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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!

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In August 2009 a Houston man, John T. Barnes, Sr., was fatally shot by an officer in the Houston Police Department. The results of the autopsy, completed on November 3, 2009, weren’t released until earlier this month – after the Barnes family attorney, David W. Hodges, filed suit in U.S. District Court. As Hodges candidly explained, “The city had suppressed the autopsy until now. In this case, I think it was the filing of the lawsuit which finally was the impetus behind them releasing the autopsy.”

You deserve prompt responses from city staff, police departments and fellow citizens. If you haven’t received the attention you deserve, the right decision may be to contact the legal professionals at Fears | Nachawati. Whatever legal conflict you face, we can help! Call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. Let us protect you!

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Earlier this week a butane and hydrofluoric acid leak at Marathon Oil’s Texas City refinery prompted a shelter-in-place order. A shelter-in-place order is a common emergency procedure used to minimize the risks of outside, dispersing contaminants. Marathon and other refineries contend these orders are essential in protecting the public.

However, some question the effectiveness of shelter-in-place orders. In a situation like Marathon’s butane and hydrofluoric acid leak experts worry that residents will not follow the order; alternatively, if the public does follow the order, they won’t be adequately protected in the event of a worst-case scenario. Residents and observers also question Marathon’s public relations approach to shelter-in-place orders. When confronted with questions by news outlets and citizens about the order, Marathon provided a brisk, non-informative statement: “The source of the release has been located, and crews are working on isolating it. There has been no off-site impact.” For residents worried about their health and the safety of their children, Marathon’s approach isn’t helpful.

Are you worried about shelter-in-place orders and refineries which impose risks on the public without appropriately consulting or informing local residents? If so, direct your questions and concerns to the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Premises and community liability are important legal issues. We can help you defend your rights and protect your interest. Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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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. 

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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. 

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