured as the result of a dangerous medical product known as a transvaginal mesh. Commonly, a transvaginal mesh is surgically inserted in a woman’s pelvis in response to a pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Unfortunately for a large and growing number of women, this medical device has caused considerably more harm than benefit, including discomfort and pain that ranges from mild to very severe. 

Not surprising, American Medical Systems (AMS), a prominent manufacturer of transvaginal mesh, finds itself under legal attack from victims who are demanding their day in court. Although these injured women and their families may have their day in court, lawyers for AMS are doing their best to ensure that the court which hosts them is located in Minnesota and in front of their AMS’s preferred judge, instead of in fora that are convenient for the victims.

Do you suffer pain and discomfort as a result of your transvaginal mesh surgery? If so, you should take action by calling the medical device experts at Fears Nachawati. We not only understand the substantive claims that you need to pursue, but also the procedural tactics that medical manufacturers like AMS use to game the system and make life more difficult for deserving plaintiffs. Whether it’s a question of ultimate liability or procedural wrangling, we’re ready to fight with these negligent manufacturers who caused you and your family personal injury and intense suffering. 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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Alcohol played a central role in the injury of two police officers late last week when an 18-wheeler slammed into their vehicles. Despite the fact that it was clear that the officers were addressing a traffic problem, the big rig driver failed to use caution as he approached. While his belated evasive action succeeded in avoiding a direct hit, it wasn’t enough to prevent sending the officers to Parkland Hospital with serious injuries.

A post-accident sobriety test revealed that the big rig driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving his commercial vehicle. Although the driver blood alcohol content was below the legal standard for inebriation, its mere presence was a violation of Texas law.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

18-wheeler accidents are unlike passenger car accidents. Factually, big rig accidents usually cause considerably more property damage, personal injury, and death than car wrecks. Legally, as last Friday’s accident suggests, they also often include distinct issues of law which are unique to the business of commercial transportation.

For both reasons, it’s important to hire an 18-wheeler accident specialist if you or a loved one have been involved in an accident with a big rig. Fortunately, the experienced, expert attorneys at Fears | Nachawati are prepared to deal with the unique factual and legal challenges associated with your wreck. Don’t hire a novice to do an expert’s job! Contact our dedicated 18-wheeler accident attorneys today.

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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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Type 2 diabetes patients face a hard row to hoe. As patients know first-hand, managing diabetes requires careful monitoring of blood glucose levels, diligent lifestyle choices, and appropriate pharmacological and dietary choices. Type 2 diabetes is a 24/7 disease.

A growing number of Type 2 diabetes patients are increasingly realizing that some pharmacological options can be more destructive than ameliorative. In fact, some drugs are dangerous. So dangerous, in fact, that they may cause injury – and give rise to valid legal complaints. That’s certainly the case with Actos (pioglitazone).

When taken for longer than one year, Actos (pioglitazone), a well-known and widely distributed Type 2 diabetes medication, may substantially increase the likelihood that patients develop bladder cancer. The risk is so high that France and Germany have taken decisive action designed to limit the availability of Actos to their markets. And in the United States, the FDA has issued a strongly worded warning that all patients should take under consideration.

Tragically, for a significant number of Type 2 diabetes patients, the FDA’s warning from this summer was too little, too late. They put their trust in the makers of Actos and now face a painful fight with cancer in addition to their diabetes prognosis. If you or a loved one fall into this category, you should speak with the dangerous drug attorneys at Fears Nachawati to find out if your rights have been violated. You free consultation is a phone call away! Just call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. Let us fight for you!

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Glaxo Smith Klein (GSK), the major pharmaceutical manufacturer, has produced the antidepressant Paxil (paroxetine) for years. And for the last half decade, GSK has continued to supply the market – and, indirectly, pregnant women – with this dangerous antidepressant, despite the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) warning that medical studies have demonstrate that Paxil substantially increases the probability that the children of pregnant consumers may be born with birth defects such as PPHN.

Tragically, the highest risk period for Paxil is the first twenty weeks of pregnancy: a period during which most pregnant women do not realize they are pregnant. According to multiple medical studies, the consumption of Paxil during the first trimester elevated the risk of heart defects by between 150 and 200 percent. The question many experts are raising as a result is, “Were GSK’s disclosures sufficient to appropriately warn women who were unknowningly pregnant?” A number of victims feel that the answer is, “No.”

Attorneys at Fears Nachawati specialize in protecting the rights of victims like pregnant Paxil patients and their injured children. If you’ve suffered as a result of your SSRI prescription, you should give us a call. Put our experience and expertise to work for you! For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Tragically, Zoloft (sertraline), the widely prescribed antidepressant, is the cause of hundreds of prenatal birth defects every year. For the past five years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned of the dangers of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and medical journals have published studies investigating the insidious effects of SSRIs. Yet some doctors continue to prescribe Zoloft and other SSRIs to women who are pregnant or may become pregnant – with catastrophic effects.

To add insult to injury, many SSRI drug manufacturers have become skilled in shielding themselves from the liability appropriately associated with their product. Proving that Zoloft harmed your child can be a daunting task for an attorney who isn’t prepared to convincingly make that claim.

Fortunately for dangerous drug victims like you and your family, our experience and expertise gives us the preparation we need to defend your interests. Let Fears Nachawati fight for you! Find out how we can help your family by contacting us today. For your free consultation, call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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This morning Dallas drivers were forced to creep around the wreckage of a damaged car hauler and its destroyed cargo on their way to work. The wreck occurred when the car hauler, transporting a van, attempted to pass underneath an overpass on I-30. Unfortunately for everyone involved, the height of the car hauler and its cargo was taller than the overpass clearance. As a result, the van slammed into the overpass at high speed, flinging car parts across the normally busy highway.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

What caused today’s accident? At first glance, it looks like it was a car hauler and van that were just a little too tall for the route the driver took. While this explanation is true, it leaves out an important part of the story: the driver’s recklessness.

The drivers of car hauler are specially trained and experienced. Their employers go through great lengths to ensure that they are ready for the hazards of the road. Moving stranded, broken, and damaged cars isn’t simply a task for these drivers. It’s their profession. So when a car hauler misjudges the height of an overpass, it’s not necessarily evidence of a mistake, but the kind of recklessness that could seriously injure fellow drivers.

The team of legal experts Fears | Nachawati know negligent driving when they see it. If you’ve been an accident with a reckless driver, you don’t simply need an attorney, you need a specialist. Fortunately, our automobile accident attorneys are ready to provide you the experienced, expert attention you require. Call us today!

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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America’s expecting mothers are gradually becoming aware of the threats that antidepressant drugs, known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), impose on the children growing inside them. Infamously, multiple medical studies have shown that SSRIs like Lexapro (escitalopram) significantly increase cardiac, pulmonary, and neural birth defects among exposed children.

Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) is one of the most insidious of the cardiac birth defects that threaten the lives of injured newborns. However, contrary to the assumptions of some mothers, PPHN isn’t the only cardiac birth defect Lexapro produces. Additional Lexapro-caused cardiac conditions include pulmonary stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, large ventricular septal defect, and overriding aorta.

Does your newborn suffer one of these life-altering – and potentially life-threatening – cardiac birth defects? Your Lexapro may have been a contributing cause, a violation of the rights of you, your child, and your family.

The attorneys at Fears Nachawati are fighting for the victims of dangerous drugs like Lexapro and other SSRIs. Talk to us today about how we can protect your rights. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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