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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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