Texas Injury Law Blog : Dallas Accident Lawyer & Attorney : Fears Nachawati Law Firm : Personal Injury, Wrongful Death : Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Texas

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. 

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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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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.  

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Subrogation is a legal term that refers to an insurance company’s ability to seek reimbursement from a third party for the money it paid out on a claim. Specifically, it is the ability of an insurance company to seek reimbursement from the party responsible for the accident that resulted in the claim.

Sometimes a person has to make an insurance claim through their own insurance company even when they weren’t at fault for the accident. The insurance company will pay out on their insured’s claim, but ideally it is the person who is actually at fault for the accident that should be paying for the damages. That’s where the concept of subrogation comes in.

It is the insurance company’s legal right to recover the money they’ve paid out by pursuing a claim against the at-fault party, which typically means pursuing the claim through the at-fault party’s insurance company.

Here’s an example of how subrogation works. John Smith is out driving his car when he is rear-ended by another car (driven by Allan) through no fault of his own. Allan’s insurance company is taking a very long time to process John’s claim.

In the mean time, John needs his car repaired so he can get to work every day. He decides to use his own insurance company to get the money he needs to fix his car. Because John was not responsible for the accident, John’s insurance company can seek reimbursement for the payment from Allan’s insurance company.

Subrogation can come into play in personal injury lawsuits as well. Subrogation allows the insurance company to “step into the shoes” of the person with the legal claim (the plaintiff) to seek reimbursement for money it has paid out to cover the plaintiff’s losses.

For example, suppose that Allan did not have car insurance, so John had to take him to court in order to get financial compensation for the accident. John files a personal injury lawsuit against Allan, and John wins the case. John’s insurance company, which had paid to fix John’s car, has a right to part of the money John was awarded.

If you have been injured in a car accident, Fears | Nachawati can handle the insurance claims process on your behalf, including any issues related to subrogation. We are a team of Texas personal injury lawyers, and we provide car accident victims with free legal assistance. To contact Fears | Nachawati, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 21^st 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.

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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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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. 

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