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

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 Joshua woman died of injuries sustained in a rollover crash on State High 171 in Godley.  Authorities report that the car driven by the woman, Tiffany Murdick, struck a culvert with its back right tire and slid sideways into a tree, causing the car to spin around and roll over.  The victim was taken by helicopter to Texas Harris Health Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, where she later died.  Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.

If you've been hurt in a car 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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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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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 in a recent Fort Worth wreck.  Investigators believe that a car failed to yield at the intersection of East Northside Drive and North Main Street, and struck the motorcycle during a left turn.  The motorcyclist, Luis Ruiz, was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver fled the scene but was caught in his home about a mile and a half away.  He has been arrested on suspicion of intoxicated manslaughter.

If you have been injured, or if a loved one has been injured or killed, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you understand your legal rights.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A Kennendale woman was killed in a wreck on East Loop 820 in Fort Worth.  The woman was identified as Jerilyn Moore.  She was traveling southbound on the highway when her pickup truck struck a guardrail and went over.  The truck landed in a grassy area below the pavement.  Ms. Moore was ejected from the vehicle.  She was pronounced dead shortly after the wreck. 

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims and surviving family members of those who are killed on the roads of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.  If you have suffered a tragedy, we may be able to help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7585.  

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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 six month old child was killed and 12 other family members were injured in a crash in the Hill Country region of Texas.  The family hails from the Dallas area and was traveling to Mexico on vacation.  Authorities report that a tire blew out on the van the family was riding in, causing the van to roll over several times in I-35E about six miles north of Hillsboro.  The infant, who was not riding in a child safety seat, was killed instantly.  The victims were taken to several area hospitals for treatment.

If you or someone in your family has been injured in a car crash, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you through this difficult time.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you seek justice. 

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One person was killed and five others were injured in a head-on crash in Grand Prairie.  Authorities say that a man was driving his car in the wrong direction on I-30 early Sunday morning when he hit a pickup truck.  A second car traveling behind the pickup truck was also involved in the crash.  The driver of the first car was ejected from his car and died at the scene.  The driver and passengers of the pickup truck and second car were injured. 

Fears | Nachawati protects the legal rights of the survivors and victims of Texas car and truck crashes.  If we could help you in such a situation, please call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A man was killed early this morning in a rollover accident on I-35 in north Fort Worth.  The man, Fernando Torrez, was heading southbound on the highway and driving a 2003 Toyota truck.  Witnesses report that the truck made an abrupt move and began to violently roll over.  Torrez was ejected from the truck, landing in the path of a tractor-trailer.  The tractor-trailer attempted to swerve, but was unable to avoid hitting the body.  Torrez was pronounced dead at the scene.

If you have been injured, or if you have lost a loved one to a wreck, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help protect your rights and the rights of your family during this difficult time.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out more about how we can help you.

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A man died earlier this week in the pharmacy of John Peter Smith hospital in Fort Worth.  Witnesses report that the man was discovered slumped over in a chair.  Help was called, but medical personnel did not arrive for at least ten minutes.  When help did arrive, a non-functional defibrillator was first used on the victim but apparently it was not charged up.  Emergency responders then tried to use a second defibrillator, which also did not work.  Medical workers then tried CPR and took the man away from the pharmacy for further treatment.  Their attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful.

If you or a loved one has been injured or hurt on someone else's property, you may have legal rights.  Call Fears | Nachawati today to discuss your potential case.  1.866.705.7584. 

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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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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 killed today in a wreck involving a car near the intersection of I-35W and Seminary Drive in Fort Worth.  The victim, Salvador Ramirez, 21, of Fort Worth, was pronounced dead at the scene.  His cause of death was determined to be "blunt force trauma due to motor vehicle-pedestrian collision."  Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of this tragic accident.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of all accidents, whether they be drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists or pedestrians.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you.

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Five people were killed in a recent head-on collision near Vernon, Texas.  Four members of one family were riding in a Hummer H-3 when their vehicle was hit by another SUV.  The family was in Texas to participate in a baseball tournament, and was returning home to Colorado when the accident occurred.  Authorities are continuing to investigate the accident, and suspect that alcohol may have been involved.

If you have been involved in an auto accident, or if a loved one of yours has been injured or killed, the attorneys and legal professionals at Fears | Nachawati are here to help you in your time of pain and grief.  Call us for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you. 

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A Flower Mound man was killed in a rollover accident in Oklahoma.  Authorities say that David W. Zondor was driving on Oklahoma 89 in the southern part of that state when his car left the road for an unknown reason.  The car rolled over twice and threw the victim from the vehicle. Zondor was wearing a seat belt when the tragedy occurred.  Zondor was flown to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, but died of massive injuries. 

If you or someone close to you has been injured in an auto accident, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you preserve your rights through difficult times.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.

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A San Antonio woman has died from injuries she sustained in a two-car accident in Palo Pinto County, west of Mineral Wells, last weekend.  Cassidy Grant, 20, died Thursday after fighting for her life in the intensive care unit at John Peter Smith Hospital for five days.  Two other people were injured in the wreck, which occurred when a car turning from a private drive was hit by an oncoming vehicle.  Grant was a passenger in the turning car.  Authorities are continuing to investigate this tragic accident.

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

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A Burleson man was killed in a wreck in southeast Fort Worth.  The man, Jason Unger, 37, was killed when the car he was driving slammed into a utility pole on Joel East Road.  He was driving a 2009 Toyota Corolla eastbound on the road when he skidded off the road service.  The wreck occurred near the boundary of Fort Worth and Forest Hill.  Unger died at the scene. 

Fears | Nachawati understands the pain, anger and confusion the loved ones left behind after tragic accidents may feel.  We are here to help the victims and survivors of auto accidents.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to discuss how we can meet your legal needs. 

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Two people were killed while two others were critically injured in a crash on I-45 in Dallas.  A man riding a motorcycle with a group lost control of his bike and crashed near Loop 12.  A tractor-trailer was forced to stop on the road due to the accident.  Minutes later, a Buick sedan crashed into the back of the big rig, pinning several occupants inside the car.  The driver and one passenger of the car died at the scene.  The motorcyclist and another Buick passenger were taken to Baylor University Medical Center with critical injuries.

If you have been hurt in a car or motorcycle wreck, including an accident involving a tractor-trailer, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to discuss how we can get to work for you.

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A motorcyclist was killed in a recent west Fort Worth wreck involving his motorcycle and a Ford Escape.  The accident occurred on the exit ramp leading from southbound West Loop 820 to eastbound I-30.  The motorcyclist, Geoffrey Daily, 32, of Fort Worth, was traveling in the right hand lane when the Ford Escape entered his lane.  Witnesses report that Daily took evasive action, but struck the metal railing and wrecked.  Daily was wearing a helmet.  He died approximately five hours after the wreck in the ICU at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital.

Fears | Nachawati understands the grief and anger that comes after a loved one or family member has been killed in an accident.  We can step in and help families and victims grappling with tragic accidents.  Call us at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we could help you. 

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A 33-year old McKinney man died in a car crash on U.S. Highway 380.  Authorities say that the man's car went off the road and flipped several times before coming to rest behind a house.  It is believed that the man was traveling westbound when he traveled over the median and through opposite lanes of traffic before leaving the road surface.  The man was wearing a seat belt.  He died from injuries sustained in the crash at Centennial Medical Center in Frisco.

If you have been injured in a car accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

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A teenager was killed Thursday in a one-car crash in The Colony.  Authorities say that the teen was the passenger in a sedan on Highway 121 when the driver, another teenager, crashed into the northbound lanes of the highway near Plano Parkway.  The driver was airlifted to a Dallas hospital for treatment.  Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of car accidents and their families.  If you or one of your loved ones has been injured, we'd be happy to speak with you on a confidential basis about the incident.  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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The passenger of a car was killed Tuesday in a fatal wreck on I-35W in Fort Worth which also injured the driver and another person.  Authorities say that a man was driving drunk on the highway at a high rate of speed when he struck another vehicle from behind.  The man then lost control of the vehicle, which rolled over several times before coming to a stop.  The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The alleged drunk driver and the other injured individual were treated at area hospitals.

If you have been injured by a drunk driver, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati understand the fear and pain you may be going through.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.

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One person was killed and three others were critically injured in a one-vehicle crash in Crossroads on U.S. Highway 380.  The man who was killed was pronounced dead at the scene.  Two crash survivors were taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital while a third was taken to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton.  All three were critically injured.  Witnesses report that the SUV, a Ford Explorer, was eastbound on the highway when the driver attempted to turn north on E. Rock Hill Road.  The driver lost control, the SUV hit the guardrail and then rolled over. 

If you have been injured in a rollover crash, or another crash, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you.  Call us today for a free consultation.  1.866.705.7584.

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Two teenagers and an adult were killed, and two other teenagers were injured, in a wreck involving a tractor-trailer in Fort Worth.  The wreck happened at the rest area on U.S. 81/287 near Decatur when the Dodge Stratus carrying the victims slid beneath the back of a parked truck.  Witnesses report that the car was traveling at a high rate of speed, perhaps as much as 90 miles per hour.  The impact was so powerful the top of the Stratus was sheared off.  The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.

The attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help the victims of all accidents.  If you have been injured in a car or motorcycle wreck, call us today for a free consultation 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 motorcyclist was killed in Tarrant County Friday when his vehicle collided with a Nissan Cube.  The accident occurred on Bonds Ranch Road in Fort Worth.  Authorities say that the driver of the Cube was pulling away from a stop sign on the northbound feeder road of 287 when the collision occurred.  Witnesses say that, after striking the Cube, the motorcycle continued approximately 120 feet down the roadway until it crashed and burst into flames.  The driver of the motorcycle died at the scene. 

The attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help all victims of accidents, including motorcycle crashes.  If you have been injured, call us today for a free consultation at 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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A Haltom City man has died from injuries he sustained when he was struck by a vehicle as he walked along I-30 in Fort Worth.  The man, Gary Arnold, 59, died at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.  The medical examiner has rule that his cause of death was blunt force trauma.  The accident occurred in the 7700 block of I-30.  Authorities are investigating this accident.

If you have been struck by a car or truck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you find justice.  Put us to work for you today.  1.866.705.7584. 

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A woman died from injuries sustained after being thrown from a pickup truck bed in Arlington.  The woman, Amy Joette Wheat, 38, was an employee of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, and was riding in the back of a government truck when she was apparently thrown into a light pole in the 4800 block of Belt Line Road.  Wheat's co-workers attempted to transport her to a hospital, but she died en route. 

If you have been injured in an accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you protect and enforce your legal rights.  Call us today to discuss how we can serve you.  1.866.705.7584.

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A 24 year old man died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with an SUV in Grand Prairie.  The man was not wearing a helmet when the crash occurred.  The motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Main Street when he collided with the SUV, which was turning from the westbound lane onto SW 14th Street.  The motorcyclist was taken to Methodist Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. 

If you have been involved in a car or motorcycle accident, the attorneys and legal professionals at Fears | Nachawati would be honored to put our team to work for you.  Call us for a free consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A Frisco woman and her two young children were killed, while her husband and the children's father was critically injured, in a wreck on I-20 in Kaufman County this weekend.  The family was traveling in heavy traffic in an SUV when an 18-wheeler struck them from behind.  The force of the impact was enough to push their SUV into another car, which in turn was pushed into another 18-wheeler and into the highway median.  The SUV then caught fire.  The driver of the first truck was injured, as were the driver and passengers in the second car.

If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed in an accident, the attorneys of Fears  | Nachawati are here to protect your legal rights in your time of need.  Hiring an attorney after a tragic accident ensures that you are free to grieve and heal without having to worry about dealing with insurance companies or others who might prey on you when you are vulnerable.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to discuss your needs.  

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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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Two Texas A&M freshmen were tragically killed in a three-car wreck on Texas Highway 21.  The young men, Tanner Lloyd Ferris and Nathan V. Shearod, both members of the Aggie Corps of Cadets and the Aggie Band, were traveling in a Jeep when it stuck a vehicle stopped on the road.  Ferris, the driver, swerved, and the Jeep was then hit by a third vehicle and caught on fire. 

If you or one of your loved ones has been injured or killed in a car accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati would be honored to discuss your legal rights with you at your convenience.  Call us at 1.866.705.7584 and put our expertise to work for you today.

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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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Recent DFW Metroplex news includes stories of three recent on-the-job fatalities:

A 30 year old man working as a subcontractor for Tarrant County was electrocuted Tuesday.  The man was working to repair light fixtures in the mechanical room on the top of the Plaza Garage, located at the intersection of West Weatherford and Burnett streets.  Fort Worth paramedics and MedStar attempted to save the worker, but their attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful.  The man was pronounced dead at the scene.  Authorities are investigating this on-the-job death. 

A lawn maintenance worker was killed Tuesday morning in Grand Prairie after he was struck by a passing motorist.  The man, Fransisco Lara, 35, was taken by helicopter to Parkland Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.  Mr. Lara was struck by a car while he was using a leaf blower to clear debris from the street.  The driver was not injured.  Authorities are investigating this accident.

The body of Roderick Terrell, a Dallas sanitation worker, was found Tuesday at the McCommas Bluff Landfill in Dallas.  Mr. Terrell was on the job at the landfill when he was last seen.  Coworkers found Mr. Terrell's truck, still running, and began searching for him shortly thereafter.  His body was found the next day.  Authorities are investigating the cause of Mr. Terrell's death. 

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One adult and two children were killed in a firey single-car accident near the intersection of I-20 and I-35W in Fort Worth early Sunday morning. 

Investigators say that the driver, a woman, was traveling on the northbound service road of 35 when the car crossed over the right curb.  The car then struck the base of an overhead sign and caught fire. 

In addition to the driver, there were five children in the car when the accident occurred.  Two children soon exited the blazing wreck, and were taken to Cook Children's Medical Center.  One other child was freed by Fort Worth firefighters and was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital.  The other two children and the driver did not escape the wreck, and were pronounced dead at the scene. 

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Marcos Ruiz, age 17, died Monday at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth from injuries sustained in an accident Monday morning involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler.  The wreck occurred on I-30 in Arlington near the Lamar Boulevard / Cooper Street exit. 

The SUV was reported stolen before the accident from a home in Arlington.  The 16-year-old driver of the SUV attempted to run away from the wreck, but was arrested and is now in custody.  Another 17-year old passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. 

The driver of the rig was also injured, and he remains hospitalized in stable condition. 

Police believe that the truck driver somehow lost control of his rig and crashed into the highway median.  The trailer of the truck fell onto the SUV.  Authorities are not sure what caused the accident, and investigations are ongoing. 

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Public safety officials say a 2-year-old girl survived a fatal car crash on the night of May 9th because she was sitting in a properly installed car seat.  The two-vehicle crash on Route 125 killed the young girl’s father, 28-year-old James Dixon of Lee.  The accident also claimed the life of 51-year-old Lynn Jordan of Northwood, the driver of the second vehicle involved in the crash. Dixon’s daughter was properly secured in her child safety seat and survived the accident without injury.

According to research conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board, 90% of child car seats are improperly installed. "It's normal not to have [the car seat] in right," says Dover Deputy Fire & Rescue Chief Eric Hagman.

Children are far more vulnerable to suffering injuries in a car accident than adults. The parents of an injured child often want to know more about how they can seek compensation for their child’s suffering. Contact us today at Fears | Nachawati to learn more about personal injury claims for car accidents. 1.866.705-7584 or by email at info@fnlawfirm.com.

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December 10, 2007

Today, the Dallas Morning News reported a fatality that occurred in connection with an 18-wheeler accident.

A 47-year-old Dallas man died Monday morning as he drove an 18-wheeler along State Highway 121 in Grapevine.

The man was driving southbound on the highway when the vehicle crossed into the northbound lanes of traffic, Grapevine police said. The vehicle struck a Mazda truck and flatbed trailer, pulled by a Chevrolet truck.

Initial investigation showed that the man may have had an unknown medical condition prior to the crash that caused his death, police said. He was pronounced dead at Baylor Medical Center at Grapevine. His identity was not being released pending notification of family.

No other injuries were reported. The accident remained under investigation.

All too often the cause of an 18 wheeler accident remains unclear.  Several personal injury cases I have handled required extensive investigation by police, our law firm and private investigators. 
 

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Early this morning, the Dallas Morning News covered an 18 wheeler wreck that resulted in two fatalities.   

"A driver and his passenger were killed when their car collided with an 18-wheeler late Sunday in Arlington.  The accident was reported just before midnight on eastbound Interstate 20 at Cooper Street.  Arlington police indentified the driver of the car as Abdelrahman Joudeh, 23, of Arlington.  The identity of the male passenger was not immediately available.  The driver of the tractor-trailer truck was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The cause of the accident was under investigation."

This tragic accident is another unfortunate example of the severity of any crash involving an 18 wheeler.  In my experience as a personal injury attorney focusing on 18 wheeler accidents, I always tell individuals involved to seek the advice of a skilled personal injury attorney as soon as possible, as there are many issues that come up when dealing with crashes of this magnitude.

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