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A Texas man has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the man who struck his vehicle and then fled from the scene of the accident.

The plaintiff in this Texas personal injury lawsuit is James Edward Mathews. On February 17^th, Mathews filed his suit against alleged hit-and-run driver Jeremiah S. Freeman.

According to his personal injury lawsuit, Mathews has suffered from both physical pain and mental anguish as a result of the car accident. He is seeking damages for lost earnings, medical expenses, pain and suffering, physical impairment and physical disfigurement. Additional damages are being sought for a loss of ability to enjoy life as well as the diminished value of his vehicle.

Mathew claims that Freeman caused the car accident because he was driving too fast, failed to keep a proper lookout, failed to yield the right-of-way, failed to apply his brakes in a timely manner and lacked proper control over his vehicle. Mathew’s suit further alleges that Freeman left the scene of the car accident and failed to stop and render aid.

Click here to read more about this Texas personal injury lawsuit over a hit-and-run car accident.

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To preserve your right to bring a personal injury claim if you have been involved in a car accident in Texas, there are 5 important steps you should take:

1. Call police to the scene of the accident: An accident report is critical evidence that can be used to support your Texas personal injury claim. You should call the police even if you believe the accident was “minor.” Severe injuries and serious damage to your vehicle may not become apparent until days or even weeks after the accident has occurred. Bringing police to the scene of your Texas car accident guarantees that there will be an official record of how the accident occurred, who was involved and any witnesses that may have been present.

2. Gather as much information as possible: Again, even a seemingly minor accident can have major consequences. Before you leave the scene of the accident, gather as much evidence as you possibly can. You need all of the other driver’s contact information, including their insurance information, as well as the contact information for witnesses. Take lots of pictures of both your injuries and the damage to your vehicle before you have your vehicle repaired.

3. Get immediate medical attention: To prove your personal injury claim, you need documented records of the pain and injuries you have suffered as a result of the car accident in Texas. If you believe that you were injured in any way at all because of the car accident, seek immediate medical attention. It’s in your best interest not to try to “tough it out,” but rather to get an official, professional opinion about your condition.

4. Never admit fault: The other driver’s insurance company will attempt to use your words against you if you later bring a personal injury claim. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the accident, do not admit fault to anyone. Only speak to the other driver as much as necessary to exchange contact information.

5. Seek the advice of an experienced Texas personal injury attorney: Your Texas personal injury lawyer is there to represent your interests – and your interests alone. By having your case evaluated by a Texas personal injury attorney, you can be sure that you are receiving a fair settlement offer for your claim. If no settlement agreement can be reached, then your attorney can take your Texas personal injury lawsuit to court.

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Three Texas men have brought a lawsuit against Toyota after they were injured in a car accident earlier this month. The men were riding in a Camry when it suddenly accelerated and crashed into a telephone pole.

The lawsuit, which accuses Toyota of negligence and product liability, was filed last Thursday in Bexar County District Court.

Named as defendants are Toyota Motor Corp. as well as Alamo Toyota, the dealership that sold the 2009 Camry involved in the accident.

The car accident occurred on February 4th when 30-year-old James Martinez was driving his boss' Toyota Camry.

According to Martinez, he applied the brakes as he approached a stoplight but the vehicle continued to accelerate. To avoid colliding with other vehicles, Martinez steered the Camry off the road, smashing into a telephone pole.

Last month, Toyota recalled more than 2 million vehicles in response to complaints of unwanted acceleration.

While Toyota linked the unwanted acceleration problems to sticking gas pedals, the police report of Martinez's accident indicates that a malfunction with the throttle control was the cause of the accident.

According to their lawyer, Bob Hilliard of Corpus Christi, Texas, Martinez suffered back and shoulder injuries as well as a concussion. The two passengers in the Camry suffered back and neck injuries.

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You’ve been injured in a car accident – your medical bills are mounting and you’re using a rental car to get around. You’re ready to move forward with your life, but you can’t because the insurance company isn’t responding to your claim.

Does this scenario sound familiar? Insurance companies are obligated to respond to car accident claims in a timely manner. Unfortunately, they do not always hold up their end of the bargain.

Car insurance is a business, and like any business, car insurance companies are out to make money. Paying out on a claim isn’t profitable, and too many insurance companies intentionally stall in responding to claims.

If you are dealing with an insurance company that won’t respond to your claim, then it’s time to talk to a car accident attorney. Hiring an attorney sends a clear message to the insurance company that you are serious about getting compensated for your injuries and damage to your vehicle.

A qualified car accident attorney has the experience and legal knowledge necessary to aggressively pursue your claim and ensure that the insurance company fulfills its obligations. Car insurance companies want to avoid litigation, and the prospect of facing a lawsuit will prompt them to move quickly on your claim and offer you a fair settlement.

If you have been hurt in a car accident, contact a personal injury attorney today. Let your attorney deal with the insurance company so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal.

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As spring approaches, we’ll be looking at more and more wet weekends in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas. Driving in the rain can be nerve-wracking even for experienced motorists, particularly in busy metropolitan areas such as Fort Worth and Dallas. To help you stay safe on the roads and avoid accidents, we’ve put together this list of tips for driving in the rain:

1. Slow down: Keep in mind that speed limits are set for ideal driving conditions. It takes longer to stop when roads are wet, so adjust your speed accordingly.
2. Keep your distance: Increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead of you.
3. Stay back: Don’t follow large vehicles, such as 18-wheelers or busses, too closely. Their tires create a large spray that could reduce your vision.
4. Stay alert: While we should always give driving our complete attention while behind the wheel, we must remain even more alert when driving in the rain.
5. Turn on your headlights: Even in light rain, turn your headlights on so other cars can see you better.
6. Check your wipers: Before you head out to drive in the rain, be sure your wipers are in good working condition. If you know the forecast is calling for rainy weather, be proactive and replace old or brittle wiper blades.
7. Allow yourself more travel time: Leave earlier than you normally would for your appointments to avoid the temptation to rush or speed.
8. Check your tire pressure: Low tire pressure is one of the leading causes of skidding and hydroplaning.
9. Drive in the middle lanes: In general, water tends to pool on either side of the road, so stay in the middle lane when possible where there are fewer puddle collections to reduce your chances of hydroplaning.
10. Don’t use cruise control: Maintain complete control over your vehicle when driving in the rain. A split second could mean the difference between safe driving and a car accident. Also, if you hydroplane, cruise control could actually cause your vehicle to accelerate.
11. Pull over: If the rainfall becomes so heavy that you can no longer see the vehicle in front of you, pull off the road to a safe location until rain lets up and visibility improves.
12. Avoid moving water: As a rule of thumb, don’t drive through moving water unless you can see the ground. The force of the water could sweep your car off the road.
13. Avoid pools of standing water: What appears to be a shallow puddle could actually be hiding a deep pothole. If possible, drive around pools of water.
14. Watch out for debris: Rain can wash debris such as tree limbs or leaves onto the road. It’s important that you keep your eyes on the road at all times.
15. Defog your windows: The moisture from rain can quickly cause your windows to fog. Using your defroster with your air conditioner will keep the air in your car dry.
16. Stay informed: Before heading out, check weather and traffic reports so you can avoid areas with congestion or flooding.

By following these safety tips and using common sense, Texas drivers can stay accident-free while driving in the rain and other inclement weather.

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A Texas woman is leading the charge in a campaign to ban texting and talking on cell phones while driving.

Jennifer Smith, from Grapevine, Texas, founded “FocusDriven,” an organization whose mission is to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Specifically, FocusDriven is dedicated to getting legislation passed that will ban talking on cell phones and texting while operating a motor vehicle.

FocusDriven is the first national nonprofit organization devoted specifically to raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.

Smith lost her mother in a car accident caused by a man who ran a red light while talking on a cell phone. Ever since her mother’s car accident death, this Texas native has been actively raising awareness about the dangers of using a cell phone while driving.

In fact, Smith even brought a lawsuit against Sprint Nextel over her mother’s death, claiming the company did not do enough to warn consumers about the hazards of talking on a cell phone while driving.

The statistics certainly back up FocusDriven’s message about the dangers of distracted driving. In 2008, 6,000 deaths in the United States were attributed to distracted driving. Of the 1.4 million car crashes that took place in 2008, a staggering 200,000 were attributed to drivers who were texting while driving.

Texas in particular has been singled out by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety for its gaps in highway safety laws.

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, contact a Texas personal injury attorney to learn about your legal rights and options.

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A 72-year-old man well-known to Tarrant County residents was killed in a pedestrian accident early Monday morning.

The victim, Leslie Scribner, was regularly seen around Grapevine pulling a toy cart filled with stuffed animals.

Scribner died after being struck by a car while he was crossing Texas 26. The accident occurred near the highway’s intersection with Mustang Drive, but Scribner didn’t cross at the intersection and investigators are unsure why.

A man in his 40s was driving the gold Infiniti FX35 that struck Scribner. Police say the man has been cooperative, and they don’t expect to file any charges against him.

To read more on this Texas pedestrian accident, click here for the complete article.

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a pedestrian accident, contact the Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati today. To receive free legal assistance, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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A Texas man was killed Friday night when he lost control of his pickup truck and his vehicle flipped into oncoming traffic.

The victim was 52-year-old Charles McAfee of Fort Worth.

McAfee was traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 287 near Turner Warnell Road shortly after 11:00 p.m. For reasons that are unclear at this time, his truck crossed the median and flipped into the lanes of southbound traffic.

McAfee was found lying in the road when officers arrived on the scene. Police believe he was ejected from his vehicle during the accident.

To read more on this Texas car accident, click here to access the complete article.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm that represents car accident victims in bringing legal claims. To receive free legal advice from a Texas personal injury lawyer, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584 today.

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A total of six people were injured in a three-vehicle accident early Tuesday in Fort Worth, Texas. The accident took place at around 8 a.m. on West Bailey Boswell Road, about a quarter of a mile east of Boswell High School.

Those injured in the accident include one adult, four teenagers and an 11-year-old girl.

According to investigators, two vehicles – a black Corvette and a silver Mercury – were traveling westbound on West Bailey Boswell Road. The Corvette was in the left lane, and the Mercury was in the right lane.

The driver of the Mercury changed lanes to the left, causing the Corvette to take evasive action and cross the center lane of traffic. The Corvette was struck on the passenger side by a gray Honda that was traveling on eastbound West Bailey Boswell.

As all this was happening, the driver of the Mercury overcorrected and drove off the roadway, crashing into a brick wall.

For more on this Fort Worth, Texas, car accident, click here to read the complete article.

To receive free legal advice about Texas car accident claims, contact the personal injury law firm of Fears | Nachawati. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584 to speak with a Texas personal injury attorney at no charge.

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Three teenagers were killed and another three were injured in a one-vehicle car accident that took place shortly before midnight on New Year’s day.

The accident occurred when the car struck a traffic barrier in the 1800 block of North Loop 288 in Denton, Texas.

Right before the accident occurred, a state trooper clocked the car traveling at 78 mph in a 60-mph zone. The trooper was preparing to stop the car when it crashed into the traffic barrier head-on.

Toxicology tests are being performed. However, Captain Lenn Carter of the Denton police department says there is no signs that drugs or alcohol were involved. According to Carter, no determination has been made on whether charges will be filed.

This accident marks the second fatal collision on North Loop 288 in the past 30 days. Two 21-year-old men were killed in an early-morning car accident on December 6^th.

To read more about this Denton, Texas, car accident, click here for the complete story.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident, contact the Texas personal injury law firm of Fears | Nachawati today. To receive free legal advice from a Texas personal injury lawyer, simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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A car accident in Fort Worth, Texas, ended with two injured drivers.

On Wednesday afternoon, an on-duty police officer was involved in a collision with a gold four-door Oldsmobile Cutlass.

The officer, whose name has not been released, was responding to an emergency call. He was headed eastbound in the 1800 block of East Lancaster Avenue.

The driver of the Cutlass, whose identity has also not been released, was traveling northbound in the 2300 block of Riverside Drive. The cutlass and the police vehicle collided in the intersection.

Both individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment. According to police, the officer was released from the hospital the same day, but the condition of the second motorist was unknown.

Click here to read more on this Fort Worth, Texas, car accident.

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact the Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati for free legal advice. To receive your free legal assistance, simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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Fort Worth police are continuing their investigation into a Christmas Eve car accident that resulted in a fatality.

The victim was 44-year-old Timothy Head of Fort Worth. Head was fatally injured when his 2003 Hyundai was sandwiched between two pickup trucks in a chain-reaction car wreck.

Head was stopped at a red light behind a Dodge pickup truck, apparently waiting to turn left onto the intersecting street.

A Chevrolet pickup truck approached Head’s car from behind. The driver of the pickup truck, according to Fort Worth police spokesman Sgt. Chad Mahaffey, “failed to control his speed, entered the left turn lane, and struck the back of (Head’s) vehicle.”

The impact slammed Head’s car into the back of the Dodge pickup that was stopped in front of him. Head later died at a hospital of injuries he sustained in the accident.

No arrests have been made.

Click here for the complete story on this Fort Worth, Texas, car accident.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm helping car accident victims get the compensation they deserve. For free legal advice about your car accident claim, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584 today.

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Four people are dead after the car they were in crashed through a fence and landed upside down in a Southlake pond.

Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, a Toyota Avalon ran a stop sign, smashed through a fence and bounced off of a tree before ultimately landing upside down in a six-foot-deep pond outside a Southlake home.

Two of the four victims, 56-year-old Monty Hardy and 35-year-old Hadassah Vance, died at a Grapevine hospital within an hour of the accident. The two remaining victims, 38-year-old Wendy Akion and 56-year-old Sharon Ransom, died overnight at the hospital.

According to Officer Roderick Page, a spokesman for the Southlake Department of Public Safety, traffic investigators have yet to determine whether the car accident was caused by driver error or a vehicle malfunction.

The possible vehicle malfunction being referred to is a stuck accelerator, a problem that forced Toyota to recall over 4 million vehicles this year. The Toyota Avalon is one of the models subject to the recall.

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administrations, the floor mats can interfere with the functioning of the accelerator pedal, causing the throttle to stick open.

To read more about this fatal Texas car accident, click here for the full story.

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

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According to the results of a research study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, driver distraction poses a serious – and sometimes fatal – danger to other motorists.

In 2008, 5,870 people were killed in accidents involving driver distraction. An additional 515,000 people were injured. These numbers, say the NHTSA, may actually be even higher as it is difficult for law enforcement officers to know if driver distraction played a role in an accident.

Types of driver distraction considered in the study include:

• Eating
• Drinking
• Texting
• Talking on the phone
• Conversing with passengers
• Using in-vehicle technology and portable electronic devices, such as GPS navigators
• Daydreaming
• Dealing with strong emotions

The NHTSA study uncovered the following statistics:

• Driver distraction was reported to have been a factor in 16% of all fatal car accidents in 2008.
• Driver distraction was reported to have been a factor in 21% of all injury crashes in 2008.
• The under-20 age group is the age group with the greatest proportion of distracted drivers.

If you or someone you love was injured in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, contact the Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati today. To receive free legal advice from a Texas personal injury attorney, simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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A one-car accident at a Texas shopping center has left one teen dead and three others injured. The accident occurred at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon.

Robert Tucker, 16, was killed in a one-vehicle accident in a Richardson, Texas, shopping center parking lot on Plano Road. Tucker was a passenger in a white Ford pickup truck that crashed behind a SuperTarget.

Three others were injured in the accident, but their names have not been released because they are juveniles.

Richardson police investigator Jonathan Wakefield says that initial evidence indicates that the driver of the truck may have been speeding and lost control of the vehicle. The truck rolled over and struck a tree.

Click here to read more about this Texas car accident.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm. To receive free legal advice about car accidents and other personal injury claims, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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Winter weather can pose serious dangers to travelers. Snow and sleet decrease visibility, and slick, icy roads make it difficult to safely stop and can cause you to slide. Stay safe on the roads this season by following these tips for driving in winter weather:

• Before you leave the house, thoroughly remove any snow or ice from your front windshield, back windshield and side-view mirrors.
• Buckle up!
• Drive at a slower speed and leave yourself ample distance for braking.
• Keep your lights on even during the day to increase your visibility to other drivers.
• Avoid slamming on your brakes. You can avoid skidding by braking gently.
• Remember that bridges and overpasses freeze first and use extra caution when traveling on them.
• Be on the lookout for black ice – it will make the road look shiny and new.
• Don’t use cruise control. Severe weather conditions call for your complete control of the vehicle at all times.
• Allow yourself extra driving time so you can exercise proper caution.
• Consider delaying your trip if a severe storm is approaching.
• Prevent gas line freeze-up by keeping your tank at least half-full.
• Be sure your tires are properly inflated before you leave your house.

For free legal advice on car accidents, contact the Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati. To speak with a Texas personal injury attorney free of charge, email us or call us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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A Texas teenager was killed in a car accident early Sunday when she struck a guardrail on Northeast Loop 820. The impact caused her vehicle to roll over.

The victim, an 18-year-old whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The accident took place at around 3 a.m. in the 2500 block of Northeast Loop 820. The victim was traveling eastbound on the highway in a Ford Focus when she attempted to enter a ramp to head north, striking a guardrail instead.

The teen was not wearing a seatbelt, and she was partially ejected from her vehicle during the rollover.

For more on this Texas car accident, click here for the full story.

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact the Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati today for free legal advice. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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A car accident on LBJ Freeway in Dallas, Texas, claimed the lives of two people out for a birthday celebration.

The accident took place at 4:30 a.m. on Friday morning on Interstate 635, just north of downtown Dallas near the High Five interchange.

The deceased victims are 33-year-old Hugo Perez and 26-year-old Juan Balderas. The two were in a Volkswagen Jetta that was rear-ended by an SUV while the Jetta was parked on the shoulder of the freeway.

Police believe the driver of the SUV, a Nissan Xterra, was not paying attention to the road when it struck the Jetta.

The impact of the collision smashed the Jetta into the guardrail. The Xterra rolled over at least once. The driver was not injured.

A spokesman for the Dallas police says a charge of criminal negligence is expected against the driver of the SUV.

A 5-year-old girl, a passenger in the Jetta, was critically injured in the accident. She was riding on the lap of the right rear passenger.

Click here for more on this Dallas car accident.

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

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If you were in a car accident in Texas, it is sometimes possible to bring a lawsuit against someone other than the driver of the car. If the driver of the car is not also the owner of the car, then the doctrine of negligent entrustment may apply under specific circumstances.

Note that liability for negligent entrustment does not apply in all cases where someone other than the owner was driving the car that caused the accident. Rather, negligent entrustment occurs when the owner of a vehicle entrusts that vehicle to a driver they know is reckless, incompetent or unlicensed. Should that reckless, incompetent or unlicensed driver cause an accident, then the owner is liable for the damages.

An experienced Texas car accident lawyer can review the facts of your case and determine which parties may be held liable for your injuries and losses. If you have been hurt in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today to speak with a Texas personal injury lawyer. You can email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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A high school teacher was injured when a pickup truck crashed into a Grand Prairie donut shop.

The driver of the pickup, a 78-year-old man and a regular customer at the shop, mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brake. His vehicle then smashed through the shop.

Three teachers from Crosswinds High School were dining in the donut shop at the time of the accident. Two of the teachers were able to get out of the way of the truck, but the third was hit and taken to Arlington Memorial Hospital, possibly with a broken hip.

The driver of the pickup truck was uninjured. Police say they do not expect to bring any charges against him.

The owner of the building, Michael Zimmerman, estimates that the accident resulted in at least $5,000 worth of damage to the shop.

For the complete story on this Texas car accident, click here.

If you have been involved in a car or truck accident, contact the Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati today. You will receive free legal advice from an experienced car accident attorney. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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In some cases, it is not only the driver of the motor vehicle that caused the car accident that can be held liable for your damages. If the driver who caused your accident was an employee acting within their capacity as an employee, you may be able to bring legal action against the employer of the driver. 

This legal theory is known as vicarious liability. Note that vicarious liability only applies if the individual was acting during the course and scope of their normal activities in service to their employer.

In addition to employers, there are times when it is possible to hold the owner of a vehicle accountable for a car accident, even if the owner was not driving the vehicle at the time of the accident. 

Under Texas law, the owner of a vehicle is responsible for damages caused by the driver if the owner knew or should have known that the driver was reckless, incompetent or inexperienced. This legal theory is referred to as liability for negligent entrustment.

An experienced lawyer can evaluate the facts of your case and help you determine who is responsible for your damages and injuries. To receive free legal advice about your potential personal injury or car accident lawsuit, contact the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today. You can email us, or phone us toll-free at 1.866.705.7584.

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A 24-year-old Arlington man is dead after a one-car accident on Interstate 20 Sunday night. His female passenger was injured in the accident.

The accident took place sometime around 10:30 PM near Green Oaks Boulevard. The car, a Ford Mustang, had veered off the Interstate and smashed into a guardrail after the driver lost control of the car.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The female passenger was taken to John Peter Smith hospital in Fort Worth with nonlife threatening injuries. The identities of the victims has not been released.

The exact cause of the accident is not known at this time. However, the police believe slick roads from the rain may have been a contributing factor. Police also say the driver was speeding at the time of the accident, which is according to witness statements.

Two other car accidents occurred as a result of the traffic caused by this crash. Neither of those crashes resulted in any serious injuries.

For more on this Texas car accident, click here to read the complete article.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, contact the personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati today. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 to receive free legal advice from a Texas personal injury attorney.

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If you are rear-ended, the car accident is almost always the other driver’s fault. 

Every driver has a basic duty to allow themselves enough distance in order to stop safely. If a driver is unable to stop when the vehicle ahead of them brakes, then they are not driving safely. 

In other words, they’re not exercising reasonable caution, which means that they can be found negligent and responsible for the accident.

There is, however, no hard and fast rule that being hit from behind always means the other driver is at fault, regardless of the circumstances. There may be situations when a driver is responsible for an accident even if they were hit from behind. An experienced car accident attorney will be able to review the facts of your case and advise you on who will likely be found at fault for the accident and whether you have a good claim for a personal injury lawsuit.

If you have been involved in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today to receive free legal advice. Just email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

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A boa constrictor is missing after a single-vehicle car accident last week.

Last Thursday, a woman, whose name officials will not release, was in a one-vehicle rollover accident in Troup. And she lost more than just control of her car…she lost her five foot-long pet boa constrictor.

When officials arrived at the scene, they found the woman walking down the road with her vehicle turned upside down in some nearby trees.

The woman told responders from the Troup Volunteer Fire Department that she was transporting the snake in an aquarium and that she could not locate the snake after the accident.

The woman was treated for nonlife-threatening injuries, and warns that the snake may bite.

For more on this Texas car accident and the missing snake, click here to read the complete oracle.

To receive free legal advice on personal injury lawsuits, contact Fears | Nachawati. You will speak with a Texas personal injury attorney who will provide you with free legal advice. You can email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

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