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A man claiming to be a 500 year-old vampire broke into a Galveston woman’s apartment earlier this week, hitting and biting the victim as she lay in bed. Galveston Police have charged the “vampire” of burglary with intent to commit assault. Although the female victim has yet to file a civil lawsuit, she is within her rights to do so. In fact, as her medical bills pile up, she may realize it is a necessary course of action.

The attorneys at Fears | Nachawati have the experience and expertise you need if you’ve been injured as a result of a physical assault. The police fight to defend public safety. We fight to provide victims with the justice they deserve. Not sure how you should proceed? The right first step is to contact us. We can help you understand your options and get you on the right track. Just call 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Tragically, it’s not. Every year, 213,000 Americans are victims of sexual assault. That’s an average of a sexual assault every two minutes. Of course, many of these occur at the workplace. To make matters worse, 60 percent of assaults go unreported and 15 out of 16 rapists will never spend a day jail.

Workplace sexual assault occurs in every town and industry. For instance, just this week a former, female employee for KBR Inc. and Halliburton Co. filed suit against her former employer for a rape that occurred at work. According to the victim’s attorney, KBR and Halliburton have a long history of failing to protect workers from sexual assault.

Have you been the victim of a sexual assault? It’s understandable why you wouldn’t want to go to the police. A flood of emotions – anger, embarrassment and uncertainty, to name just a few – often attend sexually related crimes. Nevertheless, it’s important to stand up for your rights. Talk to the experts at Fears | Nachawati. We understand that you’re hurting. We can help. Just call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Donald Leeroy Ballard, a Little League umpire near Houston, Texas, lured a 16-year-old child into his residence with the promise of food and video games. Once inside the home, Ballard sexually assaulted the child. Given Mr. Ballard’s relatively high interaction with teenage boys throughout Liberty County, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office was concerned that Ballard might have sexually assaulted other children as well.

Ballard will be subject to criminal charges, however, he also will likely face tort allegations, too. Victims deserve their day in court and they need legal advisors capable of defending their rights. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a crime such as battery, theft, or sexual assault, contact the legal advisors at Fears | Nachawati. Call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help you!

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Sexual assault is always painful, tragic and unfortunate. However, it’s particularly difficult when the victim is a child and the perpetrator is a trusted adult in the community. This week, residents of Katy, Texas, are grappling with the reality that Robert Paul Gentry, 28, had sex with a 15-year-old who was in his care at a residential treatment facility. The facility is designed to care for teens with emotional disorders.

If your child is verbally, physically, emotionally or sexually victimized by an adult, you need to take action. The perpetrator who injures your child should not simply face criminal charges, but civil allegations, too. Find out how to protect your family and seek justice within the justice system by contacting the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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A jury in Georgetown, Texas, sentenced Kenneth Wade Davis to 75 years in prison for aggravated assault, aggravated assault on a public servant and burglary. Davis’s sentence stems from an April, 2010 altercation in which he broke into Bobbie Rigsby’s home and, when she unexpectedly returned, shot her, puncturing her lung. Later that night, Davis also shot a Round Rock police officer, Jack Johnson. Fortunately, both have recovered.

Criminal court isn’t the end of the line for Mr. Davis. The burglar-turned gunman-turned convict also faces civil charges for the medical and emotional damage he caused. Tort law is an important field and nobody knows it better than the experienced, expert attorneys at Fears | Nachawati. If you’ve been injured by a criminal act, you may also have a civil claim. To find out more about your rights, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. The consultation is free; we’re ready to help you!

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A school bus aid in McKinney was fired last week after hitting an elementary school student with a belt.  The 10 year old male student was taking the bus to school on April 12 when the incident occurred.

The driver had worked for Durham School Services, which handles transportation for McKinney Independent School District, for about three months.  The driver had passed a background check and been through training. 

The incident is being investigated by local authorities. 

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