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

As a Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer, our attorneys are reviewing and filing cases across the nation.  The FDA recently issued a Transvaginal Mesh Safety Alert because the product, primarily manufactured by Bard, Boston Scientific and Johnson and Johnson, has been shown to cause injuries in female patients. 

Bard, Gynecare, AMS (American Medical Systems) and Boston Scientific have the largest market shares of transvaginal mesh products.

C.R. Bard's products include:

• Bard Pelvitex
• Bard Pelvisoft
• Bard Pelvilace or Pelvicol
• Bard Utrtex
• Bard Uretex TO
• Bard Uretex TOO2
• Bard Uretex TOO3

Gynecare/Ethicon/Johnson & Johnson products include:

• Gynecare Prosima
• Gynecare TVT Exact
• Gynecare TVT Abbrevo
• Gynecare TVT Retropubic System
• Gynecare TVT
• Gynecare TVT Obturator
• Gynecare TVT Secur
• Gynecare Gynemesh PS
• Gynecare Prolift
• Gynecare Prolift+M

AMS's products include:

• AMS MiniArc Precise Single-Incision Sling
• AMS MiniArc Single Incision Sling
• AMS Monarc Subfascial Hammock
• AMS In-Fast Ultra Transvaginal Sling
• AMS BioArc
• AMS Sparc Self-Fixating Sling System
• AMS Elevate
• AMS Perigree
• AMS Apogee

Boston Scientific products include:

• Boston Scientific Arise
• Boston Scientific Pinnacle
• Boston Scientific Advantage Fit
• Boston Scientific Lynx
• Boston Scientific Obtryx
• Boston Scientific Prefyx PPS
• Boston Scientific Solyx

If you or a loved one has been injured by one of these products, contact our Transvaginal Mesh Law Firm today to receive information concerning your legal rights by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com or toll free at 1.866.545.8364.

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In 1996, Evangelina Cruz died of a gunshot wound in Lamb County, near Lubbock, Texas. The legal repercussions of that gunshot continue to reverberate in the west Texas legal community. 

The men accused of killing Ms. Cruz, Jesus Ramirez and Alberto Sifuents, were initially prosecuted and convicted of capital murder. In 2008, however, they succeeded in appealing the verdict. The appeals court overturned their convictions, concluding that the attorneys who represented Mr. Ramirez and Mr. Sifuents provided legal defense at trial so insufficient as to violate the clients' constitutional rights. Now, Mr. Cruz and Mr. Ramirez have filed suit in a Lubbock federal court, seeking $12 million in damages on the basis that the original trial in Lamb County constituted a conspiracy aimed at an unlawful conviction. 

At the heart of Mr. Ramirez and Mr. Sifuents's conspiracy claim is the appellate court's conclusion that their original trial defense was so inadequate as to vitiate their constitutional right to legal representation.

Fears | Nachawati recognizes that not all attorneys provide the legal representation that they should. Some counsellors are so poor, in fact, that a court would refuse to acknowledge their representation as meaningful legal counsel, as the Ramirez-Sifuents case suggests. You deserve excellent legal counsel. If your attorney has done such a poor job in your case as to substantially impair your ability to recover, your legal rights may have been injured as a result. To fight back, contact us! For a free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com.

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 Recovering at a Houston hospital, Rep. Gabrille Giffords has begun rehabilitation after what doctors describe as her “spectacular” recovery from a gunshot wound infamously sustained in a Tuscon, Arizona shooting. Nevertheless, as her doctors have explained, retraining the brain after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can take years and often includes intensive speech, occupational and physical therapy. Said Dr. Robert Stevens, an associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, “You can’t be in a hurry. This is a long, drawn-out process, and it can be extremely frustrating.”

Giffords ordeal shines a light on the costs and difficulties associated with TIBs. If you or a loved one has undergone a traumatic brain injury – caused by a fall, a gunshot wound or other kind of accident – you need a medical and legal team that can help you navigate the long and difficult days ahead. Fortunately, you can ask for no better than the experienced and expert attorneys at Fears | Nachawati. For your free consultation, give us a call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Apple, maker of the iPhone and iPad, has been sued on behalf of numerous consumers by Fears | Nachawati.  The lawsuit alleges that Apple allowed application makers access to users personal data, without the knowledge or consent of the users.  This data in turns allowed advertisers and marketers to track users unique data, including their location, online habits and activities.

For more information about this lawsuit, contact Fears | Nachawati at 1.866.705.7584.  Also please see this article from CNBC. 

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Fears | Nachawati has sued Apple and a number of its iPhone application makers for various privacy violations.  The firm and its client allege that Apple and the application makers helped advertisers secretly create detailed profiles of iPhone users without their knowledge or consent.  Apple and the applications makers allegedly mined data from the consumers' use of their iPhones, including browing habits, location, and shopping habits.  This invasion is possible because Apple assigns a unique identifier to each iPhone, which allows advertisers to correlate data to specific individual end users. 

For more information about the lawsuit and Fears | Nachawati, please call the firm at 1.866.705.7584 and also see this article at wired.com. 

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A lawsuit recently filed by Fears | Nachawati alleges that Apple Inc.'s Unique Device Identifier (UDID) permits advertisers to secretly track which applications users download and how frequently they use those applications.  Unlike cookies, there is no way for a user to turn off or block the UDID.  These privacy invasions violate federal and state law.  Apple knew about the invasions.  Rather than disclosing to iPad and iPhone users that advertisers could find out this information, Apple did not inform or obtain consent from its customers.  The lawsuit names Apple as a defendant, along with the makers of several popular applications.  Consumers seek injunctive relief ordering Apple to stop these privacy invasions, along with money damages. 

For more information about this lawsuit, please see this article in the American Bar Association Journal or call the firm at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Fears | Nachawati has filed suit on behalf of its clients in California alleging that its clients privacy rights were violated by Apple, Inc.  Apple, along with the makers of popular applications such as Textplus4, Paper Toss, Weather Channel, Dictionary.com, Talking Tom Cat and Pumpkin Maker, has been accused of passing personal user information to third parties without the knowledge or consent of its customers.  The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that smartphone applications such as those implicated in the firm's lawsuit shared personal data "widely and regularly" without agreement of consumers.

For more information about this lawsuit, please see this article from Yahoo News or call the firm at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Fears | Nachawati has sued Apple over privacy issues.  The suit alleges that the company was using its iPhone and iPad to route private user data to third-party advertisers without users' knowledge or consent.  Many creators of applications for these devices have also been named as defendants.  The firm is continuing to investigate Google's Android platform to determine whether its users have suffered the same kinds of privacy violations as Apple's users. 

For more information about this lawsuit, please call the firm at 1.866.705.7584.  You can also read a news article about this lawsuit here. 

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Your Texas personal injury lawsuit begins with an initial consultation with your lawyer. Most personal injury lawyers, such as our team here at Fears | Nachawati, will provide you with free legal advice during this first meeting.

The first meeting is a time for your lawyer to get know the facts of your case. You will tell your lawyer about the accident and show them any documents, such as police reports, that you have.

If your Texas personal injury lawyer decides that you have a good case, the next step is to contact the legal representative of the person or entity responsible for the accident.

In many instances, your case will be settled out of court with no need for a trial. If a settlement cannot be reached, however, your personal injury lawyer will move forward with preparations for trial in accordance with Texas law.

If your personal injury lawsuit goes to trial, there will be a deposition, which is a time for the defendant’s attorney to ask you questions about the accident. Your personal injury lawyer will thoroughly prepare you for the deposition by telling you what questions to expect and going over your answers with you. Your attorney will depose the defendant as well.

The good news for you as the accident victim is that your Texas personal injury lawsuit will generally require very little participation on your part. Your attorney handles all of the paperwork as well as the communications with the party against whom you are bringing the suit.

If you have been injured in an accident, contact us today for free legal assistance. At Fears | Nachawati, we provide accident victims with a no charge initial consultation during which we will determine whether you have a case and will explain how the personal injury lawsuit process works. Just email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

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Every day in the United States, workers are injured while on the job. Sadly, the number of injuries – and fatalities – is far higher for those working in the construction industry. In fact, in 2004, the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that the construction industry has the second highest number of fatalities of all industries in the U.S. The study also revealed that construction workers have a higher-than-average number of days off from work due to illness or injury.

Other studies have indicated that one out of every ten construction workers will be injured on the job at some point during their career.

The stakes are even higher for construction workers in Texas. Since 1992, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas has ranked either first or second in the number of workplace injuries per year – construction site accidents accounted for the largest number of those injuries. In 2004, for instance, Texas was in second place with 114 fatalities in the construction sector.

Other shocking statistics related to construction site accidents include:

·         Research conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health showed that, in 2007, construction accidents caused the highest number of fatalities of any industry.

·         In 2007, over 1,100 construction-related fatalities were reported.

·         Falls are the most common cause of fatal construction site accidents.

·         After falls, transportation accidents, falling objects and electrocution are the most common causes of construction-related deaths, respectively.

·         Of all workers compensation costs across the country, 15% are due to construction site accidents.

As these statistics show, the construction industry is a highly dangerous occupation that puts workers at serious risk of suffering an on-the-job injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction site accident, contact us today.

The Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati provide free legal advice to victims of construction site injuries. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

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Our  law firm, Fears | Nachawati, represents baby boy Abdallah Khader and his family.  Abdallah, who was in his car seat, was tragically injured in a crash caused by two bars over serving a patron, Stewart Lee Richardson, who visited the bars, Applebees located at 2021 Highway 287 North, Mansfield, Texas 76063 and Mr. B's located at 2860 N. Hwy 157, Mansfield, Texas 76063.  After leaving the bars severely intoxicated, he crashed into the rear of the Khader's vehicle, seriously injuring all four members of the family.

In connection with the investigation, our lawyers are seeking statements from any eye witnesses or bar patrons that regularly visit or drink at Applebees in Mansfield or Mr. B's in Mansfield.   

Anyone having information about Stewart Richardon's drinking at both Applebees in Mansfield, Texas and Mr. B's in Mansfield, Texas on the night in question, February 20, 2009, or other instances of over serving customers at Applebees and Mr. B's are encouraged to contact me to provide a statement in connection with the ongoing investigation.  Any witness statements would be greatly appreciated by the parents, who are picking up the pieces of their broken life. 

IF YOU ARE AN EYEWITNESS OR HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT STEWART RICHARDSON, THE APPLEBEES IN MANSFIELD, OR THE MR. B'S IN MANSFIELD, please contact the attorney for the family, Majed Nachawati, on his direct line 214.461.6170.

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

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Our clients' son, Abdallah Khader, who was critically injured in an accident caused by the perfect storm of irresponsibility, has been released by Cook's Children's Hospital in Fort Worth and is now being cared for by his loving family.  Abdallah has the ability to breathe on his own.  However, his brain function remains minimal at best.  Bars believed to have overserved alcohol to Richardson, who in turn crashed his vehicle into the Khader family's vehicle as they returned home from a family gathering, need to be aware of potential negligent conduct and take responsibility for preventing intoxication in serving future patrons.  This tragic drunk driving crash was caused not only by Richardson, but any bars believed to have overserved Richardson.  His blood alcohol level was over three times the legal limit-.28.  The Fears | Nachawati Law Firm remains dedicated to sending a message to all bars that the law requires serving alcohol to its patrons in a responsible manner, such that tragic incidents and the suffering of innocent motorists and, in particular, children are eliminated.  Questions concerning dram shop suits, which address bars that overserve patrons can be directed to the lead personal injury lawyer, Majed Nachawati, who will stop at nothing to hold bars and drunk drivers accountable to the fullest extent allowed by our civil justice system.  Fears | Nachawati Law Firm - Toll Free Phone Number 1.866.705.7584, email - mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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By EMILY FRIEDMAN
April 21, 2009

A woman who was paralyzed after disobeying warnings to remain in her seat during a turbulent flight over Texas has suffered the same type of catastrophic injuries as the late Christopher Reeve, according to her doctor.

A woman traveling on a Continental Airlines plane was paralyzed after getting up from her seat despite warnings of in-flight turbulence.

(AP Photo/Getty Images)

"She is paralyzed from the nipples to her toes," said Dr. Trey Fulp, the spinal surgeon who will perform a second operation today on the passenger at the McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, Tex. The woman was one of two passengers and one crew member on Continental flight 511 from Houston to McAllen who were injured early Saturday morning in mid-flight.

Fulp described the severity of the passenger's injury as a "hangman's fracture," a term used to describe the neck break commonly seen in patients who hang themselves.

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Fulp's wife, Kathy Fulp, was one of the first nurses to treat the patient. She told ABCNews.com that the 47-year-old Spanish-speaking woman, whom she declined to identify by name, suffered a broken back at the thoracic level and a fracture between the C1 and C2 vertebrae in her neck, the same injury that left Reeve paralyzed after falling off his horse in 1995.

"She had gotten up and gone to the bathroom," said Fulp. "When she was in the bathroom the flight apparently hit turbulence and she was thrown to the ceiling, which is how she got the C1 C2 fracture. Then she was thrown back against the toilet, which broke her back."

It was not immediately known if she will be able to walk again.

Kathy Fulp said that flight attendants rushed to the passenger's side and moved her into the aisle of the aircraft for the remainder of the approximately 50-minute flight.

The two other individuals were treated for minor injuries, according to Fulp, who said one of them had torn a ligament in her knee. The injuries were sustained during the descent of the aircraft, approximately 15 minutes before landing.

Mary Clarke, a spokeswoman for Continental Airlines, confirmed that three individuals from Flight 511, en route from George Bush Houston Intercontinental Airport to the McAllen-Miller International Airport, had been taken to the local hospital after being injured in the turbulence.

Storms in the Houston area had delayed the flight several hours and had caused major delays for both inbound and outbound aircraft.

 

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This week, Fears | Nachawati Law Firm obtained a significant confidential settlement on behalf of an employee, who was a tile setter, in the pool industry and was injured on the job, herniating two disks in his back that later required surgery.  Each year, thousands of white-collar and blue-collar workers are injured on the job--oftentimes creating a future loss of employment capacity and tragic life-changing circumstances such as divorce and financial difficulties.  Employers that do not purchase approved workers' compensation insurance policy coverage, can be held liable under Texas law through filing a state court lawsuit on an injured worker's behalf.  Oftentimes, the only way to independently verify whether an employer is subject to suit in state court is by contacting an experienced law firm that can verify worker's compensation coverage with the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.  An injured worker can also check online with the commission through the Online Employer Workers' Compensation Insurance Verification System, which is not always 100% accurate.  If you are unsure of your legal rights and want to be informed concerning whether you can sue or have a case, contact an attorney or law firm experienced with on-the-job injuries.  Questions can be direct to Fears | Nachawati Law Firm, Phone 1 (866) 705-7584 or by email at info@fnlawfirm.com.

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The Fears | Nachawati Law Firm has recently been retained to represent a man in a product liability suit against Home Depot and a third - party ladder manufacturer. Our client, who was on a fiberglass ladder sold by Home Depot, was performing maintenance duties near the top of a building when the ladder suddenly snapped. As a result, he fell twenty - five feet to the ground, thereby causing him to sustain serious personal injuries. The lead attorney indicated that manufacturers have a duty to ensure that products sold to consumers are reasonably safe for use and consumption. Requests for future representation in product liability lawsuits should be directed to Majed Nachawati at mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1 (866) 705 - 7584.

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The Fears | Nachawati Law Firm has recently been obtained to represent the family of a woman who was seriously injured and ultimately passed away while riding her 2002 Harley Davidson Fatboy within the Galveston City Limits. According to Mr. Nachawati, his attorneys and investigators are gathering facts concerning the tragic death. Mr. Nachawati further stated that his "law firm is dedicated to ensuring all responsible parties are held accountable for the death of his client." Requests for all future representation in wrongful death lawsuits and motorcycle accidents can be directed to Mr. Nachawati's law firm by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1 (866) 705-7584.

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April 25th, The Fears | Nachawati Law Firm has recently been retained to represent the family of a man who was seriously injured and ultimately passed away while making lock at a dam inside the territorial waters of the United States. According to Mr. Nachawati, " the death or loss of any loved one is difficult, if not impossible to deal with, and as a result, requires a full investigation and inquiry into any death potentially involving any Jones Act Seamen, product liability or maritime claim." He further stated that his " lawyers and law firm remain dedicated to families and people who suffer as a result of the negligence of any third party,as the pursuit of justice, truth, and the protection of those injured are the only things that matter to his firm." Mr. Nachawati further commented that it is oftentimes difficult to conduct and independent investigation because evidence is commonly lost, altered, or destroyed as each hour passes after incidents involving serious injuries or wrongful deaths occurring on semi-submersibles, steamboats, rigs, drilling platforms, and other types of sea vessels. For legal information concerning the Jones Act, maritime claims and deaths, contact the firm by e-mail at mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1(866) 705-7584.

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According to the Fort Worth Texas, The City's Magazine, the Fears | Nachawati Law Firm is one that deserves the right to be talked about:

Fears | Nachawati Law Firm

UNIQUE APPROACH:  Founded on the principle of integrity, Fears | Nachawati Law Firm is comprised of distinguished personal injury and bankruptcy attorneys who take an unparalleled approach to the practice of law, as every case is prepared in anticipation of trial.  The founding attorneys of the firm, C. Bryan Fears, and Majed Nachawati, represent plaintiffs involved in wrongful death lawsuits, serious personal injury cases, and complex bankruptcy matters.

WHO WE ARE:  The attorneys of Fears | Nachawati bring considerable legal experience to the Fort Worth community.  Prior to entering private practice, Nachawati recieved the honor of serving as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Linda R. Yanez with the Thirteenth Court of Appeals.  Fears previously served as managing partner at one of the nation's largest bankruptcy law firms.  Scott M. York, managing attorney of the firm's bankruptcy practice, graduated from the Texas Tech University School of Law.

PHILOSOPHY: Committed to their community, the attorneys of Nears | Nachawati come from working class families and remain dedicated to representing plaintiffs.  Fears described their work philosophy as "taking an old-fashioned approach when it comes to representing our community--we are passionate about representing plaintiffs in their fights for justice, they are not just a number at our firm."

AGGRESSIVE REPRESENTATION:  Taking a hard line approach to each individual case, the firm's actions have invariably resulted in substantial recoveries for their clients.  "At the cornerstone of the firm's success is our lawyers' uncanny ability to ensure that each case is presented in the light most favorable to the client," Nachawati said.  The attorneys of Fears | Nachawati also attribute a great deal of the firm's success to their clients, the fairness of local judges and collegiality among members of the Tarrent County Bar.  Displaying passion, diligence, and conviction in every case they handle, Fears | Nachawati has an impressive record of accomplishment within the Fort Worth Community. 

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