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A recent survey indicates a disturbing trend in the spending habits of the American consumer. After two years of moderate credit card use, new figures from Card Hub show that credit card use has significantly increased during the past year. Consumers are on track to end 2011 with a $64 billion increase in credit card debt.

Americans are also paying off credit card debt at a slower pace. During the first quarter of each year credit card debt usually declines, mostly due to annual bonuses and tax refund checks. In 2009 and 2010, consumers paid down more in the first quarter than they charged in new debt through the end of the third quarter. This year consumers kept the cash and kept charging throughout the year. Even more disturbing is that this year's third quarter credit card debt total was 154 percent more than in the same period last year.

Carrying large credit card debt can create serious financial problems. According to the Federal Reserve's credit card repayment calculator, a $5,000 debt at a 15% interest rate will take 7 years to pay off at $100 per month. During this time you will pay an extra $2,896 in interest charges!

If credit card fees are eating up your paycheck, it may be time to consider bankruptcy. During Chapter 13 bankruptcy you are able to structure an affordable repayment plan to pay credit card debt. Whatever you are not able to pay will be discharged after three to five years of repayment.

If you cannot afford to repay anything towards your credit card debt, Chapter 7 may be the answer. A Chapter 7, also called a "straight bankruptcy," lasts about five months and nothing is paid to your credit cards. Most bankruptcy debtors are able to keep everything they own while discharging debts they cannot afford to pay.

When credit card debt has taken over your finances, consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney and learn how the federal bankruptcy laws can help. Don't let credit card debt hold your paycheck hostage! Bankruptcy offers powerful protection from creditors and can discharge overwhelming debts.
 

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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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The Texas Department of Transportation announced this week which roads will receive a speed limit increase to 75 miles per hour. At the top of the list is Interstate 35 north of Austin. I-35 is already one of Texas’s most accident-prone roads. Now, the heavily travelled highway will become even more dangerous, as some experts argue that higher speed limits lead to more reckless driving and, as a result, more accidents.

The increased speed limit has Austin-area drivers worried. The Austin area section of I-35 has long been considered one of the most dangerous in Texas. Between January 1991 and December 2000, for instance, 277 people died in automobile accidents on stretches of I-35 in Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties. By comparison, there were just 199 driver fatalities on even busier stretches of I-35 in Dallas County during that time.

If you’ve been in an accident in Texas, there’s only one law firm you should consider for your insurance and personal injury claims. Fears | Nachawati is devoted to protecting drivers who have suffered property damage and pain and suffering in their car wreck. The consultation is free! To get started, call1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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Between 1992 and 2010, the FDA approved 85 surgical mesh devices to treat pelvic organ prolapse, and in just the last year more than 300,000 American women underwent surgical procedures to repair prolapsed organs, according to FDA reports. More than a quarter of these operations used transvaginal mesh. For a significant number of these women, the high-risk associated with these devices caused a variety of pelvic-related medical problems.

Fears Nachawati is leading the fight to protect victims of this dangerous medical device. For hundreds of women annually, transvaginal mesh causes considerable harm to their bodies and their futures. If you or a loved one have suffered complications from these medical devices, you need to let us know. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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If you’ve had a pelvic organ prolapse (POP), your doctor might have prescribed an Avaulta Plus, Avaulta Solo, or Avaulta Biosynthetic transvaginal mesh to treat you. Unfortunately, recent FDA research has revealed that these types of surgical mesh may do more harm than good. More than 1,000 patients have reported mesh complications and other problems, the results of which has included such debilitating side effects as infection, pain, vaginal scarring, and urinary and bladder problems.

In addition to these physical side effects, a number of women have also been impacted emotionally and psychologically. For all of these reasons, many of the women suffering from transvaginal mesh-related problems will never be the same as they were before their pelvic organ prolapse (POP). In short, this is a situation where the medicine may do more harm than the ailment.

Fears Nachawati has extensive experience dealing with the kind of pain and suffering – both physical and emotional – that you, your husband, and your family are going through. Let us help you. To discuss your legal options in a free and confidential consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you.

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Actos (Pioglitazone) is commonly used to fight Type II diabetes. Doctors and the pharmaceutical industry have communicated some of the drug’s side effects, but do you know their full range? As discussed on this blog in prior posts, Actos has been found to cause bladder cancer, particularly for patients who take Actos for a prolonged period of time. However, Actos is also reportedly a cause of serious health problems such as congestive heart failure, vision problems, bone fracture, and liver disease as well as lesser side effects like swelling of the hands, sore throat, muscle pain, weight gain, breathing trouble, tooth problems, and lethargy.

Fears Nachawati expert attorneys know what it takes to defend your interests and protect your rights, whether at the negotiating table or in a court of law. Have you experienced Actos-related side effects? You should act immediately. Contact us for a free consultation. Just call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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A surgical mesh used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is at the center of a developing storm that includes thousands of injured women, doctors, health experts, and the Food and Drug Administration. According to a recently released FDA report, the FDA is considering reclassifying transvaginal mesh products as Class III devices.

What are the implications of this potential reclassification? For the pharmaceutical companies that design, produce, and sell transvaginal mesh devices, it means delay, at least. For victims of transvaginal mesh complications, it’s further confirmation that the large numbers of pelvic mesh problems isn’t simply bad luck, but an unsafe product.

So, what exactly is going wrong with the transvaginal mesh? For thousands of women, the transvaginal mesh has eroded into their vagina, causing pain, bleeding, organ perforation, and recurrence of POP.

Has a doctor prescribed you a transvaginal mesh (also known as a bladder sling or vaginal surgical mesh)? Has it caused discomfort, pain, or hospitalization? If so, you should contact the health device attorneys at Fears Nachawati. We protect victims from the physical and emotional effects of dangerous health products like transvaginal mesh. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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For months, the FDA has warned that Actos (Pioglitazone), a drug designed to combat diabetes, may do more harm than good. Now registered in the thiazolidinedione (TZD) class, health experts now acknowledge that Actos has serious side effects.

Doctors have options besides Actos. Many clinicians are electing to use incretin therapy instead of Actos (Pioglitazone) when metformin no longer works with type 2 diabetes patients. Of course, this raises an important question: is your doctor considering the significant adverse health effects of Actos before continuing your prescription?

Do you have blood or red color in your urine? Do you an urgent need to urinate? Does it hurt to urinate? Have you noticed increased pain or discomfort in your back or lower stomach? These kinds of discomfort are associated with bladder cancer. If you’ve been experiencing these outcomes, it may be past time to abandon Actos.

Need to speak to an attorney who has expertise in dangerous drugs? The experienced, highly qualified lawyers at Fears Nachawati are prepared to give you the attention you deserve. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you.

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Lexapro (Escitalopram) imposes serious risk upon unborn children, particularly if the pregnant mother continues to ingest Lexapro (Escitalopram) during the last trimester. Additionally, Lexapro (Escitalopram) can also pass to children through breast milk. In an effort to ensure that patients are knowledgeable of these risks, the FDA assigned Lexapro (Escitalopram) to category C.

Exactly how serious are the risks of Lexapro (Escitalopram)? Some patients have reported human spontaneous abortion as a result of Lexapro (Escitalopram)!

Fears | Nachawati attorneys are committed to defending the rights of families whose lives have been forever changed as a result of Lexapro (Escitalopram). The fight for your family’s rights is one we take seriously. Your free consultation will answer your questions and concerns. To get started on your fight for justice, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email to mn@fnlawfirm.com. Put our expertise to work for you!

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The Mayo Clinic has acknowledged that Celexa (Citalopram) imposes serious risks on pregnant women and their unborn children. As a result of the pregnant mother’s ingestion of Celexa (Citalopram), some newborn children have suffered a serious newborn lung problem known as persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). Newborns have also experienced septal heart defects, brain and skull problems (anencephaly), abdominal organ defects, and serious head injury (craniosynostosis).

To be clear: the Mayo Clinic also recognizes that the risk of birth defects is relatively low and that foregoing antidepressants like Celexa (Citalopram) can raise other risks, too.

That’s fair, but there’s another issue at work in the Celexa debate: are pregnant women being fully informed of the risks associated with their Celexa (Citalopram) prescription? Were you? Ineffective notice has stripped many mothers of the ability to make meaningful choices for themselves – and the life they were carrying!

Fears | Nachawati is helping families fight back! Was your child hurt as a result of your Celexa (Citalopram) prescription? Did you receive the information you needed to make an informed decision? Our expert attorneys can help you understand your legal options. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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A New England Journal of Medicine article concluded that pregnant women who take fluoxetine in the third trimester are at increased risk for perinatal complications. What makes this conclusion noteworthy? It was published in 1996. Although the medical community has known about the risks associated with Prozac (Fluoxetine) to infant and mothers for more than a decade, Americans – including children – continue to be injured as a result of this dangerous drug.

Fears | Nachawati protects victims of pharmaceutical injuries. With rights come responsibilities. Drug manufacturers may have the right to produce drugs for the marketplace, but they also have a duty to ensure the safety of their product. When they don’t, it’s right that they’re held accountable. Our specialist attorneys are committed to holding drug companies accountable to their injured patients!

Has your child suffered as a result of your prescription to Prozac (Fluoxetine)? Find out how we can defend your family’s legal interests by contacting us. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or send an email to mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued not one, but multiple warnings against the use of a transvaginal mesh, the common name for the surgical mesh used to repair a pelvic organ prolapse (POP). According to the FDA, serious complications associated with the use of transvaginal mesh are “not rare” and, even more importantly, “it is not clear that transvaginal POP repair with mesh is more effective than traditional non-mesh repair in patients with POP and it may expose patients to greater risk.” (emphasis added).

Fears | Nachawati has committed significant resources to fighting for the women and families who have suffered as a result of the use of transvaginal mesh. The FDA and other health agencies couldn’t be clearer on this: there’s very real risk! Nevertheless, some health providers continue to use them. Have you or a loved one been injured as a result of the application of a transvaginal mesh? Find out about your legal options today!

For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. Let us fight for you!

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In June, the French Agency for the Safety of Health Products pulled Actos (Pioglitazone) from the market. Just six days later, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took the less aggressive – but no less meaningful – step in announcing that Actos use for longer than a year had been associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer. In a press release, the FDA also advised that “The benefits of [Actos] should be weighed against the unknown risks for cancer recurrence.”

Actos is bad news for many, many patients. Do you have diabetes? Has your doctor prescribed Actos to you? If so, it may be time to ask about the consequences of Actos ingestion! In a study in which nearly 200,000 diabetes patients participated, Actos patients who had taken the drug for twelve months or more had a forty percent increased risk for bladder cancer.

Fears | Nachawati is gearing up for a fight against the manufacturer of Actos (Pioglitazone). Have you been hurt as a result of prolonged pioglitazone ingestion? Find out if your eligible to join in our fight! For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Did you know the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that pregnant women should avoid taking Paxil during pregnancy? It’s great advice, but for too many American women, the advice is too little, too late. Medical surveys have found that pregnant women taking Paxil – a drug also known as Aropax, Seroxat, Sereupin, and Paroxetine – have experienced a 1.5 to 1.7-fold increase in the rate of congenital birth defects in their children.

Has your child suffered as a result of your Paxil prescription? All birth defects are tragic, but Paxil birth defects are particularly horrendous, the preventable result of reckless drug makers. Fears | Nachawati is striking back on behalf of Paxil victims across the country. Is it time for you to join our fight for justice? For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to defend your family!

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Did you take Zoloft (Sertraline) during your pregnancy? You may have exposed your child to severe birth defects that include anal atresia, limb reduction defects, and septal defects. Studies of umbilical cords have found that mothers who took Zoloft during their pregnancy transferred in some cases significant amounts of sertraline to their child during the pregnancy. Mothers also transferred sertraline through breast milk, too!

Fears | Nachawati attorneys are defending children suffering from Zoloft-induced birth defects and their families in court. If your family is dealing with the repercussions of taking Zoloft during pregnancy, you ought to give us a call. We can defend your rights! For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Four people were injured in a pileup on westbound I-30 in Dallas that closed the highway for several hours.  A pickup truck traveling on the westbound service road crashed through a guard rail and entered the freeway, causing a collision with a tractor-trailer rig.  The big rig was then hit by a DART paratransit bus which was unable to stop in time.  The pickup truck driver was seriously injured and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.  Two of the individuals in the DART paratransit bus and the driver of the tractor-trailer were also injured in the incident. 

If you've been hurt in a traffic accident, Fears | Nachawati is here to help protect your legal rights.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

Fears & Nachawati Personal Injury Law Offices

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A one year old toddler boy was fatally injured in a recent wreck on I-20 in Grand Prairie.  The victim was a passenger in a Chevy Blazer, which became the middle car in a three-car pileup when it was struck from behind by a GMC pickup.  The Blazer was then pushed into the car in front of it.  The child was taken to Children's Medical Center Dallas Hospital where he later died from his injuries. 

If someone in your family has been killed or hurt in an accident on the roads of the Metroplex, Fears | Nachawati is here to help protect your legal rights during this difficult time.  Call us for a consultation 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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A motorcyclist was killed in a recent far north Dallas hit and run accident.  Investigators say that the motorcyclist, Bennie Dee Barr, was killed near the intersection of Preston Road and Frankford Road.  The victim was traveling north when a slow-moving car cut in front of him suddenly.  Barr tried to stop, and skidded for 20 feet before striking the right front side of the car.  Barr was thrown over the hood of the car and landed 40 feet away.  Barr was taken to Parkland Hospital where he later died from severe head trauma.  The car's driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.  Police are continuing to search for the car's driver.

Fears | Nachawati represents individuals who have been hurt, and family members of those who have been tragically killed, in motorcycle, car, truck and other accidents.  If you could benefit from our services, please do not hesitate to call us at 1.866.705.7584.  We'd be happy to speak with you at your convenience. 

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A man has died as a result of injuries he sustained in a pedestrian-motor vehicle accident.  Authorities report that the man, Alen Karenzo, died at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth the day after he was struck by a car in the 2200 block of East Berry Street in south Fort Worth.  The tragedy has been ruled an accident, and no charges are expected to be filed against the driver.  No other persons were injured in this incident.

If you've been injured by a car, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help protect your rights.  Even if a driver isn't criminally liable for injuring you, they still face civil liability for your injuries, time off work, and other damages.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 for a consultation. 

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A $62.7 million dollar settlement has been reached in an 18-wheeler crash on the Oklahoma turnpike that killed ten people, including four Texans.  The accident occurred when a tractor trailer operated by Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. slammed into a line of stopped cars.  Victims and survivors of the crash sued the company for failure to properly train and supervise its driver.  They hope that this large settlement will work a wake-up call for the trucking industry and prevent similar tragedies in the future.

If you or someone you love has been affected by a tractor trailer crash, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help protect and preserve your rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Dr. Gary Purdue, chief of the burn section at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and co-director of the Parkland Memorial Hospital burn unit, was killed this weekend in a motorcycle crash at the age of 65.  Authorities say that Dr. Purdue was riding his motorcycle in north Dallas when a car struck and killed him.  Authorities are continuing to investigate the crash, and are trying to determine whether the car's driver was under the influence.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims and families affected by tragic car, motorcycle and truck accidents.  If you or someone you love has been in an accident, call us for a consultation at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A stranded driver was critically injured this weekend when a taxicab carrying seven passengers broadsided the driver's SUV.  The wreck occurred in downtown Dallas.  The accident pushed the SUV into the man, who was filling the vehicle with gas.  The taxi driver and the stranded driver were both injured in the accident, and were taken to area hospitals for treatment.  Some of the taxi's passengers suffered minor injuries. 

Fears | Nachawati represents individuals injured on the roads of Dallas and of Texas.  If you've been hurt in a wreck, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.

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A car wreck in Fort Worth Sunday injured one and killed another.  Daniel Heinrich, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in the 2200 block of Jacksboro Highway.  Debra Barber, 59, was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.  One man, Manuel Valles, is being held in the Mansfield Jail, and is facing intoxication manslaughter charges for his role in this deadly crash.  Authorities are continuing to investigate this fatal crash.

The attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help the victims of crashes on our roads.  Call us for a free consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A motorcyclist was killed early Sunday morning in a wreck on North Central Expressway.  The accident occurred near the Walnut Hill Lane exit.  A witness says that the rider was traveling at a high rate of speed when the motorcycle struck a car from the rear.  The motorcyclist went through the back window of the car and into the car's passenger compartment.  The motorcyclist did not survive this accident.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims and surviving family members of those injured or killed on the roads of the DFW Metroplex and all of Texas.  If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident, call us today at 1.866.705.7585.  

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A Frisco man has died from injuries he sustained several weeks ago in a firey crash on I-20 near Terrell.  The man, Wyndell Greene Sr., was badly burned in the accident.  The wreck claimed the lives of Greene's wife and their two children.  The wreck was caused by an 18-wheeler that struck the Greene's vehicle from behind, causing it to become wedged up against another tractor-trailer before it burst into flames. 

Tractor-trailer and commercial truck accidents are serious and often deadly occurrences.  If you or someone you love has been involved in a wreck with an 18-wheeler or another truck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you sort through your legal rights during this difficult time.  Call us for a consultation at 1.866.705.7584.

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Two men were killed when a pickup truck crashed into the bus stop in the 5300 block of Harry Hines Boulevard.  The driver, Julian Cadena Cerda, may have been drunk when the wreck occurred, and is being held in a Dallas County jail with intoxication manslaughter charges pending.  Cerda appears to have hit a tree before he crashed into the bus stop.  The victims, who may have been homeless men who were sleeping in the bus stop, were pronounced dead at the scene. 

If you or a loved one has been injured by a driver in Texas, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A motorcyclist was killed early Sunday morning after he lost control of his bike, hit the back of a vehicle and was run over by a second vehicle.  The accident occurred in the 6000 block of East Loop 820 in Fort Worth.  The motorcyclist apparently lost control, drifted into the right shoulder lane, and steered back into the roadway, striking the back of a vehicle.  Witnesses report that the rider was thrown from his bike and his by a second vehicle.  The motorcyclist died at the scene.  Neither vehicle stopped.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle wreck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you sort through your legal rights and get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A tanker truck driver was seriously injured in a recent wreck on I-10 in southeast Texas.  Authorities report that a tanker truck carrying isobutane, a flammable, corrosive substance, overturned when it was involved in a two-vehicle wreck with a pickup truck.  The accident occurred near Hamshire, approximately 65 miles east of Houston.  The tanker driver was seriously injured, but is expected to survive.  It took hazardous materials crew four days to clean up the isobutane that was spilled in the crash.

If you have been injured in a wreck involving a tanker truck or other vehicle, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you get the compensation you deserve.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.

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A blown out rear tire cause an East Texas wreck that killed three individuals from the DFW Metroplex.  Authorities say that five people were riding in a Ford Taurus on I-20 near Tyler when the left rear tire blew out, causing the vehicle to lose control and hit a tree.  The driver and one passenger were injured, but survived the crash.  Three other passengers were killed the in wreck.

If you have been injured in an accident, or if you have lost a loved one in a tragedy on the Texas highways, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you protect your legal rights.  Call us today to put us to work for you.  1.866.705.7584.

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A pedestrian was injured today in an two-car accident in downtown Dallas.  The incident occurred near the intersection of Pearl and San Jacinto.  Authorities say that the first car ran into the second car, which was attempting to turn right onto San Jacinto.  A female pedestrian was standing in front of the second car apparently waiting to cross the road when the wreck occurred.  She was injured when the second car was pushed into her.  The drivers of the cars were not injured.

If you have been injured in a car wreck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get the compensation you deserve.  Call us today for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A Duncanville teenager was killed last weekend in a wreck in Oklahoma when the car he was driving was struck by a train. The young man was on a trip to visit family about 180 miles northwest of Dallas, and was the only person in the car when the tragedy occurred.  Investigators say that the car was drug for several blocks before the train was able to stop.  The teenager died of his injuries a short time after the accident.  It is unclear at this time whether the railroad crossing was properly marked or functioning properly. 

If you or someone you has been injured or killed in an accident involving a train, the experienced attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help.  Call us today for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584.

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Two people were injured in a single-SUV accident on northbound I-35E near the exit ramp for Inwood Road today.  Witnesses report that the driver apparently steered into a grassy area near the exit and struck an object before the SUV overturned.  Two people suffered injuries that authorities say do not appear to be life-threatening.

If you have been involved in a car accident, the legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you protect your rights. Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.

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An infant was injured in a motorcycle crash today in the 9000 block of Lake June Road in Dallas.  Authorities say that a 12 year old was holding the infant while riding a small motorcycle on a public road.  The boy lost control of the motorcycle and crashed it into a curb.  The infant was taken to an area hospital and listed in serious condition.  The boy was slightly injured and was treated at the scene.  The adult who was responsible for the infant was inside a nearby apartment when the accident occurred. 

If your child has been injured in a motorcycle wreck, car wreck, or while in the care of another person, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you sort through the debris and determine your rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.  

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A wrong way crash on I-30 at Ferguson Road Sunday morning left one person dead and sent three others to the hospital.  A woman driving a Ford F-150, who had two passengers with her, was going eastbound in the westbound lanes of the highway.  She crashed head on into a Chevy Tahoe.  One of the passengers, Ana Tello of Mesquite, died at the scene.  The drivers of both cars and the other pickup passenger were taken to area hospitals for treatment.

The attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help victims of auto accidents.  If you have been injured, call us today for a free consultation.  1.866.705.7584. 

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A woman was killed and three others were hurt when the car they were riding in crashed into a light pole and split in two.  The driver lost control of the car on southbound I-35W in Fort Worth.  Witnesses reported that the car traveled approximately 40 feet on top of a concrete barrier in the center median before striking the light pole.  The woman who died was trapped in the half of the car that burst into flames after the accident.  The injured individuals were taken to John Peter Smith Hospital and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.

If you have been injured in a car accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati understand the pain and confusion you must be experiencing.  Call us today and put us to work protecting your rights.  1.866.705.7584.

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Four boys were hurt when a car crashed into a home in Lancaster.  Witnesses reported that the car ran a stop sign before running into the residence.  Investigators say that the car traveled about 12 feet into the home in the 800 block of West Pleasant Run Road.  The boys, whose ages range from 10-12, were taken to area hospitals for treatment. 

If you have been injured by someone else's negligence, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati can help you seek justice.  Call us today to talk about your situation.  1.866.705.7584. 

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Three children and one adult were hurt in a hit-and-run accident in Pleasant Grove.  The children were passengers in a minivan that was traveling south on Masters Drive when a Lincoln Navigator ran a stop sign at Muskogee Drive.  The Navigator struck the minivan.  The driver of the minivan escaped injury, but an adult passenger and three children were taken to area hospitals for treatment.  The Navigator fled the scene, but was later recovered by police after it was found abandoned nearby.  The investigation remains open until authorities locate the driver of the Navigator.

If you have been injured in an accident, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati can help you get compensation from the people who hurt you.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 and put us to work for you.  

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A pedestrian was hit Thursday in the lower Greenville area of Dallas.  Witnesses report that the individual, a man, was struck while trying to cross Greenville Avenue, by a pickup truck traveling at a moderate rate of speed.  The man was knocked down.  He was taken by ambulance to an area hospital.

If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Two children and two adults were injured in an accident on U.S. Highway 287 Thursday morning.  The accident occurred near the intersection of 287 and Blue Mound Road in northwest Fort Worth.  Authorities report that the individuals were ejected from the automobile in which they were riding.  The children were taken to Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth for treatment. 

If you or someone you care for has been hurt in a traffic accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you find justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 and we'd be happy to discuss your case with you. 

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A wreck on I-30 east in Dallas today injured two people and slowed rush hour traffic to a crawl.  One car, a late model Ford, was involved in the accident.  The driver apparently lost control and skidded off the roadway near the Motley Drive exit.  The car overturned, and the driver and one passenger were injured in the crash.

If you have been injured in an automobile accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you seek justice.  Call us at 1.866.705.7584 and let us help you. 

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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.

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An 18-wheeler on I-35E in Dallas overturned near Colorado Boulevard.  The wreck blocked traffic for hours.  The driver was injured in the wreck, and was treated at an area hospital.  No other vehicles were involved. 

The truck was carrying a load of graham crackers, and the cargo was unloaded onto the roadside when the truck was cleared.  Motorists stopped to gather the crackers, until health officials arrived and said no more.

If you have been injured in a wreck, the attorneys and legal professionals at Fears | Nachawati are here to fight for your rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 and we'll get to work for you.

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A wreck involving an SUV and a sedan on the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco injured three people.  The vehicles were traveling southbound on the Tollway when the SUV apparently inadvertently veered into the sedan's lane.  The two people in the SUV, along with the driver of the car, were injured and were taken to area hospitals.  Two lanes of traffic on the Tollway were blocked while authorities cleared the wreck. 

Fears | Nachawati specializes in representing the victims of accidents.  If you have been involved in a car accident, call us today at 1.866.705.7584 and we'd be happy to discuss your legal rights with you.

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A woman who had pulled over to the side of 635/LBJ freeway because of a flat tire was killed early Tuesday morning in an accident involving a tractor-trailer.  The woman, Doris Satterfield, was trying to re-enter traffic on the freeway when her car was hit.  She died at the scene.  Her husband was critically injured and was taken to Parkland Hospital.  A third car was also hit in the crash, which was a Jeep driven by the couple's son, who had come to their aid with the flat tire.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Baylor Medical Center.  The driver of the big rig has told investigators that he didn't see the car in time to stop.  Authorities do not expect any charges to be filed, but are continuing to investigate the accident.

The attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati have years of experience helping the victims of tractor-trailer wrecks.  If you have been in an accident with a tractor-trailer, or any other accident, please call us at 1.866.705.7584 to put us to work for you. 

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A 28 year old man crashed while driving westbound on I-635, the LBJ Freeway.  The driver, Tien-Jung Kuo, lost control of the vehicle near the Coit Road exit.  The vehicle veered across the highway and crashed into a concrete barrier.  One passenger was taken to Medical City Dallas Hospital where he died from his injuries.  The other passenger was taken to Parkland Hospital and listed in critical condition.  The driver has been charged with intoxication manslaughter. 

If you have been injured in a car accident, whether involving a drunk driver or not, the attorneys at Fears | Nachawati are ready to help you get the justice you deserve.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A motorcyclist struck a pedestrian in southeast Oak Cliff recently.  The pedestrian, Paul Bellard of Dallas, was attempting to cross the 6200 block of Bonnie View Road about 10 p.m. Tuesday night.  The motorcyclist, Lashon Hudson of Dallas, was traveling southbound on that road when he hit Bellard with his Suzuki.  Investigators believe that Hudson was doing a wheelie at the time of the accident, and that his front wheel was off the ground.  The impact of the crash sent Hudson off of his bike, and threw Bellard into the northbound lanes of Bonnie View Road.

Husdon was taken to Baylor University Medical Center, while Bellard was taken to Methodist Charlton Medical Center.  Both men died. 

If you have been injured by a motorcyclist or by a driver, the experienced attorneys at Fears | Nachawati would be happy to help you find justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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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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If you file a Texas personal injury lawsuit, the defendant’s lawyer will likely “depose” you. A deposition is the process by which the defendant’s lawyer asks you questions about the accident in order to gather facts about the case.

Before the questioning begins, you will be put under oath whereby you will swear to tell the truth in answering the questions. Your answers to the questions will be recorded by a court reporter. Sometimes depositions are recorded on an audio tape or by a video recorder.

If your Texas personal injury lawsuit goes to trial, the testimony you give in court will be compared to the answers you gave during your deposition. If there are any inconsistencies or discrepancies between the two, the defendant’s lawyer will ask you about them.

Depositions are a form of discovery. Discovery is a legal term that encompasses all of the various ways that lawyers gather facts and evidence in preparation for a lawsuit.

You have the right to have your lawyer present at the deposition. Your lawyer will be there to ensure that your best interests are represented and will spend time preparing you for the questions you can expect to be asked.

Your lawyer also has the right to object to questions that are improper, misleading, irrelevant or vague. The defendant cannot use the deposition process to harass you, and your lawyer will make sure that this does not happen.

Hiring an experienced Texas personal injury lawyer is the best way to ensure that your rights are protected during a deposition.

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A lawsuit has been filed after a drunk driver smashed his truck into a deli, causing patrons to be hit by flying debris and falling equipment. One of the patrons, a Texas man who lost one of his eyes in the accident, has filed a lawsuit against both the driver of the truck as well as the owner of the deli.

Russell January suffered his eye injury when a meat slicer fell on his head. January and his wife have filed a lawsuit against Rodney Eddie, the intoxicated truck driver, and Gonzuela Williams, the owner of Durham’s Meat Market.

The accident took place on November 14^th at around 5:30 p.m. January was eating at Durham’s Meat Market at the time, which is located in Port Arthur, Texas.

While January was in the deli, Eddie drove his pickup truck into the store, breaking through the wall and hitting several fixtures.

January was struck by a meat slicer, which, according to the lawsuit, caused not only the loss of his eye but also damage to his brain, a fractured skull and a fractured jaw.

In the lawsuit, January is seeking damages for medical costs, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement and physical impairment.

January is joined in his lawsuit by his wife who is seeking damages for loss of comfort, solace, care, love and affection because of the accident.

The lawsuit blames Eddie for driving while intoxicated, driving too fast and failing to stay in his lane.

Williams is accused of negligence for having an unreasonably dangerous place of business because of the placement of heavy fixtures. The lawsuit further accuses Williams of failure to provide a barrier to protect his patrons from motor vehicles when it was foreseeable that a vehicle might jump the curb and strike the building.

For more on this Texas personal injury lawsuit, click here to access the complete article.

If you have been injured in an accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for free legal assistance. To speak with a Texas personal injury lawyer, simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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If you are injured while on someone else’s property, you may be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit against the owner. This type of personal injury lawsuit is known as a premises liability lawsuit. An example of a premises liability claim is a slip and fall accident at a grocery store.

In order to bring a successful premises liability lawsuit in Texas, you must be able to prove each of the following six elements:

1. A condition existed on the defendant’s property that posed an unreasonable risk of harm to a person present on the property.
2. The defendant knew, or should have known in the exercise of ordinary care, that the condition of their property posed an unreasonable risk of harm.
3. The defendant should have anticipated that a person on the property would not discover the danger or would fail to protect themselves against it.
4. The defendant was negligent in that they created the condition, knew about the condition and negligently failed to correct it or should have known about the condition.
5. The plaintiff was injured.
6. The condition of the defendant’s property caused the plaintiff’s injury.

If you were injured because of a dangerous condition on someone else’s property, contact the Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal assistance. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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Texas is one of the few states that allows punitive damages to be awarded in successful wrongful death lawsuits.

Punitive damages are awarded to a plaintiff as a way of punishing the defendant. They are separate and distinct from compensatory damages which are awarded to compensate the plaintiff for the financial losses they have suffered as a result of the defendant’s conduct.

Note that punitive damages are not available in all Texas wrongful death lawsuits. Punitive damages can only be awarded in cases where the defendant’s behavior was reckless, malicious or intentional.

Even in cases where this criteria is met, however, punitive damages are not automatic. Rather, they are awarded at the discretion of the jury.

If you have lost a loved one in an accident, contact the Texas wrongful death lawyers of Fears | Nachawati today. To receive free legal assistance, simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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