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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

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

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

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

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

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The owner of Innovations Automotive, a Houston body shop, is learning first-hand about the law of premises liability. Charged late last week with having a firearm accessible to a child and scheduled to appear for a court date later this month, Milton Almanza faces criminal charges – and could face civil charges, too – stemming from the tragic and unfortunate death of a 10-year-old boy. The victim, Kenneth Govea, fatally shot himself with a .25 caliber semi-automatic pistol he found in Mr. Almanza’s shop.

The tragic case of the boy, the shop owner, and the gun are important for business owners throughout the state of Texas. Simply put, the law of premises liability makes owners legally responsible for the dangers associated with their shop. For Mr. Almanza, the tool that he hoped would give his shop greater security is actually the weapon that could cost him time in jail and thousands of dollars in civil damages.

Want to know more about premises liability and the unseen legal risks that you and your business might face? For a free consultation that could save you more than you might imagine, talk to the injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. We’re in the business of helping you! Call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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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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BP has pledged that it will not seek to prevent lawsuits arising from the Gulf Oil Spill based on controversial releases obtained from victims of the blast.  Early reports accused the oil giant of improperly asking workers who survived the incident to swear that they weren't injured and promise they won't sue.  Reports say that workers were presented with these agreements immediately after being rescued, under highly distasteful (and potentially actionable) circumstances.  Fears | Nachawati represents victims of the Gulf Oil Spill, including those who have signed releases under questionable circumstances and those who have been asked to sign releases.  If you have been affected by the Gulf Oil Spill, call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to discuss your situation with our experienced legal staff.  

In other Texas legal news, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled that ice does not create an unreasonable risk of harm that would expose a landowner to premises liability for a business invitee.  In the case at hand, a man was injured when he slipped and fell on accumulated ice in the parking lot of a hospital.  He sued the hospital for his injuries.  The Court's ruling means that the hospital isn't liable for injuries caused by icy conditions that occur naturally.  If the hospital had created the icy condition, or had altered the parking lot in such a manner that a dangerous situation arose, the result would likely have been different and the man could have possibly sued for his injuries.   

In national legal news, President Obama has nominated Elena Kagan to be a Justice of the United States Supreme Court.  Ms. Kagan currently serves as the Solicitor General of the United States, where she argues cases in the Supreme Court on the government's behalf.  Prior to that appointment, Ms. Kagan was the Dean of Harvard Law school.  She has been nominated to fill the seat being vacated by Justice John Paul Stevens.  If confirmed, Ms. Kagan will be President Obama's second appointee to the Supreme Court. 

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