Houston Biker Hospitalized After Accident

Do you ride your bike regularly? If so, you probably expose yourself to more risk that you realize. For instance, what would happen to you if you were in an accident? Are you covered by your insurance policy? Most bikers aren’t. Are you confident that the reckless driver who hit you would have biking accidents on their coverage? You shouldn’t be.

 

Bicycle riders experience significant levels of potential accident risk every time they strap on their helmet. Yet most are totally unprepared for the financial, medical, and legal consequences of an accident. As a result, they wind up searching for solutions after the fact. For instance, an unnamed Houston bike rider is doing that now. This afternoon, the cyclist was peddling along Texas 249 in northwest Harris County when a car struck her. Because of the accident, the rider was taken by Life Flight helicopter to a nearby hospital.

 

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Riding a bicycle is supposed to be fun. That’s why for years kids, parents, and adults have gotten their exercise and fresh air by taking a bike ride. Tragically, the vast majority of riders never think about the unthinkable: who is responsible in the event of an accident.

 

Fortunately for riders like you, the accident and injury experts at Fears | Nachawati known precisely what you need to know – and what you need to prove in a court of law – in order to sustain your claims. You didn’t choose to get injured riding your bike, but you can determine how to respond. Talk to our experienced and expert attorneys today to find out everything you need to know about how to seek the justice you deserve.

 

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:

 

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Excessive Speed Takes Teen Passenger's Life

Thursday afternoon, most of Tania Enamorado’s classmates had gone home for the day. Enamorado, however, was cruising around Dallas with her friend and her teenage cousin. The drive would have been uneventful except for one event: the driver, Enamorado’s cousin, driving at an excessive rate of speed, hit a puddle, lost control of her car, and slammed into a utility pole. The accident sent the driver and a passenger to the hospital. Tragically, Enamorado was killed immediately.

 

Did the driver have a license? No. Was she driving at excessive speed? Yes. Is she responsible for the safety of her passengers? Absolutely. The life and death of Enamorado stands as an important reminder for teens, passengers, and parents alike: drivers are legally responsible for the safety of their passengers.

 

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

The life of Miss Enamorado came to too quick an end. Her death is undeniably tragic, not only because it was preventable, but because the people most responsible for her safety – her own family – let her down when she most needed their protection.

 

Has your teenage child been hurt in an automobile accident? It happens to thousands of Texas drivers – and their families – every year. Frequently, these accidents involve significant medical costs and financial liability for the victims. You don’t have to bear these costs alone. Drivers, even teenagers, must care for the health and safety of their passengers.

 

If your child has been hurt in a car wreck, you should call the automobile accident experts at Fears | Nachawati. Our attorneys are prepared to guide you through this difficult process and fight for your rights. You didn’t have control over the way this process started, but you can dictate how it ends. Your free consultation is just a phone call away! Let us help you 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:

 

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Arlington Driver Suffers Wrongful Death

Early yesterday morning an Arlington driver had car trouble. The driver, Kolawole Grando, made the mistake of coming to a stop in an eastbound lane of I-20. Tragically, it was one of the last mistakes Mr. Grando would make.

 

Shortly after coming to stop, a pickup truck slammed into the back of Grando’s car, collapsing the entire back half of the car and causing Grando’s immediate death. The death of Mr. Grando may have been accident, but it wasn’t necessary a fluke. Hundreds of stranded drivers are injured every year in Texas as a result of fellow drivers who drive too fast, too recklessly, too tired, or too drunk.

 

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

The attorneys at Fears | Nachawati not only protect the victims of automobile accidents, but their families as well. With years of experience and well-developed expertise, we know not only how to investigate the immediate effects of an accident, but also the repercussions on spouses, children, and parents.

 

It’s important to know that the State of Texas has created a law, known as the wrongful death statute, which allows immediate family members to sue on behalf of loved ones who are killed in an accident. Thanks to this essential law, our attorneys and advocates have succeeded in protecting bereaved family members and defending their legal rights.

 

Has your loved one been killed in an automobile accident? Their fight for justice didn’t necessarily die with them. Contact our professionals today to find out how we can help you recover damages in the wake of their needless pain and suffering.

 

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:

 

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Street Racer Takes Dallas Father's Life

Street racing may be against the law, but that doesn’t seem to stop thousands of Texans from tearing around city streets, putting their own lives at risk – and the lives of innocent bystanders, too.

 

Tragically, Elias Silva-Gonzales of Dallas, a 43-year-old father of two, was killed earlier this month when a street racer driving a Chevrolet Suburban at an excessive rate of speed slammed into Silva-Gonzales’s car. Although Silva-Gonzales was rushed to the hospital, the deed – and the damage – was done. By the time he reached the ER, Mr. Silva-Gonzales had died from the irresponsible decision-making of yet another criminally negligent street racer.

 

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Driving under normal conditions is dangerous. Street racing makes a trip to the grocery store potentially fatal. For the victims of street racing, this recklessness isn’t right. And for the families who grieve them, it isn’t fair.

 

If there’s any good news, it’s this: street racing isn’t just illegal, it’s tortuous. While it’s the responsibility of prosecutors and public officials to pursue criminal charges against street racers, it’s the right of victims to file suit against street racers and to hold them accountable for their misconduct.

 

The attorneys at Fears | Nachawati help the victims of street racers and their families to secure justice in civil court. If you’ve been involved in one of these unnecessary, harmful accidents, you can protect your rights and the rights of others by filing a proper complaint in court. We can help you! Contact us today to find out how.

 

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

Driver Involved in Car Accident - with Restaurant

The driver of a Mazda minivan lost control of her car today and was involved in an accident with an unlikely defendant: McDonald’s. Although the restaurant was less damaged than the minivan, the reality is that both McDonald’s and the Dallas-area driver sustained property damage. McDonald’s brick wall was cracked, and the front fender of the minivan collapsed as a result of the collision.

 

What’s the way forward for the driver and the multinational food services provider? Time – and a forthcoming negotiation between the parties – will tell.

 

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Automobile accidents happen every day in Texas. Admittedly, most don’t involve buildings, such as a McDonald’s restaurant, but it’s important to recognize that accidents rarely play out the way that drivers anticipate. Car accidents regularly involve injured passengers, commercial vehicles, such as 18-wheelers, wrongful deaths, municipal trucks, or product defects, such as a tendency for some cars to roll when struck.

 

Would you be ready if your car rolled or if your passenger was injured? Accidents involving unanticipated eventualities are often difficult to resolve for drivers, insurance companies, and attorneys who aren’t prepared for them.

 

Fortunately for you, the attorneys at Fears | Nachawati handle these type of unexpected realities every day. The accident you’ve involved in may surprise you, but it probably won’t phase our dedicated, experienced professionals. In fact, that’s a big reason why you should trust us with your case. We know how to understand what happened to you – and can protect for your legal, property, and financial 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

Alcohol Causes Automobile Accident Fatalities

You’ve heard that drunk driving kills. But do you know that driving drunk may have profound legal effects, too?

 

On the last day of 2011, two residents of North Texas were killed and one seriously injured as a result of drunk driving. The inebriated driver, driving too fast, recklessly attempted to pass a slower vehicle. Unfortunately for everyone in the car, he lost control of his car, causing the sedan to slip off the road, go airborne, and roll several times before come to rest. As a result, the driver and two passengers were ejected from the car.

 

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Drunk driving is a serious public policy and criminal matter. It’s true that drunk driving can have very serious injuries and permanent legal consequences, including criminal charges for vehicular manslaughter, DUI, and DWI.

 

What many drivers don’t realize is that the people they injury – whether they are passengers in their car or other drivers and passengers on the highway – may file civil lawsuits claiming damages for the personal injuries they sustain.

 

If you’ve been involved in a alcohol-related automobile accident and either want to file a civil lawsuit or face a civil complaint, you should speak to the legal professionals and representatives at Fears | Nachawati today. We’ve handled numerous cases just like yours and can help you sort through the facts, understand the law, and determine the appropriate response. Talk to our professionals 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

Houston Motorcyclist Dies in Freeway Accident

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

SUV Roll Kills Yet Another Dallas Driver

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

Did a Cell Phone Contribute to Your Automobile Accident?

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 11th 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!

 

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

Out-of-Town Accidents Raise Unique Legal Issues

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

Car Hauler Careens Into I-30 Overpass

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

Tragic Accident Demonstrates Negligence

An Arlington woman spent last night in a Mansfield jail pending charges of intoxication manslaughter and child endangerment. In addition to these criminal charges, she almost certainly faces an impossible-to-escape negligence claim in civil court.

 

Not only did the Arlington driver drive under the influence of alcohol and the wrong way down Interstate 35, a police office also witnessed the woman driving with her hands behind her head. As a result of the woman’s gross disregard for the safety of others, two drivers were involved in an accident trying to evade the reckless woman’s SUV. When one of the drivers got out of the car to examine the accident, he was struck by a passing car and killed instantly.

 

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

This accident demonstrates an important area of the law: negligence. United States and Texas law obligates its citizens to exercise a minimum level of care when they engage in an act, like driving. In effect, the law of negligence provides that people should act with reasonable care, taking steps to avoid the harm that their decisions might cause to others.

 

Acts like driving the wrong way down a road, drinking and driving, and failing to hold onto the steering wheel are all choices that impose foreseeable risk onto other drivers. If other drivers are harmed as a result of these choices, like the man struck as he inspected the damage to his car, then the negligent actor may be liable for the resulting injuries.

 

Fears | Nachawati specializes in the complex area of negligence law. If you have suffered personal injury or property damage as a result of someone else’s carelessness, you have a right to be compensated for your loss. Find out everything you need to know about your legal rights and financial interests by contacting our professionals 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

Automobile Fire Kills Dallas Driver

When most drivers think about the hazards of highway driving, they usually think of the likelihood that they will be involved in an unavoidable accident. While it’s true that these accidents produce most highway injuries and fatalities, it’s important to remember that secondary effects – like automobile fires sparked by collisions – can be just as dangerous.

 

Earlier this week, a Dallas driver’s van stalled in the left lane of I-635. Not suspecting the vehicle to stop suddenly in the fast lane of a major highway, the car behind slammed into the stalled car, pinning the driver’s legs in the vehicle. Although the collision only stunned him, a fire soon began that ultimately consumed the van and tragically took the trapped driver’s life.

 

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

The automobile accident attorneys at Fears | Nachawati understand not only how to deal with the primary effects of an accident, such as property damage and personal injury resulting from a collision, but also the secondary effects that can frequently be even more personally and financially costly. Whether it’s a fire that destroys a vehicle or post-traumatic stress that changes a life, we believe that it’s important to address these secondary effects, too.

 

In the wake of a destructive, painful, or fatal automobile accident, it’s important to consult with our expert legal advisors. Thanks to our experience, expertise, and professional commitment, we can maximize the likelihood that you can achieve the justice and the financial compensation you deserve. Find out more about how we can help you by contacting 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

Drowsy Driving: More Like Drunk Driving than You Might Think

Did you know that in 2010 drowsy driving caused one in six fatal automobile accidents and one in eight car accidents causing serious injury? This finding by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety underscores a safety reality that legal experts have attempted to address for years.

 

Drowsy driving causes the same kind of symptoms as drunk drivers. Impairment includes slower reaction times, exaggerated responses, and considerably diminished awareness of road conditions. Likewise, drowsy driving can also result in exactly the same kind of serious injury and death found among drunk driving accidents, both for the drowsy driver and the innocent bystanders often victimized by this reckless behavior.

 

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Because of our years of experience, the attorneys at Fears | Nachawati know well how drunk and drowsy driving can result in considerable legal liability for the negligent driver. The simple fact is that the law imposes basic responsibilities upon drivers; and those duties include the obligation to drive safely. Drowsy driving openly violates this fundamental legal standard governing conduct on the road.

 

Have you or a loved one been involved in an accident with a drowsy driver? The legal consequences might be more severe for the person who damaged your property or injured you or your family member than you might think. Trust our courtroom-tested litigation skills to help you handle your legal claims against the negligent driver who struck you. Contact us today for a 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

Plano Driver Killed by Hit-and-Run Suspect

A Dallas-area family is searching for answers after their loved one was unexpectedly killed in a hit-and-run accident that occurred in the early morning hours Thursday. The victim literally didn’t know what hit him. A hit-and-run driver travelling at an extremely high rate of speed slammed into the rear-end of his car, pushing him off the road and into a nearby field. Tragically, the driver was ejected from the car and killed.

 

The Plano Police Department is searching for the hit-and-run driver, however, their search is strictly limited to the suspect’s potential criminal conduct. The grieving family needs an experienced, dedicated attorney to protect their civil law rights.

 

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Hit-and-run accidents are all too common in Texas’s cities and towns. Regardless of whether the offending driver was drunk, distracted, or reckless, the reality is that survivors are often left searching for a combination of things, including justice, emotional closure, and financial security.

 

Our law firm believes that victims should have their day in court—and we fight to make sure that they get it. That’s why the professionals at Fears | Nachawati have devoted our professional lives to defending the rights of people injured in accidents. If you or a loved one have been in an automobile accident, you need our experienced, highly qualified counsel. Whether you’re just coping with a loss or angry and looking for justice, we’re ready to fight on your behalf.

 

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

Elderly Lady Dies in Lubbock Accident

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

 

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

 

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

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

 

About the Author

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

 

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

Another Houston Driver Dies Near Tollbooth

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

 

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

 

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

Fort Hood Solider Killed in Temple Traffic Accident

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

 

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

 

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

Amarillo Man Dies in Off-Road Accident

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

 

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

 

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

Double Accident Victim Dies in Tragic Accident

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

 

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

Houston Driver Killed by Rolling Car

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

 

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

Passenger, Danielle Ruthstrom, and two other Arlington Youths tragically pass away in Car Crash

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

Legal Commentary - Author - Wrongful Death Lawyer - Majed Nachawati

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

About the Author

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

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

 

San Antonio Driver Dies in SUV Accident

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

 

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

Passenger, Brandon Hambrick, tragically passes away in Arlington Auto Accident

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

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

Legal Commentary:

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

Legal Commentary Author - Personal Injury Attorney, Majed Nachawati

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

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

 



 

Houston's Beltway 8 Grinds to a Halt after 11-Car Accident

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

 

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

Austin Drivers Worry As Higher Speed Limits Hit I-35

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

 

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

 

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

Hit-and-Run Injures Houston Driver

The driver of a Toyota Camry was flown by helicopter to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas, late last night after the driver of a Nissan Altima slammed into him head-on. According to accident investigators, the injured driver was pinned in his car as a result of the violent collision. Today, he is in serious condition as he fights for his life.

 

Vehicle accidents happen every day across Texas. From fender-benders to fatal collisions, most Texans are involved in an automobile accident during their lives. When you’re facing the repercussions of an accident, you need the expert attorneys at Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience and courtroom-tested expertise, we’re ready to protect your rights in meditation or litigation. To learn how we can help, contact us today. For your free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

Lubbock Truck Driver Injures Police Officer

Today in the west Texas town of Lubbock, a 79-year-old truck driver slammed into a police cruiser after he failed to yield the right of way. The police officer was taken to a local hospital so that doctors could examine his injured arm and check the rest of his body for non-apparent injury, such as a concussion or internal bleeding.

 

Car accidents can cause thousands of dollars in property damage and much, much more in medical costs. Unfortunately, insurance companies frequently try to haggle with victims, knowing that people who are hurt or out of work may be willing to settle their claims for less than they're worth. It’s a tragic reality, but it happens every day.

 

Have you been in a car or truck accident? You probably need someone to fight for you. Fortunately, the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati have the experience and expertise to protect your legal interests at the negotiating table and in the courtroom. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

Car Causes Considerable Collateral Damage

A San Antonio couple awoke with a start early this morning when they heard the sounds of a car ripping through the fence that borders their home and slamming into their garage. The driver was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and was taken to a local police station for potential DWI charges.

 

Last night’s accident in San Antonio underscores an important reality of automobile accidents that few people consider: what happens when they cause non-car property damage? Insurance policies cover – and fail to cover – all manner of risks. If you’re not careful, you could be stuck with a damaged fence or garage and a driver without the means to compensate you for your loss.

 

Have you sustained property damage as a result of someone’s negligent driving? Are you waiting to recover? Don’t wait any longer. Find out everything you need to do to ensure that you’re protecting by talking to the automobile accident experts at Fears | Nachawati today. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

Alcohol Suspected in San Antonio Accident

This weekend a Jeep driver in San Antonio ended her early morning cruise up U.S. 281 by swerving erratically, slamming into the concrete barrier in the center of the road, losing control of her car, sliding through multiple lanes of traffic, striking a nearby car, and finally coming to an abrupt stop after hitting a road-side tree.

 

Accident investigators found alcohol on her breath – a discovery as unsurprising as it is worrisome. For the last three years alcohol has taken the life of 1,400 Texans. That’s almost half of all annual traffic fatalities in Texas!

 

If you’ve been injured in an alcohol-related accident, you need to call the accident experts at Fears | Nachawati immediately. Your free consultation with our professionals will answer your questions – including whether the person who struck your car might be liable, what you need to find out from your insurance company, and what your next steps should include! To get started, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com

Two Die in Fatal Houston Crash

A car accident in southwest Houston claimed the lives of a driver and his passenger this weekend. The driver lost control of his speeding Chevrolet Camaro, then jumped a curb and slammed into a light pole and a brick wall. The force of the collision was overwhelming, throwing the driver from the vehicle and killing the passenger.

 

This tragic accident is horrible for the families of both victims, but it is particularly difficult for the passenger’s loved ones. The passenger didn’t have control over the car and didn’t have the ability to influence the outcome of the fatal accident. Under Texas law, the driver is not only responsible for his own safety, but her safety, too.

 

Fears | Nachawati helps accident victims and their families recover from the pain and shock associated with a traumatic collision. If a passenger you love was hurt or killed because of a driver’s negligence, he or she should speak with our experts immediately. We can help your family put their lives back together! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. Let us help you!

Single Car Accident in Houston Leaves Bereaved Family Searching for Answers

A 65 year-old man in West Houston died Tuesday morning when he cost control of his car and slammed into a utility pole. The driver, who was travelling at a sufficiently high rate of speed to knock down the pole, may have suffered from a medical condition. Investigators suspect that the condition could have played a part in the accident.

 

Tragically, the man’s family is now left to search for a way forward. The accident was sudden, and the cause remains in doubt. As a result, next-of-kin don’t know whether to blame the driver, the car, the medical condition, or some combination of these factors. Does this sound familiar? Has your family lost a loved one a car accident? Are you struggling to determine why the car wreck occurred and who might be responsible?

 

Contact the auto accident experts at Fears | Nachawati. With offices in several Texas cities, we’re prepared to meet you and your loved ones where you are. We can answer your questions and, if necessary, take the legal actions necessary to protect your rights and your family’s well-being. The time to take action is now! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!

Tire Blowout Causes Deadly Accident in Andrews County, Texas

 Tire blowouts cause thousands of costly, frequently fatal accidents every year. Late last week, in fact, a tire blowout killed a driver in Andrews County, Texas. Victor Mendoza’s back left tire blew unexpectedly, causing his truck to roll three times and finally come to stop in a roadside ditch. Tragically, Mr. Mendoza died at the scene.

 

Fears | Nachawati knows how to protect the rights and defend the legal interests of auto accident victims. If you or a loved one has suffered as a result of a tire blowout, you may have a variety of legal options. Find out about all of them – including the approach that’s right for you – by talking to our experts. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. Let us help you!

Fatal Rear-End Accident on Houston Freeway

Rear-end accidents aren’t usually fatal. Yesterday’s two-car accident between a Ford F-250 and an SUV ended tragically, however, because of common problem with SUVs: rolling. During afternoon rush hour traffic, the F-250 slammed into the back of the SUV. Although forceful, the initial collision wasn’t fatal. The accident, however, forced the SUV off the road and down the embankment, causing the vehicle to roll several times. As the SUV rolled, the driver was thrown from the car, killing him.

 

Fears | Nachawati knows how to protect you and your loved ones if you’ve been in a car accident. Different types of vehicles, such as SUVs, pose different kinds of problems. You need the team of experts who have experience dealing with a variety of accident types. You need us! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you!

San Antonio Teen Dies in Single Car Accident

 Tragically, Jason Ybarra, a 17-year-old in San Antonio, Texas, died earlier this week when his car slammed into a brick mailbox and a utility pole. The teen’s Chevy Malibu provided some protection, but not enough. His head injuries were extensive as a result of the early morning accident. Jason died on the scene.

 

Teenagers are at a particularly high risk of single car accidents sustained during poorer driving conditions, such as rain, snow, and night. Inexperience is fatal for thousands of teenage driver every year – teens just like Jason.

 

Has your teenager been injured or killed in a driving accident? You probably have a lot of questions about where you go from here. Financially, one of the most important questions is how you should negotiate with your insurance company. Often, the negotiation isn’t easy, and some insurance companies succeed in taking advantage of inexperienced parents.

 

Don’t let that happen to you! Contact the car accident injury experts at Fears | Nachawati to learn everything you need to know – and to find out if our counsel is right for you. For your free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

Fatal Accident on Texas Hill Country Backroads

The intersection of FM 1101 and FM 306 near New Braunfels, Texas, was the scene of a fatal car accident Friday night when the driver of a Honda Civic broadsided a GMC Yukon. The late night wreck occurred when the teenager driving the Honda Civic rolled through the intersection. The “t-boned” Yukon became impossible to control, rolling and throwing the driver from the car. Friday night’s accident underscores important realities: SUVs aren’t always safer than cars, and a roll is often fatal.

 

Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident? Fears | Nachawati personal injury specialists know how challenging it can be to recover from the driver that hurt you – and their insurance company. Let us help you! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re prepared to defend your interests.

Drunk Driver Rolls School Bus

A woman suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol is now in serious condition after her reckless driving put her in a hospital emergency room and injured the driver of a school bus. Only by sheer luck were children not injured: the Spring Branch ISD bus had dropped off a group of students after a football game just moments before the accident.

 

School buses are less stable than their size suggests. Top-heavy and long, when school buses are hit in the rear quarter panel, they are at serious risk of rolling. That’s precisely what happened last night in northwest Houston when the driver of a relatively small car struck the bus at a high rate of speed, causing it to flip.

 

Has your child been injured in a school bus accident? Every year as millions of children go back to school – and to extracurricular events like football games and debate tournaments, school bus accidents happen, causing injury and, in some tragic cases, death. Fears | Nachawati knows the pain victims feel. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to mn@fnlawfirm.com. We can help you!

Downtown Pedestrian Struck by Car

A woman pedestrian was walking to work this morning in downtown Houston when a car made a left-hand turn – into her! Fortunately, paramedics were able to respond promptly, securing her head and body and transporting her to a nearby hospital. Still, initial reports suggest that the pedestrian may have suffered a number of injuries, including internal bleeding.

 

Car accidents involving pedestrians often cause considerable harm and regularly change lives, both the lives of the pedestrian and the driver. Whether you’ve been struck by a car or inadvertently hit a pedestrian, you’re likely facing considerable legal challenges. You need an expert in your corner!

 

The personal injury attorneys at Fears | Nachawati are prepared to protect your legal interests. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help!

Car Accident Ends in Death for Houston Woman

In the kind of tragedy that happens all too frequently on Texas highways, an out-of-control driver crossed over the median this weekend and slammed into an oncoming car. What caused the reckless driver’s dangerous – and ultimately lethal – drift into head-on traffic isn’t clear. What is clear, however, is that all the safety protections of the victim’s car and all the medical advances associated with a major metropolitan area like Houston weren’t enough to save Rosemary Rogers Olsen, the victim who died at the Memorial Hermann Hospital.

 

Lethal automobile accidents happen almost everyday in Texas. In all too many instances, these accidents kill and injure without warning and as a result of dangerous decisions – like texting-while-driving and driving drunk – by negligent drivers. Frequently, punitive and exemplary damages are appropriate in accidents where deliberate recklessness contributes to the victim’s injury or death.

 

Fears | Nachawati attorneys know what it takes to secure the compensation your family deserves in the wake of a lethal automobile accident. You have rights worth protecting! Let us help you fight for them. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or send an email to mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

Sleeping and Driving: A Lethal Combination

Two children are in a Port Aransas, Texas, hospital today, clinging to their lives the driver of an SUV fell asleep at the wheel. These children are the lucky ones, unfortunately. The accident took the lives of two others.

 

In all, eight children and two adults were injured this past weekend when the driver fell asleep behind the wheel, veering off the roadway and striking a concrete culvert that caused the car to flip. Because several of the passengers weren’t wearing seatbelts, the passengers were thrown around inside the car – and at least one child was thrown out.

 

Sleeping and driving is just as dangerous – and, in fact, probably more dangerous – as texting and driving or drinking and driving. Unfortunately, the knowledge of that danger doesn’t prevent Texans from driving tired every day.

 

Have you been in a wreck caused by a tired, sleepy, or sleeping driver? If so, you need the help of the accident and injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Our experience and expertise have helped numerous clients receive the justice they deserved. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com

Kerrville Man Killed in Car Accident

Yesterday a Kerrville man died when his car veered off the road. The driver, Frederick William Threadgill, was travelling through Bandera County outside of San Antonio, Texas, when he failed to follow the curve in the road. Mr. Threadgill’s Nissan truck tumbled down an embankment, finally coming to rest in a dry creek bed.

 

Auto accidents impact victims and families throughout Texas. If you or a loved one are involved in a car wreck, you probably have more questions than answers. To answer your questions – and to find out how financial responsibility for your injuries should be apportioned between their insurance and yours – talk to us today!

 

Fears | Nachawati can answer all the questions that you’ve been considering, including many more that probably haven’t even crossed your mind! Put our experience to work for you by contacting us today! Call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com

Elderly Driver Dies in Woodlands Accident

A 71-year-old woman passed away earlier this week after her vehicle, a Volkswagen Beetle, collided head on with a Ford Expedition. It is unclear what the caused the accident, although some speculate that the woman’s age may have contributed to her veering into the lane of oncoming traffic. The woman died at the scene; the driver of the SUV survived with merely a dislocated shoulder.

 

Accidents like the one in the Woodlands, Texas, this week are tragic. They call into question whether elderly men and women are acting responsibly when they get out on the highway. Given the disparity between the size of the SUV and that of a compact car, they also raise important questions about what kind of liability large-car owners should have.  

 

Fears | Nachawati deals with dozens of automobile accident cases every year. We’re prepared to defend your rights and prosecute the person whose reckless driving caused your accident. Call 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com today! 

Houston Driver Dies in Tragic Accident

Over the weekend, a Houston driver died when his SUV slid onto a grassy median and then into a tree. Accident investigators attributed the accident to high speeds. Unfortunately, the driver perished at the scene of the collision.

 

The Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati understands that car accidents are more complicated than they often appear. A combination of factors, including speeding, cell phone use, child distractions, and alcohol, typically contribute to most Texas auto accidents. If you’ve been in a car accident, you need a Texas lawyer who understands how these factors influence responsibility and damages. For the information you need to make the decisions that you face, contact a dedicated Texas auto accident lawyer at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com

San Antonio Teen Charged with Racing

A 10-year-old is in a hospital because an 18-year-old thought it was a good idea to race his car through the streets of San Antonio. At the time of the accident, the 10-year-old was riding in a Ford Expedition with three of his siblings and his parents. The 18-year-old racer was travelling so fast that he injured the child, despite the fact that a Ford Expedition is one of the sturdiest cars on the road today.

 

Have you been in a car accident recently? You need to know all of the facts and how to ask the right questions. The driver that hit you may have been involved in reckless behavior, such as racing, that could increase his or her liability. What questions should you ask? To find out, talk to the Texas car accident lawyers at Fears | Nachawati. We’re ready to help you. For a free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com

Distracted Driving Kills Teen Driver

A teen driver in Houston died Wednesday night as a result of dialing-and-driving. The teen driver, who was talking on a cell phone while driving, misjudged the distance between himself and the car ahead of him. When he finally realized that he was about to plow into the back of the car in his lane, he swerved, overcorrected, and ended up in oncoming traffic. An approaching car in the other lane slammed into the teen's car. The reckless teenage driver, who wasn't wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, died soon after the crash.

 

Distracted driving -- whether the distraction comes in the form of a phone call, text message, radio, or another passenger -- claims thousands of lives in Texas every year. Although the Houston teen tragically paid the price of his reckless behavior, often that's not the case. Too many times the person who is injured or killed is an innocent bystander who happens to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.

 

Fears | Nachawati has provided legal counsel to dozens of car accident victims who were hurt as a result of negligent, distracted driving. If you’ve been injured,  Our Houston car accidents lawyers understand the financial and legal challenges you face. Put our experience and expertise to work for you! For your free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com

Chrysler Recalls Nearly 250,000 Ram Pickup Trucks

Texas drivers should know that between 2008 and 2011 Chrysler produced nearly a quarter million defective Ram pickup trucks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a component near the left front wheel is dangerously succeptible to fracturing, resulting in the driver loosing control of the vehicle. Already several drivers and innocent victims have been hurt as a result of Chrysler's defective product.

 

Have you been hurt in a wreck with a Ram pickup? The law governing product liability is complicated. You need the Fears | Nachawati experts who understand how to defend your rights against tortuous manufacturers like Chrysler. Our Texas auto accident lawyers are ready to fight for you. For a free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. Let us help you!

Six Boy Scouts Injured in Heart Attack-Related Accident

Somewhere on Interstate 10 outside of Kerrville, Texas, a Boy Scout troop leader had a fatal heart attack while driving six Boy Scouts home from summer camp. The heart attack caused the driver to lose control of his SUV and veer off the road. Although all six boys were sent to the hospital, fortunately, all escaped serious injury. One passenger, however, did sustain a broken wrist and required longer care in a nearby hospital.

 

What kind of liability do Boy Scout leaders, soccer coaches, and Y-Guides parents have when they take responsibility for your children? If your children are in an accident while their under another parent’s care, who is responsible for the hospital bills? These are simple but important questions. If you’d like to find out the answer, talk the experts at

Fears | Nachawati. Call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com

San Antonio Jurors Sentence Reckless Driver to Probation

Three years ago, a San Antonio high school senior roared through a residential community at 70 miles per hour, more than twice the posted speed limit. At the intersection of Mission Road and East Young Avenue, the student who was just beginning his adult life, Patrick Ryan Barrera, slammed into the car of soon-to-retire Margarito Lopez, 64, killing him.

 

Last week, after a lengthy trial a San Antonio jury rendered an exceptionally forgiving verdict to Mr. Barrera. As Raymond Martinez, Mr. Barrera’s attorney, explained of Mr. Barerra’s absent desire to harm, “He didn’t have any intent to hurt anybody.” As a result, Mr. Martinez suggested, the jury was unable to find Mr. Barrera guilty of the prosecution’s allegation of criminally negligent homicide.

 

Mr. Barerra’s approaching freedom appears to be the result of good lawyering by his attorney—or, perhaps, ineffective representation by the prosecution. Either way, Mr. Barerra’s case drives home an important point: having a good lawyer is often more important than having good facts or good law.

 

The attorneys at Fears | Nachawati are the good lawyers you’re looking for. With years of experience and considerable expertise in personal injury law, they can provide you with the representation that you need to succeed in negotiations or in litigation. For a free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!

Lubbock County Man Dies After Vehicle Rollover

A 21-year-old man, Colby Galland, died last weekend in Wolfforth, Texas, on FM 179 after his 2004 Ford pickup truck rolled. Preliminary investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety confirms that Mr. Galland was not wearing a seat belt. Investigators have yet to conclude whether alcohol or excessive speed might have contributed to the deadly roll.

 

Trucks like Mr. Gallands are twice as likely to roll than passenger cars. Moreover, nearly half of all highway fatalities are the result of rollovers. For truck drivers, the risks are real and the consequences can be deadly. If you or a loved one have been involved in a rollover, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. You need expert advice! For a free consultation, call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!

Bikers Beware: Austin Cyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident

Tragically, Austin cyclist Andrew Runciman was killed in a hit-and-run accident last week by a reckless motorist. As a testament to Mr. Runciman, an estimated 300 friends and fellow cyclists rode their bikes last week as a moving monument to the late Austinite.

 

Bicycling is more dangerous than many Texans realize. Every year, hundreds of American cyclists die and more than 50,000 sustain injuries; an incredible one in eight biking injuries are traumatic brain injuries.

 

Have you or a loved one been injured in a bicycling accident? Let Fears | Nachawati defend your rights! For a free consultation, call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. With years of experience and expertise, we can help!

Are Private Ambulances Taking Unnecessary Risks?

San Antonio area EMS director Jeff Fincke has asked city officials in Kendall County to impose tougher regulations on private ambulances speeding to nonemergency calls. Specifically, Fincke wants Kendall County cities to pass city ordinances, modeled after the one passed by San Antonio, that require ambulances to receive permission to run “hot” – that is, use lights and sirens – in response to requests for help.

 

Have you or a loved one been in an accident with an ambulance? If so, it may be time to ask the question: was the ambulance speeding out of necessity or because it was trying to beat another ambulance to the scene of concern. Find out the answer to these questions by enlisting the help at the experts at Fears | Nachawati. Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help you!

Houston Motorcyclist Killed by Drunk Driver

Last weekend a motorcyclist, Carlton Neal Bare, died suddenly and tragically when a drunk driver failed to yield, turning directly into Mr. Bare. The drunk driver, Carlos Loris Lengua, blew a breathalyzer over the legal limit when police officers arrived at the scene of the accident.

 

Drunk driving kills nearly 15,000 Americans every year. In fact, at more than 1,500 drivers every year Texas is the leading state in drunk driving fatalities. Thousands more are injured – sometimes altering the rest of their lives – because of drink driving.

 

Have you been in an alcohol-related vehicle accident? If so, you may need help. You may need the personal injury experts of Fears | Nachawati. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. Let us help you!

Texas Lawmakers Take Dead Aim at Texting-While-Driving

Texas legislators currently meeting in Austin are considering several variations on the same theme: Texas law should forbid texting while driving. In fact, the only real debate it seems is whether the definition of “texting” should include reading emails on a cell phone. Senate Bill 119 and House Bill 103, for instance, prohibit reading, writing or sending text messages while driving; the more expansive Senate Bill 46 and House Bill 243 target phone-based text communication and specifically include emails.

 

Have you been in an accident with a distracted driver? If so, the liability they face may be greater than they would otherwise. To find out how to pursue this liability and to appropriately represent this issue to your insurance company and theirs, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you!

Road Debris a Major Cause of Concern for Texas Motorists

 A Fort Bend county sheriff’s deputy, John Norsworthy, died recently when a piece of road debris obstructed his car’s path and forced him to take evasive action. Responding to an emergency call, Mr. Norsworthy approached a four-foot square board of thick material used for buffering sound. Mr. Norsworthy veered to avoid the debris, lost control of his car, crashed into a ditch, hit a tree and flipped. Unfortunately, Mr. Norsworthy passed away as a result of his injuries.

Texas Department of Public Safety reports show that objects such as those that led to the death of Mr. Norsworthy are a significant threat to drivers’ safety. In the last five years, road debris has caused 2,728 accidents, including 756 injuries and 19 fatalities. If you’ve been involved in an automobile accident and road debris was involved you should contact the personal injury lawyers at Fears | Nachawati. For a free consultation, give us a call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you!

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In Texas, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) Destroy Thousands of Lives Every Year

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect 1.7 million Americans every year, including tens of thousands of Texans. Caused by motor vehicle accidents, falls, assaults, child abuse and recreational activities like as football, TBIs can result in symptoms that range from mild to severe. In many cases, symptoms include disorientation and loss of consciousness, as well as long-term effects like difficulty sleeping, depression and memory loss. A New England Journal of Medicine study recently found TBI victims are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s disease later in life.

If your teenager has suffered a head injury while driving or playing football, contact the TBI experts at Fears | Nachawati. The effects on his or her life could be life-long; the compensation he or she receives, therefore, should take this outcome into consideration. For the best representation for your family’s TBI case, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you!
 

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One injured in wreck on I-30 overpass

One person was injured in a wreck on an I-30 overpass in Arlington earlier this week.  Authorities say that two cars were traveling side by side on the main lanes of the road when one car veered into the other car.  Icy conditions may have played a role in this accident.  One of the drivers was injured in the accident, and was taken to an area hospital for treatment. 

If you've been hurt in a car wreck, let Fears | Nachawati help you navigate the system and get the compensation you deserve.  Call us today for a consultation at 1.866.705.7584. 

Injury accident at Greenville Ave. and Mockingbird Lane

Three people were injured in a multi-vehicle accident in the intersection of Greenville Avenue and Mockingbird Lane.  Authorities say that an SUV ran a red light on Mockingbird and collided with a sedan that was traveling southbound on Greenville.  The sedan's driver and two passengers were injured in the wreck.  The victims were taken to an area hospital for treatment.  Authorities are continuing to investigate whether prescription drugs may have played in a role in this accident.

If you've been hurt, Fears | Nachawati understands the pain and frustration you may be experiencing.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you.

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Recent storms cause many accidents

Recent cold and wet weather has caused a number of accidents in the DFW Metroplex.  Eastern parts of the Metroplex, including Rockwall and Royse City, were harder hit than central Dallas or Fort Worth.  A variety of reports have come in featuring fender benders and other minor injury accidents.  Some motorists have skidded off the roadways because of icy or slick conditions. 

If you have been involved in a wreck, Fears | Nachawati is here to help you navigate the system and get the justice you deserve.  Don't let an insurance adjuster give you the run around.  Call us today and find out how we can help you.  1.866.705.7584. 

Woman killed by hit and run driver on North Central Expressway

A woman has died from injuries she sustained when she was hit by a hit and run driver on North Central Expressway.  The woman was hit by a pickup truck when she was trying to cross the highway near its intersection with Plano Road.  The pickup driver did not stop.  He was caught a few miles further up the highway, and has been charged with failure to stop and render aid.  The woman was taken to an area hospital for treatment where she later died from her injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed on the roads of the metroplex, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.  

Texas man dies in Louisiana wreck

A Texas man has died from injuries he sustained in a car wreck in Louisiana.  Jose Antonio Orozco of San Juan was riding in the back of a pickup truck on a state highway when the truck left the roadway and rolled over several times.  He was taken to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.  The driver of the pickup was seriously injured.

If you or someone in your family has been involved in a tragic accident, Fears | Nachawati is here to help fight for your rights during difficult times.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Rollover injury accident on I-30 ramp

A Christmas Day injury accident closed the on ramp from 635 to eastbound I-30 for hours in Dallas, near Mesquite.  The accident occurred at the base of the ramp, when one SUV collided with another.  The force of the impact forced the first SUV to roll over.  One person in the first car was injured and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.  Authorities believe that excessive speed played a role in this accident. 

If you've been hurt in a car wreck, Fears | Nachawati is here to help you get justice.  Call us for a consultation at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Arlington man struck and killed

An Arlington man was fatally injured today when he was struck by a vehicle in far north Fort Worth.  The man was struck by a vehicle in the 6600 block of North Beach Street.  He was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital for treatment, but died later that night from his injuries.  Authorities are continuing to investigate the facts surrounding the man's injuries and death.

Fears | Nachawati represents Texans injured by cars, motorcycles and trucks.  If you've been hurt by a vehicle or a driver, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Azle man dies when SUV strikes tree

An Azle man died after the vehicle he was driving struck a tree approximately six miles southwest of Azle.  Authorities say that the victim, Stanley Pestana, was traveling eastwards on FM 1886 when his SUV veered off the roadway and ran into a tree.  He died at the scene.  Investigations are continuing to determine why the vehicle veered off of the roadway.

Fears | Nachawati represents Texans hurt in auto accidents.  If you've been injured in an accident, or if a loved one of yours has been killed, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Study shows DFW commutes long, dangerous

A new study shows that Dallas-Fort Worth area drivers endure the longest and most dangerous commutes in the nation.  The study showed that Dallas drivers spend an average of 28 minutes each way in traffic, and lose a total of 53 hours per year each due to congestion and wrecks on the roadways.  With all of that time on the road, Dallas-Fort Worth drivers are especially vulnerable to accidents caused by 18-wheelers and other large commercial vehicles, misuse of prescription drugs, and distracted driving, among other causes.

If you've been injured in a car wreck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Denton woman dies in wreck

A Denton woman has died from injuries sustained in a car wreck.  The victim, Debra Davis, was traveling northbound on Nottingham Drive when she collided with a pickup truck near the intersection of Mingo Road.  Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the accident, but they believe one of the drivers ran a red light.  Ms. Davis was taken by helicopter to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth where she later died. 

If you have been injured in a car wreck, Fears | Nachawati can help protect your rights.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Denton girl injured in Colorado tour bus crash

An 11 year old Denton girl was seriously injured when a tour bus in which she was riding veered off an icy mountain road in central Colorado near the town of Gunnison.  Seven other individuals were also injured in the accident.  The tour bus was carrying a group from a church in Denton on a ski trip.  Authorities believe that the bus driver was unable to negotiate a turn, and that the bus then rolled off the road and onto its right side. 

If you or someone in your family has been injured in a car, bus or truck accident, Fears | Nachawati is here to help protect your rights.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Grand Prairie man killed on I-20 frontage road

An elderly Grand Prairie man was killed on the westbound I-20 service road Thursday night.  Authorities say that the man was attempting to cross the frontage road in order to return to his vehicle, which was disabled in the breakdown lane of the highway.  He was hit by a pickup truck.  The victim was taken to Medical Center of Arlington where he died from his injuries.

If you or someone in your family has been hurt or killed by a car, truck or commercial vehicle, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get the compensation you deserve.  Call us today for a consultation at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Teenager killed in North Richland Hills wreck

A teenager was killed in a recent North Richland Hills wreck.  Authorities say that the victim was stopped at a light when a car crashed into him, pushing his car into traffic.  He was then hit by an oncoming 18-wheeler.  Three other vehicles were involved in the wreck, which sent two others to the hospital and injured five more.  Investigations continue into the cause of this tragedy.

Fears | Nachawati represents people who have been hurt in car wrecks in Texas.  If you or someone in your family has been hurt or killed, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Two killed in wreck on I-20 in Arlington

Two people were killed in a wreck Monday on I-20 in Arlington.  Authorities say that a Toyota was traveling eastbound on the highway near the New York Avenue exit when the driver changed lanes and struck another car.  As a result of the collision, the Toyota began to spin and veered into the path of an 18-wheeler.  The tractor-trailer struck the car.  The Toyota driver and passenger were pronounced dead at the scene.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of truck, car and motorcycle accidents in Texas.  If you've been injured in an accident involving an 18-wheeler, tractor-trailer or other commercial vehicle, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Woman dies in wreck with flatbed trailer

A woman was killed in a recent accident with a flatbed trailer in Grapevine.  The woman was driving a 2000 Dodge Dakota westbound on Texas 114 when she apparently lost control of her vehicle while attempting to exit to northbound Texas 121.  The woman's vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a 52-foot flatbed trailer, which was carrying construction equipment for crews working on the DFW Connector Project.  The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

If you or someone in your family has been involved in a tragic car accident, Fears | Nachawati can help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Man killed in Fort Worth wreck

A man was killed in a firey crash in Fort Worth early Sunday morning.  The incident occurred when the victim struck a pole with his 1996 Dodge van on East Loop 820 near Lancaster Avenue.  Witnesses reported that a man was trapped inside a burning vehicle.  By the time authorities arrives, the vehicle was totally engulfed with flames.  Once the fire was put out, the body of a man was discovered next to a guard rail.  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

If you or someone in your family has been hurt or killed in a car accident, call Fears | Nachawati today for a free consultation.  1.866.705.7584. 

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Woman killed and three others hurt in tractor-trailer wreck on Central

One woman was killed and three others were hurt in a wreck today on South Central Expressway.  The incident occurred near the intersection of the highway with Loop 12 / Ledbetter Drive.  The victims were riding in an SUV that struck a tractor-trailer.  Authorities are investigating what caused the SUV to strike the truck.  The occupants, including a 3 year old boy, 17 year old girl and two 20 year old women, were all taken to area hospitals for treatment.  One of the women died from her injuries.  The truck driver was not hurt. 

Fears | Nachawati represents individuals and families who have suffered tragic losses in collisions with tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles and trucks.  If you or someone in your family has been in a wreck, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Man critically injured in wreck with DFW Airport shuttle bus

A man was critically injured in a wreck with a DFW Airport shuttle bus Wednesday morning.  The accident occurred on a flyover bridge at Terminal E.  The bus and the car driven by the victim apparently collided.  The bus was carrying airport employees, none of which was hurt.  The car driver was taken by ambulance to Parkland Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Fears | Nachawati represents individuals who have been hurt in car wrecks.  If you've been injured, call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Woman and three children injured in west Dallas wreck

A woman and three children were injured in a west Dallas wreck.  The accident occurred on Walton Walker Boulevard near the intersection of Singleton Boulevard.  Authorities say that the car that the woman and children were in lost control, and was hit by a large pickup truck.  The pickup truck driver was not injured.  Two of the children were ejected from the car.  All three children and the woman were taken to area hospitals for treatment.  Authorities are continuing to investigate what caused the woman to lose control of her car. 

If you or someone in your family has been hurt in a wreck, Fears | Nachawati can help you get justice.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Wreck on 121 in Lewisville injured three

Three people were injured in a wreck on Business 121 in Lewisville near the intersection of I-35E.  Authorities say that a car was traveling at high speed when it failed to stop at a light, and slammed into the SUV in front of it.  The driver and passenger of the SUV were both hurt in the incident, as was a child that was riding in the car.  All three injured persons were taken to area hospitals for treatment.  Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of this crash.

If you or someone in your family has been hurt in a car wreck, Fears | Nachawati can help you get the compensation you deserve.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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One killed and two others injured in south Fort Worth wreck

One person was killed and two others were critically injured in a south Fort Worth wreck.  The accident occurred in the 2200 block of 8th Avenue.  One person was declared dead at the scene, while the other two victims were rushed to an area hospital for treatment.  Authorities are continuing to investigate whether fprescription drugs, faulty equipment or another cause may have contributed to this tragedy.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims and survivors of tragic auto accidents.  We scratch beneath the surface to find out who might be at fault for an accident, whether it be an equipment manufacturer or drug manufacturer.  If you or someone close to you has been affected by a wreck, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Three injured in wreck near Love Field

Three people were injured in a wreck on Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, near the Dallas Love Field airport.  Authorities say that the injured individuals were in a car that was sideswiped by another car at a moderate rate of speed.  The first car was pushed into the median and struck a traffic light pole.  The driver and two passengers of the first car were taken to area hospitals for treatment. 

Fears | Nachawati represents individuals who are injured in wrecks.  If you've been hurt, call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Prescription drug side effects causing more accidents than ever

Recent studies have concluded that, while traffic safety continues to improve overall, prescription drugs are rising as a cause of serious and fatal incidents on our roadways.  Commonly prescribed drugs can cause side effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, headaches or memory lapses.  When a person takes multiple drugs, interactions effects between the prescriptions can cause these and other problems.  Side effect and interaction effects can catch drivers by surprise, and individuals may not be aware that their driving is impaired until it is too late and a tragedy has occurred. 

Fears | Nachawati represents individuals who have been injured in accidents where prescription drug side effects and interaction effects may have played a role.  If you're been hurt, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Fort Worth man dies in Grand Prairie crash

A Fort Worth man was killed in a wreck in Grand Prairie involving his pickup truck and a rail car.  Authorities report that the man, Frank Hauser of Fort Worth, apparently ran a stop sign in his pickup truck and crashed through a fence.  The truck then ran into a parked rail car and burst into flames.  Witnesses attempted to aid the victim, but were unable to pull him to safety before he was badly burned.  He was taken to Methodist Hospital Medical Center in Dallas, where he died.  Authorities are continuing to investigate the root cause of this tragic accident. 

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32 car pileup in Arlington injures 10

Ten people were injured in a giant pileup on Highway 360 in Arlington today.  The chain reaction crash started when a vehicle that had slowed down to exit the highway was rear-ended up another vehicle.  The impact caused the first car to spin into traffic.  A total of 32 cars and trucks were involved in the massive wreck.  Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, but believe that slick conditions may have contributed to the incident.

Fears | Nachawati represents Texans who are hurt in car, motorcycle and truck accidents.  If you've been hurt by a vehicle, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Child hit crossing Southlake Boulevard

A child was struck by a car while crossing Southlake Boulevard Friday.  The child, whose name has not been released, was struck in front of Town Square in Southlake.  Several children were crossing the road when the victim was struck.  The child was taken by helicopter to Texas Harris Health Methodist Fort Worth Hospital for treatment for his injuries.  Authorities are continuing to investigate whether the car could have avoided striking the child.

If you or someone in your family has been hurt by a car, truck or commercial vehicle, Fears | Nachawati is here to help with your legal needs.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Toddler dies in three-car wreck on I-20 in Grand Prairie

A one year old toddler boy was fatally injured in a recent wreck on I-20 in Grand Prairie.  The victim was a passenger in a Chevy Blazer, which became the middle car in a three-car pileup when it was struck from behind by a GMC pickup.  The Blazer was then pushed into the car in front of it.  The child was taken to Children's Medical Center Dallas Hospital where he later died from his injuries. 

If someone in your family has been killed or hurt in an accident on the roads of the Metroplex, Fears | Nachawati is here to help protect your legal rights during this difficult time.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Infant killed in hit and run crash on I-20

An infant was killed in a hit and run crash on I-20.  The accident occurred near the Texas 161 exit.  Authorities report that a GMC pickup traveling westbound crashed into the Chevy Blazer in which the infant was riding.  Three passengers from the Blazer were ejected in the crash.  The infant was not ejected, and was taken to Children's Hospital in Dallas by helicopter, where he later died from his injuries.  The three individuals who were ejected were taken to area hospitals for treatment. 

If you've been involved in a car wreck, Fears | Nachawati is here to help look after your legal rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.  

Two killed in tractor-trailer wreck

Two people were killed in a wreck in rural Johnson County involving a tractor-trailer rig.  Authorities report that a pickup truck struck the back of a Peterbilt tractor-trailer at the intersection of county roads 904 and 1017.  The pickup truck wound up under the big rig and the top of the truck was sheared off.  The pickup truck driver and passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. 

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims and survivors of tractor-trailer and other commercial vehicle crashes.  If you or someone in your family has been injured or killed, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Mother and infant killed in Dallas wreck

A mother and her two year old daughter were killed in a wreck in the Red Bird area on Saturday.  The accident occurred in the 2700 block of W. Ledbetter.  The mother was driving a Chevrolet westbound when the car was struck by a Mercedes traveling at a high rate of speed.  The mother and her child died at the scene.  The driver of the Mercedes is accused of having been drinking, and has been charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter and with public intoxication.

If you or someone in your family has been hurt or killed in a tragedy on the roads of Texas, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help protect your legal rights during this difficult time.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Four injured in big crash on I-30

Four people were injured in a big crash on I-30 in Arlington between Center and Cooper streets.  The pileup occurred after a pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed wrecked, and involved 14 vehicles.  The injured victims were taken to area hospitals for treatment, and are expected to survive.  Investigations into whether the pickup driver may have been drinking are ongoing.

Fears | Nachawati represents people who have been hurt in car wrecks.  If you've been injured in an accident, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Rollover accident on 287 injures one

One person was injured in a rollover accident on Highway 287 near the city limits of Arlington and Mansfield.  Investigators report that the vehicle, a sedan, was struck from the side by a pickup truck.  The force of the collision pushed the sedan into a guard rail, causing two of its wheels to become airborne.  The sedan then flipped over.  The driver of the sedan, who was wearing a seat belt, was taken to an area hospital for treatment.  The other driver escaped without injury.

If you've been hurt in a wreck, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati could help with your legal needs.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.86.705.7584. 

14 year old killed in SUV rollover accident

A 14 year old girl from Arlington was killed in an SUV rollover accident.  Authorities say that the girl's boyfriend, also 14, had been drinking and was driving the family SUV when he crashed through a guard rail and rolled down an embankment.  The boy took the SUV without his parents' permission.  The girl died after she was ejected from the vehicle.  The driver and another teen were injured in the wreck.

If you've been hurt in a car wreck, let the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Four children injured in wreck

Four children were injured in a wreck in Dallas on Saturday.  Authorities say that a woman was driving on Cesar Chavez Boulevard near Grand Avenue when she clipped a guard rail and struck a concrete pillar.  Five children were in the back of the car.  One child escaped injury, but the other four were taken to Children's Hospital in Dallas for treatment. Two of the injured children were in critical condition and two were in serious condition.  Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, and the driver may be charged.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a wreck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Three children hurt in SUV wreck

Three children were injured in a single-car crash involving an SUV in Dallas.  Authorities say that the SUV hit a light pole Thursday night.  The force of the accident caused one child, a five year old girl, to be ejected from the vehicle.  Three other children were also in the vehicle, and two of them were injured.  The driver, who is believed to be the father of at least one of the children, fled the scene and is now sought by authorities.  Two of the injured children were taken to an area hospital for treatment for head injuries.

If you or someone in your family has been injured in a car accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you navigate you way through the legal system.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Six injured in multi-vehicle wreck in Dallas

Six people were injured in a multi-vehicle chain of collisions on the I-30 bridge over the Trinity River in Dallas.  The sequence of crashes commenced when a tractor-trailer rig slammed into the rear of a cement truck.  The impact caused the cement truck to flip over the center median, where it was hit by an oncoming 18-wheeler truck and four passenger vehicles.  The injured individuals included the drivers and passengers in the four vehicles.  Traffic was shut down for six hours as a result of the wreck.

If you've been hurt in a wreck involving an 18-wheeler or commercial vehicle, Fears | Nachawati would be happy to help you get the compensation for your injuries that you deserve.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Man killed in Arlington wreck

A man was killed in a wreck in Arlington Tuesday.  The man, Jimmy Marvel of Arlington, apparently drove his 2002 Acura into a pillar on eastbound I-20, near the interchange of I-20 and Highway 287.  The vehicle left the roadway before veering back into the roadway and striking the pillar.  Marvel was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital where he later died.  Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of this tragic accident.

If you or a loved one have been hurt or killed on the roadways, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you through this difficult time.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

One injured in wreck on 635

One person was injured in a two-car wreck on I-635 in Dallas today.  The incident occurred on the westbound lanes of the highway near the Preston Road exit.  Investigators report that a car was traveling slowly in the left center lane when a car came up behind it at a high rate of speed.  The second car failed to stop in time and crashed into the first car.  The driver in the first car was injured in the incident. 

Fears | Nachawati represents those who have been injured on the roadways of Dallas.  If you've been in an accident, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Tractor-trailer wreck on183

One person was injured in a rush-hour tractor-trailer wreck today on 183 the Airport Freeway at 360.  Authorities say that a sedan pulled in front of the commercial truck in heavy traffic and abruptly slowed down.  The truck then hit the sedan despite slamming on its breaks.  The injured person, a passenger in the sedan, was believed to not have been wearing a seat belt, and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.  Neither the driver of the sedan nor the big rig driver were injured.

If you've been hurt in an accident involving a tractor-trailer or another commercial vehicle, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get the compensation you deserve.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Colleyville man dies in wreck

A Colleyville man died in a wreck in Hurst when the pickup he was driving went through a brick structure and collided with a tree.  The accident occurred in the 1100 block of Lonesome Dove Trail in Hurst.  The victim, Wade Freeman, was driving east.  Authorities continue to investigate what caused the accident, including faulty equipment or brakes, or whether another vehicle was involved.

If you or a loved one has been hurt on the roads of Texas, Fears | Nachawati is here to attend to your legal needs.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Joshua woman dies in crash on State Highway 171

A Joshua woman died of injuries sustained in a rollover crash on State High 171 in Godley.  Authorities report that the car driven by the woman, Tiffany Murdick, struck a culvert with its back right tire and slid sideways into a tree, causing the car to spin around and roll over.  The victim was taken by helicopter to Texas Harris Health Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, where she later died.  Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.

If you've been hurt in a car wreck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Man dies after being struck by car

A man has died as a result of injuries he sustained in a pedestrian-motor vehicle accident.  Authorities report that the man, Alen Karenzo, died at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth the day after he was struck by a car in the 2200 block of East Berry Street in south Fort Worth.  The tragedy has been ruled an accident, and no charges are expected to be filed against the driver.  No other persons were injured in this incident.

If you've been injured by a car, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help protect your rights.  Even if a driver isn't criminally liable for injuring you, they still face civil liability for your injuries, time off work, and other damages.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 for a consultation. 

SMU student struck near campus

An SMU student is hospitalized with injuries to her hips and legs after she was struck by a car driven by another student.  The accident occurred on Airline Road near Fondren, near the university campus.  Authorities believe that the accident is partly attributable to driver inattention and partly attributable to the victim's failure to use a crosswalk.  Authorities do not believe that charges will be filed, and the victim's injuries do not appear life-threatening.

If you've been injured by a car, truck or motorcycle, whether as a pedestrian or as a driver or passenger in a vehicle, Fears | Nachawati would be happy to discuss your case with you.  Call us for a free consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Second grader hit by pickup near school in north Fort Worth

A second grade student was hit by a pickup truck near Sam Rosen Elementary School in North Fort Worth last week.  The accident occurred near the intersection of NW 27th Street and Roosevelt Avenue.  The child, a girl, got out of her mother's car and apparently walked in front of a pickup.  The pickup driver was able to break before causing serious injury to the girl.  The child was taken to Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth and is expected to make a full recovery.

If you've been hurt in an accident involving a car, motorcycle or truck, Fears | Nachawati is here to help fight for your rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 

Woman killed by Forest Hill crash

A Dallas woman has died as a result of injuries sustained in a wreck on Forest Hill.  The woman, Marcella Anderson, a paraplegic, was trapped in her wrecked vehicle in the 5300 block of SE Loop 820.  She had been traveling in a van when the van struck a wall.  Anderson was taken by paramedics to a Fort Worth hospital where she died.  Authorities are investigating the wreck to determine the cause, and also to find out whether any other vehicles were involved.

If you or someone you love has been hurt or killed in a wreck, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help protect your rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Driver injured in firey crash on Dallas North Tollway

A Cadillac was stalled in traffic on the northbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway near the Trinity Mills Road exit when another vehicle crashed into its rear.  The Cadillac was pushed into a retaining wall and burst into flames.  A Dallas police officer was near the accident and is credited with saving the driver of the Cadillac.  The officer broke the passenger side window and pulled the driver out of the burning car to safety.  The driver, who is expected to survive, was taken to an area hospital for treatment.  No word on injuries in the other car.

If you've been hurt on the roads of the Metroplex, Fears | Nachawati is here to help you protect and pursue your legal rights.  Call us for a free consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

One killed, one injured by Houston airport tram

A tram car that ferries passengers between terminals at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport has struck two people, injuring one and killing the other.  The accident occurred as the two victims were working on newly built track near Terminal B of the airport.  The tram was traveling about 33 miles per hour when it struck the victims.

If you've been injured in an accident involving a commercial vehicle, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to fight for your rights.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Two killed in downtown Fort Worth wreck

Two men were killed in a downtown Fort Worth wreck that occurred in the 1000 block of Macon Street, near Fire Station No. 2.  The men were riding in a vehicle traveling southbound on Macon at a high rate of speed when the vehicle veered off the roadway, hit a curb and then struck a tree.  The two men were pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital for treatment.

Fears | Nachawati represents individuals and survivors of wrecks in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and beyond.  If you have suffered a tragedy, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Grandview man dies after Cleburne rollover accident

A Grandview man died of injuries he sustained in a rollover crash near Cleburne that occurred Sunday.  Authorities say that the accident occurred near the intersection of FM 1434 and County Road 1224.  The victim, Michael Rollins, was traveling eastbound on FM 1434 in a pickup truck when it left the right side of the roadway surface.  Rollins apparently over-corrected and the vehicle rolled over.  Rollins was ejected from the vehicle.  He was taken to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, where he later died from his injuries.

If you've been injured in a wreck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Two injured in wreck on 635 at Jupiter

Two people were injured in a wreck on I-635 near the Jupiter Road exit today in Garland.  Authorities report that the two victims were in a vehicle traveling westbound on the highway in a sedan when they were struck from behind by a pickup truck.  The wreck caused the sedan to spin around.  It came to rest in the inside emergency lane.  The driver of the sedan and its passenger were taken to an area hospital for treatment.  The pickup truck driver was not injured.

Fears | Nachawati represents individuals who are hurt in accidents on the roads of Dallas and beyond.  If you've been hurt in a wreck, call us today for a consultation at 1.866.705.7584. 

Man dies from injuries sustained in Arlington wreck

A man has died from injuries he sustained in an Arlington traffic accident.  Authorities say that the man was injured in a wreck near the intersection of Cooper Street and Turner Warnell Road in Arlington.  He suffered abdominal injuries in the wreck.  He was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth where he later died.

If you've been hurt in a car accident, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati would be happy to discuss your case with you.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Arlington first grade student struck and killed by vehicle

An Arlington first grade student was tragically killed Wednesday morning as she was walking to school with her mother.  Authorities report that the child ran into the median of Park Springs Boulevard.  When she attempted to cross the street again, she was struck by a white pickup truck.  The driver stopped and rendered aid.  The child was taken by ambulance to Medical Center of Arlington, where she later died. 

If you have been injured by a car, whether while riding in a vehicle or as a pedestrian, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help pursue your legal rights.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Man killed in wrong-way wreck in Hurst

A van driven the wrong way on Airport Freeway in Hurst collided with a Kia Spectra recently, killing the Kia driver.  Authorities believe that the van's driver, Eric Supe, of Crowley, may have been intoxicated when the accident occurred.  The victim, Ricardo Magallon of Carrollton, died at a local hospital shortly after the wreck. 

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims and the families of victims of wrecks on the roads of Texas.  If you or someone you love has been in an accident, call us today for a consultation at 1.866.705.7584. 

One killed in three-car wreck on Stemmons Freeway

One man was killed in a recent three-car wreck on I-35E / Stemmons Freeway in Dallas.  The accident happened when an SUV struck the concrete retaining wall in the middle of the freeway and spun to face northbound traffic in the southbound lanes of the highway near the Market Center Boulevard exit.  The driver of the SUV left the vehicle in the highway and walked away.  Meanwhile, a Honda Civic struck the SUV head-on, and was itself struck from the rear by a Pontiac Solaris.  The second collision started a fire that ungulfed all three vehicles.  The driver of the Civic died at the scene, while the Solaris driver was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital for treatment.  Authorities are investigating why the SUV driver left his vehicle on the highway.

If you've been injured in a wreck, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati can help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Thirty six students injured in school bus wreck

Thirty six students were injured in a recent school bus accident in north Fort Worth.  The accident occurred at the intersection of Blue Mound Road and Intermodal Parkway.  The bus had stopped in traffic, and was struck by a Jeep Liberty driven by a 17 year old male.  While none of the injuries were life threatening, thirteen of the injured students were transported to an area hospital for treatment.  The other injured students were treated at the scene. 

Fears | Nachawati represents individuals who are injured on the roads of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.  If you've been in an accident, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

One killed and three hurt in Kaufman County crash

One man was killed and three others were injured in a crash on I-20 in Kaufman County.  The deceased, Ruben Garcia of Tyler, died at the scene after the car he was riding in entered the median, swerved back into the mainlanes and then flipped and skidded on its roof.  The three injured individuals were also in the vehicle.  Two were taken by helicopter, and one by ambulance, to Parkland Memorial Hospital and Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

If you've been injured in a wreck on the Texas highways, Fears | Nachawati can help you protect your rights.  Call us for a free, no-obligation consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

DoSoto man killed in Grand Prairie wreck

A DeSoto man was killed in a recent Grand Prairie wreck.  The victim, Brad Gary, was driving his Honda Civic southbound in the 2600 block of South Great Southwest Parkway when his car veered into the center median and struck a light pole.  Gary, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene.  Authorities continue to investigate as to whether any other vehicles were involved in this tragic wreck.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of crashed on Texas roads.  If you've been injured, call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Arlington motorcyclist killed in Grand Prairie

An Arlington man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Grand Prairie this weekend.  The man, Jerry Glenn Riddle, was riding his Harley-Davidson northbound on Lake Ridge Parkway when he lost control and fell from his bike.  Authorities say that his head struck a guardrail in the fall.  Riddle was not wearing a helmet, and was pronounced dead at the scene.  Authorities continue to investigate as to whether any other vehicles were involved.

If you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help preserve and protect your rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Crowley ISD bus crash injures a dozen students

A dozen Crowley ISD students were injured Monday in a collision involving two school buses.  The accident occurred near North Crowley Cleburne Road and Melton Drive.  One bus was turning and the trailing bus didn't notice, and ran into the first bus.  This pushed the first bus into a brick facade surrounding a subdivision.  The injured children were taken to Cook Children's Medical Center and Harris Methodist Fort Worth. 

If you or someone in your family has been injured in an accident, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Stranded driver critically injured by taxi

A stranded driver was critically injured this weekend when a taxicab carrying seven passengers broadsided the driver's SUV.  The wreck occurred in downtown Dallas.  The accident pushed the SUV into the man, who was filling the vehicle with gas.  The taxi driver and the stranded driver were both injured in the accident, and were taken to area hospitals for treatment.  Some of the taxi's passengers suffered minor injuries. 

Fears | Nachawati represents individuals injured on the roads of Dallas and of Texas.  If you've been hurt in a wreck, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.

Burleson wreck kills infant, injures mother

An infant was killed and his mother severely injured in a Burleson wreck.  Authorities say that a child started a minivan and put it into gear, causing it to hit the woman and the infant she was holding.  The woman and child were knocked down and run over.  The infant was pronounced dead at the scene, while the mother was taken to a hospital by helicopter ambulance. 

If you've been injured in an accident involving a vehicle, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Arlington police officer injured in crash

An Arlington police officer was injured Thursday when his car was struck by a man suspected of drunk driving.  The accident happened on a service road of Texas 360 in Arlington.  Authorities say that the officer had the green arrow to turn, but the suspect was speeding through the intersection and struck his vehicle.  The officer and suspect were both taken to area hospitals for treatment.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of car accidents.  If you've been injured in a wreck, call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Arlington man injured by hit-and-run driver

An Arlington man is being treated in a Little Rock, Arkansas hospital for injuries he suffered when he was hit by a hit-and-run driver while walking across a road in Texarkana, Texas.  The victim, David Puckett, had run out of gas and was walking along the side of the road to find assistance when he was struck.  Authorities are looking for the hit-and-run driver, who they believe was driving a 2007 or newer Chevrolet Silverado that should have damage to the right front.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of accidents on Texas roads, including pedestrians who are hit by drivers of private and commercial vehicles.  If you've been injured, call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Wreck kills one, injures one

A car wreck in Fort Worth Sunday injured one and killed another.  Daniel Heinrich, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in the 2200 block of Jacksboro Highway.  Debra Barber, 59, was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.  One man, Manuel Valles, is being held in the Mansfield Jail, and is facing intoxication manslaughter charges for his role in this deadly crash.  Authorities are continuing to investigate this fatal crash.

The attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help the victims of crashes on our roads.  Call us for a free consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Kennendale woman killed in Fort Worth wreck

A Kennendale woman was killed in a wreck on East Loop 820 in Fort Worth.  The woman was identified as Jerilyn Moore.  She was traveling southbound on the highway when her pickup truck struck a guardrail and went over.  The truck landed in a grassy area below the pavement.  Ms. Moore was ejected from the vehicle.  She was pronounced dead shortly after the wreck. 

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims and surviving family members of those who are killed on the roads of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.  If you have suffered a tragedy, we may be able to help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7585.  

Hit and run injures child on bicycle

An 11 year old boy was injured when he was recently hit by a pickup truck in the parking lot of a Walmart in Burleson.  The boy was riding his bicycle when the accident occurred.  The boy was riding through parked cars when he emerged into traffic and was struck by the pickup as it passed him.  The boy fell to the ground.  He was treated at a Fort Worth hospital for his injuries, and has been released.  The pickup truck did not stop, and authorities are trying to locate the driver.

If you or someone you love have been injured due to the negligent driving of someone else, Fears | Nachawati can help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Charter bus wreck near Sanger injures 18

A charter bus accident north of Sanger, near Denton, injured 18 passengers.  The bus was northbound on I-35, transporting passengers from Dallas to Oklahoma City, when the driver apparently experienced a sharp pain in his abdomen.  The driver swerved and struck a concrete barrier.  A total of 18 people were injured in the accident, including five who were ejected through the vehicle's side windows.  Injured passengers were treated at area hospitals.  All are expected to survive. 

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of bus, car, motorcycle and truck accidents that occur on the roadways of Texas.  If you've been injured, call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

One injured in wreck at 183 and Loop 12

One person was injured in an accident today that occurred on Highway 183 near the intersection of Loop 12.  Authorities say that the accident was a moderate speed fender bender that occurred because the rear car was following the front car too closely.  One person riding in the rear car was injured, and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.  Traffic was backed up to Empire Central.

If you have been hurt in a wreck, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Frisco man dies from injuries sustained in crash near Terrell

A Frisco man has died from injuries he sustained several weeks ago in a firey crash on I-20 near Terrell.  The man, Wyndell Greene Sr., was badly burned in the accident.  The wreck claimed the lives of Greene's wife and their two children.  The wreck was caused by an 18-wheeler that struck the Greene's vehicle from behind, causing it to become wedged up against another tractor-trailer before it burst into flames. 

Tractor-trailer and commercial truck accidents are serious and often deadly occurrences.  If you or someone you love has been involved in a wreck with an 18-wheeler or another truck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you sort through your legal rights during this difficult time.  Call us for a consultation at 1.866.705.7584.

Driver killed in North Richland Hills wreck

One man was killed in a wreck in North Richland Hills.  Authorities say that the man, Juan Rosales, crashed on Loop 820 early in the morning.  The wreck involved only the car that Rosales was driving.  No other person was injured in the crash.  Authorities continue to investigate the cause of this fatal accident.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of wrecks and crashes on area highways and byways.  If you have been injured, or if a loved one has been killed, call us today to find out how we can help you.  1.866.705.7584. 

Two killed when pickup crashed into bus stop

Two men were killed when a pickup truck crashed into the bus stop in the 5300 block of Harry Hines Boulevard.  The driver, Julian Cadena Cerda, may have been drunk when the wreck occurred, and is being held in a Dallas County jail with intoxication manslaughter charges pending.  Cerda appears to have hit a tree before he crashed into the bus stop.  The victims, who may have been homeless men who were sleeping in the bus stop, were pronounced dead at the scene. 

If you or a loved one has been injured by a driver in Texas, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

One killed, one injured in two-vehicle wreck near Weatherford

A man was killed and another was injured in a two-vehicle wreck near Weatherford.  The accident occurred on Farm-to-Market Road 51, north of its intersection with Friendship Road.  The deceased, Gary Campbell, was driving a pickup truck in the southbound lanes when he went off into the shoulder.  He overcorrected back to the right, and veered into oncoming traffic, where he collided with an SUV.  Campbell was not wearing a seat belt, and was pronounced dead at the scene.  The other driver was taken to an area hospital for treatment. 

If you have been involved in an injury auto accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.  

Two injured in wrong-way wreck on Stemmons Freeway in Dallas

Two people were injured in a wreck that occurred after a suspected drunk driver drove the wrong way for approximately 8 miles on northbound Stemmons Freeway, I-35E, in Dallas.  The driver, Jose Chavez, crashed head on into another car near Market Center Boulevard.  Chavez and the driver of the other car were injured.  Both were taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital for treatment.  The other driver has since been released.  Chavez has been transported to the Dallas County Jail.

Fears | Nachawati represents individuals who have been injured on the streets of Dallas.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you. 

One hurt in SUV rollover crash in Oak Cliff

One person was injured today in an SUV rollover crash in North Oak Cliff.  The accident occurred on Colorado Boulevard near the Stevens Park Golf Course.  Authorities believe that a Nissan SUV was traveling on a side street and ran a stop sign.  A Volkswagon SUV was traveling on Colorado and was struck hard in the side by the Nissan.  The Volkswagon rolled over, coming to rest near a tree in a front yard.  The driver of the Volkswagon was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of accidents, including SUV rollover accidents.  If you've been injured, call us today at 1.86.705.7584 to find out how we could help you.  

Two injured in wreck on I-30 in downtown Dallas

Two people were injured early Wednesday morning in a wreck on eastbound I-30 near downtown Dallas.  Investigators report that the two cars were traveling in the far left lane of the highway when the front car suddenly stopped.  The rear car slammed into the front car, injuring the driver and passenger in the front car.  Noone in the rear car as injured.  Investigators believe that rainy conditions may have played a part in this accident.

Fears | Nachawati represents individuals who have been involved in car, motorcycle and truck accidents on the Texas roads.  If you've been in an accident, call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to discuss how we can help you. 

Dallas area family in Hillsboro crash, one killed, 12 injured

A six month old child was killed and 12 other family members were injured in a crash in the Hill Country region of Texas.  The family hails from the Dallas area and was traveling to Mexico on vacation.  Authorities report that a tire blew out on the van the family was riding in, causing the van to roll over several times in I-35E about six miles north of Hillsboro.  The infant, who was not riding in a child safety seat, was killed instantly.  The victims were taken to several area hospitals for treatment.

If you or someone in your family has been injured in a car crash, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you through this difficult time.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you seek justice. 

One hurt in wreck on I-20 near Hampton Road

One person was injured in a wreck today on I-20 near Hampton Road in south Dallas.  Authorities report that a Toyota Corolla rear-ended up passenger van at a speed of approximately 40 miles per hour.  The occupants of the van and the driver of the Corolla escaped injury.  The Corolla's passenger, however, was not so lucky, and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

If you've been injured in a car crash, let the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati protect your rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.

Box truck wreck injures two

The driver and the passenger of a pickup truck were injured today in a wreck with a box truck on I-635.  The accident occurred near the city limit borders of Mesquite and Balch Springs.  Authorities say that the pickup truck may have hydroplaned and skidded into the box truck.  Inclement weather appears to have played a role in this accident.  The driver of the box truck was not injured.  The driver and passenger of the pickup truck were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

If you have been injured in a wreck on the Texas highways involving a commercial vehicle, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you determine your legal rights.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.

Injury accident on Central Expressway

One person was injured in a fender-bender on the service road of southbound Central Expressway near Northpark Mall today.  Investigators report that a car was turning left from Park Lane onto the service road, when it was hit in the intersection by a car traveling eastbound on Park.  One person in the turning car was injured, and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Fears | Nachawati fights for the rights of the injured.  If you have been hurt in a car accident, call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you.

One killed, five injured in Grand Prairie crash

One person was killed and five others were injured in a head-on crash in Grand Prairie.  Authorities say that a man was driving his car in the wrong direction on I-30 early Sunday morning when he hit a pickup truck.  A second car traveling behind the pickup truck was also involved in the crash.  The driver of the first car was ejected from his car and died at the scene.  The driver and passengers of the pickup truck and second car were injured. 

Fears | Nachawati protects the legal rights of the survivors and victims of Texas car and truck crashes.  If we could help you in such a situation, please call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Man dies in rollover wreck on I-35

A man was killed early this morning in a rollover accident on I-35 in north Fort Worth.  The man, Fernando Torrez, was heading southbound on the highway and driving a 2003 Toyota truck.  Witnesses report that the truck made an abrupt move and began to violently roll over.  Torrez was ejected from the truck, landing in the path of a tractor-trailer.  The tractor-trailer attempted to swerve, but was unable to avoid hitting the body.  Torrez was pronounced dead at the scene.

If you have been injured, or if you have lost a loved one to a wreck, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help protect your rights and the rights of your family during this difficult time.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out more about how we can help you.

Two injured in wreck in Denton

Two drivers were injured yesterday in a wreck on I-35 in Denton.  The accident occurred near the Carroll Avenue exit.  Authorities report that one driver, who was proceeding in the left hand lane, swerved suddenly to the right, coming into contact with a car that was driving in the right hand lane.  No other cars were involved in the incident.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of accidents on Texas roadways.  If you have been injured, call us today for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584.

Euless woman injured

A Euless woman was injured in a recent one-car accident.  Authorities report that the woman, who was driving, apparently lost control of her car on McArthur Boulevard in Irving.  The woman crashed into a telephone pole, injuring herself.  Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.  Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.

If you have been injured in an auto accident, whether as a result of someone's negligence, or as a result of mechanical failure, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati may be able to help you preserve your legal rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 for more information. 

Skillman Street wreck injures three

Three people were injured in a wreck on Skillman Street in east Dallas today.  Authorities report that a Ford sedan was speeding in the rain when the driver apparently lost control of the vehicle.  The sedan hit a light pole in the median, causing substantial damage to the car and sending its driver and two passengers to the hospital for treatment.  No other cars were involved in this accident.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of car crashes.  If you've been injured, call us at 1.866.705.7584 today to find out how we can help you. 

Police chase wreck injures five

A Garland man fleeing police in his car this week caused a wreck that sent five people to area hospitals, including himself.  Authorities report that the suspect was spotted driving a suspected stolen car on I-35.  The man sped away, causing a number of minor accidents on the highway, and later a major accident at Cadiz and Riverfront Boulevard near downtown Dallas.  Two pickups and an 18 wheeler were also involved in the wreck.  Police were not chasing the man when the major accident occurred.  The suspected will be charged with evading arrest, traffic violations, and also on outstanding warrants from Addison and Garland.  The victims of the major accident were taken to area hospitals, and are expected to recover fully.

If you have been injured in a wreck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you look out for your legal rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.

Dallas accident injures two

Two people were injured in an accident today near the intersection of Hatcher Street and Malcolm X Boulevard in Dallas.  Authorities report that a car was struck from behind after it stopped suddenly while traveling along Hatcher.  Two people riding in the first car were taken to an area hospital for treatment of their injuries.  No word on what caused the car to stop suddenly.

If you have been injured in an auto accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati would be happy to discuss your rights with you.  Call us today for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584.

Two injured in wreck on Lovers Lane

Two people were injured today in a wreck with a box truck on Lovers Lane.  The individuals were riding in a Ford Taurus and were in the left hand turn lane of Lovers on the overpass of Central Expressway / U.S. 75, preparing to turn onto the southbound feeder road of the highway, when a box truck was traveling alongside.  The truck sideswiped the Taurus, forcing the car to the left.  Four people were riding in the car when the accident occurred.  Two escaped injury.  The two victims were taken to an area hospital for treatment. 

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of accidents that occur on Dallas highways.  If you have been injured, call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you get the justice you deserve. 

One killed in wreck with police car

A man was killed when his disabled Jeep Cherokee was struck from behind by a police car early Thursday morning in Dallas.  Authorities say that the victim, 59 year old Terry Glover, was driving his Jeep when it broke down in the center lane of Polk near Camp Wisdom Road.  The police car was traveling on Polk and the officers apparently did not see the disabled Jeep.  They struck the car from the rear, pushing it through a metal fence and into the front yard of a home.  Glover was taken to an area hospital for treatment, but died later that day.

If you have been injured in an auto accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you sort through the red tape to get the justice you deserve.  Call us at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you. 

East Texas wreck killed three from Metroplex

A blown out rear tire cause an East Texas wreck that killed three individuals from the DFW Metroplex.  Authorities say that five people were riding in a Ford Taurus on I-20 near Tyler when the left rear tire blew out, causing the vehicle to lose control and hit a tree.  The driver and one passenger were injured, but survived the crash.  Three other passengers were killed the in wreck.

If you have been injured in an accident, or if you have lost a loved one in a tragedy on the Texas highways, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you protect your legal rights.  Call us today to put us to work for you.  1.866.705.7584.

Dallas man dies in crash on I-20 in Grand Prairie

A Dallas man was killed last weekend in a crash on I-20 in Grand Prairie.  Authorities report that Edgar Francisco Ramirez-Sanchez was traveling eastbound on the interstate when he lost control of his pickup truck.  His vehicle spun out of control and struck a guard rail.  Ramirez-Sanchez, who was not wearing a seat belt, was thrown from his vehicle and pinned underneath it.  He died at the scene.  One passenger suffered a broken clavicle and was taken to an area hospital for treatment. 

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of auto accidents in the DFW area and all of Texas.  If you have been injured, call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can get to work for you. 

Pedestrian killed in incident with car in Fort Worth

A pedestrian was killed today in a wreck involving a car near the intersection of I-35W and Seminary Drive in Fort Worth.  The victim, Salvador Ramirez, 21, of Fort Worth, was pronounced dead at the scene.  His cause of death was determined to be "blunt force trauma due to motor vehicle-pedestrian collision."  Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of this tragic accident.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of all accidents, whether they be drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists or pedestrians.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you.

One injured in wreck on I-45

One person was injured in a wreck today on I-45 in Dallas.  The accident occurred on the highway near the S. Lamar Street exit.  Authorities report that a car swerved in traffic suddenly and veered into another car, injuring a passenger in the second car.  The drivers of the cars were not hurt. The passenger was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment.

The attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati represent the victims of car accidents.  If you have been injured in an accident, call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you.

5 die in head-on crash

Five people were killed in a recent head-on collision near Vernon, Texas.  Four members of one family were riding in a Hummer H-3 when their vehicle was hit by another SUV.  The family was in Texas to participate in a baseball tournament, and was returning home to Colorado when the accident occurred.  Authorities are continuing to investigate the accident, and suspect that alcohol may have been involved.

If you have been involved in an auto accident, or if a loved one of yours has been injured or killed, the attorneys and legal professionals at Fears | Nachawati are here to help you in your time of pain and grief.  Call us for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you. 

Flower Mound man killed in wreck in Oklahoma

A Flower Mound man was killed in a rollover accident in Oklahoma.  Authorities say that David W. Zondor was driving on Oklahoma 89 in the southern part of that state when his car left the road for an unknown reason.  The car rolled over twice and threw the victim from the vehicle. Zondor was wearing a seat belt when the tragedy occurred.  Zondor was flown to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, but died of massive injuries. 

If you or someone close to you has been injured in an auto accident, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you preserve your rights through difficult times.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.

Woman killed by T bus in Fort Worth

A woman was killed after being hit by a T bus in Fort Worth.  The bus was turning south on Houston Street from westbound Sixth Street when it struck pedestrian Judith Vanzant Peterson.  Peterson was in a crosswalk when she was hit.  She was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of the bus was visibly shaken and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.  Authorities continue to investigate this tragic incident.

If you have been struck by a car, bus, truck or other vehicle, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.

Two injured in Oak Cliff wreck

Two people were injured in a two-car traffic accident at the corner of Hampton Road and Illinois in Oak Cliff.  Authorities report that a car was turning left against traffic when it was struck by an oncoming truck.  The driver and a passenger in the turning car were injured.  These individuals were taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital for treatment.  Another passenger in the vehicle, along with the driver of the truck were not injured in the incident.

The attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to fight for the rights of all individuals injured in car accidents.  If you have been injured, call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how you can put our experience and expertise to work for you. 

Woman dies from injuries in Mineral Wells wreck

A San Antonio woman has died from injuries she sustained in a two-car accident in Palo Pinto County, west of Mineral Wells, last weekend.  Cassidy Grant, 20, died Thursday after fighting for her life in the intensive care unit at John Peter Smith Hospital for five days.  Two other people were injured in the wreck, which occurred when a car turning from a private drive was hit by an oncoming vehicle.  Grant was a passenger in the turning car.  Authorities are continuing to investigate this tragic accident.

If you have been injured in a car wreck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

Mansfield man died from injuries from head-on crash

A Mansfield man died Sunday from injuries he sustained in a head-on crash in Mansfield on Sunday.  The man, his wife and their 6 year old child were in a Pontiac Bonneville on U.S. 287 when they collided with a GMC Yukon.  The driver of the Bonneville was killed in the accident.  The other driver, and the Bonneville passengers, were taken to area hospitals for treatment.  Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident.

Fears | Nachawati represent the victims of auto, truck and motorcycle accidents in the DFW Metroplex and throughout the great state of Texas.  If you or someone close to you has been injured or killed in an accident, we'd like the opportunity to serve you and help you find justice during your difficult time.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you.  

Two drivers killed in head-on crash in Weatherford

Both drivers were killed in a head-on collision early Friday morning in south Weatherford.  The crash occurred on Bethel Road.  Authorities say that a black Chevrolet Tahoe was passing a sedan in a no-passing zone when the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a pick-up truck that was traveling in the opposite direction.  Both drivers died at the scene.  Two passengers of the Tahoe were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

If a loved one has been killed or severely injured in an auto accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you seek justice.  Call us today for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584. 

One injured on wreck on I-35E in Dallas

One person was injured in a wreck involving a box truck on I-35E in Dallas on Thursday.  Authorities report that a car collided with a truck in the northbound lanes of I-35E near the Mockingbird exit.  The driver of the car was injured in the accident, and was taken to Baylor University Medical Center for treatment.  The truck driver was not injured.  Traffic was tied up for some time as authorities worked to clear the wreck.

If you have been injured in a wreck, Fears | Nachawati is here to help you get the compensation you deserve.  We can help you navigate the system even when it seems stacked against you.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.

Burleson man dies in Fort Worth wreck

A Burleson man was killed in a wreck in southeast Fort Worth.  The man, Jason Unger, 37, was killed when the car he was driving slammed into a utility pole on Joel East Road.  He was driving a 2009 Toyota Corolla eastbound on the road when he skidded off the road service.  The wreck occurred near the boundary of Fort Worth and Forest Hill.  Unger died at the scene. 

Fears | Nachawati understands the pain, anger and confusion the loved ones left behind after tragic accidents may feel.  We are here to help the victims and survivors of auto accidents.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to discuss how we can meet your legal needs. 

One person injured in Fort Worth truck and trailer wreck

One person was injured in an accident on I-35W in Fort Worth involving a truck and its trailer.  The accident occurred in the southbound lanes at Northside Drive.  One person was taken to an area hospital for treatment.  The injured person's condition is unclear.  It took nearly four hours to clear the roadway of debris, and traffic was backed up for nearly seven miles. 

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of car and truck accidents.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to put us to work on your case.

Injury accident on Woodall Rogers in Downtown Dallas

An injury accident on the eastbound Woodall Rogers service road an North Field Street brought downtown Dallas traffic to a halt Monday afternoon.  Authorities reported that one person was injured when a car failed to stop in time and slammed into the car in front of it.  The injured person was the driver of the first car, and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

If you have been injured in an auto accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to look out for your rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you.

Two killed, two injured in Dallas crash on I-45

Two people were killed while two others were critically injured in a crash on I-45 in Dallas.  A man riding a motorcycle with a group lost control of his bike and crashed near Loop 12.  A tractor-trailer was forced to stop on the road due to the accident.  Minutes later, a Buick sedan crashed into the back of the big rig, pinning several occupants inside the car.  The driver and one passenger of the car died at the scene.  The motorcyclist and another Buick passenger were taken to Baylor University Medical Center with critical injuries.

If you have been hurt in a car or motorcycle wreck, including an accident involving a tractor-trailer, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to discuss how we can get to work for you.

Motorcyclist dies in Fort Worth wreck

A motorcyclist was killed in a recent west Fort Worth wreck involving his motorcycle and a Ford Escape.  The accident occurred on the exit ramp leading from southbound West Loop 820 to eastbound I-30.  The motorcyclist, Geoffrey Daily, 32, of Fort Worth, was traveling in the right hand lane when the Ford Escape entered his lane.  Witnesses report that Daily took evasive action, but struck the metal railing and wrecked.  Daily was wearing a helmet.  He died approximately five hours after the wreck in the ICU at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital.

Fears | Nachawati understands the grief and anger that comes after a loved one or family member has been killed in an accident.  We can step in and help families and victims grappling with tragic accidents.  Call us at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we could help you. 

Pedestrian injured in downtown wreck

A pedestrian was injured today in an two-car accident in downtown Dallas.  The incident occurred near the intersection of Pearl and San Jacinto.  Authorities say that the first car ran into the second car, which was attempting to turn right onto San Jacinto.  A female pedestrian was standing in front of the second car apparently waiting to cross the road when the wreck occurred.  She was injured when the second car was pushed into her.  The drivers of the cars were not injured.

If you have been injured in a car wreck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get the compensation you deserve.  Call us today for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584. 

McKinney man dies in Frisco rollover crash

A 33-year old McKinney man died in a car crash on U.S. Highway 380.  Authorities say that the man's car went off the road and flipped several times before coming to rest behind a house.  It is believed that the man was traveling westbound when he traveled over the median and through opposite lanes of traffic before leaving the road surface.  The man was wearing a seat belt.  He died from injuries sustained in the crash at Centennial Medical Center in Frisco.

If you have been injured in a car accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

Firefighter seriously injured in wreck with stolen truck

A Fort Worth firefighter was seriously injured Sunday when a man drove a stolen truck into his vehicle.  Authorities say that the firefighter was driving in the 5600 block of Bryant Irvin Road near Southwest Loop 820 when he was hit.  The driver of the truck had allegedly recently stolen it and used it to kidnap his ex-girlfriend's four year old grandson.  The firefighter was critically injured in the wreck, and was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital for treatment.  The child was not injured, but was taken to Cook Children's Medical Center as a precaution.  The truck driver faces numerous charges.

Fears | Nachawati represents victims of auto accidents who have suffered personal and property damage.  Call us today for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584 to find out what we can do for you.

Teen killed in one-car crash in The Colony

A teenager was killed Thursday in a one-car crash in The Colony.  Authorities say that the teen was the passenger in a sedan on Highway 121 when the driver, another teenager, crashed into the northbound lanes of the highway near Plano Parkway.  The driver was airlifted to a Dallas hospital for treatment.  Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of car accidents and their families.  If you or one of your loved ones has been injured, we'd be happy to speak with you on a confidential basis about the incident.  Call us today for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584.

One injured in wreck on Six Flags Drive

One person was injured in a fender-bender today on Six Flags Drive in Arlington.  Authorities say that the accident occurred when a sedan followed to closely to a pickup truck to stop.  The sedan rear-ended the truck, causing injuries to the sedan's passenger.  The roads were wet at the time from recent rains.  Neither driver was injured in the incident.  The passenger is being treated at an area hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.

If you have been injured in an auto accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you find justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 for a free, confidential consultation. 

Two-car accident on I-30 injures three

Three people were injured today in a two-car accident on I-30 near the 635 interchange in Mesquite.  Authorities say that the first car pulled over to the side of the highway after experiencing mechanical trouble.  It was then hit by the second car.  The driver of the second car along with two passengers were injured.  They were taken to area hospitals for treatment.  The driver of the car experiencing difficulties was able to escape the wreck unharmed.

The attorneys of Fears | Nachawati have years of experience representing the victims of accidents.  If you have been injured, we would be happy to speak with you about your rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.

Duncanville teen dies after train strikes car

A Duncanville teenager was killed last weekend in a wreck in Oklahoma when the car he was driving was struck by a train. The young man was on a trip to visit family about 180 miles northwest of Dallas, and was the only person in the car when the tragedy occurred.  Investigators say that the car was drug for several blocks before the train was able to stop.  The teenager died of his injuries a short time after the accident.  It is unclear at this time whether the railroad crossing was properly marked or functioning properly. 

If you or someone you has been injured or killed in an accident involving a train, the experienced attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help.  Call us today for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584.

Two injured in three-car pileup on Woodall Rogers Freeway

Two people were injured in a three-car pileup this afternoon.  The accidents occurred on the Woodall Rogers Freeway in downtown Dallas.  Authorities say that the three cars were traveling westbound towards the exit to I-75, North Central Expressway, when the middle car hit the car in front.  The two front cars stopped abruptly, at which time the third car ran into them.  The injured individuals were riding in the middle car and were taken to area hospitals by ambulance in stable condition.

If you have been injured in an auto accident on the streets of the Metroplex, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you ascertain your rights and get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to discuss how we can help you.

16 year old girl dies in wreck with truck

A 16 year old girl was killed in a wreck south of Burleson.  The girl was traveling southbound on Tarver Road in a 1994 Isuzu Rodeo when she crashed into a large truck that was parked on the side of the road, facing north.  The truck was a "chipper" truck, a vehicle equipped with machinery to grind and chop tree limbs into wood chips.  Two workers were on top of the truck when the accident happened, but they were not injured. 

Fears | Nachawati understands the confusion, fear and pain you experience after you or a loved one is involved in a major accident.  If you or someone in your family has been injured, call us today for a free consultation.  1.866.705.7584.

Fatal wreck on I-35W in Fort Worth

The passenger of a car was killed Tuesday in a fatal wreck on I-35W in Fort Worth which also injured the driver and another person.  Authorities say that a man was driving drunk on the highway at a high rate of speed when he struck another vehicle from behind.  The man then lost control of the vehicle, which rolled over several times before coming to a stop.  The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The alleged drunk driver and the other injured individual were treated at area hospitals.

If you have been injured by a drunk driver, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati understand the fear and pain you may be going through.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.

One kill, three injured in SUV rollover crash

One person was killed and three others were critically injured in a one-vehicle crash in Crossroads on U.S. Highway 380.  The man who was killed was pronounced dead at the scene.  Two crash survivors were taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital while a third was taken to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton.  All three were critically injured.  Witnesses report that the SUV, a Ford Explorer, was eastbound on the highway when the driver attempted to turn north on E. Rock Hill Road.  The driver lost control, the SUV hit the guardrail and then rolled over. 

If you have been injured in a rollover crash, or another crash, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you.  Call us today for a free consultation.  1.866.705.7584.

Accident in Denton injures two children, one adult

Two children and one adult were injured in a recent accident on I-35W in Denton, near the Golden Triangle Boulevard exit.  The victims were driving northbound in the far right lane in a small sedan when the car they were riding in veered into the side of another vehicle traveling in the same direction.  The sedan then pulled hard to the right, and ran off of the road surface.  The occupants of the other car were not hurt. 

If you have been injured in a car accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get the justice you deserve today. Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.

Single-SUV accident at Inwood exit injures two

Two people were injured in a single-SUV accident on northbound I-35E near the exit ramp for Inwood Road today.  Witnesses report that the driver apparently steered into a grassy area near the exit and struck an object before the SUV overturned.  Two people suffered injuries that authorities say do not appear to be life-threatening.

If you have been involved in a car accident, the legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you protect your rights. Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.

Grandview officer hurt in car wreck

A Grandview police officer was seriously injured this week in a wreck in the 3800 block of County Road 405, northwest of Grandview.  The officer lost control of his car on a 90-degree turn while responding to a disturbance involving a man and two women.  Investigators say that his car slid off of the roadway and struck a tree at a high rate of speed.  The officer was taken by helicopter to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, where he is in critical condition.

Fears | Nachwati represents all victims of car wrecks.  We also represent individuals who have been hurt on the job or as a result of someone else's acts or omissions.  If you have been injured, call us today to discuss your rights.  1.866.705.7584.

Three killed, two hurt in tractor-trailer incident

Two teenagers and an adult were killed, and two other teenagers were injured, in a wreck involving a tractor-trailer in Fort Worth.  The wreck happened at the rest area on U.S. 81/287 near Decatur when the Dodge Stratus carrying the victims slid beneath the back of a parked truck.  Witnesses report that the car was traveling at a high rate of speed, perhaps as much as 90 miles per hour.  The impact was so powerful the top of the Stratus was sheared off.  The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.

The attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help the victims of all accidents.  If you have been injured in a car or motorcycle wreck, call us today for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584.

Wrong-way crash on I-30 kills one,injures three

A wrong way crash on I-30 at Ferguson Road Sunday morning left one person dead and sent three others to the hospital.  A woman driving a Ford F-150, who had two passengers with her, was going eastbound in the westbound lanes of the highway.  She crashed head on into a Chevy Tahoe.  One of the passengers, Ana Tello of Mesquite, died at the scene.  The drivers of both cars and the other pickup passenger were taken to area hospitals for treatment.

The attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help victims of auto accidents.  If you have been injured, call us today for a free consultation.  1.866.705.7584. 

Woman killed and three hurt as car splits in two

A woman was killed and three others were hurt when the car they were riding in crashed into a light pole and split in two.  The driver lost control of the car on southbound I-35W in Fort Worth.  Witnesses reported that the car traveled approximately 40 feet on top of a concrete barrier in the center median before striking the light pole.  The woman who died was trapped in the half of the car that burst into flames after the accident.  The injured individuals were taken to John Peter Smith Hospital and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.

If you have been injured in a car accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati understand the pain and confusion you must be experiencing.  Call us today and put us to work protecting your rights.  1.866.705.7584.

Four children hurt when car crashes into home

Four boys were hurt when a car crashed into a home in Lancaster.  Witnesses reported that the car ran a stop sign before running into the residence.  Investigators say that the car traveled about 12 feet into the home in the 800 block of West Pleasant Run Road.  The boys, whose ages range from 10-12, were taken to area hospitals for treatment. 

If you have been injured by someone else's negligence, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati can help you seek justice.  Call us today to talk about your situation.  1.866.705.7584. 

Man dies from injuries suffered when he was hit along I-30

A Haltom City man has died from injuries he sustained when he was struck by a vehicle as he walked along I-30 in Fort Worth.  The man, Gary Arnold, 59, died at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.  The medical examiner has rule that his cause of death was blunt force trauma.  The accident occurred in the 7700 block of I-30.  Authorities are investigating this accident.

If you have been struck by a car or truck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you find justice.  Put us to work for you today.  1.866.705.7584. 

Three children hurt in Pleasant Grove accident

Three children and one adult were hurt in a hit-and-run accident in Pleasant Grove.  The children were passengers in a minivan that was traveling south on Masters Drive when a Lincoln Navigator ran a stop sign at Muskogee Drive.  The Navigator struck the minivan.  The driver of the minivan escaped injury, but an adult passenger and three children were taken to area hospitals for treatment.  The Navigator fled the scene, but was later recovered by police after it was found abandoned nearby.  The investigation remains open until authorities locate the driver of the Navigator.

If you have been injured in an accident, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati can help you get compensation from the people who hurt you.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 and put us to work for you.  

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Pedestrian hit in lower Greenville

A pedestrian was hit Thursday in the lower Greenville area of Dallas.  Witnesses report that the individual, a man, was struck while trying to cross Greenville Avenue, by a pickup truck traveling at a moderate rate of speed.  The man was knocked down.  He was taken by ambulance to an area hospital.

If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Two children and two adults hurt in wreck on 287

Two children and two adults were injured in an accident on U.S. Highway 287 Thursday morning.  The accident occurred near the intersection of 287 and Blue Mound Road in northwest Fort Worth.  Authorities report that the individuals were ejected from the automobile in which they were riding.  The children were taken to Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth for treatment. 

If you or someone you care for has been hurt in a traffic accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you find justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 and we'd be happy to discuss your case with you. 

I-30 wreck injures two

A wreck on I-30 east in Dallas today injured two people and slowed rush hour traffic to a crawl.  One car, a late model Ford, was involved in the accident.  The driver apparently lost control and skidded off the roadway near the Motley Drive exit.  The car overturned, and the driver and one passenger were injured in the crash.

If you have been injured in an automobile accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you seek justice.  Call us at 1.866.705.7584 and let us help you. 

Big rig crash on I-35 injures driver, scatters graham crackers

An 18-wheeler on I-35E in Dallas overturned near Colorado Boulevard.  The wreck blocked traffic for hours.  The driver was injured in the wreck, and was treated at an area hospital.  No other vehicles were involved. 

The truck was carrying a load of graham crackers, and the cargo was unloaded onto the roadside when the truck was cleared.  Motorists stopped to gather the crackers, until health officials arrived and said no more.

If you have been injured in a wreck, the attorneys and legal professionals at Fears | Nachawati are here to fight for your rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 and we'll get to work for you.

Woman thrown from pickup truck bed, killed

A woman died from injuries sustained after being thrown from a pickup truck bed in Arlington.  The woman, Amy Joette Wheat, 38, was an employee of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, and was riding in the back of a government truck when she was apparently thrown into a light pole in the 4800 block of Belt Line Road.  Wheat's co-workers attempted to transport her to a hospital, but she died en route. 

If you have been injured in an accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you protect and enforce your legal rights.  Call us today to discuss how we can serve you.  1.866.705.7584.

Ron Kirk injured by ladder crashing through windshield

Ron Kirk, the current U.S. Trade Representative who served as Mayor of Dallas from 1995-2002, was injured Wednesday in Grand Prairie.  A metal ladder fell onto I-30 and was struck by a tractor-trailer.  The ladder then crashed through the windshield of Kirk's car.  Kirk was treated at a hospital for minor injures and then release.

If you have been injured on the highways, including an injury caused by flying debris, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  We have experience in all types of injury cases, and are standing by to help you.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.

18-wheeler crash kills Frisco mom and two kids, injures more

A Frisco woman and her two young children were killed, while her husband and the children's father was critically injured, in a wreck on I-20 in Kaufman County this weekend.  The family was traveling in heavy traffic in an SUV when an 18-wheeler struck them from behind.  The force of the impact was enough to push their SUV into another car, which in turn was pushed into another 18-wheeler and into the highway median.  The SUV then caught fire.  The driver of the first truck was injured, as were the driver and passengers in the second car.

If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed in an accident, the attorneys of Fears  | Nachawati are here to protect your legal rights in your time of need.  Hiring an attorney after a tragic accident ensures that you are free to grieve and heal without having to worry about dealing with insurance companies or others who might prey on you when you are vulnerable.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to discuss your needs.  

Five men critically injured in wreck

Five men were critically injured in a single SUV accident this weekend.  The wreck occurred in Cleburne early Sunday morning.  Investigators say that the SUV, a Chevrolet Suburban, was traveling on the east shoulder of Main Street when the driver apparently lost control of the vehicle.  The SUV slid into the median of the road, went airborne, and crashed into a ditch on the west side of the road.  Five men were ejected from the SUV in the crash.  One of the victims was involved in a secondary accident when he was struck by a car while lying in a traffic lane.  The men were taken to Fort Worth area hospitals and are in critical condition.

If you have been injured in a SUV wreck, the experienced attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you preserve your legal rights.  Call us today and put us to work to help you.  1.866.705.7584.

Man hospitalized after train collides with pickup truck

A man was taken to the hospital treatment after a train collided with a pickup truck.  The accident occurred on Union Pacific tracks in the 4100 block of Division Street in Arlington.  Investigators said that the truck was trying to cross the railroad tracks at an unmanned crossing when the train struck the pickup.  Two individuals were in the pickup when the incident occurred.  The railroad tracks are temporarily closed while authorities complete their investigation. 

If you have been injured in an accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati would be happy to lend their expertise to get you the compensation you deserve.  Call us at 1.866.705.7584 and we'll get right to work for you. 

Wreck on Dallas North Tollway injures three

A wreck involving an SUV and a sedan on the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco injured three people.  The vehicles were traveling southbound on the Tollway when the SUV apparently inadvertently veered into the sedan's lane.  The two people in the SUV, along with the driver of the car, were injured and were taken to area hospitals.  Two lanes of traffic on the Tollway were blocked while authorities cleared the wreck. 

Fears | Nachawati specializes in representing the victims of accidents.  If you have been involved in a car accident, call us today at 1.866.705.7584 and we'd be happy to discuss your legal rights with you.

Semi crash leaves woman dead

A woman who had pulled over to the side of 635/LBJ freeway because of a flat tire was killed early Tuesday morning in an accident involving a tractor-trailer.  The woman, Doris Satterfield, was trying to re-enter traffic on the freeway when her car was hit.  She died at the scene.  Her husband was critically injured and was taken to Parkland Hospital.  A third car was also hit in the crash, which was a Jeep driven by the couple's son, who had come to their aid with the flat tire.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Baylor Medical Center.  The driver of the big rig has told investigators that he didn't see the car in time to stop.  Authorities do not expect any charges to be filed, but are continuing to investigate the accident.

The attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati have years of experience helping the victims of tractor-trailer wrecks.  If you have been in an accident with a tractor-trailer, or any other accident, please call us at 1.866.705.7584 to put us to work for you. 

Fatal crash on LJB

A 28 year old man crashed while driving westbound on I-635, the LBJ Freeway.  The driver, Tien-Jung Kuo, lost control of the vehicle near the Coit Road exit.  The vehicle veered across the highway and crashed into a concrete barrier.  One passenger was taken to Medical City Dallas Hospital where he died from his injuries.  The other passenger was taken to Parkland Hospital and listed in critical condition.  The driver has been charged with intoxication manslaughter. 

If you have been injured in a car accident, whether involving a drunk driver or not, the attorneys at Fears | Nachawati are ready to help you get the justice you deserve.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Two Texas A&M freshmen killed in three-car accident

Two Texas A&M freshmen were tragically killed in a three-car wreck on Texas Highway 21.  The young men, Tanner Lloyd Ferris and Nathan V. Shearod, both members of the Aggie Corps of Cadets and the Aggie Band, were traveling in a Jeep when it stuck a vehicle stopped on the road.  Ferris, the driver, swerved, and the Jeep was then hit by a third vehicle and caught on fire. 

If you or one of your loved ones has been injured or killed in a car accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati would be honored to discuss your legal rights with you at your convenience.  Call us at 1.866.705.7584 and put our expertise to work for you today.

87 year old dies in crash at Texas Motor Speedway

Eighty-seven year old Fred Donald Krusemark of Dallas died recently of injuries sustained in a high-speed crash at Texas Motor Speedway.  Krusemark, a World War II Navy veteran, was riding along with a professional driver on the course as a reward for being a blood donor. 

The car Krusemark was riding in blew a tire on the course, and crashed into a wall.  Krusemark died two days later from blunt force trauma to the head and neck.  The driver of the car remains in critical condition. 

If you have been injured in a car crash, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati would be happy to review your case and offer you a free consultation regarding your situation.  Call us at 1.866.705.7584 today. 

Oak Cliff motorcycle crash kills 2

A motorcyclist struck a pedestrian in southeast Oak Cliff recently.  The pedestrian, Paul Bellard of Dallas, was attempting to cross the 6200 block of Bonnie View Road about 10 p.m. Tuesday night.  The motorcyclist, Lashon Hudson of Dallas, was traveling southbound on that road when he hit Bellard with his Suzuki.  Investigators believe that Hudson was doing a wheelie at the time of the accident, and that his front wheel was off the ground.  The impact of the crash sent Hudson off of his bike, and threw Bellard into the northbound lanes of Bonnie View Road.

Husdon was taken to Baylor University Medical Center, while Bellard was taken to Methodist Charlton Medical Center.  Both men died. 

If you have been injured by a motorcyclist or by a driver, the experienced attorneys at Fears | Nachawati would be happy to help you find justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Five injured in Arlington crash

Five people were hurt in a two-car wreck in Arlington Tuesday.  The accident occurred on Pioneer Parkway at Davis Drive.  Authorities had to shut down eastbound Pioneer Parkway for more than three hours to clear the accident.  One of the individuals injured was airlifted to a hospital.  The other four individuals were taken to area hospitals by ambulance. 

If you have been injured in a car wreck, the attorneys and legal professionals at Fears | Nachawati would be happy to discuss your rights to compensation for property damage, injuries, time lost from work, and other losses you may have suffered.  Call us today at 1-866-705-7584.

Three killed in firey wreck in Fort Worth

One adult and two children were killed in a firey single-car accident near the intersection of I-20 and I-35W in Fort Worth early Sunday morning. 

Investigators say that the driver, a woman, was traveling on the northbound service road of 35 when the car crossed over the right curb.  The car then struck the base of an overhead sign and caught fire. 

In addition to the driver, there were five children in the car when the accident occurred.  Two children soon exited the blazing wreck, and were taken to Cook Children's Medical Center.  One other child was freed by Fort Worth firefighters and was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital.  The other two children and the driver did not escape the wreck, and were pronounced dead at the scene. 

Horse on I-20 causes 4-vehicle pileup

A horse wandered onto the main lanes of I-20 Wednesday morning, causing a four-car pileup that shut down two lanes of traffic.  The accident occurred near the St. Augustine Road.  The horse was killed.  One man was injured in the crash, he is currently in stable condition.  Authorities are investigating how the horse got onto the highway, and searching for its owner.

Teen tragically killed in wreck involving SUV and18-wheeler

Marcos Ruiz, age 17, died Monday at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth from injuries sustained in an accident Monday morning involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler.  The wreck occurred on I-30 in Arlington near the Lamar Boulevard / Cooper Street exit. 

The SUV was reported stolen before the accident from a home in Arlington.  The 16-year-old driver of the SUV attempted to run away from the wreck, but was arrested and is now in custody.  Another 17-year old passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. 

The driver of the rig was also injured, and he remains hospitalized in stable condition. 

Police believe that the truck driver somehow lost control of his rig and crashed into the highway median.  The trailer of the truck fell onto the SUV.  Authorities are not sure what caused the accident, and investigations are ongoing. 

How to prevent rear-end car accidents

Every year in the United States, around 2.5 million rear-end collisions are reported. Any number of factors can lead to a rear impact crash, including distracted driving, tailgating and poor weather conditions.

Even at slow speeds, a rear-end car accident can lead to serious injuries. The impact of being struck from behind causes the driver or passenger to rapidly and unexpectedly pitch forward, which can cause spinal injuries, whiplash or even a concussion.

While even the safest drivers cannot prevent all car accidents, there are steps that we can take to reduce the chances of being involved in a rear impact car accident. Protect yourself, your loved ones and your vehicle by being a defensive driver and following these tips to help avoid rear-end car accidents:

  • Begin to brake well in advance of your need to stop to alert the driver behind you that traffic is slowing, which gives them more time to react.
  • Avoid braking abruptly. Rather than slamming on your brakes to try to catch a missed turn, it is much safer to drive past it and turn around.
  • Exercise caution when pulling out in front of moving traffic. Wait for a sufficient break between cars.
  • Never tailgate other drivers. Always maintain a safe distance between your car and the vehicle ahead of you.
  • Pay attention to the traffic down the road, not just the car directly ahead of you. That way you will be alerted to traffic coming to a stop.
  • Give driving your full attention. Never drive distracted, such as driving while eating, talking on a cellphone or texting.

If you have been injured in a rear end collision caused by someone else’s negligence, contact a personal injury attorney today for legal advice.

Texas woman sues driver, two companies after car accident

A Texas woman is suing after a car accident she claims was caused when the other driver failed to yield to her right-of-way and failed to obey a traffic control device.

The car accident lawsuit was filed on February 26th by accident victim Perla Sanchez. Included as defendants in the suit are the driver of the car, Gerald Garcia, as well as Standard Alloys and Manufacturing Sales Co. and Blue Tee Corp.

In her lawsuit, Sanchez claims that Garcia was driving the Ford F450 pickup truck that hit her car on January 21st.

Sanchez has also blamed the two companies for the accident, arguing that they should not have allowed Garcia to operate the vehicle because they knew him to be an incompetent and unfit driver.

Sanchez is seeking actual, compensatory and exemplary damages for her physical pain, physical impairment, disfigurement  and mental anguish. Sanchez also claims to have incurred lost wages and medical expenses.

Click here to read more on Sanchez’s Texas car accident lawsuit.

Texas man files personal injury lawsuit against hit-and-run driver

A Texas man has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the man who struck his vehicle and then fled from the scene of the accident.

The plaintiff in this Texas personal injury lawsuit is James Edward Mathews. On February 17th, Mathews filed his suit against alleged hit-and-run driver Jeremiah S. Freeman.

According to his personal injury lawsuit, Mathews has suffered from both physical pain and mental anguish as a result of the car accident. He is seeking damages for lost earnings, medical expenses, pain and suffering, physical impairment and physical disfigurement. Additional damages are being sought for a loss of ability to enjoy life as well as the diminished value of his vehicle.

Mathew claims that Freeman caused the car accident because he was driving too fast, failed to keep a proper lookout, failed to yield the right-of-way, failed to apply his brakes in a timely manner and lacked proper control over his vehicle. Mathew’s suit further alleges that Freeman left the scene of the car accident and failed to stop and render aid.

Click here to read more about this Texas personal injury lawsuit over a hit-and-run car accident.

The 5 most important things to do after a car accident in Texas

To preserve your right to bring a personal injury claim if you have been involved in a car accident in Texas, there are 5 important steps you should take:

1. Call police to the scene of the accident: An accident report is critical evidence that can be used to support your Texas personal injury claim. You should call the police even if you believe the accident was “minor.” Severe injuries and serious damage to your vehicle may not become apparent until days or even weeks after the accident has occurred. Bringing police to the scene of your Texas car accident guarantees that there will be an official record of how the accident occurred, who was involved and any witnesses that may have been present.

2. Gather as much information as possible: Again, even a seemingly minor accident can have major consequences. Before you leave the scene of the accident, gather as much evidence as you possibly can. You need all of the other driver’s contact information, including their insurance information, as well as the contact information for witnesses. Take lots of pictures of both your injuries and the damage to your vehicle before you have your vehicle repaired.

3. Get immediate medical attention: To prove your personal injury claim, you need documented records of the pain and injuries you have suffered as a result of the car accident in Texas. If you believe that you were injured in any way at all because of the car accident, seek immediate medical attention. It’s in your best interest not to try to “tough it out,” but rather to get an official, professional opinion about your condition.

4. Never admit fault: The other driver’s insurance company will attempt to use your words against you if you later bring a personal injury claim. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the accident, do not admit fault to anyone. Only speak to the other driver as much as necessary to exchange contact information.

5. Seek the advice of an experienced Texas personal injury attorney: Your Texas personal injury lawyer is there to represent your interests – and your interests alone. By having your case evaluated by a Texas personal injury attorney, you can be sure that you are receiving a fair settlement offer for your claim. If no settlement agreement can be reached, then your attorney can take your Texas personal injury lawsuit to court.

Texas men file personal injury lawsuit against Toyota after car accident

Three Texas men have brought a lawsuit against Toyota after they were injured in a car accident earlier this month. The men were riding in a Camry when it suddenly accelerated and crashed into a telephone pole.

The lawsuit, which accuses Toyota of negligence and product liability, was filed last Thursday in Bexar County District Court.

Named as defendants are Toyota Motor Corp. as well as Alamo Toyota, the dealership that sold the 2009 Camry involved in the accident.

The car accident occurred on February 4th when 30-year-old James Martinez was driving his boss' Toyota Camry.

According to Martinez, he applied the brakes as he approached a stoplight but the vehicle continued to accelerate. To avoid colliding with other vehicles, Martinez steered the Camry off the road, smashing into a telephone pole.

Last month, Toyota recalled more than 2 million vehicles in response to complaints of unwanted acceleration.

While Toyota linked the unwanted acceleration problems to sticking gas pedals, the police report of Martinez's accident indicates that a malfunction with the throttle control was the cause of the accident.

According to their lawyer, Bob Hilliard of Corpus Christi, Texas, Martinez suffered back and shoulder injuries as well as a concussion. The two passengers in the Camry suffered back and neck injuries.

Texas Financial Responsibility Law: Car insurance requirements

 

Under Texas law, any person who drives in Texas must be able to pay for the car accidents they cause. The vast majority of drivers in Texas meet the financial responsibility requirement by purchasing automobile liability insurance.

If you are in a car accident, your liability insurance will cover the cost of repairing or replacing the other driver’s vehicle. It will also pay the medical expenses for the driver or other people injured in the accident.

The minimum amount of liability insurance coverage required to satisfy the Texas Financial Responsibility Law is $25,000 for each injured person, up to a total of $50,000 per accident and $25,000 for property damage.

Note that these requirements are set to increase on January 1, 2011. The new minimum requirements will be $30,000 for each injured person, up to a total of $60,000 per accident and $25,000 for property damage.

Texas law requires that you provide proof of financial responsibility in the following situations:

  • When registering a vehicle or renewing your vehicle’s registration
  • When obtaining or renewing your driver’s license
  • When you are asked for it by a law enforcement officer during a traffic stop or at the time of an accident

In Texas, approximately 20% of the motor vehicles on the roads have no insurance coverage – that’s equal to one out of every five cars. Driving without the proper insurance in Texas is a bad idea. If you are caught driving without adequate liability insurance coverage, you could face hundreds of dollars in fines and even a suspension of your license.

For helpful information on shopping for car insurance in Texas, visit the Texas Department of Insurance website.

 

Driver responsibilities under Texas car accident law

When you choose to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle and drive, you are taking on certain responsibilities.

Texas law requires you to exercise reasonable care when driving to avoid harming others. A person who fails to fulfill this responsibility may be found negligent and be held legally and financially responsible for the injuries and damage they caused as a result of that negligence.

In Texas, one of the most important driver responsibilities is the duty to maintain a “proper lookout.”

“Proper lookout” is a term used to describe a driver’s responsibility to intelligently and carefully observe the road, other motorists and their general surroundings while driving. As a driver, you have a duty to take reasonable steps to avoid car accidents.

The proper lookout standard is used by Texas courts to help determine who is at fault for a car accident.

Other driver responsibilities include:

  • Driving at a reasonable speed for the current conditions
  • Keeping your car in good repair and working order
  • Maintaining control of your vehicle

If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, you should seek the immediate advice of a qualified Texas personal injury attorney. At Fears | Nachawati, we provide free legal advice to car accident victims.

What not to do after a car accident

 

After a car accident, what you don’t do can be just as important as what you do. Protect yourself and preserve your legal rights by heeding these 5 Car Accident Don’ts.

1. Don’t make small talk with the insurance adjuster: When speaking with an insurance adjuster, whether they’re from your insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company, be strictly business. Stick to the facts. Otherwise you could make an off-hand remark that the insurance adjuster may try to use against you as a reason to reject your claim.

2. Don’t give a recorded statement to the insurance adjuster: The insurance company must ask for your permission to record your statement. Politely decline to make a recorded statement. It is in your best interest to provide a written statement that you have time to carefully prepare. When you are forced to answer questions on the fly, it can be easy to become flustered and make a mistake in recounting the facts.

3. Don’t sign a medical release: While the insurance company will need medical records that are pertinent to the injuries you suffered in the accident, they will often ask you to sign a general medical release that would give them access to your entire medical history. You have the right to protect your privacy and to agree only to release medical documents that are relevant to your claim.

4. Don’t apologize: Never say you’re sorry or admit fault at the scene of a car accident. These statements can be used against you when liability for the accident is being determined.

5. Don’t assume the damage to your car is minor or insignificant: After a car accident, a driver may see only a few small scratches on their vehicle and come to the conclusion that they don’t need to bother with obtaining the other driver’s insurance information. Be aware that structural damage to your vehicle may not be readily visible, so you should always operate under the assumption that you are going to file a claim.

If you have been injured in a car accident, one of the biggest Do’s is to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Your personal injury attorney will help you take the proper steps to ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries.

 

Teen car accident statistics

The National Safety Council provides some sobering statistics on teen car accidents. According to the NSC, young drivers are involved in a staggering six million collisions every year.

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of teen deaths, accounting for 38% of all teen fatalities in the U.S. In fact, every day, more than 10 drivers in the 15 to 20 age group are killed in car accidents. An additional 745 are injured.

Sadly, reckless behavior on the part of the young driver causes a considerable number of these accidents. Alcohol is involved in about one fourth of crashes killing young drivers. Speed is also often a factor in deadly teen car accidents. Twenty six percent of young female drivers and thirty nine percent of young male drivers were speeding at the time of their fatal crash.

However, even the most cautious and responsible teen drivers can be injured in a car accident through no fault of their own. If you or your child have been hurt in a motor vehicle collision caused by someone else’s negligence, contact a personal injury attorney today to learn about your legal rights. You may be able to recover compensation for your lost wages, medical bills and even your pain and suffering.

What to do when an insurance company isn't responding to your car accident claim

You’ve been injured in a car accident – your medical bills are mounting and you’re using a rental car to get around. You’re ready to move forward with your life, but you can’t because the insurance company isn’t responding to your claim.

Does this scenario sound familiar? Insurance companies are obligated to respond to car accident claims in a timely manner. Unfortunately, they do not always hold up their end of the bargain.

Car insurance is a business, and like any business, car insurance companies are out to make money. Paying out on a claim isn’t profitable, and too many insurance companies intentionally stall in responding to claims.

If you are dealing with an insurance company that won’t respond to your claim, then it’s time to talk to a car accident attorney. Hiring an attorney sends a clear message to the insurance company that you are serious about getting compensated for your injuries and damage to your vehicle.

A qualified car accident attorney has the experience and legal knowledge necessary to aggressively pursue your claim and ensure that the insurance company fulfills its obligations. Car insurance companies want to avoid litigation, and the prospect of facing a lawsuit will prompt them to move quickly on your claim and offer you a fair settlement.

If you have been hurt in a car accident, contact a personal injury attorney today. Let your attorney deal with the insurance company so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal.

New online database developed to combat dangers of driving while medicated

A new study suggests that the majority of older drivers take one or more medications, but that few of them are aware of the effects that these medications can have on their driving ability.

For the study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Alabama and released as a report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 630 drivers between the ages of 56 and 93 were interviewed.

Of those interviewed, 78% were taking one or more medications. However, only 28% of them knew about the potential risks of driving while medicated. Also, of the respondents takings medication known to impair driving ability, only 18% were warned of the risk by their doctor or pharmacist.

According to the results of the study, use of prescription drugs increases with age while the awareness of the risks of driving while medicated decreases.

Peter Kissinger, president and chief of the AAA Foundation, notes that the problem of impaired medicated driving is only likely to worsen as our population ages and the use of multiple prescriptions becomes more prevalent.

To help combat this problem, the AAA Foundation has created Roadwise RX. The free website will include a searchable database listing the effects that drugs, whether taken alone or in combination, have on a person’s driving ability. Users can customize the information they receive by inputting information such as age and weight.

According to the AAA Foundation, the database is intended to serve as a tutorial for individuals who have only a general understanding of the impaired driving risks associated with the medicine they take. Roadwise RX will explain potential side effects and drug interactions in simple, everyday language. Both prescription and over-the-counter medications will be included in the database.

The web-based resource is set to go live in early 2010.

There have been multiple studies linking certain drugs and drug combinations to an increased risk of auto accidents. While the link between certain medications and impaired driving is not questioned, what is unclear is exactly how many car accidents are caused by drivers who are impaired by a medication. Except for cases involving alcohol, there is no routine testing for drugs in a driver’s system after a motor vehicle collision.

For more on the study and the effects of medication on driving, see this NY Times blog entry. To learn more about Roadwise RX, see this release from the AAA Foundation.

Study suggests laws banning use of hand-held cell phones while driving don't decrease accidents

Do laws that ban hand-held cell phones and texting while driving actually decrease car accidents? Common sense would suggest the answer is yes, but a new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) is calling that assumption into question.

The HLDI study, the results of which are expected to be released at a conference in Washington, D.C. on Friday, suggest that laws banning texting and the use of hand-held phones while driving do not result in a significant decrease in motor vehicle accidents.

The results of this study come on the heels of an announcement by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood of new rules forbidding commercial truck and bus drivers from sending and receiving text messages while driving.

The Transportation Department criticized the HLDI findings in a statement released on Friday, saying “it is irresponsible to suggest that laws banning cell phone use while driving have zero effect on the number of crashes on our nation’s roadways.”

In the study, the HLDI analyzed data on monthly collision claims from four states that have banned the use of hand-held cell phones by drivers. The study looked at data from before and after the bans took effect in New York, Connecticut, California and Washington D.C.

According to the HLDI, a research institute funded by the car insurance industry, the data indicates that car accident rates didn’t change after the bans were put in place.

In a release, Adrian Lund, the president of the HLDI and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, stated “The laws aren't reducing crashes, even though we know that such laws have reduced hand-held phone use, and several studies have established that phoning while driving increases crash risk.”

In response to these findings, experts are suggesting that distracted driving in general, not cell phone use in particular, is the real danger.

The laws have been effective in getting drivers to switch to hands-free devices, but, some are suggesting, talking while driving, whether on a hand-held or hands-free device, is where the actual risk lies. It’s the distraction, not necessarily the cell phone per se, that causes car accidents.

Focusing on distracted driving, says Russ Rader, a spokesman for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, is not the same thing as focusing on distracted driving. “Distraction is what has always caused car crashes, and cell phones don’t appear to be adding to that,” says Rader.

Texas is among the many states that now has a partial ban on using hand-held cell phones while driving.

For more on the HLDI study, see this piece in the Wall Street Journal. Also, this article on CNET News offers further insight into the HLDI study and the issue of distracted driving.

Tips for driving in the rain

As spring approaches, we’ll be looking at more and more wet weekends in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas. Driving in the rain can be nerve-wracking even for experienced motorists, particularly in busy metropolitan areas such as Fort Worth and Dallas. To help you stay safe on the roads and avoid accidents, we’ve put together this list of tips for driving in the rain:

  1. Slow down: Keep in mind that speed limits are set for ideal driving conditions. It takes longer to stop when roads are wet, so adjust your speed accordingly.
  2. Keep your distance: Increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead of you.
  3. Stay back: Don’t follow large vehicles, such as 18-wheelers or busses, too closely. Their tires create a large spray that could reduce your vision.
  4. Stay alert: While we should always give driving our complete attention while behind the wheel, we must remain even more alert when driving in the rain.
  5. Turn on your headlights: Even in light rain, turn your headlights on so other cars can see you better.
  6. Check your wipers: Before you head out to drive in the rain, be sure your wipers are in good working condition. If you know the forecast is calling for rainy weather, be proactive and replace old or brittle wiper blades.
  7. Allow yourself more travel time: Leave earlier than you normally would for your appointments to avoid the temptation to rush or speed.
  8. Check your tire pressure: Low tire pressure is one of the leading causes of skidding and hydroplaning.
  9. Drive in the middle lanes: In general, water tends to pool on either side of the road, so stay in the middle lane when possible where there are fewer puddle collections to reduce your chances of hydroplaning.
  10. Don’t use cruise control: Maintain complete control over your vehicle when driving in the rain. A split second could mean the difference between safe driving and a car accident. Also, if you hydroplane, cruise control could actually cause your vehicle to accelerate.
  11. Pull over: If the rainfall becomes so heavy that you can no longer see the vehicle in front of you, pull off the road to a safe location until rain lets up and visibility improves.
  12. Avoid moving water: As a rule of thumb, don’t drive through moving water unless you can see the ground. The force of the water could sweep your car off the road.
  13. Avoid pools of standing water: What appears to be a shallow puddle could actually be hiding a deep pothole. If possible, drive around pools of water.
  14. Watch out for debris: Rain can wash debris such as tree limbs or leaves onto the road. It’s important that you keep your eyes on the road at all times.
  15. Defog your windows: The moisture from rain can quickly cause your windows to fog. Using your defroster with your air conditioner will keep the air in your car dry.
  16. Stay informed: Before heading out, check weather and traffic reports so you can avoid areas with congestion or flooding.

By following these safety tips and using common sense, Texas drivers can stay accident-free while driving in the rain and other inclement weather.

Texting while driving: Education as well as tougher laws is the answer

USA Today offers up an interesting opinion piece on laws that ban texting while driving. Texting in and of itself, the piece points out, is not a bad thing. In fact, texting has even saved lives, such as in the case of the Texas kidnapping victim who sent a text message from the trunk of his car that ultimately saved his life.

It’s where and when the texting occurs that presents a problem. Distracted driving accounts for nearly 6,000 deaths each year, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data cited by the article.

Texting while driving, the piece notes, is not the only form of distracted driving. Distracted driving also includes things like eating while driving or talking on a cell phone. Texting, however, poses an even more serious risk because it requires the driver to take their eyes off the road.

The columnist contends that it will take a combination of education and awareness as well as laws to effect real change. The piece mentions FocusDriven, the nonprofit organization started by a Texas woman that we spotlighted in a recent blog post.

The column ends with an interesting tidbit – distracted driving was selected by Webster’s dictionary as its word of the year for 2009. We echo the columnist’s sentiments in hoping that 2010 is the year that paying attention to the road while driving makes a comeback.

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, contact Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal advice from a Texas personal injury attorney.

Toyota recalls 2.3 million vehicles due to gas pedal malfunctioning

Toyota Motor Corp. announced Thursday that it is recalling 2.3 million vehicles due to a problem with their gas pedals.

According to Toyota, there are mechanical problems with the accelerator pedals that can cause them to become stuck. The recall affects eight models, including recent versions of the Camry, Tundra, Corolla and RAV4.

This latest recall comes mere months after Toyota recalled more than 4 million vehicles due to a gas pedal that could get trapped under the floor mats and cause sudden acceleration. That particular gas pedal problem was the cause of several fatal car accidents.

The problem at the center of the latest recall has nothing to do with floor mats. In certain rare cases, said Toyota, the gas pedal mechanism wears down, which makes the accelerator harder to press and slower to return and, in some cases, it becomes stuck.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration calls the problem a “serious safety issue.”

A spokesperson for Toyota says the company is unaware of any car accidents or injuries caused by the gas pedal problem associated with this most recent recall.

Texas woman forms group to raise awareness about dangers of distracted driving

A Texas woman is leading the charge in a campaign to ban texting and talking on cell phones while driving.

Jennifer Smith, from Grapevine, Texas, founded “FocusDriven,” an organization whose mission is to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Specifically, FocusDriven is dedicated to getting legislation passed that will ban talking on cell phones and texting while operating a motor vehicle.

FocusDriven is the first national nonprofit organization devoted specifically to raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.

Smith lost her mother in a car accident caused by a man who ran a red light while talking on a cell phone. Ever since her mother’s car accident death, this Texas native has been actively raising awareness about the dangers of using a cell phone while driving.

In fact, Smith even brought a lawsuit against Sprint Nextel over her mother’s death, claiming the company did not do enough to warn consumers about the hazards of talking on a cell phone while driving.

The statistics certainly back up FocusDriven’s message about the dangers of distracted driving. In 2008, 6,000 deaths in the United States were attributed to distracted driving. Of the 1.4 million car crashes that took place in 2008, a staggering 200,000 were attributed to drivers who were texting while driving.

Texas in particular has been singled out by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety for its gaps in highway safety laws.

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, contact a Texas personal injury attorney to learn about your legal rights and options.

Chrysler recalls 24,177 vehicles over defective brakes

More than 24,000 vehicles are being recalled by Chrysler after a defect that could result in brake failure was discovered.

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling a total of 24,177 vehicles after a routine quality inspection revealed that some of the vehicles were built with improperly formed brake booster push rod retaining clips or with no clip at all.

According to Chrsyler, the defect could “result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.”

Included in the recall are nearly 17,000 Dodge Ram pick-up trucks from the model years 2009 and 2010. Also included are the 2010 models of the Dodge Avenger, Dodge Nitro, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander and Jeep Liberty.

Chrysler says there have been no owner complaints or reports of car accidents or injuries.

The missing or faulty clips will be replaced for free by Chrysler.

What information should I obtain after a car accident?

In order to ensure that you get fair compensation for your injuries and losses, it is important that you document the facts surrounding your car accident. Here are the most important pieces of information you should obtain after you have been in a car accident:

  1. Contact information for the other driver or drivers involved in the car accident including: name, address, telephone number and driver’s license number.
  2. Name of the other driver’s insurance company as well as their policy number and contact information for the insurance company.
  3. Contact information, including names and addresses, of any passengers in the other car(s) involved in the accident.
  4. Make a written record of any statements made by the other driver(s), such as “I’m sorry. This was all my fault.”
  5. The time the accident occurred.
  6. The precise location where the accident occurred, including street names, landmarks and addresses.
  7. The weather conditions at the time of the accident, such as fog or rain.
  8. The name and badge number of the police officer(s) who responded to the accident.
  9. Take pictures of the damage to your vehicle and make a written record of the damage as well.

If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, one of the first things you should is contact a Texas personal injury lawyer for legal assistance. An experienced Texas personal injury attorney will help you understand your rights and explain your options so you can make the best decision about how to proceed with your accident claim.

Grapevine man killed in pedestrian accident on Texas highway

A 72-year-old man well-known to Tarrant County residents was killed in a pedestrian accident early Monday morning.

The victim, Leslie Scribner, was regularly seen around Grapevine pulling a toy cart filled with stuffed animals.

Scribner died after being struck by a car while he was crossing Texas 26. The accident occurred near the highway’s intersection with Mustang Drive, but Scribner didn’t cross at the intersection and investigators are unsure why.

A man in his 40s was driving the gold Infiniti FX35 that struck Scribner. Police say the man has been cooperative, and they don’t expect to file any charges against him.

To read more on this Texas pedestrian accident, click here for the complete article.

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One dead, one injured following Plano, Texas, car accident

A Dallas man was killed in a Plano car accident early Saturday morning.

The victim was 33-year-old Albil C. Bernal. According to witnesses, Bernal ran a red light at the intersection of West Park Boulevard and Custer Road. His pickup truck then struck a Hyundai sport utility vehicle.

As a result of the accident, Bernal was pinned underneath his truck. He died at the scene.

The driver of the Hyundai suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Click here to read more about this Plano, Texas, car accident.

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Fort Worth man killed in one-vehicle car accident

A Texas man was killed Friday night when he lost control of his pickup truck and his vehicle flipped into oncoming traffic.

The victim was 52-year-old Charles McAfee of Fort Worth.

McAfee was traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 287 near Turner Warnell Road shortly after 11:00 p.m. For reasons that are unclear at this time, his truck crossed the median and flipped into the lanes of southbound traffic.

McAfee was found lying in the road when officers arrived on the scene. Police believe he was ejected from his vehicle during the accident.

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Six injured in a multi-vehicle accident in Fort Worth

A total of six people were injured in a three-vehicle accident early Tuesday in Fort Worth, Texas. The accident took place at around 8 a.m. on West Bailey Boswell Road, about a quarter of a mile east of Boswell High School.

Those injured in the accident include one adult, four teenagers and an 11-year-old girl.

According to investigators, two vehicles – a black Corvette and a silver Mercury – were traveling westbound on West Bailey Boswell Road. The Corvette was in the left lane, and the Mercury was in the right lane.

The driver of the Mercury changed lanes to the left, causing the Corvette to take evasive action and cross the center lane of traffic. The Corvette was struck on the passenger side by a gray Honda that was traveling on eastbound West Bailey Boswell.

As all this was happening, the driver of the Mercury overcorrected and drove off the roadway, crashing into a brick wall.

For more on this Fort Worth, Texas, car accident, click here to read the complete article.

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12-year-old child killed in four-vehicle car accident

A 12-year-old boy was killed in a four-car accident Tuesday in Flower Mound, Texas. The accident took place on U.S. 377 at around 4:00 p.m. where the highway intersects with Stone Crest Road.

The chain reaction accident started when a car rear-ended a pickup truck that was waiting to turn left off the highway. The truck was then pushed into oncoming traffic. An approaching driver lost control of their vehicle while attempting to avoid the truck, striking a fourth vehicle.

The child was a passenger in the car that lost control. He died at the scene of the accident. Two others were injured and taken to area hospitals.

U.S. 377 was shut down for more than three hours while investigators worked the scene.

To read more about this Flower Mound, Texas, car accident, click here for the full story.

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Two teens killed in single-vehicle car accident

Two people are dead and a third is injured after a single-vehicle car accident on U.S. Highway 82.

The accident took place on Sunday morning as the driver, 18-year-old Dale Everett Thomas, was headed west on Highway 82, near Highway 289. For reasons that remain unclear, Thomas’s car rolled several times across the center median and landed on the pavement in the east lane of the highway.

Thomas died from injuries sustained in the accident, as did one of his passengers, 16-year-old Kendall Breigh Golden. A third passenger, a 16-year-old boy whose name has not yet been released, was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Traffic on Highway 82 was shut down for several hours as police completed their investigation. At this point, all investigators can say is that speed definitely played a role in the accident.

To read more about this Sherman, Texas, car accident, click here for the complete article.

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Three teens killed, three more injured in one-vehicle car accident

Three teenagers were killed and another three were injured in a one-vehicle car accident that took place shortly before midnight on New Year’s day.

The accident occurred when the car struck a traffic barrier in the 1800 block of North Loop 288 in Denton, Texas.

Right before the accident occurred, a state trooper clocked the car traveling at 78 mph in a 60-mph zone. The trooper was preparing to stop the car when it crashed into the traffic barrier head-on.

Toxicology tests are being performed. However, Captain Lenn Carter of the Denton police department says there is no signs that drugs or alcohol were involved. According to Carter, no determination has been made on whether charges will be filed.

This accident marks the second fatal collision on North Loop 288 in the past 30 days. Two 21-year-old men were killed in an early-morning car accident on December 6th.

To read more about this Denton, Texas, car accident, click here for the complete story.

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Police officer, motorist injured in Fort Worth car accident

A car accident in Fort Worth, Texas, ended with two injured drivers.

On Wednesday afternoon, an on-duty police officer was involved in a collision with a gold four-door Oldsmobile Cutlass.

The officer, whose name has not been released, was responding to an emergency call. He was headed eastbound in the 1800 block of East Lancaster Avenue.

The driver of the Cutlass, whose identity has also not been released, was traveling northbound in the 2300 block of Riverside Drive. The cutlass and the police vehicle collided in the intersection.

Both individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment. According to police, the officer was released from the hospital the same day, but the condition of the second motorist was unknown.

Click here to read more on this Fort Worth, Texas, car accident.

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Police investigate fatal Christmas Eve car accident

Fort Worth police are continuing their investigation into a Christmas Eve car accident that resulted in a fatality.

The victim was 44-year-old Timothy Head of Fort Worth. Head was fatally injured when his 2003 Hyundai was sandwiched between two pickup trucks in a chain-reaction car wreck.

Head was stopped at a red light behind a Dodge pickup truck, apparently waiting to turn left onto the intersecting street.

A Chevrolet pickup truck approached Head’s car from behind. The driver of the pickup truck, according to Fort Worth police spokesman Sgt. Chad Mahaffey, “failed to control his speed, entered the left turn lane, and struck the back of (Head’s) vehicle.”

The impact slammed Head’s car into the back of the Dodge pickup that was stopped in front of him. Head later died at a hospital of injuries he sustained in the accident.

No arrests have been made.

Click here for the complete story on this Fort Worth, Texas, car accident.

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Four dead after car crashes into Southlake pond

Four people are dead after the car they were in crashed through a fence and landed upside down in a Southlake pond.

Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, a Toyota Avalon ran a stop sign, smashed through a fence and bounced off of a tree before ultimately landing upside down in a six-foot-deep pond outside a Southlake home.

Two of the four victims, 56-year-old Monty Hardy and 35-year-old Hadassah Vance, died at a Grapevine hospital within an hour of the accident. The two remaining victims, 38-year-old Wendy Akion and 56-year-old Sharon Ransom, died overnight at the hospital.

According to Officer Roderick Page, a spokesman for the Southlake Department of Public Safety, traffic investigators have yet to determine whether the car accident was caused by driver error or a vehicle malfunction.

The possible vehicle malfunction being referred to is a stuck accelerator, a problem that forced Toyota to recall over 4 million vehicles this year. The Toyota Avalon is one of the models subject to the recall.

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administrations, the floor mats can interfere with the functioning of the accelerator pedal, causing the throttle to stick open.

To read more about this fatal Texas car accident, click here for the full story.

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The role of driver distraction in car accidents

According to the results of a research study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, driver distraction poses a serious – and sometimes fatal – danger to other motorists.

In 2008, 5,870 people were killed in accidents involving driver distraction. An additional 515,000 people were injured. These numbers, say the NHTSA, may actually be even higher as it is difficult for law enforcement officers to know if driver distraction played a role in an accident.

Types of driver distraction considered in the study include:

  • Eating
  • Drinking
  • Texting
  • Talking on the phone
  • Conversing with passengers
  • Using in-vehicle technology and portable electronic devices, such as GPS navigators
  • Daydreaming
  • Dealing with strong emotions

The NHTSA study uncovered the following statistics:

  • Driver distraction was reported to have been a factor in 16% of all fatal car accidents in 2008.
  • Driver distraction was reported to have been a factor in 21% of all injury crashes in 2008.
  • The under-20 age group is the age group with the greatest proportion of distracted drivers.

If you or someone you love was injured in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, contact the Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati today. To receive free legal advice from a Texas personal injury attorney, simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Three killed in multi-car accident on U.S. Highway 380

Three people are dead after a multi-car accident on Highway 380. The accident took place at around 4:35 p.m. Thursday afternoon on the overpass between Preston Road and Dallas North Tollway.

A gold passenger car was headed eastbound on Highway 380 when its driver lost control of the vehicle. The car then spun into oncoming traffic. Two vehicles headed westbound on 380 crashed into the gold passenger car.

The gold car was carrying three passengers. Two of the passengers were killed instantly, 92-year-old Katherine Nelson and 62-year-old Richard Wilbourn. The driver of the car, 66-year-old Patricia Wilbourn, was seriously injured and later died at a hospital.

Three people from the other two vehicles involved in the accident were transported to area hospitals for non-life threatening injuries.

Investigators believe inclement weather and icy road conditions are to blame. No charges will be filed.

Highway 380 remained closed for several hours following the accident.

For more on this Texas car accident, click here for the complete article.

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Richardson teen killed in one-vehicle accident

A one-car accident at a Texas shopping center has left one teen dead and three others injured. The accident occurred at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon.

Robert Tucker, 16, was killed in a one-vehicle accident in a Richardson, Texas, shopping center parking lot on Plano Road. Tucker was a passenger in a white Ford pickup truck that crashed behind a SuperTarget.

Three others were injured in the accident, but their names have not been released because they are juveniles.

Richardson police investigator Jonathan Wakefield says that initial evidence indicates that the driver of the truck may have been speeding and lost control of the vehicle. The truck rolled over and struck a tree.

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Diminished value claim in Texas

Diminished value is the automatic loss in value of your car that occurs as a result of a car accident. Even if your vehicle is fully repaired after the collision, it will still be worth less simply due to the fact that it has been in accident.

For example, say your 2007 Mercedes-Benz was worth $30,000 before the car accident. Your bumper was crushed in the accident, but the other driver’s insurance company paid to have it repaired. That should mean your car is still worth $30,000 since it was fully repaired, right?

Maybe in theory but not in reality. The reality is a person is not willing to pay as much for a car that has been in an accident as they would pay for the same car if it hadn’t been in accident. Because of the accident, you might now only be able to get $25,000 if you sold your car. That’s a diminished value of $5,000.

The upshot is that you have suffered a $5,000 loss, and you should be compensated for that loss. That’s where a Texas diminished value claim comes in. If the accident was not your fault, the insurance company of the at-fault driver must compensate you for your car’s diminished value.

To learn more about the compensation to which you are entitled from your car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Driving safely in winter weather

Winter weather can pose serious dangers to travelers. Snow and sleet decrease visibility, and slick, icy roads make it difficult to safely stop and can cause you to slide. Stay safe on the roads this season by following these tips for driving in winter weather:

  • Before you leave the house, thoroughly remove any snow or ice from your front windshield, back windshield and side-view mirrors.
  • Buckle up!
  • Drive at a slower speed and leave yourself ample distance for braking.
  • Keep your lights on even during the day to increase your visibility to other drivers.
  • Avoid slamming on your brakes. You can avoid skidding by braking gently.
  • Remember that bridges and overpasses freeze first and use extra caution when traveling on them.
  • Be on the lookout for black ice – it will make the road look shiny and new.
  • Don’t use cruise control. Severe weather conditions call for your complete control of the vehicle at all times.
  • Allow yourself extra driving time so you can exercise proper caution.
  • Consider delaying your trip if a severe storm is approaching.
  • Prevent gas line freeze-up by keeping your tank at least half-full.
  • Be sure your tires are properly inflated before you leave your house.

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Man drives truck into home in Rowlett, Texas

 

A driver lost consciousness behind the wheel and drove his pickup truck into a house in Rowlett, Texas.

The driver, whose identity has not been released, lives in the same neighborhood. He was on his way home after having blood taken at the hospital. Rowlett police say he blacked out, and the truck then smashed through a woman’s house.

The owner was at home at the time of the accident, but was at the back of the house and suffered no injuries.

An officer who responded to the 911 call says the truck was halfway inside the house. According to Rowlett police, a substantial amount of damage to the house was incurred.

The driver suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

For more on this Rowlett car accident, click here for the complete article.

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Eight injured in five-vehicle Plano car accident

Eight people were injured in a five-vehicle accident in Plano, Texas, on Monday afternoon. The accident caused major traffic delays, with the southbound lanes closed between Park Boulevard and Plano Parkway for six hours.

The accident took place north of 15th Street on Central Expressway. Plano police believe the accident was caused by an 18-wheeler careening into the southbound HOV lane and striking a Texas DOT truck located in a construction zone.

The 18-wheeler then struck a pickup truck. As a result of the impact, the pickup truck flipped over a box truck and crashed into a Mazda.

After being struck by the 18-wheeler, the Texas DOT truck smashed into a concrete median, pushing it into the northbound HOV lane.

Both the southbound and northbound HOV lanes will be closed while repairs are being made.

Five of the eight injured individuals were treated and released at the scene. The remaining three were taken to nearby hospitals.

To read more about this Plano, Texas, car accident, click here for the complete article.

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Family of deceased car accident victim sues driver, North Texas Tollway Authority

The family of a Texas car accident victim has filed a lawsuit against both the driver who caused the accident as well as the North Texas Tollway Authority.

The lawsuit also names as defendants companies who performed engineering, construction and maintenance work on the tollway.

William Bond was killed when Christopher Spicer lost control of his vehicle and struck a median, which caused a large chunk of concrete to smash through the windshield of Bond’s car. Bond was killed instantly.

The accident took place on December 20, 2007. Bond was being driven home from a cancer treatment by his brother.

According to the attorney for the Bond family, the median that broke apart in the accident had been previously damaged but was patched instead of replaced.

A copy of the lawsuit indicates that no specific dollar amount is being sought by the Bond family.

Spicer was indicted for criminal negligent homicide, but the district attorney declined prosecution, saying the case was better handled in civil court.

For more on this story, click here for the complete article.

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Texas teen killed in single-vehicle rollover accident

A Texas teenager was killed in a car accident early Sunday when she struck a guardrail on Northeast Loop 820. The impact caused her vehicle to roll over.

The victim, an 18-year-old whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The accident took place at around 3 a.m. in the 2500 block of Northeast Loop 820. The victim was traveling eastbound on the highway in a Ford Focus when she attempted to enter a ramp to head north, striking a guardrail instead.

The teen was not wearing a seatbelt, and she was partially ejected from her vehicle during the rollover.

For more on this Texas car accident, click here for the full story.

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One killed, two injured in Texas car accident

A 21-year-old Denton, Texas, man was killed in a car accident early Sunday morning.

The victim, Cory Gilder, was traveling northbound on North Loop 288 at around 6 a.m. when the accident occurred. Gilder lost control of his vehicle, crossing over the median and crashing head-on into another car.

Gilder was pronounced dead at the scene. Gilder’s passenger, as well as the driver of the second vehicle, were airlifted to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. Both were seriously injured.

The accident remains under investigation. Police are trying to determine whether speed or alcohol were contributing factors.

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Two killed in Dallas car accident

A car accident on LBJ Freeway in Dallas, Texas, claimed the lives of two people out for a birthday celebration.

The accident took place at 4:30 a.m. on Friday morning on Interstate 635, just north of downtown Dallas near the High Five interchange.

The deceased victims are 33-year-old Hugo Perez and 26-year-old Juan Balderas. The two were in a Volkswagen Jetta that was rear-ended by an SUV while the Jetta was parked on the shoulder of the freeway.

Police believe the driver of the SUV, a Nissan Xterra, was not paying attention to the road when it struck the Jetta.

The impact of the collision smashed the Jetta into the guardrail. The Xterra rolled over at least once. The driver was not injured.

A spokesman for the Dallas police says a charge of criminal negligence is expected against the driver of the SUV.

A 5-year-old girl, a passenger in the Jetta, was critically injured in the accident. She was riding on the lap of the right rear passenger.

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I am partly to blame for my car accident. Can I still sue the other driver?

In some cases it is still possible for you to bring a lawsuit against the other driver even if you were partly at fault for your car accident.

Texas uses a system of comparative negligence, properly referred to as “proportionate responsibility.” Comparative negligence occurs when the defendant argues that the plaintiff was responsible for some of their own injuries and shares the blame for the accident.

In a Texas car accident lawsuit involving comparative negligence, the jury will be asked to determine each party’s percentage of responsibility, which can range from 0% (no responsibility) to 100%. (complete responsibility).

While bearing some fault for an accident does not necessarily bar you from bringing a lawsuit, note, however, that in Texas, if you are found to be more than 50% responsible for your own injuries, then you cannot recovery any damages.

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact the law firm of Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal advice. You will speak with a Texas personal injury lawyer who will help you understand your legal rights. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

I was hurt in a car accident. Can I sue the owner of the vehicle?

If you were in a car accident in Texas, it is sometimes possible to bring a lawsuit against someone other than the driver of the car. If the driver of the car is not also the owner of the car, then the doctrine of negligent entrustment may apply under specific circumstances.

Note that liability for negligent entrustment does not apply in all cases where someone other than the owner was driving the car that caused the accident. Rather, negligent entrustment occurs when the owner of a vehicle entrusts that vehicle to a driver they know is reckless, incompetent or unlicensed. Should that reckless, incompetent or unlicensed driver cause an accident, then the owner is liable for the damages.

An experienced Texas car accident lawyer can review the facts of your case and determine which parties may be held liable for your injuries and losses. If you have been hurt in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today to speak with a Texas personal injury lawyer. You can email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Teacher injured when pickup truck plows through donut shop

A high school teacher was injured when a pickup truck crashed into a Grand Prairie donut shop.

The driver of the pickup, a 78-year-old man and a regular customer at the shop, mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brake. His vehicle then smashed through the shop.

Three teachers from Crosswinds High School were dining in the donut shop at the time of the accident. Two of the teachers were able to get out of the way of the truck, but the third was hit and taken to Arlington Memorial Hospital, possibly with a broken hip.

The driver of the pickup truck was uninjured. Police say they do not expect to bring any charges against him.

The owner of the building, Michael Zimmerman, estimates that the accident resulted in at least $5,000 worth of damage to the shop.

For the complete story on this Texas car accident, click here.

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One dead, two injured in single-vehicle accident

In the early hours of Friday morning, a 1997 Jeep Cherokee rolled down an embankment near Grapevine Mills shopping mall, killing one and injuring two others.

The Jeep was headed west on LBJ freeway when the driver exited onto southbound Highway 121. Police say it appears that the vehicle failed to make a curve, causing it to roll down the hill and stop in some nearby trees.

The driver, a woman was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. One of the two male passengers was taken into intensive care, and the other suffered nonlife-threatening injuries.

Police believe that neither of the passengers was wearing a seat belt.

The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

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Head-on collision kills three, injures three

Three people are dead and another three are injured after a head-on collision Friday morning that took place south of Lavon Lake, Texas. The accident occurred at around 10:00 a.m. on Highway 205, about a mile outside of Wylie.

Among those injured was a four-year-old girl who lost her mom and grandparents in the accident.

It appears that the white Hyundai SUV was traveling north when it likely hydroplaned, crossing the center line and hitting a Honda Passport minivan head-on.  It was raining at the time of the accident.

The driver of the minivan as well as two passengers in the vehicle were killed. The two individuals in the SUV suffered nonlife-threatening injuries.

The investigation into the accident remains ongoing. As of Friday, no charges had been filed.

To read more about this Texas car accident, click here for the full article.

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice from a Texas personal injury lawyer. You can e-mail us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Who can be held liable for my Texas car accident?

In some cases, it is not only the driver of the motor vehicle that caused the car accident that can be held liable for your damages. If the driver who caused your accident was an employee acting within their capacity as an employee, you may be able to bring legal action against the employer of the driver. 

This legal theory is known as vicarious liability. Note that vicarious liability only applies if the individual was acting during the course and scope of their normal activities in service to their employer.

In addition to employers, there are times when it is possible to hold the owner of a vehicle accountable for a car accident, even if the owner was not driving the vehicle at the time of the accident. 

Under Texas law, the owner of a vehicle is responsible for damages caused by the driver if the owner knew or should have known that the driver was reckless, incompetent or inexperienced. This legal theory is referred to as liability for negligent entrustment.

An experienced lawyer can evaluate the facts of your case and help you determine who is responsible for your damages and injuries. To receive free legal advice about your potential personal injury or car accident lawsuit, contact the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today. You can email us, or phone us toll-free at 1.866.705.7584.

One-car accident on I-20 kills one, injures another

A 24-year-old Arlington man is dead after a one-car accident on Interstate 20 Sunday night. His female passenger was injured in the accident.

The accident took place sometime around 10:30 PM near Green Oaks Boulevard. The car, a Ford Mustang, had veered off the Interstate and smashed into a guardrail after the driver lost control of the car.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The female passenger was taken to John Peter Smith hospital in Fort Worth with nonlife threatening injuries. The identities of the victims has not been released.

The exact cause of the accident is not known at this time. However, the police believe slick roads from the rain may have been a contributing factor. Police also say the driver was speeding at the time of the accident, which is according to witness statements.

Two other car accidents occurred as a result of the traffic caused by this crash. Neither of those crashes resulted in any serious injuries.

For more on this Texas car accident, click here to read the complete article.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati today. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 to receive free legal advice from a Texas personal injury attorney.

Can I be found liable if my car is rear-ended in a car accident?

If you are rear-ended, the car accident is almost always the other driver’s fault. 

Every driver has a basic duty to allow themselves enough distance in order to stop safely. If a driver is unable to stop when the vehicle ahead of them brakes, then they are not driving safely. 

In other words, they’re not exercising reasonable caution, which means that they can be found negligent and responsible for the accident.

There is, however, no hard and fast rule that being hit from behind always means the other driver is at fault, regardless of the circumstances. There may be situations when a driver is responsible for an accident even if they were hit from behind. An experienced car accident attorney will be able to review the facts of your case and advise you on who will likely be found at fault for the accident and whether you have a good claim for a personal injury lawsuit.

If you have been involved in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal advice. Just email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

Pet boa constrictor missing after car accident

A boa constrictor is missing after a single-vehicle car accident last week.

Last Thursday, a woman, whose name officials will not release, was in a one-vehicle rollover accident in Troup. And she lost more than just control of her car…she lost her five foot-long pet boa constrictor.

When officials arrived at the scene, they found the woman walking down the road with her vehicle turned upside down in some nearby trees.

The woman told responders from the Troup Volunteer Fire Department that she was transporting the snake in an aquarium and that she could not locate the snake after the accident.

The woman was treated for nonlife-threatening injuries, and warns that the snake may bite.

For more on this Texas car accident and the missing snake, click here to read the complete oracle.

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Man killed in one-vehicle accident on Interstate 30

A man died in a single-vehicle car accident on Monday morning on Interstate 30 in Dallas, Texas.

The victim was 24-year-old Jamie Sosa of Kemp. Sosa was taking an exit ramp to the southbound lanes of I-30E when the accident occurred. For reasons that remain unknown at this time, Sosa’s pickup truck launched over a guardrail connecting southbound I-35E to I-30.

The vehicle overturned and landed on its side on embankment.

Sosa, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time the accident, was partially ejected from his car.

The accident took place at 1:10 a.m. Monday morning. The ramp was closed for more than an hour as officials investigated the incident.

To read more about this Dallas, Texas, car accident, click here for the complete story.

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How to avoid car accidents

Texas roadways can be a dangerous place. While it isn’t possible to entirely eliminate the risk of being involved in a car accident, there are simple steps that drivers can take to help avoid motor vehicle collisions.

You can avoid car accidents by:

Eliminating distractions: Distractions include eating, drinking, talking on a cell phone and changing radio stations.

Keeping your vehicle in good repair: Have your car maintenanced regularly.

Avoiding driving at night or in inclement weather: Darkness and poor weather conditions greatly reduce visibility, and night driving presents a risk of fatigue.

Remaining aware of your surroundings: One of the most important safety precautions you can take while driving is to simply keep your eyes on the road at all times and be aware of the other motor vehicles around you.

Obeying traffic laws: Always follow the rules of the road.

Exercising particular caution when driving through intersections: Intersections are where the majority of accidents occur.

Never drinking while driving: Alcohol impairs your judgment and slows your reaction time.

Following the speed limit: Excessive speed reduces your braking distance, which means you have less time to react to potential hazards.

If you have been involved in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati for free legal advice. You can email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

Common car accident injuries

Even a seemingly minor car accident can lead to severe injuries. While there are any number of ways a person can be hurt in a car accident, there are certain injuries that are the most common. These include:

Traumatic brain injury: Traumatic brain injuries occur when the victim’s brain is damaged or impaired due to a blow to the head. Traumatic brain injuries are more common in side impact car accidents than other types of motor vehicle collisions. Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury include headaches, dizziness, memory loss and seizures.

Spinal injury: More than half of all spinal cord injuries are the result of car accidents. Depending on the severity of the damage, a spinal cord injury can lead to temporary or permanent paralysis.

Back injury: A car accident can also result in damage to the discs that run down your spinal cord. Side-effects of a disc injury include numbness, weakness in the limbs and even paralysis. A second type of back injury commonly suffered in car accidents is a lower back sprain.

Whiplash: Whiplash is the most common of all car accident injuries. The victim’s head is forced violently forward and then backwards. Whiplash can result in damage to the nerves, muscles and joints of the neck.

Other types of common car accident injuries include:

  • Pinched nerves
  • Lacerations
  • Fractures
  • Bruising
  • Strained muscles
  • Scrapes
  • Dislocated arm, shoulder, leg or knee

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal advice from a Texas personal injury attorney. For your free consultation,email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

Father and son sue rental car agency after accident allegedly caused by recapped tires

A father and son have filed a Texas personal injury lawsuit against a rental car company over injuries suffered in a car accident. According to the lawsuit, the accident was caused by a retread tire on the rental van. Avis Budget Group Inc., PV Holding Corp. and Budget Car Rental have been named as defendants.

The plaintiffs, David and Brandon Smith, allege that the defendants were negligent in several ways. Their personal injury lawsuit charges the defendants with negligence in placing the recapped tires on the van as well as in failing to advise the plaintiffs that a recapped tired had been placed on the van, among other things.

According to the Texas personal injury lawsuit, the defendants made a “conscious decision” to expose customers to “unreasonable and unnecessary risk.”

In the suit, the plaintiffs are seeking an excess of $75,000 in damages, including compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, physical impairment, disfigurement, physical pain, mental anguish and loss of earning capacity.

To read more on this personal injury lawsuit, click here for the complete story.

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One-vehicle accident in Plano, Texas, kills two

Two men are dead after a one-vehicle accident in Plano, Texas, on October 10th.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, Plano police officers responded to a report of a car accident. The accident took place in the 2500 block of Preston Rd.

Early investigations indicate that the car, driven by 20-year-old Perfecto Sarinana-Ayala, was headed northbound in the right turn lane. It appears that Sarinana-Ayala failed to change lanes, causing him to strike a concrete block that secures a traffic light pole.

When officers arrived on the scene, they found both the driver and the right front passenger dead.

The accident remains under investigation, but police believe that both alcohol and speed were contributing factors.

Pending notification of kin, the identification of the passenger has not yet been released.

For more on this Plano, Texas, car accident, click here for the complete story.

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What is aggressive driving?

Road rage is a term that we’re all familiar with – but what exactly is road rage, or, as it is often called, “aggressive driving?”

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines aggressive driving as “the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.”

Actions that constitute aggressive driving include:

  • Tailgating
  • Speeding
  • Passing a vehicle on the right
  • Failing to obey traffic signals and road signs
  • Failing to yield to the right of way
  • Flashing your headlights
  • Intentionally blocking other vehicles
  • Unsafe lane changes

Unfortunately, aggressive driving is all too common, and aggressive drivers are responsible for a large percentage of all car accidents. There are, however, steps you can take to protect yourself from aggressive driving:

  • Allow the driver to pass you
  • Maintain the speed limit and stay calm
  • Do not retaliate or provoke the aggressive driver
  • Avoid eye contact
  • Do not make offensive gestures
  • Report the aggressive driver to the police
If you have been in a car accident caused by an aggressive driver, contact Fears | Nachawati today. Our personal injury lawyers have experience representing the victims of aggressive driving. To receive free legal advice on your potential personal injury lawsuit, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584

Police chase ends in hit and run accident

A hit and run accident in Waco, Texas, late Friday night left one dead and another in jail.

The victim was riding a bicycle on Irving Lee Street when a 1994 Caprice headed south on Frontage Road ran a stop sign, striking the cyclist.

According to police, the driver, 35-year-old Marcus Cain, had been involved in a police chase only moments before. The driver was stopped for speeding shortly after midnight. He fled police, but the pursuit was abandoned when Cain ran a red light at Valley Mills Drive.

Cain was located by K-9 officers in a ditch in a nearby neighborhood. He was charged with evading arrest causing a deadly accident, possession of marijuana and failure to stop. He is currently in jail on bonds totaling $33,500.

The victim, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Should I give a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster?

In the hours immediately following a car accident, you will be contacted by insurance adjusters from your own insurance company and from that of the other driver. The adjusters from both companies will want you to give them a recorded statement detailing your account of the accident. For the insurance adjuster, it is quicker and easier to get your statement over the phone rather than take the time to obtain a written statement.

The question is, should you agree to give the insurance adjuster a recorded statement?

The answer is that it is in your best interest to first contact a Texas car accident attorney before making any statements. Insurance adjusters contact you at a time when you are least prepared to give a recorded statement – when you are still reeling from the aftermath of your car accident.

You might make a mistake in the telling of how the accident occurred, or use imprecise language that would enable the insurance company to use your own words against you. The goal of the insurance adjuster is to pay you as little as possible for your car accident, which means it is in their best interest to get you to say something that could be interpreted as an admission of fault. The problem is that it is nearly impossible to change or correct the statement once it has been recorded.

You are under no obligation whatsoever to give a recorded statement to the insurance adjuster, regardless of whether they are from your insurance company or the other driver’s. And you have a right to be represented by an attorney when giving your statement.

If you have been involved in a car accident, the wisest course is to seek the counsel of an experienced car accident attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can help you prepare a written statement that is accurate and fair – with no voice on the other end of the phone trying to trap you into admitting some type of fault.

Contact Fears | Nachawati today to speak with a Texas car accident attorney for free legal advice about your claim. For your free consultation, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

Five common causes of car accidents

Car accidents can occur any time, anywhere. Even the most cautious of drivers can become involved in a car accident. You can’t control the behavior of other drivers, and it is typically the choices a driver makes that lead to car accidents.

To help protect yourself and your loved ones from being involved in a Texas car accident, it helps to be aware of the most common causes of motor vehicle collisions. In Texas, and all around the country, there are five factors that are frequently at play in a car accident:

  1. Speeding: When you’re speeding, you have less time to react in order to avoid a potential accident. Also, the faster you are driving, the more braking distance you need, reducing your chances of stopping in time to prevent a collision.
  2. Aggression: Examples of aggressive driving include ignoring traffic signals, failing to yield to the right of way, tailgating and excessively changing lanes.
  3. Distractions: Whenever you’re behind the wheel, your full attention should be devoted to the road and the traffic around you. Distractions such as talking on the cell phone or to passengers, eating or changing radio stations contribute to as many as 50% of all car accidents.
  4. Fatigue: Factors such as lack of sleep and the side-effects of medication can cause driver fatigue – which accounts for almost 100,000 car accident deaths every year.
  5. Driving under the influence of alcohol: Intoxication impairs your judgment and slows your reaction time, dramatically increasing your chances of causing a car accident. It can also lead to driver fatigue.

If you have been involved in a car accident caused by another driver’s irresponsible or illegal behavior behind the wheel, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice. You will speak directly with a Texas car accident lawyer who will provide you with a no charge consultation. You can email usat info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

 

Fort Worth police officer, 4 others injured in car accident

An SUV crashed into a Fort Worth police cruiser Tuesday night, sending five people to the hospital. The accident took place at 3:00 a.m.

Among those injured was the police officer driving the cruiser, who was headed westbound on Brentwood Stair Road. The accident occurred when the 23-year-old driver of the SUV ran a red light, slamming into the police vehicle.

The driver of the SUV as well as three passengers in the vehicle were injured.

Though both vehicles were badly damaged, none of the injuries suffered by the car accident victims appeared to be life-threatening or serious, says police spokeswoman Sgt. Cynthia Blake.

To read more about this Fort Worth, Texas, car accident, click here for the full article.

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Waco, Texas, man injured in hit-and-run accident

A Waco, Texas, man became the victim of a hit-and-run accident last Tuesday night. The man was struck by a car as he crossed 25th Street near Gorman in Waco.

At around 8:45 p.m., police responded to a report of a man having been hit by a motor vehicle. When police arrived on the scene, they found the victim lying in the middle of the street.

Witnesses say the victim was struck by a woman driving a white, older model truck. The suspect, whose name has not been released, was arrested shortly after not far from the scene of the accident.

According to Waco police officer Gary Harrison, the woman got out of her truck to check on the victim then returned to her vehicle and drove away.

The extent of the victim’s injuries was unknown as of Tuesday night. The incident remains under investigation.

To read more on this Texas pedestrian car accident, click here for the full story.

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Day care center van overturns injuring 13 children

 A day care center van carrying 20 children was involved in a car accident Monday morning in Grand Prairie, Texas. The van collided with a Chevy Tahoe and flipped onto its side. Thirteen children were sent to various hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. The injured children ranged in age from 3 to 11.

The van, which belongs to the Kids Clubhouse day care center, had a capacity of only 14. The driver of the van, 20-year-old Karissa Acosta of Arlington, Texas, does not have a driver’s license.

When the accident occurred, the day care center van was traveling west on Mayfield Road. Acosta ran a red light after swerving around a car that was stopped at the light. After proceeding into the intersection of Mayfield and Great Southwest Parkway, the van was broadsided by the Tahoe. The force of the impact caused the van to spin. It then struck a curb, causing it to flip onto its side.

Like Acosta, the driver of the Tahoe, 30-year-old Aracel Torres of Grand Prairie, Texas, does not have a driver’s license. Torres’ was carrying two passengers, aged 2 and 4, both of whom were taken to a hospital with minor injuries along with Torres.

Acosta, police say, is likely to face multiple traffic charges, including allowing children to ride without seatbelts and running a red light. Acosta violated a law which went into effect September 1st, requiring all children in 15-seat passenger vans to wear seatbelts.

The day care, which is located in Grand Prairie, Texas, closed voluntarily for the day on Monday. Kids Clubhouse, which has a capacity of 138 children, has been in operation since January 2008. The center has had a total of 48 violations of the 2600 standards required by the state. Officials say the number of violations is consistent with other day care centers of the same size. All of the violations have since been corrected.

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Study finds fewer Texas teens using cell phones while driving

Fewer Texas teens are talking on their cell phones and texting while driving – that’s what the results of a study conducted by the Teens in the Driver Seat Center of the Texas Transportation Institute show.

Over the course of two years, researchers surveyed more than 18,000 Texas high school students about their usage of cell phones while driving. Students from both urban and rural schools were included.

The percentage of teens who say they talk on the phone while driving dropped from 52% to 46% for urban teens and from 66% to 52% for rural teens. The percentages also dropped with regard to texting while driving, with the numbers falling from 47% to 42% for urban teens and 58% to 48% for rural teens.

Those percentages should drastically decline as it is now illegal for drivers under the age of 18 to use a cell phone while driving, a law that went into effect on September 1st of this year.

To read more about the study, click here.

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Texas car accidents: Proportional comparative fault at 51%

Who was at fault? It’s the most basic, and most important, question that must be answered if you have been in a car accident. The person who is at fault is the person whose negligence caused the accident – and the person who is going to have to pay for the damages. Sounds pretty simple, right?

Well, sometimes fault can be a tricky thing. It is not uncommon for both drivers to have played a role in causing the car accident. When a victim’s own actions contributed to their accident, it’s known as contributory negligence. The question that must then be decided is whether the victim’s contributory negligence should prevent them from being able to recover damages.

To answer that question, Texas uses the proportional comparative fault at 51% rule. If you are involved in a car accident in Texas, you cannot recover damages from the other party if you are 51% or more at fault for the accident. The proportional degree of fault is usually decided by the insurance company adjusters.

You do not have to go through the insurance claim adjustment process alone. An experienced Texas personal injury lawyer can go to work for you to ensure that all of the evidence of fault is fairly and accurately presented. If you have been involved in a Texas car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today to help ensure your ability to recover damages from the responsible party.

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Guard Humvee goes airborne causing fatal six-vehicle accident

Three people are dead after a six-vehicle accident involving a National Guard Humvee. Wednesday morning, a National Guard Humvee traveling on I-35 near Troy, Texas, went airborne and flew over a concrete median.

The Humvee was being driver by a 21-year-old soldier named Altha Gibson. For reasons that remain unclear, Gibson drifted off the road and then recrossed both southbound lanes on I-35 before vaulting over the median.

The Humvee then struck a Toyota Corolla traveling in a northbound lane, killing the driver, 41-year-old Douglas Ashcroft. The Humvee remained airborne after hitting the Corolla and struck the cab of an 18-wheeler, killing its driver as well, 44-year-old Donald Johnson.

The Humvee finally came to a stop after landing upside down in the middle of the interstate. However, the chain reaction it set into motion was not over.

After being struck, the 18-wheeler jackknifed, hitting an unoccupied truck parked on the shoulder of the road along with the SUV it was towing. A trash compactor truck then crashed into the 18-wheeler. The driver of the trash compactor was not injured.

Gibson, the driver of the Humvee, was killed in the accident. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

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Texas car accidents: Proper lookout

One of the most common questions people have about Texas car accident lawsuits is how to determine who is at fault. In Texas, courts use the “proper lookout” standard to help determine whether a driver was negligent.

“Proper lookout” refers to a driver’s responsibility to carefully and intelligently observe the traffic around them and the general circumstances in the vicinity while driving. The proper lookout standard is the duty of all drivers to pay attention to both the road and other drivers and take reasonable steps to guard against car accidents.

If a driver does not meet the proper lookout standard, then they can be found negligent and held legally responsible for the harm caused by their negligence.

If you have been injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, contact Fears | Nachawati to receive free legal advice from a Texas personal injury lawyer. For your free legal assistance, simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

 

 

Texas Marine Corps reservist struck and killed while aiding car accident victims

A Marine Corps reservist was hit and killed while helping victims of a car accident on Interstate 20 in Arlington, Texas, early Sunday morning.

The Good Samaritan was 23-year-old Alvaro Rios of Dallas, Texas. Rios, an aircraft engine mechanic, was en route to a monthly drill at NAS JRB Fort Worth when he happened upon the three-car accident. He stopped to aid the victims and direct traffic around the crash.

Rios was struck by a passing motorist who attempted to drive around the accident site. Rios was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the driver was not intoxicated or speeding when he hit Rios. At this point police say it is unlikely that the driver will face any criminal charges.

Two people involved in the initial accident were sent to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm that helps car accident victims and their family members get the compensation they deserve. To speak to a Texas car accident lawyer, and receive free legal advice on your potential lawsuit, contact Fears | Nachawati today. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

 

 

5-year-old girl hit by SUV while walking to school bus stop

A 5-year-old girl from Temple, Texas, was struck by an SUV on her way to a school bus stop Tuesday. The girl, Alyson Moreno, is battling life-threatening injuries sustained in the accident. Moreno suffered severe injuries to her face, head, upper body and legs.

At the time of the accident, Moreno was walking to catch the bus to Hector P. Garcia Elementary School along with a group of friends. None of the other children were hurt.

The driver of the SUV was 26-year-old Veronica Magana. Magana hit Moreno as she was crossing East Adams Avenue. Temple police say Moreno was dragged by the car for approximately 50 feet. Magana was not injured in the accident.

The accident remains under investigation, and authorities say it is still too early to know whether any charges will be filed.

To read more about this tragic accident, click here for the complete story.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident, contact us today to discuss your legal options. The Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati provide free legal advice to accident victims about their potential personal injury lawsuit, including victims of pedestrian accidents. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

 

 

Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter in car accident death of Lewisville woman

A Lewisville, Texas, woman was killed when her SUV was rear-ended by a pickup truck early last Friday morning. The driver of the pickup, 31-year-old Larence Carter, was arrested at the scene for intoxication manslaughter.

The car accident victim was 53-year-old Ana-Maria Landa. Landa was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Carter suffered only minor injuries.

Both drivers were headed northbound on I-35E when the accident occurred. The force of being struck by the truck sent the SUV skidding across a service road. The SUV came to a stop when it crashed into a concrete abutment under the Fox Avenue bridge.

Police believe that slick roads caused by the heavy rainfall at the time of the accident also contributed to the collision.

To read more about this Texas car accident, click here for the full story.

If you have been the victim of a car accident, you may be able to bring a Texas personal injury lawsuit to recover financial compensation for your injuries. For free legal advice about Texas car accident claims, contact Fears | Nachawati today by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

 

 

What is whiplash?

Whiplash is a common injury suffered in car accidents, particularly when the victim’s car has been rear-ended. While some people have attempted to profit off of false claims of whiplash, it is, nonetheless, a real injury that can have severe, long-term side effects.

Whiplash occurs when a sudden impact causes the victim’s head and neck to rapidly jerk backward and then forward. The head and neck are forced beyond their normal range of motion, which can cause damage to the tissue, ligaments, muscles and discs of the cervical spine.

Common symptoms of whiplash include:

  • Headache
  • Pain or stiffness in the neck, back and shoulders
  • Sore or tight muscles
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Vision problems
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Loss of motion in the neck

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today. Our Texas personal injury lawyers provide car accident victims with free legal assistance. To speak with one of our attorneys about your car accident injury lawsuit, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

Texas uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage

Texas law requires all drivers to carry a minimum level of car insurance. However, not all drivers have insurance, choosing instead to drive uninsured in violation of the law. Others do have insurance, but that insurance proves to be inadequate in the event of an actual car accident.

An uninsured motorist is simply a driver that does not have any car insurance. An underinsured motorist is a driver that does have some car insurance, but it is insufficient to cover all of the losses, such as vehicle damage and medical bills, resulting from the accident.

You can choose to purchase additional car insurance that will cover you in the event that you are in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist. Texas offers two types of uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage: bodily injury and property damage.

Bodily injury UM/UIM coverage: payment without a deductible for medical bills, pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement and lost wages.

Property damage UM/UIM coverage: Payment for car repairs, a rental car and damage to property carried in your vehicle with an automatic $250 deductible.

Texas law requires that your insurance company offer these two types of coverage to you, but you are not legally required to purchase them.

If you have been injured in a Texas car accident caused by an uninsured or underinsured motorist, contact Fears | Nachawati today. We will provide you free legal advice on your rights and the steps you can take to recover for your injuries. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free hotline at 1.866.705.7584.

Can a passenger recover damages for car accident injuries caused by the driver?

If you are injured in a car accident, you can sue the driver responsible for the accident, whether it is the driver of the second car or the driver of the car in which you were riding.

 

The driver of a car owes a duty of care to those with whom they share the road. This duty of care extends not only to other drivers and pedestrians, but also to the passengers in their own car. That means that a driver can be held legally responsible for the injuries sustained by their passengers in addition to injuries suffered by those driving or riding in the other cars involved in the accident.

 

Often the driver is a friend or relative, which can make the situation very difficult for the injured passenger. It is important to keep in mind, however, that a personal injury lawsuit may be the only way for you to recover compensation for your injuries. Also, in most cases you are suing the driver’s insurance company and not the driver themselves.

 

If you were the innocent victim of a car accident, you deserve full compensation for your losses. The identity of the driver responsible for the accident doesn’t change the pain, suffering and financial losses you must cope with.

 

Please contact Fears | Nachawati to learn more about your rights as an injured passenger. Our Texas personal injury lawyers provide free legal advice about car accident lawsuits and recovering compensation from insurance companies. Email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for free legal advice on your potential claim.

 

How a car accident insurance claim works

The days following a car accident can be a confusing time. You have to deal with a damaged vehicle, paperwork, phone calls and, depending on the seriousness of the accident, you may be recovering from injuries as well.

 

Particularly if this is your first car accident, you may be unsure of how a car accident insurance claim works. The car insurance claims process is actually much more simple than it may initially seem. In fact, the whole process can be broken down into three basic steps:

 

  1. Submitting your car insurance claim: After you’ve been in a car accident, you should let your insurance company know as soon as possible, regardless of who was at fault. Submitting your car insurance claim starts with a phone call to your insurance company. You’ll then be asked to fill out a claims report where you’ll recount the details of the accident, such as how it happened and the contact information for the other drivers involved. You’ll be assigned a claim number, and an insurance adjuster will be appointed to investigate your case.
  2. Investigating the claim: The insurance adjuster’s job is to verify how the accident occurred and who was at fault. They will also evaluate the damage to your vehicle so that a settlement offer can be made.
  3. Paying out on the claim: Last, your insurance company will pay you the amount of money that represents how much it will cost to repair your car. If the insurance company decides to declare your car “totaled,” the amount paid will represent the value of your car before the accident occurred.

Difficulties, however, can arise during the car insurance claims process. For example, the insurance company may say that you were at fault when you believe the other driver caused the accident. Or, they may try to offer you a settlement that’s lower than what you deserve.

 

That is why an auto accident attorney is a valuable resource throughout the car insurance claims process. An auto accident attorney can relieve you of the burden of dealing with the insurance company and the adjuster. And an attorney will make sure that you receive a fair settlement.

 

If you have been involved in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice about the car insurance claims process. To speak with one of our attorneys, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

 

What is an insurance adjuster and what do they do?

After you have been in a car accident, you will most likely file a claim with your insurance company, the other driver’s insurance company or sometimes both. In order to determine how much money to offer you, the insurance company will send out an insurance adjuster to evaluate your injuries and the damage to your vehicle.

 

An insurance adjuster works for the insurance company, and their job is to investigate the accident and determine whether you have the basis for a claim. You may also hear them referred to as a “claims representative” or a “claims adjuster.”

 

If you do have a rightful insurance claim under the terms of your policy, the insurance adjuster will be the person who will inform you of the settlement offer and explain how the insurance company arrived at that amount.

 

In almost all cases, the insurance adjuster will gather the same types of information: how the accident happened, who else was involved, what property was damaged and whether anyone was injured. They will also take pictures of your car and obtain estimates for repairing the damages.

 

Keep in mind that insurance companies, whether it is your company or the other driver’s, want to pay you as little as possible. That is why you should seek the immediate advice of an attorney after you have been involved in a car accident. A Texas personal injury attorney can make sure that you receive a fair settlement for your accident. Your attorney will work only for you, not the insurance company.

 

To receive free legal advice about your car accident and insurance settlement, contact Fears | Nachawati today. Email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

 

Family sues Waco restaurant over woman's alcohol-related car accident death

The family of a woman who died in a car accident is suing the Waco, Texas, restaurant and bar where the deceased allegedly became intoxicated before the collision.

The deceased was 24-year-old Krystal Flores, a wife and mother of three. Her husband, Jose Flores, and her mother, Brenda Telles, are suing Austin’s On The Avenue, claiming the establishment holds some legal responsibility for Krystal’s accident and resulting death.

The events in question took place on February 15th. Some time after leaving the restaurant, Flores was in a collision with a pickup truck being driven by a man who was attempting to flee from the police.

However, the pickup driver, 22-year-old Oscar Martinez Banda Jr., was not charged in Flores’ death because police determined that Flores ran a red light.

According to the lawsuit, which was filed on Wednesday, Flores was served alcohol by Austin employees “after she was obviously intoxicated.” The suit further alleges that the employees “encouraged her to drive her own vehicle home.”

The lawsuit accuses Austin’s of negligence for failing to monitor the alcohol consumption of its patrons, for continuing to serve intoxicated customers, for allowing intoxicated customers to drive home and for failing to properly train and supervise its employees.

Co-owner of the restaurant Austin Brock declined comment, and said only that he was not aware the suit had been filed and is unfamiliar with the allegations made in it. 

To read more about this Texas wrongful death lawsuit, click here for the complete article.

 

If you have lost a loved one in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice about wrongful death lawsuits. To speak with one of our Texas wrongful death lawyers, free of charge, contact us by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584.

 

New traffic laws go into effect on Sept. 1

A number of new traffic-related laws recently passed by the Texas state legislature will be going into effect on September 1st. Many of these laws are aimed directly at reducing the number of car accidents and accident-related fatalities on Texas roadways.

 

Here are some highlights from the list released by the Texas Department of Public Safety:

 

HB 537: More than half of all people killed in car accidents in Texas in 2008 were not wearing seatbelts at the time. Texas lawmakers hope to reduce this number by requiring all occupants of a vehicle to be secured by a safety belt, regardless of where they are sitting.

 

SB 61: Also addressing restraint usage, this law requires that all children younger than 8 (unless they are at least 4’9”) be restrained in an approved child safety seat.

 

HB 55: Driver inattention was doubtless a factor in many of the 60,000+ serious injury accidents in Texas in 2008. To help protect children, and to keep driver attention on the road, HB 55 prohibits the use of wireless communication devices in a school zone unless the car is stopped or a hands-free device is being used.

HB 2730: In 2008, 975 people were killed in Texas in car accidents involving a drunk driver. Lawmakers are cracking down on drunk drivers with this law that ups the penalty for driving while intoxicated with a child passenger. Under HB 2730, first-time offenders will automatically have their license suspended, with increased suspension periods for repeat offenders.

Click here to read more about these and the other traffic laws to take effect on September 1st.

 

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm that represents victims of car accidents. Email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

 

The insurance company says my car is totaled - what does that mean?

You’ve been in a car accident, and your vehicle was damaged so you make an insurance claim. Now the insurance company has one of two choices: they can either pay for the necessary repairs to your car or they can “total” it.

 

The phrase “totaled” conjures up images of a car smashed up beyond recognition, a car that is completely beyond repair. However, in insurance lingo “totaled” doesn’t mean what it sounds like. Rather, a car is “totaled” if the cost of repairing the car exceeds the value of the car.

 

What you will receive for your “totaled” car is its “actual cash value.” Actual cash value is defined as the cost of replacing your car with a car of similar make and quality in Texas, with some deductions made for your current car’s wear and tear.

 

In some cases, a car accident victim will disagree with the insurance company that their car is totaled. The victim may want to keep their car and pay for the repairs. You do have this right.

The process of reclaiming your totaled car works like this: the insurance company will pay you the actual cash value of your car. However, the insurance company will deduct the amount they would have gotten for your car at a salvage yard. If you want to go this route, it’s important that you inform your insurance company right away before your car is sent off to an auction at a salvage yard.

If you have been involved in a car accident, it is wise to seek the advice of a Texas car accident attorney before accepting any offer from an insurance company. The insurance company’s goal is to pay you as little as possible for the damage to your car. A car accident lawyer can help ensure that you get a fair settlement.

For free legal advice on car accident insurance claims as well as personal injury claims arising from car accidents, contact Fears | Nachawati today. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free hotline at 1.866.705.7584.

 

Texas auto insurance requirements

In Texas, you are required by law to have liability coverage on your motor vehicle at all times. The minimum amount of liability required by the state is:

 

  • Bodily injury liability: $25,000 per injured person, up to a maximum of $50,000 per accident
  • Property damage liability: $25,000

This minimum basic liability insurance is often referred to 25/50/25 coverage.

 

The 25/50/25 requirement went into effect in April of 2008. Prior to that time, the requirements were lower at $20,000 per injured person (max of $40,000 per accident) and $15,000 for property damage. You may occasionally come across these numbers, so don’t be confused – in order to comply with Texas law, you must have a minimum of 25/50/25 coverage.

 

Keep in mind that this is the minimum amount required by law, meaning you can purchase more extensive coverage if you choose. In fact, there are several other types of Texas auto insurance you can purchase to provide you with additional coverage in the event of a car accident. These include:

 

  • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
  • Collision coverage
  • Comprehensive coverage
  • Personal injury protection

Remember, Texas imposes stiff penalties for drivers who fail to comply with the legally mandated auto insurance requirements. Those convicted for the first time will face a fine between $175 and $350. A second conviction ups the fine to $350 to $1,000. You will also have your driver’s license suspended and your vehicle will be impounded.

 

If you have been involved in a car accident, it is wise to speak with a lawyer before accepting any offer from an insurance company. A Texas personal injury lawyer can ensure that you get full and fair compensation for your injuries and property damage.

 

For free legal advice, contact Fears | Nachawati today to receive a no obligation, no charge consultation with a Texas personal injury attorney. Just email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

 

Texas wrongful death lawsuit filed over fatal semi-trailer accident

A Texas wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by a woman who lost two family members in a car accident with a semi-truck over the 4th of July weekend.

The accident took place on I-35, just south of Gainesville, when the semi-truck crashed into the Ford Explorer as it entered a construction zone. The car had slowed down for the construction zone when it was struck from behind by the semi.

The woman bringing the wrongful death lawsuit is Melissa Hinkle. She is suing five parties, including the driver of the truck, the company for which the driver worked, the company that had the contract to perform the construction work on the interstate bridge and the Texas Department of Transportation.

The driver of the truck was Randy Crume. According to a Texas state trooper, Crume was driving too fast as he entered the construction area, causing him to crash into Hinkle’s SUV as well as several other vehicles.

The lawsuit alleges that the construction company, KKM Construction Inc., caused a traffic jam which was backing up interstate traffic for miles at the time of the accident.

The fatal accident resulted in the death of 13-year-old Casey Hinkle and his 63-year-old grandfather, Gervious Dale Hinkle. Melissa Hinkle spent 5 days in ICU as a result of the injuries she suffered in the car accident.

A similar tragedy occurred on August 3rd when another semi-trailer crashed into vehicles that were stuck in a traffic jam caused by the same contractor named in Hinkle’s suit. The accident resulted in the death of three people: Anthony Brandon, 48; Kimberly Brandon, 47; and Darryl Hoosier, 55. Two others were injured in that same accident.

As of Friday August 7th, the construction on the bridge has still not been completed. The company is being fined $400 a day until the work is completed.

To read more about Hinkle’s Texas wrongful death lawsuit, click here for the complete story.

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, get in touch with the Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati today. We provide free legal advice about wrongful death lawsuits. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

 

Determining fault: how to tell who caused your car accident

The most central aspect of any Texas personal injury lawsuit is proving that the other party caused the accident that resulted in your injuries. When providing you with free legal advice, one of the first things an attorney will do is determine who was at fault for the car accident.

 

In many cases, it is quite clear which party was at fault. For instance, your vehicle may have been struck by a driver who ran a red light or a drunk driver traveling the wrong way on the interstate. Other times, the cause of the accident is less obvious, and the injured party can benefit greatly from the assistance of a personal injury lawyer in protecting their rights.

 

As you know, there are nearly countless factors that can contribute to a car accident. Your Texas personal injury lawyer will evaluate all of the factors that potentially played a role in your car accident. Your attorney’s ability to make an accurate evaluation of your case depends largely on the amount of information and documentation you are able to provide.

 

These are some of the factors your personal injury attorney will consider to help determine who was at fault for the car accident:

 

  • Common knowledge of driving rules
  • Violations of the law committed by the drivers involved in the accident
  • Whether the duties of the road were followed: lookout, avoidance and obeying driving rules
  • Whether alcohol or drugs were involved in the accident
  • Failing to account for road conditions and/or bad weather
  • Witness statements
  • Police reports
  • Your account of the accident
  • Photos taken at the accident scene

Most of the time the party responsible for the accident will be shown to have acted negligently.  Negligence means that the driver failed to act with the care that a reasonable person would have exercised under the same circumstances. If you can prove that the other party was negligent, then you are well on your way to a strong Texas personal injury claim.

 

Remember, even if the car accident was partly your fault, you may still be able to recover some damages for your injuries. See our post on comparative responsibility here for more information.

 

To receive free legal advice from an experienced Texas personal injury lawyer, contact Fears | Nachawati today. You will speak directly with a personal injury attorney who will review your case to make an initial determination of fault. To receive your free consultation, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

 

Waco man dies in one-car accident after striking utility pole

A Waco man was killed in a one-car accident as he returned home from a trip to a Louisiana casino.

 

The driver and victim was Venson Washington, 54. According to the police, Washington was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 6 for approximately 75 to 100 yards. He then made a sudden, sharp left turn which caused him to strike a utility pole and flip the SUV he was driving.

 

According to witnesses, Washington may have been headed into oncoming traffic as he attempted to pass cars in front of him in the northbound lanes.

 

Drinking may have been a factor in the accident, police believe, because open alcohol containers were found in the vehicle. A blood sample will be taken from Washington for testing.

 

Three passengers were riding in the SUV with Washington, all from Waco. Annette Perkins, the passenger in the front seat, had to be flown by helicopter to St. Joseph Regional Health Center. The other two passengers, Harold Thomas and Leola Miller, were treated and released at the same hospital.

 

Washington died at the scene of the accident.

 

Between 1200 and 1500 homes lost power due to Washington’s vehicle striking the utility pole.

 

Click here for the complete story on this Texas car accident.

 

Fears | Nachawati provides free legal assistance to victims of car accidents. To receive a free legal consultation from a Texas personal injury lawyer, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us at 1.866.705.7584.

 

Another wrong-way accident kills three in Dallas, Texas

Three people were killed in a car accident caused by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 20 in Dallas, Texas.

 

Early Friday morning, a black Infiniti sedan was traveling east in the westbound lanes of I-20 when it crashed head-on into a jeep. It is unclear where the driver entered the interstate or for how long he was driving the wrong way before the accident occurred.

 

Twenty-nine-year old Rimiro Moreno, the driver of the sedan, and his passenger, Ian Edward Pierson, 23, both died at the scene. The driver of the jeep, Karla Rivers, 45, also died at the scene. Rivers was a dispatcher at Baylor University Medical Center.

 

The accident shut down the westbound lanes of I-20 for around five hours while police investigated the scene and the wreckage was cleared.

 

Toxicology reports will be needed to confirm if drinking was a contributing factor, but police have said that they located evidence of alcohol in the sedan.

 

This fatal car accident is the latest in a tragic series of wrong-way accidents that have plagued highways in the Dallas area. In an attempt to reduce the number of wrong-way accidents, the Dallas North Tollway recently implemented signs and lane markings to alert wrong way drivers.

 

For more on this Dallas, Texas, car accident, click here for the full article.

 

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact the Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati. We will provide you with free legal advice. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

 

Burleson teen killed in one-vehicle car accident

A one-vehicle car accident in Burleson, Texas, claimed the life of an 18-year-old man on last Tuesday.

 

The victim, Abel Avalos, was driving his Nissan Altima southwest on Renfro Street. Avalos was traveling at a high rate of speed when he struck a brick mailbox, causing his car to spin. The car came to a stop after the driver’s door struck a utility pole located on the property of St. Ann Catholic Church.

 

For nearly four hours, police shut down Renfro Street from Rosamond Street to Cliffside Drive. Also, between 1,500 and 2,000 Oncor customers lost their electricity for over 90 minutes.

 

Avalos was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident at around 2:45 a.m.

 

Click here to read more about this Texas car accident.

 

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas law firm that represents victims of car accidents in personal injury lawsuits. For a free consultation from a Texas personal injury lawyer, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

 

Bicyclist hit and killed by truck

A bicycle rider was killed Friday night after he was hit by a truck.  

The victim was 37-year-old Larry Lepley of Cleburne, Texas. Cleburne was traveling in the right lane of Burleson Boulevard, also known as the Interstate 35W service road. He was hit by a truck that was also traveling northbound on the two-lane road.

Lepley was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The cause of death was cited as blunt force trauma.  

Police say that Lepley’s bike had no front or rear lights. The speed at which the truck was traveling at the time of the accident is still unknown.

The accident remains under investigation.

To read more about this Texas pedestrian accident, you can access the full story here. 

Fears | Nachawati represents victims of car accidents in bringing Texas personal injury lawsuits, including pedestrians who have been struck by motor vehicles.  The personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati offer free legal consultations to accident victims. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

 

53-year-old Texas man killed in hit-and-run accident, suspect arrested

A 53-year-old man found lying in Amarillo Boulevard on Wednesday night is believed to have been the victim of a hit-and-run accident.

The victim was Earl William Peddicord. Peddicord suffered severe head injuries. He died at a local hospital a few hours later.

Witnesses to the accident say that the driver struck Peddicord while Peddicord was crossing the street. The driver then fled from the scene.

Police have located and arrested a suspect whose name has not been released. However, police have revealed that the suspect is a 26-year-old male. He has not yet been charged with the deadly hit-and-run accident. He was arrested on an unrelated charge and is being held in Potter County Detention Center.

The suspect has since admitted to driving the car that struck Peddicord after police confronted him with evidence of his guilt. Police say that the suspect will likely be charged with a third-degree felony count of an accident involving injury or death.

To read more about this Texas hit-and-run car accident, click here for the full article.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas law firm that represents victims of car accidents in bringing personal injury lawsuits. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

 

One dead, one in critical condition following three-car accident

One person is dead after a three-vehicle car accident in Amarillo, Texas.

 

The accident occurred when a Nissan XTerra, which was traveling northbound on Coulter, crossed the turning lane, striking the back-end of a Buick LeSabre in the southbound lane.

 

After striking the Buick, the XTerra then hit a Ford Mustang, also in the southbound lane, on the passenger’s side. The driver of the Mustang, 29-year-old Pedro Serrano, died from the injuries he sustained in the accident.

 

The driver of the XTerra, 18-year-old Cameron Meyers, suffered non-life threatening injuries for which he is still being treated. The driver of the Buick was unharmed.

 

The accident remains under investigation, with charges against Meyers pending.

 

To read the complete article on this Texas car accident, click here.

 

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact us at Fears | Nachawati today for a free consultation with a Texas personal injury attorney. You can reach us by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584.

 

One dead, two injured after Weatherford, Texas, car accident

Weatherford police are continuing to investigate a fatal car accident that claimed the life of a Weatherford man over the weekend.

 

The victim was 51-year-old Marion Linville, who was driving westbound near the intersection of Jacksboro-Graham Road and 4th street when the accident occurred on Sunday evening. For unknown reasons, Linville crossed over into the oncoming lane of eastbound traffic, colliding head-on with a van.

 

Linville was taken to Weatherford Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead approximately one hour after the accident.

 

One of the occupants of the van, 59-year-old Sandra Whittlesey, suffered severe injuries and was taken by air ambulance to a Fort Worth hospital. The van’s second occupant, 22-year-old Phyllis Whittlesey, suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

 

After the initial impact with the van, Linville’s truck struck a third vehicle. The driver of the third vehicle was not injured, and the car sustained only minor damage.

 

Based on their preliminary findings, investigators do not believe any criminal offenses played a role in the accident.

 

Click here for the complete story on this Weatherford, Texas, car accident.

 

The personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati offer free legal consultations to car accident victims. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584 to speak with a Texas personal injury lawyer about your potential claim.


Two-car accident ends in security guard shooting and killing driver

What started out as a hit-and-run car accident ended with one of the drivers being shot and killed by a security guard.

The bizarre series of events started with a car crash in Austin, Texas. One of the drivers left the scene of the accident but later returned and ran over one of the passengers involved in the wreck. An apartment security guard witnessed the accident and fired several shots at the fleeing man. The man wound up dead from the gun shots.

In the early morning hours on Monday, a Chevy Tahoe struck a pickup truck at the entrance to an apartment complex. Police believe, however, that it was no accident.

The accident, says APD Sgt. Joseph Chacon, came as a result of a verbal altercation between the two drivers. After striking the pickup truck, the driver of the Tahoe, 29-year-old Gerardo Martinez, immediately drove away.

The driver of the Tahoe returned to the scene only a few minutes later. The security officer ordered the man out of the car. After the driver stopped, a passenger exited the vehicle and was run over when Martinez slammed on the gas.

The Tahoe then headed straight towards the security guard, causing the security guard, in his words, to fear for his life. He then opened fire on the Tahoe, completely unloading his clip.

After being shot at, the driver of the Tahoe left the scene for a third time and was stopped just a few blocks away by police. He had been hit by the gun shots and was taken to an area hospital where he later died.

Investigators do not currently anticipate any charges being brought against the security guard.

Click here to read more about the events surrounding this fatal shooting.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm that also represents family members in bringing wrongful death legal claims. In tragic situations such as these, where one person’s reckless and intentional acts result in the death of an innocent person, it may be possible to seek compensation through a Texas wrongful death lawsuit.

To receive a free legal consultation from a Texas personal injury attorney, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

 

Woman loses control of vehicle, smashes into vacant Taco Bell

At approximately 9:45 on Thursday night, a woman crashed her Pontiac Grand Am into a vacant Taco Bell in Waco, Texas, causing significant damage to the empty building. The Taco Bell is located between Bosque Boulevard and Cobbs Drive.

The driver was 25-year-old Stephanie Whitehead. The collision knocked Whitehead unconscious, and members of the Waco Fire Department had to remove her from the vehicle by using the jaws of life. Her passenger, Tristan Harwell, 27, suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Whitehead was traveling down Valley Mills when she veered across several lanes of traffic and then struck a curb in front of the Taco Bell. Her vehicle was thrown over the low retaining wall surrounding the property and crashed into the building.

Waco police say Whitehead was traveling at a high rate of speed when the accident occurred.  The damage inflicted on the building is estimated to be around $20,000.

For the complete story on the car vs. a Waco Taco Bell, click here.

If you have been injured in a car accident, or lost personal property as a result of an accident, contact us today. Fears | Nachawati is a team of Texas personal injury lawyers that helps car accident victims obtain the compensation they deserve. We will provide you with a free, no obligation legal consultation – just email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free hotline at 1.866.705.7584.

 

Two-car accident kills mother and son, injures infant daughter

A Friday morning car accident ended in the death of a Denton county woman and her 4-year-old son. The accident took place in Frisco at the intersection of U.S. Highway 380 and Dallas Parkway.

The woman was 30-year-old Kavari Gael Gray. Her son was named Klein. A third victim, Gray’s infant daughter, is in critical condition and is being treated at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas.

Gray was traveling east on Highway 380 on Friday morning at around 9am. The accident was caused by Gray turning left in front of a Dodge pickup truck headed west on 380. Jose Hernandez, the driver of the truck, was not injured.

Gray’s Honda SUV flipped over a trailer being pulled behind Hernandez’s truck, eventually landing on its wheels in a nearby ditch. The truck, which was hauling Bobcat heavy equipment, wrapped around a light pole. The equipment fell from the trailer onto the ground upon impact with the pole.

Investigators have determined that the traffic headed in both directions had a green light at the time of the accident. Gray failed to yield to the right of way when she turned out in front of the oncoming truck.

To read more about this Denison country, Texas, car accident, click here for the complete story.

Fears | Nachawati represents victims of car accidents in bringing Texas personal injury lawsuits against the party responsible for their injuries. To receive a no charge, no obligation legal consultation from a Texas personal injury lawyer, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

 

Six injured in head-on collision

A two-car head-on collision near Denison, Texas, sent six people to the hospital on Thursday afternoon. Two of the victims had to be transported by helicopter to nearby hospitals.

The car accident took place on Richerson Road, just east of Denison, at about 4:00 pm. One of the cars was driven by 19-year-old Brittani Barnett; the other driver, also 19, was Rex Morgan. The other four injured victims ranged in age from 9 to 17 years old.

The two vehicles were traveling down the center of a narrow road when they collided head-on. One of the cars burst into flames upon impact. The door had to be cut off one of the vehicles in order to free a passenger.

According to police, possible factors contributing to the accident may be speed and a failure to yield to the right-of-way.

Click here to read the complete story on this Denison, Texas, car accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today. To receive a free consultation from a Texas personal injury attorney at Fears | Nachawati, just email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

 

Man driving in HOV lane with mannequin causes multi-car accident

After causing a four-car accident, a man driving alone in a Houston, Texas, HOV lane with a well-dressed mannequin got caught trying to circumvent the law.

Traffic in Houston can get bad, which tempted the driver of a pickup truck, 54-year-old Michael Hooper, into dressing up a male mannequin in a Ralph Lauren shirt, even going so far as to a put a pen in the mannequin’s front pocket. Hooper was clever in making the mannequin look as real as possible – he reinforced its neck so that it wouldn’t slump over in the seat.

At around 7:00 am in the inbound 290 HOV lane near Fairbanks, Hooper rear-ended the car in front of him, which resulted in a chain reaction of car accidents. Two people were trapped inside the first car Hooper struck and had to be cut out of the vehicle. No one was seriously injured.

The driver of the pickup truck was given a $175 citation for violating the HOV laws by riding solo. Police say they catch people driving in the HOV with mannequins about once a month. The most common ploy is putting a baby doll in a car seat.

For more on this bizarre car accident, click here for the full story.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm that represents car accident victims in seeking compensation for their injuries. If you have been injured in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for a free consultation. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free hotline at 1.866.705.7584.

 

75-year-old Arlington man killed in hit-and-run car accident

A 75-year-old Arlington, Texas, man was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Tuesday afternoon. The Arlington police are asking for the public’s help in locating the driver of the maroon four-door car that caused the accident.

The victim of the car accident was John Price. Price died from the injuries he incurred when his van, which was traveling along Interstate 20, was overturned. The two passengers in Price’s van were also injured.

The accident occurred when the maroon vehicle hit the van, causing it to skid across the highway, strike a concrete median and flip over. The driver of the maroon car fled the scene.

Price was taken to a nearby hospital where he died five hours later.

Police are asking anyone with information about the accident to phone the Arlington police department at 817-459-5667.

For more on this Arlington, Texas, car accident, click here to read the complete story.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today. One of our Texas personal injury lawyers will provide you with a free, no obligation legal consultation. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free hotline at 1.866.705.7584.

 

Auto Accidents and Personal Injury Claims and Negotiating with Insurance Adjusters - Top Ten List

As an experienced  personal injury lawyer in the Dallas Fort Worth area, I have come up with this top ten list for people who are considering negotiating on their own with an insurance adjuster for injuries sustained in an auto accident or other type of personal injury case.

Top Ten List - Considerations and Tips for People involved in a Dallas Auto Accident or Personal Injury Accident

1.  Insurance adjusters are not under oath and do not have to be honest with you.  I believe the top tactic in keeping adjusters honest is to hire a lawyer to file suit in your case where adjusters are held accountable and must be truthful.

2.  An adjuster typically deals with you fairly for the most part on property damage claims.  The adjuster tries to capitalize on the average person's lack of knowledge on the bodily injury component of an injury claim. Do not let them take advantage of you.

3.  Insurance adjusters handle thousands of auto accident and injury claims a year.  How many have you handled?  Do you really think you are going to have the upper hand in negotiations with an insurance company?

4.  Do not disclose any information about your health insurance to the auto insurance adjuster!

5.  Do not give the insurance adjuster a medical release authorization for your records. 

6.  Do not disclose to the at fault insurance company's adjuster whether you have personal injury protection coverage on your own policy.

7.  Do not give a statement to the insurance adjuster prior to retaining a personal injury lawyer.

8.  Do not hire a lawyer who shows up at your doorstep unsolicited. 

9.  Do not sign any releases provided by the insurance company or insurance adjuster. 

10.  Seriously consider the benefits of hiring a competent lawyer you can trust and who is knowledgeable.  Hiring a good lawyer will do more than just level the playing field with the insurance company.  

Free legal information and legal advice about dallas auto accident claims or personal injury claims can be obtained by contacting attorney Majed Nachawati with the Fears | Nachawati Law Firm.  Initial consultations are free. Email - mn@fnlawfirm.com , Toll Free Phone 1.866.705.7584

Fort Worth man hit and killed by SUV after van runs out of gas

A Fort Worth, Texas, man was killed in a car accident Sunday night after being hit by an SUV.

The victim, 78-year-old Floyd Boortz, was standing outside his van on the service road of Interstate 30 putting gasoline into the vehicle’s tank along with a 20-year-old male, one of the van’s passengers. A Kia sports utility vehicle exited the freeway and struck the two men as well as the van.

The 20-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was critically injured. A 20-year-old female and a 2-year-old boy were also inside the van. Neither was injured.

Before the accident occurred, a good Samaritan driving a Dodge sedan stopped to help and parked in front of the van. After striking the two men and the van, the SUV then smashed into the parked Dodge. The driver of the Dodge was not hurt.

For more on this Fort Worth car accident, click here to read the complete story.

If you have been hurt in a car accident, contact us today. At Fears | Nachawati, we represent victims of car accidents in bringing personal injury lawsuits. For a free legal consultation with a Texas personal injury lawyer, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

 

Dallas Auto Accident - Legal Help from a Lawyer and What to Do after an Auto Accident

 

 

Dallas auto accidents create the need for people to seek legal help from an injury lawyer. Being in an accident also presents the accident victims with an unfamiliar scenario that is complicated by the shock of being in an accident.  Here is some general legal help when it comes to what YOU should do if involved in an auto accident in Dallas. 

1.  Call the Dallas police who usually will not come out unless someone is injured;

2.  If you are injured, let the Dallas dispatcher know that to ensure you receive appropriate medical care;

3.  Obtain the driver's license and insurance information and license plate of the at-fault driver;

4.  Try to take pictures of the accident scene from your phone for evidentiary purposes;

5.  Do not refuse to go to the hospital, as you need to go if you are hurt;

6.  Hold off on giving any statement to your insurance or the other party's insurance until you are fully legally informed as to your personal injury rights under Texas Law.

One of our lawyers would be happy to provide a free consultation to let you know exactly what your rights are over the phone or in person. 

To get legal help from a Fears | Nachawati Lawyer, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email at mn@fnlawfirm.com.

Our lawyers would be happy to help you out with your injury claim.

 

 

Forth Worth car accident involving public transit bus kills one, injures three

A Forth Worth public transit bus rear-ended two vehicles on Friday, killing one and injuring three others in a chain-reaction multi-car accident.

The 5-vehicle accident took place in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 820 shortly before 6pm. According to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority operations manager, a vehicle stopped short in front of the bus, which was a one of Fort Worth’s “T” special needs buses, a bus that is outfitted specifically to transport the disabled and elderly.

The bus rear-ended the vehicle, which then slammed into a second car. All three vehicles went up in flames.  

Two people were taken to Dallas area hospitals in critical condition. A third was taken to a Forth Worth hospital in stable condition.

The driver of the bus, 34-year-old Ronnie Ware, incurred minor burns on his arms and hands while helping the bus’s single passenger to safety. The passenger was not injured.

Fears | Nachawati represents victims of Dallas and Forth Worth car accidents in bringing Texas personal injury lawsuits. For a free consultation with a Texas personal injury lawyer, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

Hiring the Best Personal Injury Lawyer

People often do not know where to turn when it comes to dealing with a serious personal injury case or finding the best or top injury lawyers.  Here are some factors you should consider when it comes to hiring a personal injury lawyer:

Factors important in hiring the Best Personal Injury Lawyer:

1.  Has the lawyer or law firm your are considering hiring ever tried a lawsuit?  If so, when was their last trial and what was the outcome? 

2.  Has the lawyer you are considering hiring ever been disciplined by the State Bar of Texas? (check www.texasbar.com)

3.  Has the lawyer ever completed a judicial clerkship--a prestiguous honor bestowed on only approximately 2% of lawyers in the nation?

4. Does the lawyer you are considering hiring sound well-informed and knowledgeable regarding personal injury law?

5. Has the lawyer ever settled a case or tried a case and obtained a significant recovery?

6.  Does your lawyer have the necessary resources to prosecute your case?

7.  Can you relate to the lawyer and does your intuition tell you that the lawyer is trustworthy?

8.  Where did the lawyer go to law school, and more importantly, what has the lawyer's practical experience been since law school?  Remember, years of experience does not necessarily mean a more competent lawyer.

This list of factors is non-exclusive.  The author of this article, attorney, Majed Nachawati, is frequently quoted by newspapers, media, and has been recognized as a top lawyer.  Mr. Nachawati is a former judicial law clerk and has settled and tried numerous lawsuits to verdict resulting in large recoveries for his personal injury clients. Questions or comments can be emailed to mn@fnlawfirm.com or by telephone - 1.866.705.7584.

Hiring the Best Personal Injury Lawyer

People often do not know where to turn when it comes to dealing with a serious personal injury case or finding the best or top injury lawyers.  Here are some factors to consider when considering whether hiring a lawyer:

Factors important in hiring the Best Personal Injury Lawyer:

1.  Has the lawyer or law firm your are considering hiring ever tried a lawsuit?  If so, when was their last trial and what was the outcome? 

2.  Has the lawyer you are considering hiring ever been disciplined by the State Bar of Texas? (check www.texasbar.com)

3.  Has the lawyer ever completed a judicial clerkship--a prestiguous honor bestowed on only approximately 2% of lawyers in the nation?

4. Does the lawyer you are considering hiring sound well-informed and knowledgeable regarding personal injury law?

5. Has the lawyer ever settled a case or tried a case and obtained a significant recovery?

6.  Does your lawyer have the necessary resources to prosecute your case?

7.  Can you relate to the lawyer and does your intuition tell you that the lawyer is trustworthy?

8.  Where did the lawyer go to law school, and more importantly, what has the lawyer's practical experience been since law school?  Remember, years of experience does not necessarily mean a more competent lawyer.

This list of factors is non-exclusive.  The author of this article, attorney, Majed Nachawati, is frequently quoted by newspapers, media, and has been recognized as a top lawyer.  Mr. Nachawati is a former judicial law clerk and has settled and tried numerous lawsuits to verdict resulting in large recoveries for his personal injury clients. Questions or comments can be emailed to mn@fnlawfirm.com or by telephone - 1.866.705.7584.

5 injured in 4th of July car accident

Fourth of July fireworks turned chaotic in Amarillo Saturday night after a multi-vehicle car accident that sent five people to the hospital.

A driver of a Grand Am was stopped in the left lane of Bell Street around 7pm, waiting to turn left into John S. Stiff Memorial Park to watch the fireworks. An Explorer traveling at an excessive rate of speed came up behind the stopped Grand Am. The driver of the Explorer swerved to avoid rear-ending the car and wound up crashing into a Corolla.

At this point, the driver of the Explorer completely lost control of the vehicle, rear-ending the Grand Am and then spinning wildly until colliding with a Dodge pickup.

A stream of people continued to arrive to watch the fireworks and found the Bell Street entrance closed for over two hours. Traffic was diverted to a second park entrance, but those entering on foot walked passed the accident on their way into the park.

For the rest of the story on this Texas car accident, click here for the complete article.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm representing victims of car accidents. Email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

UT football player crashes into apartment, resident hires attorney to seek damages

UT linebacker Sergio Kindle crashed into an Austin apartment complex in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 1st when his car veered off the road. Kindle was sending text messages when his car struck a curb, causing him to lose control of his vehicle. The car then crashed into one of the apartments located in the Jefferson West complex on Rio Grande street.

 

Kindle suffered a concussion. The car was also carrying a passenger who was not injured.

A representative for Kindle contacted the apartment’s management company later Wednesday morning and stated that Kindle would cover the $8,000 worth of damages.

Austin police are considering filing the charge of leaving the scene of the accident against Kindle, which is a misdemeanor. According to Cpl. Scott Perry of the APD, simply leaving a note at the scene would have relieved Kindle of any wrongdoing.

Ashley Zapata lives in the apartment struck by Kindle. Zapata’s bedroom was damaged in the accident. She has since hired an attorney to help her recover compensation for the damage to her personal property, which includes personal belongings and furniture.

Zapata’s attorney is hopeful that the matter can be resolved outside of court.

In July of 2007, Kindle, who is widely considered to be the Longhorn’s top returning defensive player, was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

For more on the car accident and statements from Zapata’s attorney, click here.

As this story shows, car accidents do not always end in injury to those involved. Rather, sometimes it is personal property that is damaged. Victims of car accidents have just as much right to compensation for damage to their property as for personal injuries.

If you have been injured in a car accident, or if your personal property has been damaged, contact the Texas law firm of Fears | Nachawati. For a free consultation from a Texas personal injury lawyer, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

90-minute police chase ends in car accident, Dallas County constable admits mistakes were made

A controversial high-speed car chase that took place Monday ended in a car accident that left the suspect in critical condition. The chase lasted 90 minutes, with Dallas County Precinct 2 deputy constables and other law enforcement officers pursuing the suspect through four different cities.

The chase came to a stop only when a truck with a green light proceeded through an intersection and t-boned the suspect’s vehicle. The accident took place near the border between Richardson and Garland.

The man who led the chase was 29-year-old Shane W. Michel, who is accused of forgery. Michel was driving wildly out of control, clipping highway signs and successfully avoided the stop sticks thrown into the road by law enforcement.

Michel was critically injured and spent several days in a hospital before he was transferred to the county jail. The driver of the truck was not injured.

The controversy swirling around the chase is centered on why the chase lasted as long as it did. Lack of communication amongst the various law enforcement agencies pursuing the suspect is being considered one of the top factors that contributed to the length of the chase.

The officers in the Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopter could hear the frequency but were unable to respond. Telephone was the only means of communication between the two agencies.

Miscommunication was another factor. The Precinct #2 constables mistook an announcement over the radio stating “DPS is in it now” for “DPS is in the lead now.”

These factors combined led to the decision to reenter the chase.

Michael Gothard, the Dallas Constable, has admitted that mistakes were made. He does, however, defend the decision not to back off from the chase. Gothard states that criminals leading police on chases typically do not know that the chase has been called off and continue to run. “Our feeling is, in this situation, if we'd have backed off, that accident would still happen,” Gothard said.

For more on this story, click here for the complete article.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas law firm that represents victims of car accidents in pursuing personal injury lawsuits. Email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

Five-car accident on Dallas North Tollway shuts down roadway for hours

A five-car accident shut down both sides of the Dallas North Tollway for nearly three hours on Wednesday morning. Thousands of motorists in rush hour traffic spent hours stuck on the tollway.

The chain of events leading to the five accidents began when a Mustang traveling in a northbound lane struck the front end of a truck. The truck then skidded across four lanes of traffic before landing in a median. The truck’s collision with the median forced a concrete block into the southbound lanes of the tollway.

A second truck, which was traveling in the southbound lanes, struck the concrete block.

The first truck was hauling a generator on a trailer. A car, the fourth vehicle involved in the accident, was traveling in the northbound lanes and hit the trailer which was sitting in the path of traffic.  The fifth car to be involved in the accident was a Volkswagen Jetta that also struck the piece of concrete.

Amazingly, no one was seriously injured.

To read more on this Dallas, Texas, car accident, click here for the full story.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas law firm that represents victims of car accidents in personal injury lawsuits. For a free consultation from a Texas personal injury lawyer, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

Baylor student dies in 3-car accident in Waco, Texas

A 21-year-old Baylor University student was killed Monday morning in a head-on collision in Waco, Texas. The victim, Emily Ann Stuller of Dallas, Texas, drifted into oncoming traffic while traveling on North Martin Luther King Blvd.

 

Stuller was driving a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta when she crossed over the double yellow lines on the Brazos River Bridge. Stuller, who was traveling northbound, veered into the oncoming southbound traffic.

 

First Stuller’s Jetta hit a Ford pick-up truck. The truck’s driver, 43-year-old Cirilo Zamarripa of Waco, Texas, saw Stuller headed into his lane and attempted to avoid the accident by pulling over to the right.

 

Stuller struck Zamarripa’s vehicle on the left side and continued to travel northbound in a southbound lane. She then collided head-on with a second truck. The driver of the second pickup was Juan Lopez, a 31-year-old man also from Waco, Texas.

 

Officials pronounced Stuller dead at the scene of the accident. Lopez was treated for injuries to his leg and back. No medical attention was sought by Zamarripa.

 

Click here for the full story on this Waco, Texas, car accident.

 

If you or a family member has been injured in a car accident, let the Texas personal injury attorneys of Fears | Nachawati provide you with a free consultation. Just e-mail us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

One million dollars sought by Galveston seaman in personal injury lawsuit

A Galveston, Texas, man is seeking damages in excess of $1 million in a personal injury lawsuit after being thrown from a truck bed during a car accident. 

 

The plaintiff is seaman Richard Mendez. In the suit, Mendez accuses both his employer William Wright (A&B Seafood) and the driver of the truck of negligence. Both defendants are blamed for what Mendez is calling “severe and disabling injuries.”

 

Mendez was working as a deckhand for Wright on a commercial fishing vessel named the Alice Mae. The vessel was forced to return to Galveston after four days at sea due to inclement weather.

 

Upon arriving in Galveston, Mendez secured a ride home from Alva Porterfield of Newport, Virginia. Porterfield, the lawsuit alleges, failed to yield to the right of way at a stop sign. The resulting collision with another car caused Mendez to be thrown from the bed of the truck in which he was riding.

Plaintiff Wright is being sued for his failure to ensure Mendez’s safe transport to and from the vessel.

Both Wright and Porterfield are being sued for the “pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, disability and disfigurement” Mendez claims to have suffered due to the car accident.

To read more about Mendez’s Texas personal injury lawsuit, click here.

 

The personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati offer free legal consultations to accident victims. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

Woman killed in head-on collision with tractor trailer

A Burleson, Texas, woman is dead after a head-on collision with a tractor trailer on Monday evening.

The deadly accident took place about five miles south of Cleburne, Texas. The deceased victim is 24-year-old Megan Porter who was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Porter, who was wearing a seatbelt, was driving on Farm Road 1434 when she entered a curve at an unsafe speed. Her car skidded left into the northbound lane where it collided head-on with a tractor trailer.  The driver of the tractor trailer was Juan Castaneda of Cleburne, Texas.

For more on the car accident, click here for the complete story.

The personal injury attorneys of Fears | Nachawati represent victims of car accidents in Texas. To receive a free legal consultation,email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

Fiery 18-wheeler accident kills one, injures two

An 18-wheeler struck two parked cars, igniting a fire and killing one woman.

 

Two cars were pulled over to shoulder of I-35 for unknown reasons when the 18-wheeler crashed into them. The accident took place just south of the George Bush turnpike in Carrollton, Texas.

 

The 18-wheeler rear-ended one of the cars, pushing it into the other. He then lost control of the truck which jackknifed and crashed through a concrete retainer wall before erupting into flames.

A 52-year-old woman, the driver of one of the two cars hit by the semi-truck, later died of injuries sustained in the accident. The driver of the 18-wheeler was burned and flown to an area hospital. A Good Samaritan who stopped to help the 64-year-old driver of the 18-wheeler also suffered burns.

The accident, which took place on Wednesday afternoon, shut down the southbound lanes of I-35 while the wreckage was cleared. The names of the victims have not yet been released.

Click here for more on the 18-wheeler accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact the personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

1-year-old killed in Highland Park single-vehicle car accident

A car accident in Highland Park claimed the life of a 1-year-old boy and injured his 19-year-old uncle. The accident occurred early Sunday morning when the uncle became distracted by checking on his nephew, Julian Warren. 

 

Warren’s uncle took his eyes off the road to turn around and check on his nephew in the backseat. He then struck a curb, which sent the car into a nearby median. In order to avoid hitting a fire hydrant, the man over corrected, ultimately wedging the vehicle between a tree and a wall.

 

Warren was transported to the Children's Medical Center Dallas where he later died of his injuries.  The accident is being investigated by the Highland Park police and the Texas Department of Public Safety. No charges have been filed.

To read the full article on this Texas car accident, click here.

If you or a family member has been injured in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati  today to receive a free legal consultation. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

State trooper attempts to stop wrong-way driver before car accident near Dallas

Troopers were warned of a wrong-way driver on the Dallas North Tollway before an accident occurred which injured four, says the Texas Department of Public Safety. Ryan Matthew, 27, was speeding and driving south in the northbound lanes all the way from Frisco to Dallas, say authorities.

The accident took place on Sunday, June 21st near the Frankford Road exit. Matthew was driving the wrong way on the tollway for nearly seven minutes and ten miles.

Several callers alerted the authorities to Matthew’s out-of-control driving. DPS, however, says they were unable to stop Matthew, even after positioning a police vehicle in front of him. Matthew, says Lonny Haschel with DPS, simply swerved around the trooper’s vehicle and continued driving.

Eventually Matthew crashed into a vehicle, injuring the two 23-year-old women inside. Both women were taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital for treatment.  Matthew has not yet been charged with any crime.

For the full story on this Dallas, Texas, car accident, click here.

Have you or loved one been injured in a car accident? Fears | Nachawati will provide you with a free, no obligation legal consultation. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free hotline at 1.866.705.7584.

Waco toddler dies in auto-pedestrian car accident

A Waco, Texas, toddler was killed after being struck by a truck. The toddler was at a car dealership with his parents when he ran out into the road.

The accident took place on Saturday afternoon, June 20th, at a Miller Suzuki dealership located off of I-35 in Waco. The child was hit by a Ford truck that was towing a trailer and a jet ski. Reports indicate that he was struck by the trailer, which was moving at a slow speed. Witnesses say that the child was pulled under the trailer.

The 19-month-old boy was taken to Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center for treatment. He later died of his injuries while in the hospital.

According to police, the driver was not breaking any traffic laws at the time of the accident. The accident remains under investigation.

Click here for more on this Waco, Texas, car accident.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm that represents victims of car accidents. If you have been injured in a car accident, contact us today to receive a free legal consultation on your potential personal injury claim. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

Stewart Richardson, Arlington Drunk Driving Accident Severely Injuring Abdallah Khader - Requests for Statements by Any Witnesses

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.

Personal Injury Mediation - What should I expect?

Mediation in personal injury cases typically occurs after a lawsuit is filed, but before a trial before a jury or judge takes place.  Once an injury suit is filed, mediation is usually your last chance to resolve your case, absent a full-blown trial, and , many cases in fact settle at mediation.  During mediation, the mediator is a neutral arbiter between the parties and their goal is to try and resolve the injury claim in a manner that all parties can live with.  Your lawyer should explain to you how mediation works well in advance.  Typically, mediation lasts a half day or a full day, depending on the complexity of the case.  At the beginning of mediation, parties meet in one conference room where your lawyer makes a short presentation to the mediator and the party being sued concerning the facts of your injury case.  Sometimes, the attorney for the party being sued responds with a brief statement and the parties then break into separate rooms.  The mediator typically goes back and forth into separate conference rooms with monetary offers.  If the parties to the injury suit can come together on a settlement, the mediator drafts a short settlement agreement and the injury claim is finalized usually within 30 days following mediation.  If however, the parties are unable to come together on a fair settlement, the case will go to trial.  It is important to ensure your lawyer is willing to go the distance and take your case to trial if necessary.  Lawyers at my firm, Fears | Nachawati, attend mediation frequently, and more importantly, will absolutely take a case to trial if the negligent party (at fault party) is unwilling to pay a fair and reasonable settlement amount. If you have an injury claim and need legal help or advice, contact me at mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone - 1.866.705.7584.

In an Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, or 18 Wheeler Accident, what damages can I claim from Insurance?

In Auto Accidents, 18 wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents and truck accidents, what damages are you entitled to as an injured person?  Missing some of the damages that the insurance will not tell you about could be crucial when it comes to the potential money that you will receive out of settlement or your case, which is the reason it is important to consider hiring a competent, trustworthy lawyer in times when you need legal help or legal advice. 

For all of our loyal readers, our law firm, Fears | Nachawati, wrote this short blog article touching on some damages that may be claimed in personal injury claims and suits arising from truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, 18 wheeler semi tractor trailer accident, and auto accidents. 

If you are involved in an accident and sustain injuries, you could, if the facts support it, make claims for the following:

Medical Bills and Expenses

Lost Wages

Loss of Wage Earning Capacity

Physical Impairment

Permanent Disfigurement

Loss of Consortium

Loss of Inheritance

Wrongful Death

Costs and Expenses of Suit

Prejudgment and Postjudgment Interest

Punitive Damages

Loss of Household Services

Pain, Suffering & Mental Anguish

It takes an intelligent lawyer to concisely portray your case in the best light possible so as to maximize your recovery.  Our team of trial lawyers at Fears | Nachawati, will go to trial at any given time to protect your rights and pursue justice. 

If you need legal help of legal advice, call us to set up a free phone or in office consultation by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com or by toll free phone 1.866.705.7584.  Our firm has successfully represented thousands of Texans living in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Fort Worth.

 

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Head-on collision in Flower Mound claims one life

On Friday, June 12th, a two-car accident claimed the life of a male driver. The driver of a Dodge Durango collided with a cement truck head-on. The accident took place in Flower Mound, Texas, at approximately 4:00 p.m. The cause of the accident remains unknown. 

The name and age of the accident victim have not yet been released.

For the complete story on this Flower Mound, Texas, car accident click here.

If you or a loved one has the been the victim of a car accident, you are well-advised to seek the counsel of a qualified personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Texas law limits the amount of time in which you have to bring your personal injury claim. Contact us today to ensure that your legal rights are preserved.

The Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati provide free legal consultations to car accident victims. To speak with one of our attorneys, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or phone us at 1.866.705.7584.

Three injured when truck collides with ambulance

Early morning on Thursday, June 18th, an ambulance carrying a pregnant woman collided with a truck in Arlington, Texas. The ambulance was responding to a non-emergency call when the accident occurred. It did not have its sirens or lights on at the time of the collision. 

Two paramedics and the pregnant women who was riding in the ambulance were taken to a hospital, but were released with no injuries. Due to patient privacy laws, no details about the pregnant woman have been released.

The car accident took place at the East Arkansas Lane and South Collins Street in Arlington. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

To read more about this car accident in Arlington, Texas, click here.

For a free consultation, contact the personal injury attorneys of Fears | Nachawati by e-mail at info@fnlawfirm.com or by calling toll free 1.866.705.7584.

Tyler, Texas sees dramatic rise in hit-and-run car accidents

Hit-and-run accidents leave the victim both stunned and angry. When you are the innocent victim of a car accident, you want the other driver to have to face the consequences of their negligence. In particular, you want compensation for your injuries and for the damage to your vehicle. 

Unfortunately for residents of Tyler, Texas, hit-and-run car accidents are on the rise in their city. In fact, they’ve been on the rise since 2004, a year that saw just over 600 hit-and-run accidents. The year 2008 saw more than 800, and since the beginning of June this year alone, police have worked 336 hit-and-run car accidents in Tyler, Texas.

Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime under Texas law. If the victim of the car accident has suffered a serious injury, the deserter could face third-degree felony charges. Even for non-serious injuries a driver who leaves the scene of an accident can be charged with a felony. Various classes of misdemeanor charges apply to property damage, depending on the extent.

For the complete story on hit-and-run accidents in Tyler, Texas, click here.

If you have been the victim of a car accident, especially if the other driver fled the scene, you should seek the counsel of a personal injury attorney. Fears | Nachawati will provide you with a free consultation about your Texas personal injury claim. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

Father, two children killed in Plano, Texas, car accident

A Plano, Texas, father and two of his children were killed in a head-on car accident on State Highway 71. The victims are Russell Rutland, 37, and his 8-year-old-son Hunter and 4-year-old daughter Maddison. The accident occurred when the driver of the other car, 29-year-old John Wayne Horn, crossed over the double yellow lines, striking Rutland’s vehicle head on. 

The accident took place at 9 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, June 6th. The Rutlands were traveling eastbound on State Highway 71. Horn, traveling westbound, struck the left front side of Rutland’s car and drove up it like a ramp.

Horn is currently being held in Burnet County Jail on an outstanding warrants from unrelated incidents.

Rutland’s two other sons, ages 5 and 10, were transported to Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas, with only minor injuries.

For the entire story on this Plano, Texas, car accident, click here.

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact us at Fears | Nachawati today for a free consultation. You can reach us by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584.

 

Two killed in a Fort Worth car crash

A car accident in Fort Worth, Texas, has claimed the lives of two people. The female driver and male passenger were in an SUV traveling northbound on U.S. 287. For unknown reasons, the SUV struck a guardrail and rolled down a hill.

The male passenger, 25, was ejected from the vehicle. The driver, 22, was found dead inside of the SUV. She was wearing her seat belt. The names of the victims have not yet been released.

It remains unknown whether excessive speed or alcohol played a part in the accident.

For more about this Fort Worth car accident, click here.

If you have been injured in a car accident, it is wise to seek the advice of a qualified personal injury attorney as soon as possible. By consulting with a Texas personal injury attorney, you can be sure that your legal rights are protected.

Contact Fears | Nachawati today for a free consultation about your potential Texas personal injury claim. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

Personal Injury Claims - How long do I have to file suit?

In Texas, the amount of time a person has to file their claim or case with the courts varies according to the type of lawsuit or claim that is filed.  While there are limited exceptions to when limitations expires, a lawsuit or claim should be filed well ahead of the expiration of the applicable limitations statute.  The reasoning for filing well in advance is that many complications could arise in computing the time line, and once the limitations date expires, you generally lose your right to sue forever--something you do not want to happen.  General legal information on some Texas statute of limitations is listed below:

- Personal Injury - 2 years from date of injury

- Injury to Property - 2 years from date of injury

- Product Liability - 2 years

- Wrongful Death - 2 years from date of death

- Minors - does not begin to run until minor reaches age 18

Call the lawyers at Fears | Nachawati Law Firm if you have questions about your potential case and the proper calculation or the statute of limitations. 1.866.705-7584 or info@fnlawfirm.com

 

 

Governor of Texas injured in bicycle accident

Texas Governor Rick Perry broke his collarbone on the night of Tuesday, June 9th while riding his bicycle near his home. Perry, age 59, also suffered minor abrasions to his right elbow.

Perry was treated and released from Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

Perry has stated that the accident occurred while he was heading down a hill on a familiar biking trail. For reasons that are not completely clear, Perry went over the handle bars, landing on the backside of his right shoulder.

Perry’s injuries have delayed his trips to Corpus Christi, Galveston and South Padre Island to sign bills related to windstorm insurance reform and supplemental funding for the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

For the full story on Governor Perry’s accident, click here.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you need sound advice from a knowledgeable Texas personal injury lawyer. Contact us today for a no charge, no obligation consultation with one of the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati. You can email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

Mother of four plunges from toll road after being struck by drunk driver

 A wife and mother of four is dead after her truck plunged over the side of Hardy Toll  Road. Investigators believe that the accident was caused by a drunk driver. 

The victim is 44-year-old Cheryl Guberman. Guberman was on her way to pick up her son at the airport when the accident occurred. The accident took place late on Thursday May 28th. 

Guberman’s Dodge Dakota fell twenty feet from the southbound lane of the toll road, landing in a ditch.

The driver accused of causing Guberman’s death is 51-year-old Pamela Pugh. At 11:30 p.m., Pugh called police to report a car accident. She claimed a driver cut her off, forcing her into a wall. Pugh did not tell the police about the woman in the ditch, and the police did not observe the vehicle on their own.

Guberman’s husband and son found Cheryl at around 2 a.m. on Friday morning. The two went looking for her after she did not show up at the airport. Police were immediately called to the scene. The front bumper of Pugh’s car, with the license plate attached, was found in the ditch next to Guberman’s truck.

Pugh was arrested at the scene of the accident on suspicion of DWI. The charge will likely be upgraded to intoxicated manslaughter.

For more on this story, click here.

If you have been involved in a car accident with a drunk driver, you may have a personal injury claim. For a free consultation, contact Fears | Nachawati via e-mail at info@fnlawfirm.com or toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

One killed, four injured in head-on collision on Texas State Highway

A head-on collision on State Highway 6 killed one person and injured four. The accident was caused by a driver crossing over the median and heading into oncoming traffic in the southbound lane.

 

The driver was 19-year-old Matias Perez whose Mustang struck a Honda civic which was carrying three people. The driver of the Civic, 53-year-old Rolando Alvarez, died at the scene.

 

His 14-year-old sister and his 3-year-old daughter were both injured and transported to area hospitals. Perez was also injured in the car accident, and was flown to a Houston, Texas, hospital.

A fourth car was also struck, and the driver suffered minor injuries.

 

The accident remains under investigation. The reason for Perez crossing the center of the highway remains unknown.

 

For the complete article, click here.

 

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact Fears| Nachawati today for free legal advice about a potential personal injury claim. You can reach us by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or by toll free phone at 1.866.705.7584.

Driver going wrong way on Texas tollway kills two in head-on collision

A driver going the wrong way on the Dallas North Tollway caused a head-on collision late Monday, June 1st. The collision killed two people.

The driver of the vehicle who caused the accident was 28-year-old Jenny Hall of Dallas, Texas. Hall was driving the wrong way for more than four miles before the accident occurred.

 

The driver of the vehicle struck by Hall was 25-year-old Carl Lotspeich of Addison, Texas. The impact, according to media reports, caused a fire and an explosion. Both Hall and Lotspeich were killed in the collision. There were no passengers in either vehicle.  A third car smashed into a wall while trying to avoid Hall’s vehicle.

 

Police suspect that Hall may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. Department of Public Safety Sgt. Robert Bernard cites the presence of alcohol in Hall’s car as the reason for the suspicion.

 

The complete story is available here.

 

Fears | Nachawati is a personal injury law firm representing victims of Texas car accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

Three friends die in head-on collision with 18-wheeler

Three young friends were killed when they crashed into an 18-wheeler head on. The car, which contained a total of four people, was driving on Highway 181 in Wilson County, Texas, at 3:25 a.m. Sunday morning, June 7th,. The car drifted into oncoming traffic where it then struck an H-E-B big rig. Officers arrived on the scene and found the car in two pieces.

All four of the individuals in the car were thrown from the vehicle. The accident was so severe that the police have not been able to determine who was driving the car or whether the occupants were wearing seatbelts.

Three of the friends died from their injuries, while the fourth survived with critical injuries. The deceased were 20-year-old Kara Denkewalter, 20-year-old Priscilla Montoya and 18-year-old Orlando Brown.

The survivor is 21-year-old Hector Escuada. Escuada has not yet regained consciousness and remains in the intensive care unit at University Hospital.

The full story is available here.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm representing victims of 18-wheeler accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in an 18-wheeler accident, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

Deadly head-on collision kills father, two children

A father and two of his children were killed in a head-on collision on Highway 71 near Spicewood, Texas. The victims are Russell Rutland and his 4-year-old daughter Maddie and 9-year-old son Hunter.

The accident occurred on Saturday morning, June 6th, when a driver crossed over the double yellow line on Highway 71, heading into oncoming traffic. The vehicle then struck Rutland’s car head on. All three victims died instantly upon impact. Rutland’s two other sons, ages 5 and 9, were also riding in the car and suffered only minor injuries.

The driver responsible for the crash is John Horn, 29. He was arrested on charges of driving without a license and without insurance. Horn has admitted to using meth on Friday night. He tested positive for the drug on the day of his arrest.  Horn will likely be charged with three counts of vehicular homicide.

For more on this story, click here.

If you have been involved in a car accident, you can benefit from the help of a Texas personal injury lawyer. For a free consultation about car accident personal injury claims, contact Fears | Nachawati today. E-mail us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

Good Samaritan struck and killed while aiding disabled motorist

A Good Samaritan was struck by an out-of-control driver when he pulled over to assist a stranded motorist. The motorist’s car had stalled while he was driving on the Southwest Freeway near Hazard, Texas. His vehicle was stopped in the emergency lane. The driver of the vehicle is a disabled man.

Both drivers were standing outside of their cars when a third vehicle crashed into the back of the good Samaritan’s car, striking both men. The collision caused one of the men to become pinned between his vehicle and that of the suspect. He later died of his injuries at Memorial Hermann Hospital.

The disabled driver was thrown over the wall of the HOV lane. He is currently listed as being in serious but stable condition at Ben Taub Hospital.  The accident took place around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 7th.

A man running from the scene of the accident, who police believe is the suspect, was taken into custody. He was apprehended while he was attempting to climb over a fence.  If the man is, in fact, the driver of the vehicle who caused the accident, investigators say he could be facing charges of felony evading and intoxication manslaughter.

The names of the two accident victims have not yet been released.

To read the full article, click here.

For a free consultation from a Texas personal injury lawyer, email Fears | Nachawati at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

Underage drunk driver causes fatal 3-car accident

Cristobal Isaac, 20, was killed when the car he was riding in was rear-ended by a speeding Ford Taurus. The Ford Taurus was seen weaving in and out of traffic at speeds as high as 100 mph. The Taurus struck the car, a Honda Element, from behind, causing two of its passengers to be ejected from the vehicle.

After his car was struck, the driver lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a guardrail. The Element then flipped over the guardrail and landed on the nearby access road. Another passenger, 22-year-old Stephen Waid, was also ejected from the vehicle. Waid is in life-threatening condition after he suffered severe head trauma.  After striking the Element, the Taurus then hit a Ford Explorer. No one inside the Explorer was injured.

Police believe the underage driver of the Taurus, 18-year-old Clayton Johnson, was drunk at the time of accident, which took place on SPID on Friday night, June 5th. The car also held three passengers, all of whom are 16 years old. No one in the Taurus suffered serious injuries.

Johnson was arrested and put in jail. According to police, he will be charged with intoxication assault and manslaughter. The three underage passengers, also believed to have been intoxicated, will be charged in conjunction with alcohol use as well.  Police have not yet released the name of the deceased victim.

For the full story, click here.

The personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati provide Texas car accident victims with a free legal consultation. Simply e-mail us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

Man has seizure while driving, crashes into a Wendy's

A man believed to have suffered a seizure while driving his car crashed into a Wendy’s in Killeen, Texas. The accident occurred on Thursday, June 4th at around 10:30 a.m.

The driver crashed into the rear of the building, damaging both his car and the restaurant. A hole was knocked into the freezer where all of the restaurant’s food is stored, and food was thrown everywhere, says the restaurant's general manager Becky Rodriguez. Ceiling tiles and beams also fell.

The driver’s foot was stuck on the car’s accelerator after the crash, causing the back tires to spin. Eventually the tires began to smoke, and the smoke came in through the drive-through window and filled the rear of the building.

It took the rest of the day to clear out the smoke, and the restaurant had to remain closed until 8 p.m. that night. The Wendy’s will be able to continue operating with the use of a portable refrigeration unit.

The driver, whose name has not been released, was taken to the hospital for his injuries by the Killeen Fire Department. No Wendy’s employees were hurt.

For more on this story, click here.

If you have been involved in a car accident, a Texas personal injury lawyer may be able to get you compensation for your injuries and any damage to your personal property. For a free legal consultation about your potential personal injury claim, contact Fears | Nachawati today. You can reach us by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or by phone toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Driver flees on foot from scene of fatal car accident

A 23-year-old man was killed when his car was struck by a Chevy Silverado truck traveling the wrong direction on U.S. Highway 290. The driver of the Silverado fled the scene of the accident on foot.  The victim was Gilberto Huerta of Conroe, Texas. He and two passengers were taken to a nearby hospital where Huerta later died of his injuries. The two passengers are both in stable condition.

At a minimum, says Austin police Sergeant Richard Stresing, the driver of the Silverado will face charges of failure to stop and render aid, which is a felony in Texas. Because the driver left his vehicle at the scene, police feel confident that they have enough information to track him down.  

To read more, click here.

Fatal car accidents leave the deceased victim’s family members sad, confused and sometimes even angry. A Texas personal injury lawyer can help you understand your rights and pursue a wrongful death claim, if appropriate under the circumstances.

At Fears | Nachawati, we have represented many family members of car accidents victims, and we understand the pain you are going through. We are Texas personal injury attorneys you can count on to provide sensitive, caring guidance throughout the legal process.

Email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

Why Handling Your Own Personal Injury Claim is a Terrible Idea

Potential clients involved in an accident or injury claim that seek legal help or free advice from my law firm frequently ask this question--If I hire a lawyer and have to pay attorneys' fees, won't I end up getting less money in the end?

Nothing is guaranteed--however, I cannot remember a time when I had a client who, at first, was handling a claim on their own or was just about to settle with the insurance when they came to me with many questions and reservations about hiring a lawyer.  They trusted our law firm, and it proved to be worth it in the end.

A couple of questions should come to your mind (1) if you were in need of surgery, would you try to do the surgery yourself ? , (2) do you really have what it takes to take on Big Insurance and an insurance claims adjuster who handles thousands of claims a year?

Remember, the insurance adjuster is not under oath when they are dealing with you and they are frequently trained to do absolutely everything in their power to deny your injury claim or pay you as little as possible.  If you are thinking if it does not work out, I can always hire a lawyer later--think again. Commonly, people come in after trying to handle their injury claim with the "do it yourself" approach by giving the insurance company a statement unfavorable to their claim and missing crucial damages they are entitled to under the law. 

If you have an injury lawyer or law firm who works your claim diligently and aggressively, your decision to hire a lawyer is more often than not worth the time.  While most people are concerned about their property damage, I remind potential clients that vehicles can always be replaced, but you only get one body during your lifetime, if you do not look out for your health, who will?

Abraham Lincoln once said, "A man who represents himself has a fool for a client."  If you have legal questions or need help or need legal advice with your personal injury claim, feel free to email or call me - mn@fnlawfirm.com or 1.866.705-7584. 

 

Deadly accident in Houston, Texas, leads to two other crashes

A series of crashes which took place early Saturday morning have left one woman dead. The woman lost control of her SUV while driving on Katy Freeway, swerving across all of the lanes and eventually smashing into a concrete wall.

A second SUV hit another car, causing the SUV to flip in the middle of the freeway. An oncoming 18-wheeler then rear-ended the overturned SUV.

Neither the driver of the second SUV nor the driver of the 18-wheeler were injured.

Click here for the full article.

Losing a loved one to a car accident is one of the most devastating experiences that anyone could face. No amount of money can bring back your lost loved one, but compensation for your losses and suffering can help provide closure.

You may be able to seek compensation through a wrongful death suit. For a free consultation, contact Fears | Nachawati at info@fnlawfirm.com or toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Head-on collision caused by drunk driver kills two, injures three

Two people were killed in a head-on collision which took place on U.S. 59 early Monday, June 1st. An additional three people, including two children, were injured. The three were taken to Houston and Dallas hospital in poor condition.

The accident occurred when a pickup truck driven by 30-year-old Vicente Gonzales struck the car head-on. Gonzales was driving southbound in a northbound lane.  At the time of the accident, Gonzales had a blood alcohol level of .228, which is nearly three times the legal limit. Gonzales is expected to be charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter.

The two deceased victims of the car accident are 29-year-old Crystal Thomas and 48-year-old Willie Lacy. Both died at the scene of the accident. Thomas and Lacy are common law spouses.

A 7-year-old, Joveair Thomas, is being treated for internal injuries and injuries to his chest. Four-year-old Christopher Gross suffered a broken neck and internal injuries.

Gonzales broke both of his legs and suffered internal injuries. He is listed in critical condition at a Houston hospital.

The full article is available here.

There is no excuse for drunk driving. Drunk drivers put everyone on the road in serious danger. As this story shows us, drunk driving can lead to the ultimate tragedy – the death of innocent victims.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, contact us today to learn about personal injury lawsuits. For a free consultation with a Texas personal injury attorney at Fears | Nachawati, simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

4 injured, including two San Antonio police officers, in two-car accident

A total of 4 people were hurt in a car accident that took place in front of the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Two of those injured in the crash were San Antonio police officers.

The accident occurred at 7:30pm on Friday, May 29h. The officers, who were driving in an unmarked patrol car with its siren and lights on, were on their way to respond to a call from another officer. The patrol car then collided with a second vehicle which was driving in the opposite direction on Houston Street.

The two other injured individuals were an elderly woman and a teenager. None of the injuries were life-threatening, and all four of those hurt in the car accident are expected to be fine.  The accident is still under investigation, but no one is currently facing charges.

For the complete article, click here.

Being injured in a car accident can leave you feeling confused and unsure of your legal rights. Often the offer made by the responsible party’s insurance company is inadequate. For the full and fair compensation you deserve, you should speak with a Texas personal injury lawyer about a potential legal claim.

We provide accident victims with a free legal consultation. To speak with a personal injury attorney at Fears | Nachawati, just email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

One child dead, another seriously injured in car accident

A 5-year-old child is dead after a car accident that took place at a rural Terry County intersection. An 11-year-old was also seriously injured in the crash, which occurred on Friday, May 29h at around 7:30 in the morning. The cause of the accident was the driver, 26-year-old Brenda Rodriguez, running a stop sign, resulting in a collision with a pickup truck.

The accident occurred at the intersection of Road 515 and FM 1698. Natalie Rodriguez, the little girl killed in the accident, and Marci Gonzales, the injured child, were two of five children riding in the car driven by Brenda Rodriguez. State troopers say that neither child was wearing a seatbelt.  The driver of the pickup truck suffered no injuries. Neither Brenda nor the three other children in the car were seriously injured.

The complete story is available here.

In the vast majority of cases, a driver who runs a stop sign will be legally responsible should a car accident result. Victims of the driver’s negligent behavior may be eligible to receive compensation through a personal injury claim.

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for a free consultation. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free hotline at 1.866.705.7584.

Dallas Auto Accident - Free Legal Help

1.  What to do at the scene of an accident? 

Ensure that you and all parties involved are alright.  Immediately call 911 and ensure to tell them of those that are injured. Get the full names, phone numbers, and addresses of all witnesses to the scene if possible. 

2.  What to do after the accident?

Call our law firm, Fears Nachawati, and let us know you have been involved in an accident.  Go to the hospital if necessary, even if it is the next day, as treatment for injuries must be procured as soon as possible.  Follow up with your primary care physician and chiropractic care provider in the months following. Work with your lawyer to ensure he is handling your case diligently.

3. The Insurance Companies

Avoid giving them a statement concerning your injuries.  However, work with them to resolve only the property damage portion of your claim.  Consult with one of our lawyers on how damages are handled on the bodily injury portion of the claim. 

4.  Dealing with Adjusters

The bodily injury adjuster's goal is to persuade you that you do not need a lawyer and that you should take the money they offer you because you will not receive more at a later day.  Guess again. This is almost always bad information to serve the purpose of closing a claim cheaply and in the best interest of the insurance company.  Always refer these discussions to your lawyer. 

5.  Why you need a Lawyer?

If you retain a competent, diligent lawyer, he should be able to more often than not recover more money for you--than had you elected to handle the claim on your own--a bad idea. 

6.  How much does a lawyer cost?

The good news here is that there are no upfront costs to you and you do not owe our firm anything if we fail to recover on your behalf.  In the event we obtain a settlement or judgment favorable to our client, standard attorneys fees range from 33 1/3 % to 40%.  Even with this cost, few of my clients, if any, have ever ended up netting less than what they would have prior to hiring our firm.
 

7.  Who pays the bills?

 

8. What damages am I entitled to?

I have gone through much of the important information concerning accident and bodily injury claims.  Give me a call to discuss the remaining two issues 7 and 8.  Our lawyers commonly handle dallas accidents, fort worth accidents, death claims, bad faith denial of insurance coverage, and dallas auto and motorcycle accidents.  At Fears Nachawati, we go to war with BIG Insurance to make them pay what they rightfully owe on behalf of all of our clients. Contact us today by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com or phone 1.866.705.7584 if BIG insurance is giving you the run around.

Victoria boy struck by SUV while crossing the street on his bicycle

A 14-year-old Victoria, Texas, boy was hit by a car as he was crossing the street on his bike on the evening of Friday, May 22nd. The boy is Joseph Garcia, who was headed back home from a friend’s house when the accident occurred.

The identity of the woman driving the SUV that struck Garcia is not currently available. After striking Garcia, the SUV the collided with a truck being driven by 57-year-old Danny Kearney.

Garcia’s condition is unknown. The driver of the SUV, who had to be extricated from her vehicle, has since been released from the hospital.

For more on the accident, click here for the full article.

Cyclists are highly vulnerable to serious injuries when they are involved in accidents. Depending on the specific circumstances, it could be either the bike rider, the driver of the car or both who are responsible for the accident. Those injured in a bicycle accident may have a personal injury claim. To learn more, contact Fears | Nachawati for your free consultation at info@fnlawfirm.com or toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Massive accident on highway 365 leaves one dead, five injured

Ray A. Dodson of Port Acres, Texas, age 69, was on his way to a dialysis treatment when he lost control of his truck and struck an oncoming vehicle head-on. Dodson died at the scene of the accident, and five others were injured.  The accident took place early on the morning of Wednesday, May 27th. Dodson was reportedly running late for his treatment.

The accident occurred when Dodson attempted to pass another car on highway 365 by driving on the shoulder of the road. It was then that he lost control of his Dodge Ram, veering into westbound traffic and crashing into several oncoming vehicles.

The collision caused two other accidents involving three other cars. A total of six people were involved in the crashes. All five of the other individuals were injured in the massive accident and were taken to area hospitals for treatment.

An autopsy on Dodson has been ordered because it is believed that preexisting health conditions, and not the collision itself, may have caused his death.

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Drivers in a rush to get to their destination often make poor decisions on the road. This negligence, as this story shows, can lead to serious accidents, including deaths and injuries. If you have been hurt in a car accident, you should seek the advice of a qualified personal injury attorney. For a free consultation, contact the personal injury attorneys of Fears | Nachawati at info@fnlawfirm.com or toll free at 1.866.705.7584. 

Police identify drunk driver who caused three accidents and led police on chase

Police have identified the man responsible for causing a major accident in Weatherford, Texas, on Tuesday, May 26th. The man is 28-year-old Joshua Alvey, who was drunk driving at the time he was involved in three separate accidents.

On Tuesday afternoon, Weatherford police officers responded to calls about a drunk driver on South Lamar Street. As the police were dispatched, more calls came in reporting two hit-and-run accidents involving the same drunk driver. Police later learned the individual was Alvey.

Police spotted the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop the driver. Alvey refused to stop, instead leading police on a winding chase to Hudson Oaks and back into Weatherford. During the pursuit, Alvey struck a Honda Accord, pushing both vehicles into the intersection of Palo Pinto Street and South Bowie Drive where a third car was struck.

The driver of the Honda was a 49-year-old father who was riding with his 8-year-old son. Both father and son suffered critical injuries in the crash and were taken to two different hospitals. The 40-year-old woman driving the third vehicle suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Alvey was transported to a Fort Worth hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Once treated, he was released into the custody of the Weatherford Police Department.  No injuries were reported in either hit-and-run accident.

For the full article, click here.

 

If you have been involved in a car accident with a drunk driver, you may have a personal injury claim. For a free consultation, contact Fears | Nachawati at info@fnlawfirm.com or toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

What is a personal injury lawsuit?

A personal injury lawsuit is based on one person being injured because of the negligent actions of another person. A person is negligent if they fail to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would under the same circumstances. Liability can also be founded on behavior that is reckless or intentional. The person liable for the accident is the defendant, while the person bringing the suit is the plaintiff.

The purpose of a personal injury lawsuit is to compensate the victim for their injuries and losses. These are known as “damages.” The amount of compensation awarded to a plaintiff in a successful personal injury claim depends on the extent of their injuries, both physical and emotional.

The law surrounding personal injury lawsuits varies from state to state. That is why it is so important that you seek the advice of a Texas personal injury attorney. Only an attorney versed in Texas personal injury law can properly advise you on your potential claim.

The law firm of Fears | Nachawati represents accident victims in personal injury lawsuits. To find out if you may have a personal injury claim, contact us today to receive a free consultation. You can email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

You should not hesitate in consulting with a Texas personal injury attorney. If you wait too long, your claim might be barred by the state’s statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is a law that limits the amount of time in which you have to bring your personal injury claim.

Teenage siblings killed in two-car accident

A brother and sister, both teenagers, were killed when their pickup truck collided with another car in Grand Prairie, Texas. The impact caused the truck to flip, and it landed on its roof.  The two victims are 17-year-old Travaris Davis-Pitts and 15-year-old Ashley Davis-Pitts. Travaris was driving the car when he rear-ended a Ford Focus. The accident occurred late on Sunday night, May 31st.

Upon impact, both the truck and the Focus careened out of control. The truck was launched into a creek bed, when it then crashed onto the bank and eventually landed upside down. Both teens, who were wearing seat belts, were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The driver of the Focus, which also landed on its roof, was Crystal Rayfield, 21, of Arlington, Texas. Rayfield suffered only minor injuries.

The accident remains under investigation, though police believe speed was the primary factor contributing to the crash.  

For the complete article, click here.

A Texas personal injury lawyer can ensure that your rights are protected after you have been involved in a car accident. Do not delay in contacting an attorney or your personal injury claim may be barred by the statute of limitations. Contact us today for your free consultation at info@fnlawfirm.com or toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

Man ejected from vehicle in two-car accident dies at hospital

Twenty-year-old Thomas Ethridge of Ratcliff, Texas, was killed in a two-car accident on state Highway 103 West on Tuesday, June 2nd. The accident occurred when Ethridge swerved into the oncoming lane of traffic and hit a car being driven by Carol Riggs, 63.

The impact caused Ethridge to be ejected from his car. He landed on a nearby hill. Witnesses say Ethridge was swerving back and forth on both sides of the road before heading into oncoming traffic.

Ethridge was transported by ambulance to the Memorial Health System of East Texas. He died upon arriving at the hospital. Riggs suffered minor injuries and was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment.  

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The cause of a car accident is often not cut-and-dried. To make sure your rights are protected, you are well-advised to speak with a Texas personal injury attorney. An attorney can advise you on whether you may have a personal injury claim and explain what steps you need to take next.

 

For a free consultation with one of our Texas personal injury lawyers, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

 

 

Conroe football player killed in street racing car accident

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Houston police officer seriously injured in car accident by drunk drivers

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two are killed when truck crashes into used car lot

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

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

A third passenger in the truck suffered a broken arm.

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

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

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

Jeep crashes into townhouse, injuring three

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good Samaritan struck by tour bus

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

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

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

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

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

3-year-old Girl Killed in Car Accident involving Sheriff's Deputy

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

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

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

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

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New seatbelt and cellphone laws affecting drivers may be passed by Texas legislature

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

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

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Woman Dies in Car Crash on I-35E

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

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

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

Alcohol and Speed Blamed for Death of Man, Two Children in Galveston Seawall Crash

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

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

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

Fatal Crash Demonstrates Importance of Child Seats

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

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

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

Wrong-way accident on Dallas North Tollway kills 16-year-old girl

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

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

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Texas man receives 10 years for fatal drunk driving car accident

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

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Court Agrees tire, not alcohol caused crash

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


Associated Press Writer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Among several issues raised on appeal was juror misconduct.

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

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

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

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

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

The Appeals Court disagreed.

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Boating deaths already at 13 statewide

COMPILED FROM WIRE REPORTS
Sunday, April 12, 2009

DALLAS

Statewide boating deaths at 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

Man arrested after Fort Worth auto-pedestrian collision

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

FORT WORTH -- One man was in the hospital and another man was in police custody early Monday following an overnight auto-pedestrian collision.

It happened just before midnight Sunday in the 3200 block of North Main Street on the Fort Worth's north side, said Sgt. Rodney Bangs, supervisor of the traffic investigation unit.

A 48-year-old man was struck by a passing vehicle as he and his nephew were crossing the street, Bangs said.

The driver of the car slowed but then fled the scene, Bangs said. Motorists who witnessed the collision followed the car to a nearby bar two blocks away.

The witnesses said the man parked and went into the bar. They contacted officers who responded to the injured man and gave a description of the man who had gone into the bar, Bangs said.

Officers found the 19-year-old man inside, Bangs said.

"He subsequently confessed to the offense," he added, "and was taken into custody."

The man would be charged with causing the accident, but there was no evidence that the man was drunk, even though he was found in a bar, Bangs said.

The pedestrian who was injured was in critical but stable condition at John Peter Smith Hospital early Monday, Bangs said.

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.

1 dead in auto-pedestrian accident in south Fort Worth

A woman was killed early Monday when she was struck by two vehicles on the northbound service road of Interstate 35W near Seminary Drive, police said.

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

The incident was reported at about 6 a.m., said Sgt. Rodney Bangs, supervisor of the Traffic Investigation Unit.

The 54-year-old woman, whose name was unavailable at 8:15 a.m., may have walking to get roadside assistance for a stranded vehicle, Bangs said in an e-mail.

"She was struck by a delivery van driver who stated that he did not see her in the roadway," Bangs said.

The woman was hit a second time by a Dodge pickup truck that was following behind the delivery van, Bangs said.

She was pronounced dead at the scene, he added.

Police declined to release her name because her family was not yet notified, but a vehicle that was registered to her was found nearby, Bangs said.

"Investigators believe that she may have been walking to seek help due to her vehicle breaking down," Bangs said. "Due to the circumstances criminal charges are not anticipated."

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

Baby Boy Abdallah Khader Returns Home

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.

Crashes kill 7 over weekend

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

Two men have been charged with intoxication manslaughter in unrelated crashes following a deadly weekend in which seven people were killed in San Antonio traffic accidents.

Police were unsure if any deaths involved people who had attended Fiesta events.

“Unfortunately, we go through peaks and valleys with fatality accidents,” Sgt. Gabe Trevino, a San Antonio Police Department spokesman, said Monday. “We recognize during Fiesta that there may be more drivers indulging in alcohol, so we have stepped up our efforts.”

Drivers who refuse to take alcohol breath tests will have blood drawn during Fiesta week, authorities warned.

Last year, San Antonio police recorded seven traffic fatalities — five involving alcohol — for the Fiesta period of April 18-27.

Last weekend's deaths bring to 48 the number of traffic fatalities in San Antonio this year, police said. About 20 drivers were arrested Saturday for driving under the influence.

Police said Nathan Dameron and Andreas Uribe had been drinking at a downtown hotel before Dameron drove them home and crashed into a metal pole, killing Uribe, near U.S. 281 and Jones Maltsberger Road about 3:41 a.m. Sunday.

Uribe, 21, died at University Hospital, while Dameron was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter. Dameron, 21, remained jailed Monday on $20,000 bond.

In another alcohol-related crash, 38-year-old Jerry Berlanga was hanging out of a pickup's passenger window when the driver crashed into an Interstate 35 guardrail near downtown, ejecting Berlanga from the truck and killing him, police said. The driver, Richard Hayes, 42, was charged with intoxication manslaughter. He remained jailed Monday on $20,000 bond.

Rosalino Isidro, 28, was killed about 11:45 p.m. Sunday after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a utility pole on Nogalitos near New Highway 90. Police are investigating whether alcohol played a role.

The weekend's first deadly crash happened about 11 p.m. Friday. Jesse Garcia, 46, was killed on Interstate 10 near De Zavala Road after he overcorrected his pickup and crashed into a utility pole, police said.

About 2 a.m. Saturday, a man in his 20s was killed in a rollover accident at U.S. 181 and Palm Park Boulevard in Bexar County. His identity has not been released.

About the same time, a 43-year-old man died after slamming the sports utility vehicle he was driving into a freeway sign at Loop 1604 and La Cantera Parkway. His name has not been released.

Motorcyclist Deon Terry, 38, died from injuries after crashing near the 1200 block of Northeast Loop 410 about 9 p.m. Saturday.

Man with prior DWI arrests in custody after Arlington crash that injured child

ARLINGTON - A 44-year-old man with a history of DWI arrests was in jail on Saturday after police said he drove while intoxicated and caused a wreck that seriously injured a 2-year-old child.

Stewart Richardson, of Davenport, Iowa, was facing a charge of intoxication assault with serious bodily injury, said Lt. Blake Miller, a spokesman for the Arlington Police Department.

According to an accident report, a 2003 Honda Accord occupied by three people was stopped at a red light in the 4900 block of South Cooper Street and Oak Village Boulevard when a northbound Ford F-250, driven by Richardson, slammed into the back of their vehicle.

The collision, which occurred just before 11 p.m., pushed the Accord into the intersection, where it collided with a 1998 Ford Mustang occupied by one person.

The child in the back of the Accord, identified as Abdallah Khader, of Arlington, was taken by helicopter ambulance to Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, where he was listed in critical condition on Saturday. The driver of the Accord, Fahad Khader, was taken by ground ambulance to John Peter Smith Hospital.

Richardson, meanwhile, was taken to Medical Center of Arlington, where he was treated and released to authorities.

“We need to continue to get the message out about the dangers of drinking and driving,” Miller said. “We have a 2-year-old fighting for his life because what appears to be a driver that habitually drives while intoxicated crashed into a family going home. This could be any one of us with our families.”

The loss of a family member is devastating and you need an experienced Wrongful Death and Auto Accident attorney at your side.  The Wrongful Death Law Firm of Fears & Nachawati will use a team of experienced Auto Accident Attorneys and the resources of our firm to get your family what it deserves. Contact us immediately at 214-890-0711.

 

Feb 21 2009 One dead, two injured in 1604 collision

By Robert Crowe - Express-News

The driver of a Chevrolet Tahoe was killed and two passengers were injured in an early morning collision in east Bexar County, authorities said.

The wreck, about 12:20 a.m. in the 4100 block of East Loop 1604, occurred after the SUV swerved to avoid a vehicle and rolled over. The Tahoe's passengers told Bexar County sheriff’s deputies that the SUV was traveling south when a northbound vehicle traveled into the wrong lane.

“The operator of the Tahoe took evasive action (to) slide off the roadway and lost control of the vehicle,” deputies said in a press release.

The Tahoe landed on its roof, trapping the driver, Clinton Lefler, of San Antonio. Emergency responders used tools to cut the male and female passenger out of the vehicle. Lefler was pronounced dead at the scene.

The northbound vehicle did not stop, and there was no description, authorities said.

The female passenger was transported by helicopter to University Hospital. The male passenger was transported by ambulance to Brooke Army Medical Center.

The loss of a family member is devastating and you need an experienced Wrongful Death and Auto Accident attorney at your side.  The Wrongful Death Law Firm of Fears & Nachawati will use a team of experienced Auto Accident Attorneys and the resources of our firm to get your family what it deserves. Contact us immediately at 214-890-0711.

Personal Injury Auto Accident Checklist

Personal Injury Auto Accident Checklist: Document Your Pain and Suffering Claim

It’s very difficult to keep a cool head after an auto accident. Gathering evidence, talking to witnesses on the scene, taking photographs and taking down important information is the last thing you want to deal with following a jarring and perhaps traumatic event. However, if you want to make sure you are covered, and ultimately compensated, for all of the damage done, you will need to keep track of the facts, the paperwork, and the people involved.

Following is a checklist of information you will need to help support the duration and depth of your personal injury/pain and suffering claim. You can use this checklist to organize your information, information you will ultimately use to discuss your claim with an insurance company or to hand over to an attorney.

The Accident

Driver information: Obtain and exchange information with all other drivers such as name, license number, tag number, insurance company name, policy number.

Photographs: Take photographs of your injuries, the damage to all vehicles and of the scene of the accident in general.

Police report: Get a copy of the accident report if police responded.

Witnesses. Keep a record of all names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses.

After the Accident

Medical expenses. Log all office visits, prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, laboratory services, physical therapy, hospital visits, treatments, medical documents, and x-rays, including names, dates of visits, amount charged and reasons for seeing the medical providers.

Lost work time: Keep a log of all time taken off from work as a result of the accident, including time off for medical treatments and/or the inability to function properly at work due to your injuries. Get a letter from your employer verifying pay and lost time.

Lost school time. Document all lost school time and/or inability to continue with school work as you did before the accident.

Photographs: Continue to take photographs of your injuries at different times after the accident. Write the date on the back of the photo.

Witnesses. Contact them for a written statement before too much time lapses.

Pain, discomfort, emotional distress, fatigue, tenderness, inconvenience, etc.: Keep a daily log of your thoughts, feelings and experiences on a day-to-day basis, documenting how the injuries have interfered with your daily life and relationships.

Car repair estimates and/or bills: Car repair estimates are necessary to get your car fixed. However, estimates provided by your insurance company can sometimes be lower than you might have expected. If unsatisfied with an initial estimate, take the automobile to a certified mechanic for another estimate. Be sure to save all of the bills and repair paper work associated with the repair.

Out of pocket expenses: Keep records/receipts of everything you’ve paid for out-of-pocket relating to or as a result of injuries suffered in the accident. For example, heating pads, ace bandages, child-care expenses, cancellation of a vacation trip or event, clothing, taxi service or rental car, etc.

What You Need to Know:

Seek medical attention immediately after an accident!

Do not admit fault immediately after the accident.

Diligently follow through with all medical treatments.

Do not answer any questions from the other side’s insurance company or attorney or sign any forms without approval from your attorney.

Do not settle your case until all necessary medical expenses, present and future, are known.

Keep copies of everything (all documents, bills, medical records, etc.).

If you have been injured in an auto accident, contact  our law firm by submitting our form to the left or call Fears & Nachawati Law Firm to set up a free legal consultation.  Fears | Nachawati Law Firm, Toll Free 1 (866) 705-7584. or by email at info@fnlawfirm.com.

Legal Help - Auto Accidents and Injuries

Many times, people injured in auto accidents wonder whether they have a case or what their legal options may be after being injured in an accident through no fault of their own.  In some cases, injured people are not even sure if they have a good legal case.  Most attorneys work on a contingency basis, meaning there typically are no out of pocket costs to clients for attorneys fees and expenses.  Some people are hesitant to involve an attorney, but as an attorney who cares about taking care of potential clients, I believe it certainly can be helpful to obtain accurate legal information from a personal injury attorney who can provide valuable help and, in some cases, representation that oftentimes results in a more favorable settlement for those injured by another person's negligence. If you have been injured in an auto accident, contact  our law firm by submitting our form to the left or call Fears & Nachawati Law Firm to set up a free legal consultation.  Fears | Nachawati Law Firm, Toll Free 1 (866) 705-7584.

 

Woman and Two Children Killed in Crash

A woman and her two young daughters were killed in a crash Friday morning in far west Bexar County.

The San Antonio News reported, the victims were identified as Cynthia Garcia, 26, and her daughters Nana, 6, and Abigail, 9.

Bexer County sheriff's deputies said Garcia tried to cross Highway 90 West at Mechler Road to drop off her daughters at school at 6:50 a.m. when an Allied Waste Services truck broadsided the vehicle.
 

City Making Changes to Dangerous Curve

After a number of accidents along a stretch of East Southcross, the city is making some changes.

New signs have been installed, roads painted and new reflectors were put down on a stretch that neighbors call "the curve of death."

The San Antonio News reports, the city is also talking with CPS Energy about making the street lights brighter.

In the past year, three families have woken up to cars inside their homes after the drivers lost control. That area's councilwoman says the changes are thanks to News 4.

"Thanks to you and your news station you brought it to my attention," said Councilwoman Ramos.

There's another dangerous curve less than a mile away from this stretch of Southcross at Goliad. Ramos says they'll now focus on fixing that.
 

Photo : San Antonio News

Man Injured Falling out of Pickup

A man riding in the back of a pickup and holding a mattress was seriously injured when the truck hit a bump and sent the man and mattress airborne, Grand Prairie police said.

The Dallas Morning News reported, the man, who was not immediately identified, suffered major head trauma and was last listed as undergoing surgery at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, said Grand Prairie police detective John Brimmer today.

The incident occured at about 5:30 Monday on State Highway 360 in southern Grand Prairie just north of West Camp Wisdom Road, officials said.

Last year, two men who were sitting on a piece of plywood in the back of a pickup were injured when the plywood flew out of the truck with them on it. The incident occured as the men headed to a construction site on Wagley-Robertson Road in Fort Worth.

One of the men, a 26-year-old from Irving, later died from his injuries.

Car Falls 20 Feet as Bridge Collapses

A two-lane bridge in Kaufman County collapsed Wednesday evening, sending a car 20 feet into the creek below and injuring its three occupants.

Located above Cedar Creek on FM1836 in southeast Kaufman County between Rand and Prairieville, the structure had been rated as deficient by the state transportation department. The department was preparing to demolish the bridge and had closed one of the lanes to traffic.

The Dallas Morning News reported, The bridge collapsed about 5:45 p.m. as a contractor in a tractor-trailer was hauling heavy equipment, said TxDOT spokeswoman Kelli Petras. The truck's trailer, but not its cab, detached and fell into the creek.

It is not clear whether the truck's heavy load caused the collapse, Ms. Petras said.

One of the car's passengers was transported via Careflite to a hospital in Tyler, she said. The conditions of the other two passengers were not available.

The bridge handles about 1,200 vehicles of mostly local traffic each day, Ms. Petras said.

Engineers will investigate the scene in the morning, she said. For now, traffic is being detoured around the bridge.

"Our priority is making sure the contractor and the public are secure," Ms. Petras said. "We are treating this as a very important issue, and we're working on it as quickly as possible."

 

Woman Killed Crossing Path of Railway Express

A woman was killed and a man was critically injured Tuesday afternoon when the man steered his car around the lowered railroad-crossing arms into the path of the Trinity Railway Express, which struck the car just east of downtown, authorities reported.

A girl believed to be 2 or 3 years old was taken to Cook Children’s Medical Center with minor injuries, police said. Witnesses told police that the toddler was strapped in a child seat in the rear of the vehicle.

The Tarrant County medical examiner’s office identified the dead woman as Rachel Sumberlin, 21, of Fort Worth.

The Fort Worth News reports, there are two separate railroad crossings with two sets of crossing arms — one on Galvez Avenue and another on Riverside Drive — a few feet away from the Galvez and Riverside intersection. Regional authorities recommended closing the Galvez Avenue crossing years ago and improving the Riverside Drive crossing so trains could travel more quietly and more safely through the city.

Authorities reopened the tracks around 9 p.m. Tuesday after their investigation.

Photo: The Fort Worth Star -Telegram

Man Killed When Car Lands in Swimming Pool

A 19-year-old man was killed over the weekend when his pickup crashed through a wooden fence and landed upside-down in a backyard swimming pool in Coppell.

The Dallas Morning News reported, the incident happened about 11:20 p.m. Sunday in the 800 block of Leslie Lane, Coppell police said.

Adam Christopher Hartwick of Coppell was transported to Lewisville Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said today. He was the only person in the red 2001 Dodge Dakota truck.

The cause of death is unknown at this time, but Coppell police are investigating.

 

Young Man Injured in SUV Crash

A 19-year-old man was critically injured when he crashed into two utility poles Thursday morning on the city's northeast side.

Police said the teen was speeding when he crashed his GMC Yukon into a utility pole at the intersection of Classen and Briarcrest at 3 a.m.

The San Antonio News reported, the impact sliced the SUV in half, police said.

He then crashed into a second utility pole, police said.

Rescue crews had to use the Jaws Of Life to free the victim from the vehicle.

He was taken to University Hospital in critical condition.

Police are investigating whether the teen was drinking at the time of the crash.

Driver Falls Asleep at Wheel

A man died early this morning after falling asleep at the wheel while driving on the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco, authorities said.

Dallas North Tollway at Gaylord Parkway A tan Volkswagen Jetta traveling north veered off the tollway near the Gaylord Parkway and struck a guardrail at around 4:30 a.m., said Sgt. Robert Bernard of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The Dallas Morning News reports, according to the authorities, 12 feet of the guardrail went through the vehicle, striking the driver. He died at the scene. The man's identity was not released, pending notification of family.

Two tollway lanes near Gaylord Parkway are scheduled to be closed until 9 a.m.

 

Head on Collision

A Fort Bend County man died late Wednesday after he crossed into oncoming traffic and slammed head-on into another vehicle, sheriff's deputies reported.

Charles White was traveling westbound in the 3600 block of Anderson Road about 10 p.m. Wednesday when he veered into the eastbound lanes for an unknown reason, deputies reported.

White died at the scene, according to a department statement. White lived in the 5000 block of Ridgestone in a part of Houston that is in Fort Bend County,

The Houston Chronicle reports, sheriff's dispatchers did not have information about the driver of the other vehicle early this morning.

The cause of the crash remained under investigation, deputies reported.

 

Woman Struck by Vehicle

A 26-year-old woman was killed late Tuesday when she was struck by a vehicle on a residential street south of White Rock Lake in northeast Dallas, police said.

The Fort Worth News reports, the woman's name was not released Wednesday morning because her family had not yet been notified, said a spokeswoman for the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office.

The crash was reported at 11:43 p.m. Tuesday in the 8300 block of Ferguson Road. The area is northeast of the intersection of Ferguson and Highland roads.

Investigators said the woman was apparently hit by an unknown vehicle and left along the road where she died. A passing driver saw the body and called police, KXAS/Channel 5 reported.

No suspect or vehicle information was available Wednesday.

 

Multi - Vehicle Wreck

No one was seriously hurt but a lot of people might be late for work because of multi-vehicle wreck that caused a seven-mile traffic jam early Tuesday on Interstate 35W, just north of downtown Fort Worth, according to reports.

The wreck was reported about 6 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I35W near the merge with Texas 121, also called the Airport Freeway. The wreck was cleared by about 7:30 a.m., but the backup unwound slowly.

The Fort Worth News reports, traffic was snarled about sevenmiles north to the U.S. 287 cut-off, Traffic.com reported.

A police report stated that three or four vehicles and ambulances were summoned, but no one had to go to the hospital, said a dispatcher for MedStar Ambulance
 

Speeding Car Looses Control

Rescue crews rushed to help a man trapped inside a wrecked car, but the person driving the car was nowhere to be found. The accident happened on I-35 near Stonewall.

The call came in at 1:45 on Sunday morning. Police arrived moments later, but the driver has already taken off. 
 

 Police say the driver was speeding southbound on I-35 when he lost control. He flipped several times.
The San Antonio News reported, investigators say the driver ran from the scene leaving the passenger, Anthony Flores, stuck inside the wrecked Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Flores was rushed to Wilford Hall. Police are still searching for the driver.

The Eclipse was registered to a woman in South Padre Island. Police believe the driver was named Emmanuel Calison.

Photo: The San Antonio News

Driver Falls Asleep at Wheel

Police believe a driver fell asleep at the wheel just before he swerved out of control on I-10 near West Avenue.

The San Antonio News reported, the deadly crash happened around 2:30 Friday morning.

According to officers, the driver's SUV slammed into the concrete median, then went across the interstate and crashed into a guardrail.

The driver was trapped inside the wreckage and had to be cut out.

He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but later died.

Officers say no one else was involved in the wreck.

The driver's identity has not yet been released

Out of Control Vehicle Kills Pedestrian

A 79-year-old man standing in the center median on a south Dallas street was killed Wednesday when he was hit by a car that was spinning out of control, police said.

The Fort Worth News reported, Victor Pineda died at the scene in the 700 block of West Kiest Boulevard, according to a police report. The area is west of the merge for U.S. 67 and Interstate 35E.

The driver of the car and an 8-year-old boy, who was his passenger, were taken to the hospital, said Senior Cpl. Janice Crowther, police spokesman.

Their medical conditions, however, were unavailable early Thursday.

But the driver, Marquise Nash, 27, faced charges of vehicular homicide and child endangerment, police said.

The driver appeared to be "totally out of control" and speeding while eastbound on West Kiest, according to reports.

The car, a green 1997 four-door Mercury, was "spinning around in circles in the roadway," police said.

Then it hit another car, Crowther said.

"After striking the vehicle, the suspect made another U-turn striking a pedestrian who was crossing the street," Crowther said. "The suspect vehicle then came to rest after wrecking out into a fence at the location."

No other information was immediately available Thursday.

 

Why You Should Not Represent Yourself in Auto Accident Bodily Injury Claims


When an accident occurs it can be a difficult and somewhat uncomfortable time for those involved. Making a claim against the at-fault driver through the driver’s insurance company for the damages oftentimes presents many different questions. A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that they will save money by not hiring an attorney. I call these people the do-it-yourselfers. If you are thinking about representing yourself for a bodily injury claim, ask yourself this—if you needed surgery, would you try to operate on yourself? In other words, insurance adjusters handle thousands of auto claims a year. It is their goal to pay out as little as possible, and of course, if you have never handled an accident claim before, how in the world do you know whether they are giving you a good settlement offer. Simply put, representation from a competent, experienced personal injury lawyer is important.
. Here are some reasons of why you shouldn’t represent yourself in auto accident bodily injury claim:
• Injuries from automobile accidents may require hospitalization, surgeries, physical therapy and in the most serious cases, lifelong medical care.
• The costs of medical treatment can be huge, amounting in some cases to millions of dollars over the course of an injured person’s lifetime.
• There are many areas in which one is not familiar with dealing with the claims adjuster, repairmen, medical expenses, and litigation that may arise from the incident or any other party involved.
People hurt in an auto accident should be able to receive fair settlements for their medical, hospital bills, car repairs and for their pain and discomfort, which in my view can only be accomplished by seeking legal help. If you have questions about your potential case, the attorneys of Fears & Nachawati work diligently to help you and your loved ones get the medical and financial compensation you deserve.
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10 Consejos Para Manegar con Seguridad en Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex


En las areas de Dallas Forth Worth Metroplex, cada vez más la gente entra en accidentes y heridas debido a la imprudencia temeraria. Aquí están algunos consejos que pueden prevenirle de un accidente:


1. Compruebe toda su presión de sus llantas antes de la conducción.
2. Ahórrese de hacerse varado y asegurarse que su llanta de repuesto tiene el aire, y la presión necesaria.
3. Compruebe los niveles fluidos de su vehículo y que hay refrigerante adecuado en el radiador.
4. Por la tarde asegúrese que sus luces son bastante brillantes, y todos ellos trabajan correctamente.
5. Siempre ponga su señal izquierda/derecha ligera(de luz) antes de la vuelta, (hagan esto siempre).
6. Consiga un auricular para su teléfono y guárdelo(manténgalo) sobre en cualquier momento conduciendo. (El empleo de teléfono móvil es una de las causas más grandes de accidentes en la área Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex).
7. Salga de su casa en un tiempo apropiado. No precipítese o espere hasta el último minuto, si usted sabe que usted estará en el tráfico preparese para llegar a sus trabajar a tiempo.
8. Asegúrese que usted hace una parada completa en un stop, sobre todo en una vecindad el área donde esto probablemente tiene peatones y niños.
9. No coma, aplique el maquillaje, o lea conduciendo.
10. Siempre ponga su cinturón de seguridad.


Si usted se encuentra herido en un accidente, lláme 911 y vaya a su hospital más cercano. Si usted o alguien que usted conoce han estado en un accidente debido a un conductor imprudente se ponen en contacto con los abogados de Fears & Nachawati. Ellos pueden ayudar a usted con la compensación financiera y médica que usted merece.

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Fiery Wreck in Fort Worth

A man believed to be a 37-year-old Burleson resident died early Tuesday when the pickup truck he was driving wrecked and burst into flames on Interstate 30 in west Fort Worth, police said.

Officers did not release the man's name because he was severely burned and he was not positively identified Tuesday morning.

The Fort Worth News states,the wreck was reported 2:16 a.m. in the 2400 block of the interstate, according to reports.

Investigators reported that the four-door Chevrolet truck was eastbound on I-30 and it may have just entered on the entrance ramp from University Drive, said Lt. Paul Henderson, police spokesman.

"For unknown reasons the truck lost control and struck the center concrete barrier knocking over a retaining fence and a light post," Henderson said. "The truck burst into flames."

The driver was the only person in the truck, and no other vehicles appeared to be involved in the wreck, Henderson said. There was no evidence "that alcohol was a factor," Henderson said.

"The driver is believed to be a white male, (and a) 37-year-old Burleson resident," Henderson added. "However, positive identification will take some time due to the condition of the body."

Investigators want to talk to anyone who witnessed the accident, Henderson said. They can be reached at 817-871-7148.

10 Tips for Safe Driving in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex

In the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex area, more and more people are getting into accidents and injuries due to reckless driving. Here are some tips that can help prevent automobile accidents:

• Check all your tires’ air pressure before driving.
• Spare yourself from getting stranded—make sure your spare tire has air, and the pressure is where it needs to be.
• Check your vehicle’s fluid levels and ensure that there is adequate coolant in the radiator.
• In the evening make sure your headlights are bright enough and are operational.
• Always put your left/right light signal on before turning, (do this every time)
• Get an earpiece for your phone and keep it on at all times while driving. Crash studies show cell phone use is one of the largest causes of accidents in Dallas Fort Worth area.
• Even if you are in a hurry, speeding will only increases the chances of an auto accident. Is your life really worth saving a few minutes?
• Make sure you come to a complete stop at a stop sign, especially in neighborhoods where children oftentimes play in the street.
• Do not eat, apply makeup, or read while driving.
• Always put on your seatbelt.

If you find yourself or a loved one injured in an accident, call 911 and go to your nearest hospital. If you or someone you know has been in an accident due to a reckless driver, contact the lawyers at Fears & Nachawati. They can tell you whether you have a case and if a fair settlement is obtainable.

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Car Accident Takes Out Power

More than 20 businesses are without power Friday afternoon after a car struck a transformer in the Gateway Station retail center in north Burleson Friday morning, sparking a small fire.

The Fort Worth News reported,according to a press release, a woman had just left Smoothie King and was rounding the corner next to the Vision City eyewear store shortly before 11 a.m. when her black Isuzu Ascender struck the transformer. The woman was not injured but the collision caused minor fire damage to the car.

Employees and customers were evacuated from Vision City and other businesses inside the building as Burleson and Fort Worth firefighters extinguished the blaze.

Oncor representatives were called to the scene and were working to restore electricity to the affected businesses, which included the restaurants Chic-fil-A, Logan’s Roadhouse, Applebees, Olive Garden and Red Lobster.

Wrong Way Crash

Portions of Interstate 10 were closed Tuesday morning on the city's northwest side following a two-vehicle crash.

Police said a sport utility vehicle was headed the wrong way on I-10 near Callaghan at 4 a.m. when it broadsided an 18-wheeler, causing it to jackknife. 

The San Antonio News reported, The woman had to be cut out of her vehicle. She was transported to University Hospital in stable condition.

The driver of the big rig was not injured.

Police are investigating whether the woman was drinking.

Hit and Run Accident

A child is in the hospital after being hit by a car Sunday night.

The driver who hit the little girl took off.

Police are still searching for the driver of a red Dodge Caravan that witnesses saw leave the scene.

Witnesses told News 4 the toddler somehow got out of the gate at her apartment complex near General McMullen and West Martin on the west side. Her mom wasn't able to get to her before she ran into the street.

That is when witnesses say a red Caravan drove by and hit the little girl and the driver of the van never stopped.

The child was taken to University Hospital with minor injuries.

Witnesses say the injuries were a hard thing for them to see.

"She had a cut on her face, and I believe on the back of her head also. And you could see the tire marks on her," said Vanessa Hernandez, who saw the accident happen. "She was responding afterwards. She was crying. She'll be okay, hopefully."

SUV Accident

Two boys face some serious charges, after Bexar County Sheriff's Deputies say they carjacked a SUV overnight and then led police on a chase. Deputies say the pursuit ended when the boys slammed into a Foot Locker store.

The San Antoniio News states, deputies were called out to a carjacking off Walzem and Gibbs Sprawl, on the northwest side, just before 10:00 p.m. Wednesday.

Deputies say they spotted the suspects quickly, driving the SUV that was stolen.

The driver refused to stop, but eventually lost control and slammed into the Foot Locker store on Walzem.

According to deputies, the teenage driver was trapped inside the mangled SUV and emergency crews had to rescue him. Deputies say the passenger tried to run.

"We do have one passenger, appears to be a young teen, in custody," said Lt. Martin Molina. "He fled from the scene on foot and was apprehended near Windcrest."

The driver is now in the hospital, but deputies say both boys face charges of aggravated robbery and evading arrest.

Three - Vehicle Wreck in Fort Worth

Officials have released the name of the man who died Friday in fiery three-vehicle wreck on westbound NE Loop 820 in northwest Fort Worth.

The Fort Worth News reported, Jason Powell, 25, was identified by the Tarrant County medical examiner's office.

Public records show that he was married, a resident of Flower Mound and a licensed pilot.

Powell died Friday afternoon when his four-door Nissan was sandwiched between a tanker truck that was stopped in a traffic jam on the loop and an oncoming concrete truck, which was out of control, police said.

The car was squeezed out of the wreckage, but Powell died instantly, police said.

Flames engulfed both trucks, but the drivers got out and were taken to Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital.

The accident was still under investigation last week, but police said investigators were checking to see if the driver of the concrete truck was negligent. If so, he could be charged with criminally negligent homicide, police said.

Driver Killed in Monroe

A man died after his speeding vehicle went out of control and hit a barrier on the Gulf Freeway at Monroe early today, police said.

The Houston Chronicle reports that the man was southbound at high speed and struck the concrete barrier that separates the main lanes and the HOV lane, police said.

The accident occurred shortly after 1 a.m.

The driver's name was not released pending positive identification by the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office, police said.

Keller Girl Dies From Auto Accident Injuries

A teen-age girl from Keller has died Wednesday from injuries she suffered in a traffic accident last month in Roanoke, according to reports.

The Star Telegram Reports that Lindsay Callahan, 18, died 6:44 p.m. Wednesday in the intensive care unit at Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner's office.

The wreck occurred June 17, according to Roanoke police records. The location was 1600 U.S. 377, the medical examiner's office reported.

Details about the wreck were unavailable Thursday morning. 

Children Injured in Tuesday Night Crash

A 10-year-old boy and a teenage girl were injured Tuesday night reported The San Antonio News, when they were thrown off the hood of a car downtown.

The boy was transported to Brooke Army Medical Center with serious head trauma and the teen was treated at the scene, police said.

The boy's mother, who police said was driving the car, was charged with injury to a child.

Police said the woman was driving while the two were riding on the hood of the vehicle when she hit the brakes at the intersection of Olive and Center. The victims then rolled onto the street.

It wasn't clear how fast the woman was driving, but police suspect she only drove about 20 or 30 yards before she stopped.

"It seems ludicrous that anybody would do that," said Sgt. Marcus Booth of the San Antonio Police Department. "There's plenty of room in the car, so we don't know why she did it. It really looks like poor judgment."

Police don't suspect the woman was drinking alcohol at the time of the incident.

Early Morning Fatal Crash

An early-morning fatal crash on Interstate 35W near the Lake Lewisville Bridge created a traffic nightmare for motorist trying to enter Dallas County from the Denton area.

Fort Worth News also reports that  the crash occurred at about 2:30 a.m. in the Hickory Creek area, a Denton County sheriff's dispatcher said, and southbound traffic stood still until about 7:20 a.m., when it began unwinding.

Northbound traffic was unaffected, according to reports.

At least one person died in the crash that involved multiple vehicles, according to broadcast reports.

At least three other persons were injured and were taken to Dallas area hospitals, according to reports.

KRLD radio reported that numerous drivers parked their cars and shut off their engines, some exchanging cellphones to make calls that they would be late for work.

KTVT Channel 11 reported that the backup extended north to Church Drive. None of the stranded vehicles were able to turn around or find alternate ways past the wreck because there are no access roads in the area, according to reports.

Fiery Crash in San Antonio

One person was killed and another was critically injured reports The San Antonio News in a fiery rollover early Monday on the city's west side.

Police said a pickup truck was speeding on the eastbound lanes of Highway 90 at Zarzamora around 5:30 a.m. when the driver lost control and hit some sand barrels. The truck then rolled and caught fire.

The driver was pulled from the wreckage but rescue crews could not get to the passenger.

Head on Collision

Two drivers are dead, after colliding head-on overnight on Highway 90 near General McMullen.The San Antonio News reported a passenger in one of the vehicles is now at Wilford Hall in serious condition.

Police say the driver of a mini-van was heading the wrong way down Highway 90 around 2:30 a.m. Friday. The van collided with a Ford Mustang. According to officers, both vehicles were traveling at least 65 miles per hour.

The drivers were both trapped and had to be cut out of their vehicles. Both died at the scene.

Officers are trying to determine why the van driver was going the wrong way. They say these are the 69th and 70th traffic fatalities of the year in San Antonio.

Fatal Accident in Harris County

The Houston Chronicle Reported, Sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatal accident that was in north Harris County that has blocked two right lanes on the southbound side of Interstate 45 North at Airtex.

Traffic is backed up at least to FM 1960, officers said.

The four-vehicle collision was reported at 5:36 a.m. Deputies said one fatality occurred, but there was no information on whether others were injured.

No details are yet available on how the accident occurred.

Passenger Van Crash in Fort Worth

This morning The Fort Worth News reports, A crash that killed a Fort Worth man and a Cleburne teen and injured 13 others Monday is a reminder of the danger of rollover accidents involving large passenger vans, traffic safety experts say.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued four warnings since 2001 — including one about a month ago — that 15-passenger vans are more likely to roll when fully loaded.

Officials usually issue the warnings during the summer, when travel is the heaviest, said Rae Tyson, a spokesman for the agency.

"The more passengers and luggage you load, the higher the center of gravity, the more likelihood you could be involved in a rollover," Tyson said. "We try to always put out a warning this time of year reminding people to take precautions."

A rear-tire blowout appeared to have caused the crash early Monday on Interstate 35 southwest of San Antonio, state authorities said. The 1995 van veered into the median, rolled and came to rest upside-down.

Edilberto Aguilar, 55, of Fort Worth and Jose Sanchez, 15, of Cleburne were killed. The 13 survivors were hospitalized; at least three had been discharged as of Tuesday, a hospital spokeswoman said.

The family group was traveling to Mexico on vacation, authorities and neighbors said.

Sanchez would have been a freshman at Cleburne High School this fall, said Lisa Magers, a Cleburne school district spokeswoman.

Although school is not in session, she said, "We will be of any help or assistance to the family that we can in their time of sorrow."

Van Crashes in Fort Worth Area

The Dallas Morning News Reported, Two people are dead and 13 others are hospitalized , with injuries after the van they were riding to Mexico rolled over on Interstate 35 southwest of San Antonio.

Investigators suspect a blowout in the right rear tire in the crash about 3 a.m. Monday near the town of Natalia, said Lt. Steven Tellez, a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman in San Antonio.

The crash scene is about 30 miles southwest of San Antonio. Tellez says the van was carrying 16 members of a Fort Worth-area family to Mexico for vacation when the crash happened.

Troopers say those killed were a 15-year-old boy and a male adult. The 14 others injured were taken to different San Antonio hospitals. Three were injured badly enough to be airlifted to hospitals.

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Metro Bus Collision

The Houston Chronicle Reported, Thirteen people were taken to hospitals this morning after a Metro bus collided with a minivan in Midtown and then veered into a car dealership's storage lot, crashing into possibly a dozen new BMWs and other vehicles.

The accident occurred shortly after 8 a.m. after the minivan ran a stop sign, according to witnesses.
"It was just a big old 'boom'" said Joseph Rivas, who works at a Texaco store nearby and saw the accident.
The bus was carrying 25 passengers as it headed north on San Jacinto, toward downtown, said Metro spokeswoman Raequel Roberts.

The drivers of both vehicles were among those taken to various hospitals, complaining of neck and back pain, Roberts said.

The bus smashed through a chain-link fence and struck at least a dozen new BMWs and some employees' vehicles on a storage lot for Advantage BMW.

Rivas, 50, said the minivan was westbound on Hadley when it ran a stop sign. The bus quickly swerved, he said, but it glanced off the front of the minivan and careened across the sidewalk and into the lot.

Employees at the car dealership, who did not give their names, said most of the new cars that were damaged were in the 300 and 500 series. The sticker on one car showed a price of about $75,000.

Max Stovall, a lawyer who said he was standing nearby when the accident occurred, said the noise from the impact was "tremendous."

"The bus snapped the fence like a piece of string," he said
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Driver Wanted Following Wreck

The San Antonio News Reported,  Police are searching for the driver who left his passenger behind following a wreck early Wednesday Morning.

Investigators say the driver of a SUV was speeding on Hwy. 281 near Jones Maltsberger Rd. just before 1am, then swerved into a construction zone and plowed right into the back of a parked dump-truck.

That passenger was pinned in the wreckage and had to be cut out. He was taken to University hospital and is in serious condition.

The SUV driver ran away from the crash, and is now facing charges. No one else was hurt.

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Driver Injured in Fort Worth Accident

A man was injured early Tuesday when his pickup crashed into a barricade at the entrance of the Lockheed Martin plant in Fort Worth.

Around 2:30 a.m. a pickup approached the front gate and hit a concrete barricade, company spokesman Joe Stout said.

“We have concrete barricades that create a snake-like path that restricts people from coming into the plant without authorization, Mr. Stout said.

The injured man was taken to a nearby hospital. No security officers were injured during the crash.
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Man Killed in Fort Worth Accident

Dallas Morning News Reports, Police said that speed could have played a role in a car crash that killed a driver in Fort Worth early Tuesday.

South Fort Worth The wreck was reported around 12:30 a.m. on West Risinger Road near Interestate 35W South.

Police said a small red car crashed into an earth mover on the side of the road.

The driver was identified as Jose Herrera, 23, of Fort Worth. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

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Son Killed in Auto Accident

Houston News Reported, Relatives of a driver killed on a rural Texas highway when another car swerved into his lane, killing a college professor in that vehicle, said Monday that the man was headed to surprise his mom for Mother's Day.

Jan Bigbee Weesner said she didn't even know her son, 28-year-old Evan Bigbee, was making the trip from Weatherford to Brenham until a state trooper arrived at her home Saturday.

"They've always loved to surprise me," Weesner said of her two sons in an interview with the Bryan-College Station Eagle. The other son was home at the time.

Also killed in the accident on Texas Highway 90 was Prairie View A&M professor Eulalio G. Garza III. He was a passenger in the car that authorities say swerved into Bigbee's lane due to "driver inattention."

Garza died after attending the university's spring graduation service earlier that day. The driver of his car was taken to a Houston hospital and remained in serious condition, the newspaper reported.

The accident happened near Bedias, about 60 miles north from Bigbee's mother's home in Brenham.
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Driver Trapped in Car After Crash

San Antonio News Reported, A man had to be cut out of his pick-up truck overnight, after he crashed into an overhead highway sign support.

Police say the man went around a guardrail and slammed into the steel support on the Highway 281 access road just before Loop 1604.

According to officers, the truck came close to sailing off the edge and onto the main lanes of Highway 281 below.

Air Life was called to take the man to University Hospital. He is in critical condition.

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Tow Truck Driver Killed in Accident

A tow truck driver died overnight after he was fatally hurt while trying to remove a car from the shoulder of south Interstate 35W on the south side of Burleson, a city spokeswoman said.

The driver's name was unavailable Monday morning because his family had not yet been notified, said Sally Ellertson, spokeswoman for the city of Burleson.

The accident was reported at 10:18 p.m. Sunday on the southbound lanes of I-35W, south of its intersection with County Road 602.

The driver was hooking onto a black Mitsubishi GT3000, as a black Chevrolet Cavalier approached the scene, Ellertson said.

"The Mitsubishi was partially up on the flatbed wrecker when the Chevrolet struck the Mitsubishi," Ellertson said. "Then the Chevrolet struck the wrecker driver.

"The Chevrolet veered off on to the service road and came to a stop."

The driver died at 12:04 a.m., Ellertson said.

No other information was immediately available Monday morning. Check back for more details
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School Bus Accident in Grand Prairie

Austin News Reports, GRAND PRAIRIE - School bus driver Norma Jones said she saw the sport utility vehicle out of the corner of her eye about 3:30 p.m., but things happened so fast she could do nothing about it.

The SUV hit the school bus once in the front and once on the side, said Jones, 44. The bus spun around in the street, flipped over the curb and hit a traffic control box, sending the 28 passengers airborne as the bus came to rest on its left side about 30 feet southeast of where it was hit at Burney Road and the service road of Texas 360.

"I just tried to keep the bus on its wheels," Jones said. "But obviously that didn't work."

Nine of the children, all from Larson Elementary School in Grand Prairie and 6 to 12 years old, were taken to hospitals with injuries that were not life-threatening, police said. Six were taken by Grand Prairie Fire Department ambulances to Children's Medical Center in Dallas; four were released by 9:45 p.m. The other children were taken to Arlington Memorial Hospital.

The remainder of the 27 children who were on the bus were released to their parents at the scene or taken home on another bus, an Arlington school district official said.

Jones and teacher Kay Davis, 53, who rides to assist Jones, helped students get off the bus. About 20 people rushed to help, then disappeared without waiting for any thank-yous, Davis said.

"Everybody was upside down," Davis said. "The glass started breaking, and tree branches were poking into the bus. It was horrible. One child landed on me, and I think I landed on the child to my left."

Davis said she kicked open the hatch on the roof of the bus and started lifting children up through the emergency exit. Good Samaritans helped lift children out and entered the bus to retrieve children and check on the driver, Davis said.

Estella Flores, a parent of two children on the bus, said a neighbor told her about the accident. Neither of her children was hurt, she said.

"When I first heard what happened I was scared to death," Flores said. "But I was very relieved when I got here, and they were OK."

One of Flores' children, 8-year-old Jason Alejo, said two men dressed in brown helped him off the bus.

"Everybody was flying around," Jason said. "Everybody was calling for their mom and dad."

The driver of the SUV, Christine Fielder, 37, of Arlington, and her three children, ages 4, 7, and 11, were not injured. Fielder will be cited for running a red light, according to a statement from Eric Hansen, Grand Prairie police spokesman.
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Driver Killed in San Antonio

San Antonio News Reported,  Police are investigating a wreck that killed a driver along Highway 281 overnight.

Officers believe the man was speeding on the northbound access road around 1:00 a.m. when he lost control.

The driver hit the corner of a bridge near Oak Shadows, then crashed into a utility pole.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was hurt.
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Woman Dies in Crash

San Antonio News Reported, A San Antonio driver is killed following a wreck on the far northwest side early Friday morning.

Police say a woman was driving east on Highway 151 near Loop 1604 around 2:30am when she lost control on a curve, went into the median, and rolled her car.

Investigators say the unidentified driver was not wearing a seat belt, and was thrown out of her car. She died at the scene.

Police say the woman may have been drinking

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Fatal Crash

Dalas News Reported, One person was killed in a two-vehicle accident on the service road of North Central Expressway at Lovers Lane on Wednesday.

U.S. HIghway 75 and Lovers Lane in Dallas The accident at around 11 a.m. occurred when an Acura in the 7100 block of the service road proceeded into the Lovers intersection and collided with a Mercedes, Dallas police said.

A 53-year-old female passenger in the Acura was killed. The 47-year-old female driver of the Mercedes faces a charge of criminally negligent homicide, police said.

It was unclear how many others were injured.

Dallas police said names were not being released at this time.

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Passenger Dies in Harris County Accident

 The Houston Chronicle Reported, The passenger in a weekend traffic accident in north Harris County has died and investigators plan to ask prosecutors to upgrade a charge against the driver, sheriff's officials said.

Kyle Smart, 18, the driver who survived the crash shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday in the 2300 block of Farrell Road, was impaired by alcohol and drugs when the crash occurred, deputies said early today.

They plan to ask that the current charge of intoxication assault be upgraded to intoxication manslaughter.

Smart's passenger, Todd Davis, died Monday morning at Memorial Hermann Hospital, deputies said. They said Davis was ejected from the vehicle during the accident.

Smart is free after posting $10,000 bail, according to court records.
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Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Dallas Morning News Reported, A motorcyclist died Monday after his bike collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Jupiter and Kingsley roads in Garland.

The accident happened shortly before 5 a.m. as the man traveled southbound on Jupiter road, ran a red light at Kingsley and collided with a Ford Mustang, police said.

The motorcyclist was taken to Baylor Medical Center at Garland where he died. His name was not immediately available. The condition of the other driver was not immediately known.

A police officer saw the motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed and was about to perform a traffic stop moments before the accident, police said.

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Deadly Motorcycle Crash

San Antonio News reported, A woman is dead, and a man remains in critical condition following a motorcycle crash on the northwest side.

San Antonio Police say that man and woman, in their 20's, were traveling west on the loop 1604 access road around 10 Thursday night.

Investigators say the man was driving the motorcycle, but didn't see a car stopped at the I-10 interchange entrance ramp, and slammed into the back of it.
The unidentified woman who was riding in the back of the bike was wearing a helmet, but died at the scene.

The man was trapped under a car for a while, before being rescued and is now at University Hospital.
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Man Dies from Car Wreck Injuries

A Weatherford man died late Wednesday after he was severely injured at about 5:30 p.m. in a two-vehicle wreck northwest of Weatherford, according to reports.

Cole Parsons, 19, died at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, about five hours after the wreck on Farm Road 1885, the Tarrant County medical examiner's office reported.

According to a report from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Parsons was driving a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo west on FM 1885 behind a Chevrolet pickup driven by Kenneth King, also of Weatherford.

The pickup slowed down because of traffic ahead, but the Isuzu could not slow down in time to avoid striking the back of the truck, the DPS reported.

Parsons wore a seat belt, the DPS reported, but his injuries were severe. He was taken to JPS where he was pronounced dead at 10:46 p.m., the medical examiner's office reported.

No other information was immediately available Thursday morning.

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Police Search for Driver

Dallas News - Arlington police were searching for a driver who fled the scene of a crash that left a motorcyclist in critical condition.

The accident occurred about 6:20 p.m. on April 7. According to police reports, the motorcycle was traveling northbound on Highway 287 at speeds of more than 100 mph when it collided with a dark green Honda Accord or similar-type vehicle.

The rear bumper of the car was collected as evidence, and investigators believe the vehicle may have damage to the roof. The driver of the vehicle does not appear at fault in the crash, police said.

Anyone with information was asked to call the Arlington police at 817-459-5700 or Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS.

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SUV Overturns onto Highway

San Antonio News Reported, Two women were injured as their vehicle fell off a frontage road and landed on its roof on Interstate 35.

The collision occurred when one vehicle may have run a red light at the intersection of Judson Road, hitting the SUV and sending it through a concrete barricade, investigators said.

After the collision, the SUV fell onto the right lane of I-35. Firefighters rescued both women, who were in good condition as they were taken to area hospitals, police said.

A quick response to the scene was credited to an officer running radar checks in the southbound lanes of I-35 who heard the impact, then saw the SUV hitting the highway.

The vehicle was overturned, roads cleaned up and the lanes were re-opened about 9:30 p.m.www.ksat.com/news/15840561/detail.html

18 - Wheeler Accident

San Antonio News reported, Days after two ramps connecting to Highway 281 were opened, another section of it closed, but not by design.

An 18-wheeler carrying oil equipment became stuck, eventually overturned and struck a support beam of Highway 281 North just before Loop 410 Tuesday evening, according to a Texas Department of Transportation official.

Traffic on Highway 281 was backed up past The Quarry shopping center as traffic was diverted onto Loop 410 via the connecting ramps.
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Fatal Car Accident in Austin

www.austindailyherald.com/articles/2008/04/08/news/news02.txtA crash Monday afternoon on Interstate 90 resulted in the death of an Austin resident and injuries to an Albert Lea man.

According to a Minnesota State Patrol report, Helen L. Moltz, 81, of Austin died at 1:29 p.m. Monday at I-90’s Exit 154, which is the interchange of I-90 and Minnesota Highway 13.

Moltz, driving a 2004 Ford Freestar, stopped at a stop sign at the bottom of the ramp from westbound I-90, seeking to turn onto Highway 13, the report states.

Bryan M. Bartness, 47, of Albert Lea was driving a 1987 Ford dump truck and was traveling in the northbound right lane of four-lane Highway 13, according to reports.

Moltz then proceeded into the intersection and the two vehicles collided. The State Patrol report listed the crash type as a broadside. The intersection is on the northwest outskirts of Albert Lea.

Bartness, according to reports, left the scene with non-life threatening injuries.

Road conditions were listed on the report as dry and hazardous material was not present.

The Albert Lea Police Department and Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash.

2 Vehicles Fly off Freeway

Fort Worth news reported, two vehicles sailed off Loop 820 late Sunday night, injuring five people.

Loop 820 The accidents occurred around 11:30 p.m. on the freeway near Marine Creek Boulevard.

The first vehicle to leave the highway was a pickup truck with four people inside, police said. It flipped several times after leaving the freeway, according to investigators.

The second vehicle sailed off the road just seconds later in the same spot, police said.

All five victims were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said.

Investigators were attempting to determine whether alcohol played a role in the accidents.

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Telemarketers Loosing Access

The Dallas Morning News reports that Texas drivers involved in accidents will no longer be required to furnish telephone numbers for crash reports under an agreement between two state agencies trying to pull the plug on phone solicitations by telemarketers.

The telemarketers generally try to drum up business for chiropractors, lawyers and body shops, according to officials, who unveiled the change Thursday.

The agreement between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Department of Transportation goes into effect Monday.

"It is getting to the point where every person involved in a reported traffic accident is being solicited," said Mark Hanna, a spokesman for the Texas Committee on Insurance Fraud, a panel created by the insurance industry and the Texas Department of Insurance.

"The telemarketers say whatever it takes to get crash victims into the doctor's office. They are today's lazy ambulance chasers, doing it all by phone. We are trying to put a stop to these calls or at least slow them down."

A spokesman for the American Teleservices Association, which represents telemarketing firms, could not be reached for comment on the change.

Without phone numbers on official crash reports, telemarketers will have to rely on phone books or the Internet to get numbers to contact accident victims, Mr. Hanna said. They won't have access to unlisted numbers, cellphones and business numbers – which officials estimate will cut the number of unsolicited calls by at least half.

Fred Lohmann, Dallas-area director of the nonprofit National Insurance Crime Bureau, said telemarketers line up every day at police departments and central records offices across the state to purchase crash reports from the previous day.

Although state law requires them to know the date and location of the accident to buy each report, telemarketers simply purchase police department dispatch logs beforehand and get the information they need to purchase the crash reports.

"The accident reports are the fuel that allows the solicitation process to work," Mr. Lohmann said. "Oftentimes they will give the appearance of being a representative of the victim's insurance company, and they tell the person to go to a clinic for treatment or risk not getting their insurance claim paid.

"It's an effective technique, and it has made this a very lucrative business."

The crash reports are particularly important to telemarketers and their clients because they indicate who is at fault in an accident and who has insurance – two factors that guide them in targeting the drivers they want to contact.

A bill was introduced in the Legislature last year to impose a 30-day hold on all crash reports, except for crash victims, law enforcement officers, insurers and the news media. But the measure was killed under heavy opposition from telemarketing firms.

"We're up against a group that has made a lot of money through these harassing phone calls, and they'll do whatever it takes to stop us," Mr. Hanna said, noting that another effort will be made to pass the bill in the 2009 legislative session.

"We're urging lawmakers to support us," he added.

The Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Texas Chiropractic Association supported the legislation as well as another bill to make telemarketing of traffic victims illegal. That bill also failed.

The solicitation of business using information contained in a police dispatch log is a Class B misdemeanor in Texas, but most prosecutors say they can't justify the resources to go after telemarketers who violate the law.

Insurance industry representatives said the additional medical and legal expenses created by telemarketers generate unnecessary costs that are in the end paid for by insured drivers across the state in the form of higher premiums.

Crash Kills Man in Grapevine

The Fort Worth Star Telegram reported that a man who was killed Wednesday morning in a traffic accident near a highway ramp has been identified as Yi-Maw Chang of Carrollton, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner’s office. 
                                         
Chang, 70, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Chang died of blunt force trauma to his head and chest, according to the medical examiner’s office. His death was ruled an accident.

Chang was killed when the car he was driving left a highway ramp and struck a light pole, police said.

No other injuries were reported in the wreck that happened shortly before 6:30 a.m. at the Interstate 635 ramp and southbound lanes of Texas 121 near Grapevine Mills Mall.

Chang was driving a Toyota Camry when he lost control of the vehicle and hit the pole, then went down an embankment, police said. Police had not determined what caused him driver to lose control.

Police closed various lanes of southbound Texas 121 and the ramp as the wreck was investigated.

Two Deaths in Irving

 The Fort Worth Star-Telegram an Irving mother and her 15-year-old daughter were killed Wednesday night after their car was hit by another vehicle driven by a motorist who had suffered a seizure, police said Thursday.

The woman was identified as Pamela Rodriguez, 40, and her daughter, Tiffany Vasquez, of Irving.

The two were ejected out of their 1994 Honda Accord, police said.

The driver of a 2007 Honda Accord, Paul William Gillian, 25, of Irving, and his passenger, Lavonne Gillian, 23, were seriously injured and taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. Paul Gillian was the one who suffered a seizure, police said. Their condition was unavailable this morning.

The accident happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. at Esters Road and Pioneer Drive.

Paul Gillian was driving south on Esters Road when he suffered the seizure, police said. His foot landed on the accelerator pedal, causing the Honda to speed up to a high rate, police said. Lavonne Gillian attempted to get Paul Gillian's foot off the accelerator pedal but she couldn't, police said.

She managed to grab the steering wheel and swerved to miss two vehicles, police said. But their vehicle hit the 1994 Honda, police said.

Head On Crash Kills 2

According to the Dallas Morning News, two people died in a head-on collision  just outside of Anna early Monday morning, highway patrol officials said.

The driver of a white Chevrolet Cobalt was going south on State Highway 121 approaching FM 455 on the two-lane roadway at about 5:45 a.m., said Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Lonnie Haschel. The 25-year-old male driver crossed into the oncoming lane of traffic to pass a series of cars.

At the same time a 35-year-old woman driving a green Jeep Grand Cherokee came over the hill in the northbound lane of State Highway 121 in Collin County a few miles northeast of McKinney. The two cars collided, killing both drivers, Trooper Haschel said. Officials did not immediately release the drivers' names.

"They were both wearing seat belts," Trooper Haschel said. "But the impact was such that no one survived."

Fort Worth Wreck Kills 2

According to the Fort Worth Star Telegram, two women were killed early Saturday when a GMC truck that was fleeing a hit-and-run slammed into three other vehicles along a South Freeway service road, police said.

The accident killed the driver of a Cadillac, Cynthia Revilla, 24, and her passenger, Danielle Hooten, 18, both of Fort Worth. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Hooten's 20-month-old child was ejected from the Cadillac but was in stable condition at Cook Children's hospital, police said.

Alisia Padilla, 38, was arrested on two counts of intoxication manslaughter and one count of intoxication assault. In 2004, Padilla received a probated sentence for possession of a controlled substance, according to Tarrant County court records.

A mandatory blood draw was performed, but Padilla's blood-alcohol level will not be available for several days, said Lt. Paul Henderson, a Fort Worth police spokesman. Padilla's husband, who was a passenger in the truck, was listed in serious condition at John Peter Smith Hospital, police said.

The chain of events that led to the fatalities began at 12:11 a.m. when Padilla's truck struck a car in the parking lot of a bar in south Fort Worth, police said. The driver of the car began following Padilla's truck northbound toward Seminary Drive.

At the intersection, the truck hit a Dodge Neon, ran a red light and struck two more vehicles -- Revilla's Cadillac and a Ford Explorer, police said. A father and son in the Explorer were taken to John Peter Smith Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, police said. The driver of the Neon was not injured.

Texas Crash Kills Three Teens

According to the Austin American-Statesman, three teenagers died and five people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision Saturday afternoon on Texas 71 in western Travis County.

Austin High School student Audrey Ducote and Marble Falls High School student Randall H. Hibler, both 16, were killed in the wreck. Lauren Hoffman, 17, of Waco was also killed. Saturday's rainy weather was a factor in the collision, which occurred at 1:08 p.m. on Texas 71 at Bee Creek Road, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said.

Investigators say it appears that the collision occurred when Hibler's mother, Tammy Sue Goodman, failed to negotiate a turn in the 2003 Ford pickup she was driving.

Goodman was traveling east on Texas 71 with Hibler and his 7-year-old half-brother, Stephen Austin Goodman, when the truck hydroplaned and veered into the oncoming traffic.

The truck hit a 2006 four-door Acura being driven by Amy Catherine Wright, 43. In the car with Wright were Ducote and Hoffman, as well 17-year-olds Kathryn Elizabeth Powers and Katherine Ann Singleton.

Ducote and Hoffman were not wearing seat belts, Department of Public Safety spokesman Kevin Byers said.

Goodman is in stable condition at University Medical Center at Brackenridge in Austin and her younger son is in stable condition at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Byers said. Both have head injuries.

Wright, Singleton and Powers are in critical condition at University Medical Center, hospital officials said.

Hibler and his mother were on their way to Cabela's sporting goods store in Buda at the time of wreck, said Hibler's father, Randy.

"They were going to get him new arrows for his bow," he said through tears. "He loves hunting and fishing and sports."

Hibler played football and baseball for Marble Falls High.

It's unclear how the teens in the other car and Wright knew one another. A family friend who answered the phone Saturday night at Ducote's home said he did not know their relationships but confirmed that Ducote was an Austin High student.

Over the past year, residents and elected officials have raised concerns about safety along the stretch of Texas 71 where Saturday's wreck occurred. There have been multiple fatal wrecks on the portion of the highway that winds from the Village of Bee Cave to the western edge of Travis County. A wreck last June killed three Round Rock educators.

5 Tips to Driving Safely

1. Stay alert and relaxed
 If you're tired, don't drive. If you've had a rough day at the office, chill out before you get on the road. Your car drives as you feel, so be nice and stay alert. Keep a firm and friendly grip on the wheel. Avoid clenching and choking; conversely, don't drape a wrist over the top and think you've got control. Most of all, make sure you're comfortable, and that all controls are within easy reach.

2. Use your senses
If you stare at the car in front, chances are good that you'll drive right into an accident. Look around; survey the road ahead so you know what's coming up, and keep an eye on the road behind. If you need to change lanes, try planning your move a few cars ahead so that you have plenty of time to merge. Listen for sirens, horns, or screeching tires. And most of all, use your sense: if you think a driver is going to cut you off, back off a little and let them in. If you see a car coming up fast in the rear view, avoid making sudden moves.

3. Stay put
People who change lanes get into more accidents. What's worse, they make accidents happen. So keep away from the lane fidgets, pick one and drive to your destination.

4. Drive a car, not a cell phone
If the keys are in the ignition, the phone should be powered off. If you're driving with children, keep in mind that kids don't normally disappear into thin air --- so it's okay if you stop looking at them and concentrate on the road instead. No matter what it is, avoid distraction and focus on the task in hand --- driving.

5. Share the road
The Golden Rule applies to driving -- in fact, it should be a law. When you share the road, you put everyone in a good mood, avoid accidents and arrive at your destination in a friendly frame of mind. Try it: the next time someone is attempting a last minute lane change, be courteous and let them into the lane. Not only have you avoided a fender-bender, but you've also done a good deed. 

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Car Hits 18-Wheeler in Grapevine

As reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, three men died in a crash early Sunday when a car hit a parked 18-wheeler's trailer and burst into flames, police said.

The men were traveling north in a 2002 Subaru Impreza about 3:10 a.m. when the wreck occurred in the 2100 block of Grayson Drive, police spokeswoman Sgt. Kim Smith said. The Impreza was quickly engulfed in flames, she said. 
                         
"The first officer was on scene within a couple minutes," Smith said. "He broke the driver's window to try and get them out, but the car was so badly on fire."

All three men died at the scene. They were Justin Cartwright, 27, of Euless; Corey Pratt, 28, of Bedford; and Aubrey Amado, whose age was not available, of Grapevine, Smith said.

The area near Texas 121 and Mustang Drive has several commercial and industrial properties.

The truck, which was not occupied at the time of the crash, was parked legally, and no criminal charges are anticipated, Smith said.



"We're just getting in touch with the families and making sure they have any help they need," Smith said. 
         

Crash Closes 121 in Fort Worth

This afternoon, a wreck was reported near Airport Freeway by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

The eastbound lanes of the Airport Freeway have been closed while emergency crews work a single-vehicle wreck that has left at least one person seriously injured.

The wreck, reported at 12:41 p.m., occurred in the 4700 block of Airport Freeway near Haltom Road.

A dispatcher said the wreck is reported to involve a vehicle that ran into a pole, ejecting one person.

Eastbound traffic on the freeway is being diverted onto the service road at Beach Street. 

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Investigation of Fatal Car Crash

This afternoon, the Houston Chronicle reported that the car accident involving a police officer may be alcohol related. 

Prosecutors are awaiting blood test results before deciding whether to charge an off-duty Texas City police officer whose pickup slammed into a parked car last week, killing a La Marque woman.

Investigators need alcohol blood-level results, completion of an accident reconstruction and statements from witnesses on the whereabouts of Officer John L. White, 36, before the fatal accident, Galveston County District Attorney Kurt Sistrunk said today.

"The best guess is that we're probably at least two weeks away from having all we've asked for," Sistrunk said.

He said that if the evidence supported it, White could be charged with intoxication manslaughter, a felony carrying a punishment ranging from two to 20 years in prison and a maximum $10,000 fine.

Leticia L. Ortiz, 26, died after White's Ford F-150 pickup plowed into her Toyota Yaris, parked on the shoulder of the eastbound lane in the 9000 block of FM 1764, at 1:29 a.m. Friday, Department of Public Safety spokesman Ken Jones said.

Sistrunk said the DPS and the Texas City police were continuing their investigations.
Texas City Police Cpt. Brian Goetschius said White suffered a "few bumps and bruises" and will remain on duty during the investigation.

"Our office has assisted the DA's office and the DPS in whatever they have requested," Goetschius said. He referred all questions about the investigation to Sistrunk.

Sistrunk said in an e-mail that his office's on-call attorney was called to the scene by the Texas City police as is typical in all fatal accidents where intoxication is suspected to have played a role. The prosecutor worked with troopers and police to gather evidence at the scene and made requests for further information, Sistrunk said.

He said blood drawn from White was taken to the DPS laboratory for expedited analysis.

Records from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education show that White worked with the Port of Galveston Police Department from November 2001 to April 2004 before joining the Texas City Police Department.

Broward Deputy in Car Crash

Early this morning, the Miami Harold reported a car accident involving a deputy car.    

                      

A Broward sheriff's deputy was injured Tuesday morning in a car crash at Weston Road and State Road 84.

The deputy collided with a pickup truck about 6 a.m. on the eastern edge of Weston.

The deputy was trapped in his cruiser and rescuers had to extricate him, said Broward Sheriff's Office spokesman Michael Jachles.

The deputy, who has not been identified, is at Broward General Medical Center and did not suffer any life-threatening injuries, said Jachles.

The driver of the pickup refused treatment. BSO traffic homicide detectives are investigating the crash.

 

This is yet another case where the cause of the crash is unclear. Legal issues may be involved, and it is important to call a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Woman and Child Injured in Car Accident

Today, the Houston Chronicle reported that a pregnant woman and her child were involved in a car accident with the Constable.                                           Houston Auto Accident Lawyer

A pregnant woman and a young child were taken to the hospital by Life Flight helicopter after a Harris County deputy constable patrol car struck their vehicle on the Sam Houston Tollway, authorities said. The accident happened about 11 a.m. at the North Loop 's westbound tollway plaza near Antoine, officials said.

A Precinct 4 deputy constable was was in the EZ tag lane when his cruiser struck the rear of a sedan carrying at least five people, officials said.

One of the passengers, a pregnant mother, and a child, believed to be 2-to-4 years old, were flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital in unknown condition, officials said.

A woman in the sedan was taken to the hospital by ambulance, officials said.

The deputy constable, who has not been identified, suffered cuts and bruises in the wreck and was taken to Houston Northwest Medical Center , officials said.

"He's going through some x-rays and CAT scans," said Harris County Precinct 4 Capt. Mark Herman.

Officials said two other people in the car weren't injured. Patrol deputies drove them to Memorial Hermann Hospital where the pregnant woman and the toddler were taken.

The accident remains under investigation. Officials said it wasn't yet known if the car suddenly stopped on the toll road just before it was struck by the patrol car.

"We're still looking into it. It's going to take us awhile," Herman said. "Our main concern right now is getting the injured some help and then getting the accident properly investigated."

The accident will be reviewed by the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Herman said.

This is another incident where legal issues may be involved. Lives may be at stake for reasons that may or may not be clear. By filing a personal injury lawsuit, the injured party can be compensated for the pain that never should have ocurred in the first place.