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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The most common basis for a Texas personal injury lawsuit is negligence. However, sometimes lawsuits are based on what is known in legal terms as an “intentional tort.”

In the most simple terms, an intentional tort, as the name implies, is a wrongful act intentionally committed by the wrongdoer. Rather than negligence, which is unintentional, an intentional tort involves committing the act knowingly and purposefully.  

The main difference between an intentional tort and negligence, in terms of personal injury lawsuits, is that the plaintiff must also prove intent in addition to the other elements of a personal injury lawsuit. Intent means that the defendant acted either on purpose or with substantial knowledge that an injury or other harm was likely to occur.

An intentional tort is a civil wrong, which may or may not also be a criminal act. For example, assault and battery are both intentional torts that can also result in criminal charges and prosecution.

In addition to assault and battery, other types of intentional torts include:

• Intentional infliction of emotional distress
• Slander
• Libel
• False imprisonment
• Trespass
• Fraud
• Nuisance
• Theft

Often, the damages awarded in cases of intentional torts are more substantial than those awarded in cases of negligence. The large amount of damages awarded are intended to serve, in part, as a deterrent. Society wants to discourage people from intentionally committing wrongful acts against fellow citizens.

Punitive damages are more frequently available in intentional tort cases than in other types of personal injury lawsuits. Punitive damages are intended to serve as a punishment rather than as direct compensation to the victim for their losses and injuries.

If you have been the victim of an intentional tort, you may have grounds for bringing a Texas personal injury lawsuit. The Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati provide tort victims with free legal advice. To speak to one of our attorneys, completely free of charge, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

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Loss of consortium is a legal term that describes the negative effect that an accident can have on a marriage. If one spouse is injured in an accident, the other spouse may lose some of the love, support, affection, companionship and sexual relations that were a part of the marriage before the injury occurred.

Many people mistakenly believe that loss of consortium applies only to sexual intercourse. However, there are numerous different components of loss of consortium, such as comfort, assistance around the home, solace and moral support. As described above, loss of consortium generally refers to any disruption to a marriage that comes about as a result of a personal injury, not just physical intimacy.

To seek damages for loss of consortium, the non-injured spouse files a loss of consortium claim in conjunction with the personal injury claim being filed by the injured spouse.

At Fears | Nachawati, we know that marriages are built on special relationships and common goals. When a personal injury interferes with your relationship and your ability to enjoy your marriage as you have in the past, then you may have a claim for loss of consortium. We know that no amount of money can ever make up for the damage an accident causes to your marriage, but financial compensation can help ease the burdens of a personal injury.

Contact us today for free legal advice on loss of consortium and other issues related to personal injury claims. The Texas personal injury lawyers of Fears | Nachawati provide personal injury victims with a free legal consultation. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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Two picketers were struck by a car Wednesday morning as they protested outside of a Fort Worth, Texas, Bell Helicopter plant.

The driver was 76-year-old Cullen McNair, a nonunion Bell Helicopter employee. McNair accelerated his vehicle as two picketers were walking between cars, knocking both victims to the ground.

McNair was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a motor vehicle, a second-degree felony that could land him in prison for up to 20 years.

Approximately 2500 Bell Helicopter manufacturing workers went on strike one month ago at several plants in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Negotiations resumed for a fourth time on Wednesday.

The victims suffered only minor injuries.

To read more about this Fort Worth car accident,click here for the complete article.

Have you or a loved one been hurt in a car accident? Contact Fears | Nachawati today for a free legal consultation on your potential car accident personal injury claim. Just email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free hotline at 1.866.705.7584.

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A Forth Worth public transit bus rear-ended two vehicles on Friday, killing one and injuring three others in a chain-reaction multi-car accident.

The 5-vehicle accident took place in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 820 shortly before 6pm. According to the Fort Worth Transportation Authority operations manager, a vehicle stopped short in front of the bus, which was a one of Fort Worth’s “T” special needs buses, a bus that is outfitted specifically to transport the disabled and elderly.

The bus rear-ended the vehicle, which then slammed into a second car. All three vehicles went up in flames.  

Two people were taken to Dallas area hospitals in critical condition. A third was taken to a Forth Worth hospital in stable condition.

The driver of the bus, 34-year-old Ronnie Ware, incurred minor burns on his arms and hands while helping the bus’s single passenger to safety. The passenger was not injured.

Fears | Nachawati represents victims of Dallas and Forth Worth car accidents in bringing Texas personal injury lawsuits. For a free consultation with a Texas personal injury lawyer, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

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Before you file a worker’s compensation claim, talk to a Texas personal injury lawyer. In some workplace accidents, a party other than your employer may be at fault for your injury. If a third party, such as a vendor or subcontractor, is the cause of your injury, then you may be able to bring a personal injury suit against them.

By first consulting with a Texas personal injury lawyer, you may be able to get more compensation for your injuries. To ensure that you are fully and fairly compensated for your workplace injury, it is wise to speak with an attorney who understand Texas personal injury law and can determine who is responsible for your accident and whether negligence was involved.

If you have been injured while on the job, contact Fears | Nachawati for a free legal consultation. Worker’s compensation may not be your only recourse. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your injury, you may be eligible to bring a third-party claim. Email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

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Suffering an injury in an accident is a traumatic experience. During this difficult time, you are faced with the task of choosing the right Texas personal injury attorney for bringing your claim. To help you select an injury attorney for your personal injury lawsuit, we have provided this step-by-step guide.

Finding a Texas personal injury attorney begins with asking trusted friends and family members for recommendations. If someone you know and trust was satisfied with their injury lawyer, there is a good chance you will be satisfied as well.

In addition to your friends and family members, Martindale-Hubbell is another excellent resource when searching for a Texas personal injury attorney. Visit www.martindale.com and click on “Lawyer Locator.” The service is free and allows you to view an extensive list of attorneys who have been rated by their peers in terms of ability and ethics.

Once you have narrowed down your choices of Texas injury attorneys, check with your state bar to see if there are any disciplinary actions against the attorneys. Visit the American Bar Association website at www.abanet.org/cpr/regulation/scpd/disciplinary.html for a link to the disciplinary agency in your state.

It is also important to speak with Texas personal injury attorneys who provide you with a free initial consultation, as Fears | Nachawati does. This consultation gives you an opportunity to evaluate the attorney’s experience and decide if this is someone you would be comfortable working with.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm representing victims of numerous types of accidents. Email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

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Fourth of July fireworks turned chaotic in Amarillo Saturday night after a multi-vehicle car accident that sent five people to the hospital.

A driver of a Grand Am was stopped in the left lane of Bell Street around 7pm, waiting to turn left into John S. Stiff Memorial Park to watch the fireworks. An Explorer traveling at an excessive rate of speed came up behind the stopped Grand Am. The driver of the Explorer swerved to avoid rear-ending the car and wound up crashing into a Corolla.

At this point, the driver of the Explorer completely lost control of the vehicle, rear-ending the Grand Am and then spinning wildly until colliding with a Dodge pickup.

A stream of people continued to arrive to watch the fireworks and found the Bell Street entrance closed for over two hours. Traffic was diverted to a second park entrance, but those entering on foot walked passed the accident on their way into the park.

For the rest of the story on this Texas car accident, click here for the complete article.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm representing victims of car accidents. Email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

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Three separate deadly motorcycle accidents that took place on Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas, are under investigation.

The first accident involved Dustin Cox, 25, of Forth Worth, Texas. Cox, who did not have a motorcycle license, was killed in a one-vehicle accident. The accident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning in the 6000 block of West FM455.

The second accident resulted in the death of 26-year-old Daniel Reed, also of Forth Worth. Reed was traveling northbound on I-35E in the HOV lane along with another motorcyclist when the two came upon a single vehicle accident. Reed was unable to stop and struck the vehicle. The second motorcyclist was not involved in the accident and left the scene.

The third accident took place Sunday afternoon, leaving 38-year-old Brian Mitchell of Fort Worth dead. Mitchell was riding his motorcycle east on FM455 when he crossed over the center line and collided with an oncoming vehicle. Mitchell was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

For more on these three Fort Worth motorcycle accidents, click here.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact the personal injury attorneys of Fears | Nachawati. You can contact us by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or by phone on our toll-free helpline: 1.866.705.7584.

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With Chrysler and GM being granted Chapter 11 bankruptcy, hundreds of personal injury and wrongful death claims against the corporation are being dropped – and not by the plaintiffs.The upshot of a government plan to bring GM and Chrysler LLC out of bankruptcy free of debt effectively wipes out the pending suits against them.

Before June 10^th, the date on which the company emerged from bankruptcy, Chrysler sold 10 millions vehicles. And now the new Chrysler can’t be held legally responsible for any incidents involving those millions of cars and trucks.

GM is set to emerge from bankruptcy as early as July – and the same rule is likely to apply to the 30 million GM vehicles currently on the road.

The so-called “new Chrysler” is owned by Fiat, which will not be held responsible for liability claims made against Chrysler before the sale. The “old Chrysler” was internally insured. When its assets were vanquished, so too were any funds for legal backing.

Critics are challenging GM’s bankruptcy plan in court, claiming it would essentially deprive consumers of their legal right to pursue a product liability claim. The bankruptcy and sale to Fiat also means that none of the Chrysler vehicles sold before June 10^th will ever be recalled for defects.

Experts also say that even consumers who have already won verdicts against Chrysler and GM will likely be unable to collect on their awards.

For a more in-depth look at these lost personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, click here for the full story.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas law firm handling personal injury and wrongful death claims. Contact us today for a free legal consultation.You can email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

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In Auto Accidents, 18 wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents and truck accidents, what damages are you entitled to as an injured person?  Missing some of the damages that the insurance will not tell you about could be crucial when it comes to the potential money that you will receive out of settlement or your case, which is the reason it is important to consider hiring a competent, trustworthy lawyer in times when you need legal help or legal advice. 

For all of our loyal readers, our law firm, Fears | Nachawati, wrote this short blog article touching on some damages that may be claimed in personal injury claims and suits arising from truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, 18 wheeler semi tractor trailer accident, and auto accidents. 

If you are involved in an accident and sustain injuries, you could, if the facts support it, make claims for the following:

Medical Bills and Expenses

Lost Wages

Loss of Wage Earning Capacity

Physical Impairment

Permanent Disfigurement

Loss of Consortium

Loss of Inheritance

Wrongful Death

Costs and Expenses of Suit

Prejudgment and Postjudgment Interest

Punitive Damages

Loss of Household Services

Pain, Suffering & Mental Anguish

It takes an intelligent lawyer to concisely portray your case in the best light possible so as to maximize your recovery.  Our team of trial lawyers at Fears | Nachawati, will go to trial at any given time to protect your rights and pursue justice. 

If you need legal help of legal advice, call us to set up a free phone or in office consultation by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com or by toll free phone 1.866.705.7584.  Our firm has successfully represented thousands of Texans living in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Fort Worth.

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A car accident in Fort Worth, Texas, has claimed the lives of two people. The female driver and male passenger were in an SUV traveling northbound on U.S. 287. For unknown reasons, the SUV struck a guardrail and rolled down a hill.

The male passenger, 25, was ejected from the vehicle. The driver, 22, was found dead inside of the SUV. She was wearing her seat belt. The names of the victims have not yet been released.

It remains unknown whether excessive speed or alcohol played a part in the accident.

For more about this Fort Worth car accident, click here.

If you have been injured in a car accident, it is wise to seek the advice of a qualified personal injury attorney as soon as possible. By consulting with a Texas personal injury attorney, you can be sure that your legal rights are protected.

Contact Fears | Nachawati today for a free consultation about your potential Texas personal injury claim. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

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Three young friends were killed when they crashed into an 18-wheeler head on. The car, which contained a total of four people, was driving on Highway 181 in Wilson County, Texas, at 3:25 a.m. Sunday morning, June 7^th,. The car drifted into oncoming traffic where it then struck an H-E-B big rig. Officers arrived on the scene and found the car in two pieces.

All four of the individuals in the car were thrown from the vehicle. The accident was so severe that the police have not been able to determine who was driving the car or whether the occupants were wearing seatbelts.

Three of the friends died from their injuries, while the fourth survived with critical injuries. The deceased were 20-year-old Kara Denkewalter, 20-year-old Priscilla Montoya and 18-year-old Orlando Brown.

The survivor is 21-year-old Hector Escuada. Escuada has not yet regained consciousness and remains in the intensive care unit at University Hospital.

The full story is available here.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm representing victims of 18-wheeler accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in an 18-wheeler accident, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation.

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A 5-year-old child is dead after a car accident that took place at a rural Terry County intersection. An 11-year-old was also seriously injured in the crash, which occurred on Friday, May 29^h at around 7:30 in the morning. The cause of the accident was the driver, 26-year-old Brenda Rodriguez, running a stop sign, resulting in a collision with a pickup truck.

The accident occurred at the intersection of Road 515 and FM 1698. Natalie Rodriguez, the little girl killed in the accident, and Marci Gonzales, the injured child, were two of five children riding in the car driven by Brenda Rodriguez. State troopers say that neither child was wearing a seatbelt.  The driver of the pickup truck suffered no injuries. Neither Brenda nor the three other children in the car were seriously injured.

The complete story is available here.

In the vast majority of cases, a driver who runs a stop sign will be legally responsible should a car accident result. Victims of the driver’s negligent behavior may be eligible to receive compensation through a personal injury claim.

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact Fears | Nachawati today for a free consultation. Simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free hotline at 1.866.705.7584.

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A 14-year-old Victoria, Texas, boy was hit by a car as he was crossing the street on his bike on the evening of Friday, May 22^nd. The boy is Joseph Garcia, who was headed back home from a friend’s house when the accident occurred.

The identity of the woman driving the SUV that struck Garcia is not currently available. After striking Garcia, the SUV the collided with a truck being driven by 57-year-old Danny Kearney.

Garcia’s condition is unknown. The driver of the SUV, who had to be extricated from her vehicle, has since been released from the hospital.

For more on the accident, click here for the full article.

Cyclists are highly vulnerable to serious injuries when they are involved in accidents. Depending on the specific circumstances, it could be either the bike rider, the driver of the car or both who are responsible for the accident. Those injured in a bicycle accident may have a personal injury claim. To learn more, contact Fears | Nachawati for your free consultation at info@fnlawfirm.com or toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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Police have identified the man responsible for causing a major accident in Weatherford, Texas, on Tuesday, May 26^th. The man is 28-year-old Joshua Alvey, who was drunk driving at the time he was involved in three separate accidents.

On Tuesday afternoon, Weatherford police officers responded to calls about a drunk driver on South Lamar Street. As the police were dispatched, more calls came in reporting two hit-and-run accidents involving the same drunk driver. Police later learned the individual was Alvey.

Police spotted the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop the driver. Alvey refused to stop, instead leading police on a winding chase to Hudson Oaks and back into Weatherford. During the pursuit, Alvey struck a Honda Accord, pushing both vehicles into the intersection of Palo Pinto Street and South Bowie Drive where a third car was struck.

The driver of the Honda was a 49-year-old father who was riding with his 8-year-old son. Both father and son suffered critical injuries in the crash and were taken to two different hospitals. The 40-year-old woman driving the third vehicle suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Alvey was transported to a Fort Worth hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Once treated, he was released into the custody of the Weatherford Police Department.  No injuries were reported in either hit-and-run accident.

For the full article, click here.

If you have been involved in a car accident with a drunk driver, you may have a personal injury claim. For a free consultation, contact Fears | Nachawati at info@fnlawfirm.com or toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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