One person was injured in a fender-bender today on Six Flags Drive in Arlington.  Authorities say that the accident occurred when a sedan followed to closely to a pickup truck to stop.  The sedan rear-ended the truck, causing injuries to the sedan's passenger.  The roads were wet at the time from recent rains.  Neither driver was injured in the incident.  The passenger is being treated at an area hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.

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

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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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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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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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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 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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