Texas Child Faces Recovery from Burns

 Zachary Pope, 6, is recovering steadily in a Lubbock, Texas hospital after sustaining serious burns to his face and upper body. Although his mother and brother were able to escape the house fire with only minor burns, Zachary suffered considerable injury before finally reaching safety. Over the last two weeks, he’s undergone skin grafts on his arms, thighs, chest and face.

 

Fires cause burn injuries to thousands of Texans every year. Tragically, in many cases these fires are preventable and would not occur but for the negligence of landlords. If you’re apartment has caught fire recently, you may have a cause of action against the owner of the facility for unsafe premises. To find out more about what your next steps should be, contact the personal injury professionals at Fears | Nachawati. Give us a call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help you!

Five injured in explosion in restaurant

Five people were injured in a gas explosion in a Mexican restaurant in Gainesville, Texas.  Three women, a young girl and a toddler are being treated at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas for burns.  One victim is in critical condition, while the other four are in serious condition.  The natural gas explosion occurred in the restaurant's kitchen.  Investigations continue. 

If you have been injured on business premises or on someone else's property, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and/or pain and suffering and other damage.  Call the experienced attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today at 1.866.705.7584 to discuss your case.

Starbucks sued over too-hot tea

Starbucks is in hot water over its hot tea.  Plaintiff Zeynep Inanli has sued the company alleging that a Manhattan Starbucks served her tea that was so hot it caused second-degree burns.  She also complains that the container her tea was served in was defective, noting that the lid was not properly secured, causing her to become burned.  She seeks unspecified damages for her burns, pain and mental anguish.  

Inanli v. Starbucks is reminiscent of a case involving McDonald's and hot coffee.  In that case, a jury in 1994 ordered McDonald's to pay nearly $3 million to Stella Liebeck, in compensation for severe burns Ms. Liebeck suffered when she was burned by the restaurant's coffee.