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Two people were injured in a two-car traffic accident at the corner of Hampton Road and Illinois in Oak Cliff.  Authorities report that a car was turning left against traffic when it was struck by an oncoming truck.  The driver and a passenger in the turning car were injured.  These individuals were taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital for treatment.  Another passenger in the vehicle, along with the driver of the truck were not injured in the incident.

The attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to fight for the rights of all individuals injured in car accidents.  If you have been injured, call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how you can put our experience and expertise to work for you. 

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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 Mansfield man died Sunday from injuries he sustained in a head-on crash in Mansfield on Sunday.  The man, his wife and their 6 year old child were in a Pontiac Bonneville on U.S. 287 when they collided with a GMC Yukon.  The driver of the Bonneville was killed in the accident.  The other driver, and the Bonneville passengers, were taken to area hospitals for treatment.  Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident.

Fears | Nachawati represent the victims of auto, truck and motorcycle accidents in the DFW Metroplex and throughout the great state of Texas.  If you or someone close to you has been injured or killed in an accident, we'd like the opportunity to serve you and help you find justice during your difficult time.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you.  

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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 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 Fort Worth firefighter was seriously injured Sunday when a man drove a stolen truck into his vehicle.  Authorities say that the firefighter was driving in the 5600 block of Bryant Irvin Road near Southwest Loop 820 when he was hit.  The driver of the truck had allegedly recently stolen it and used it to kidnap his ex-girlfriend's four year old grandson.  The firefighter was critically injured in the wreck, and was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital for treatment.  The child was not injured, but was taken to Cook Children's Medical Center as a precaution.  The truck driver faces numerous charges.

Fears | Nachawati represents victims of auto accidents who have suffered personal and property damage.  Call us today for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584 to find out what we can do for you.

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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 fan fell thirty feet trying to catch a foul ball during the 5th inning of Tuesday's Rangers game.  According to the team spokesperson, the fan, a man, fell from the club level into the lower bowl seating area.  The man was conscious and responsive when paramedics reached him, and was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth for further treatment.  Several other spectators were injured when the man landed on them. 

If you have been hurt on someone else's business property, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us today for a 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 children and one adult were injured in a recent accident on I-35W in Denton, near the Golden Triangle Boulevard exit.  The victims were driving northbound in the far right lane in a small sedan when the car they were riding in veered into the side of another vehicle traveling in the same direction.  The sedan then pulled hard to the right, and ran off of the road surface.  The occupants of the other car were not hurt. 

If you have been injured in a car accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get the justice you deserve today. Call us today 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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A Grandview police officer was seriously injured this week in a wreck in the 3800 block of County Road 405, northwest of Grandview.  The officer lost control of his car on a 90-degree turn while responding to a disturbance involving a man and two women.  Investigators say that his car slid off of the roadway and struck a tree at a high rate of speed.  The officer was taken by helicopter to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, where he is in critical condition.

Fears | Nachwati represents all victims of car wrecks.  We also represent individuals who have been hurt on the job or as a result of someone else's acts or omissions.  If you have been injured, call us today to discuss your rights.  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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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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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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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 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 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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Five men were critically injured in a single SUV accident this weekend.  The wreck occurred in Cleburne early Sunday morning.  Investigators say that the SUV, a Chevrolet Suburban, was traveling on the east shoulder of Main Street when the driver apparently lost control of the vehicle.  The SUV slid into the median of the road, went airborne, and crashed into a ditch on the west side of the road.  Five men were ejected from the SUV in the crash.  One of the victims was involved in a secondary accident when he was struck by a car while lying in a traffic lane.  The men were taken to Fort Worth area hospitals and are in critical condition.

If you have been injured in a SUV wreck, the experienced attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you preserve your legal rights.  Call us today and put us to work to help you.  1.866.705.7584.

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A man was taken to the hospital treatment after a train collided with a pickup truck.  The accident occurred on Union Pacific tracks in the 4100 block of Division Street in Arlington.  Investigators said that the truck was trying to cross the railroad tracks at an unmanned crossing when the train struck the pickup.  Two individuals were in the pickup when the incident occurred.  The railroad tracks are temporarily closed while authorities complete their investigation. 

If you have been injured in an accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati would be happy to lend their expertise to get you the compensation you deserve.  Call us at 1.866.705.7584 and we'll get right 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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In legal terms, “damages” are the amount of money you are awarded if your lawsuit is successful. There are different types of damages, and they’re given different names to specify exactly what it is that the defendant is paying for. The two most common types of damages are special damages and general damages.

General damages represent the types of damages that can’t easily be assigned a monetary value, such as pain and suffering, loss of consortium and emotional trauma. There is no evidence, such as bills or receipts, of a specific dollar amount, but they are losses for which the plaintiff deserves compensation nonetheless.

Special damages, by contrast, can be assigned a specific monetary value because these are compensation for the expenses you incurred as a result of the accident. Special damages include things like medical bills and lost wages. These are your “out of pocket” expenses.

One easy way to remember the difference between general and special damages is to think of them this way – general damages are the damages that can “generally” be attributed to the defendant’s negligence, such as the pain and suffering that all accident victims suffer. Special damages, on the other hand, are unique (or “special”) to you because no other plaintiff will have the precise amount of financial losses as you do.

If you have been injured in a car accident, we can help you get the full and fair compensation that you deserve. To receive a free consultation from a Texas personal injury attorney at Fears | Nachawati, just email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

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Mediation in personal injury cases typically occurs after a lawsuit is filed, but before a trial before a jury or judge takes place.  Once an injury suit is filed, mediation is usually your last chance to resolve your case, absent a full-blown trial, and , many cases in fact settle at mediation.  During mediation, the mediator is a neutral arbiter between the parties and their goal is to try and resolve the injury claim in a manner that all parties can live with.  Your lawyer should explain to you how mediation works well in advance.  Typically, mediation lasts a half day or a full day, depending on the complexity of the case.  At the beginning of mediation, parties meet in one conference room where your lawyer makes a short presentation to the mediator and the party being sued concerning the facts of your injury case.  Sometimes, the attorney for the party being sued responds with a brief statement and the parties then break into separate rooms.  The mediator typically goes back and forth into separate conference rooms with monetary offers.  If the parties to the injury suit can come together on a settlement, the mediator drafts a short settlement agreement and the injury claim is finalized usually within 30 days following mediation.  If however, the parties are unable to come together on a fair settlement, the case will go to trial.  It is important to ensure your lawyer is willing to go the distance and take your case to trial if necessary.  Lawyers at my firm, Fears | Nachawati, attend mediation frequently, and more importantly, will absolutely take a case to trial if the negligent party (at fault party) is unwilling to pay a fair and reasonable settlement amount. If you have an injury claim and need legal help or advice, contact me at mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone - 1.866.705.7584.

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