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

Last night, a Houston driver lost control of his GMC pickup while travelling at highway speeds, slamming into the highway’s retaining wall. The truck spun, coming to a rest in the middle of the highway. Stunned, the driver got out of his car and walked around the vehicle to inspect the damage. Moments later, the driver of a Toyota Avalon approached the truck at high speed. Although he tried to dodge the stalled, damaged truck, the Avalon driver clipped the truck, propelling it into the truck driver, killing him.

Fears | Nachawati protects accident victims and their families. If you’ve lost a loved one to a fatal automobile accident, you should know about your rights under the Texas wrongful death statute. As a bereaved relative, you have rights under the law. Talk to our accident experts today to find out what your next steps should be. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!

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The attorneys at Fears Nachawati are committed to protecting victims of the dangerous antidepressant Lexapro (escitalopram). If ingested by pregnant women, Lexapro, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) manufactured by Forest Laboratories, puts their children at risk of a variety of birth defects, including PPHN, heart defects, anal artesia, and limb defects. Was your child injured as a result of taking Lexapro during your pregnancy? If so, you should give our experts a call.

How can a Fears Nachawati specialist help you? Victims of Lexapro often suffer serious injury as a result some else’s misconduct. Although the law cannot provide victims with the health taken from them, it can provide financial compensation for suffering. Damage awards frequently give victims compensation for their medical expenses and the pain and suffering they and their families sustained. Want to know more? Contact us today. For your free consultation, call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Fifty-four million people in 90 countries have something in common: they all take Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride). Millions of these Prozac patients are women who are pregnant or may become pregnant – and they don’t know the risk that Prozac represents for the child in their womb.

Multiple medical studies have found that Prozac can cause persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) in children exposed to the drug while in the womb. PPHN is potentially life threatening – and, at the very least, a life altering condition for the child, mother and family. Infants born with PPHN have lungs that fail to assume the function of oxygenating their blood. In a real sense, Prozac takes their breath away.

The attorneys at Fears Nachawati are committed to fighting for the rights of families who have been hurt by Prozac. If your child was born with birth defects related to in-the-womb Prozac exposure, you should give us a call. We may be able to help you. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), more than 1,000 victims in the last three years have reported complications with their transvaginal mesh devices. Typically, these devices were used in an attempt to repair POP and SUI. Tragically, however, in a number of these cases, the transvaginal mesh created more problems than it solved, including infection, pain, urinary problems, and a recurrence of prolapse. Although the FDA has yet to identify the specific contributing risk factors associated with transvaginal mesh complications, potential factors include mesh material, the size and shape of the transvaginal mesh, and the surgical technique used.

Fears Nachawati protects transvaginal mesh patients just like you! If you’ve been injured, it may be time to speak with our legal experts. We can help you understand your rights and determine the right way to move forward. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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An interim analysis earlier this year of Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s (KPNC) five-year study revealed that diabetes patients who took an Actos (pioglitazone) treatment for longer than one year were at a considerably greater risk of developing bladder cancer. Treatments lasting less than one year imposed no significant risk, however, Actos (pioglitazone) treatments beyond one year increased the risk of bladder cancer by a remarkable 40 percent.

The risk of bladder cancer associated with Actos (pioglitazone) was so great, in fact, that the French Medicines Agency suspended the use of pioglitazone-based prescriptions this summer. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has emphasized the very real risk of pioglitazone treatments, but has stopped short of prohibiting this dangerous drug.

Fears Nachawati protects the rights of bladder cancer patients injured by Actos and other pioglitazone-based medications. If you’re suffering from bladder cancer, your rights may have been violated. To find out what you need to know about your medical options, contact us immediately. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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More than 600 families have filed suit against GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the maker of the antidepressant Paxil (paroxetine), claiming that GSK’s negligence injured members of their family. According to a large and growing number of victims, GSK failed to warn physicians about the risks of Paxil. Those risks are significant and include the threat that pregnant women who ingest Paxil expose their unborn children to a variety of birth defects, including respiratory distress, cyanosis, seizures, vomiting, and hypoglycemia, among many complications. Fortunately, some victims have been able to find justice in court – including a Pennsylvania family that was awarded $2.5 million.

Fears Nachawati is defending the rights of victims just like you. If you or your loved one has been injured by a Paxil prescription, you should contact our expert attorneys. We’re committed to ensuring that you receive the justice you deserve. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Has your family had to suffer the catastrophic side effects of Zoloft? As thousands of American families are learning, pregnant women who take Zoloft during their pregnancy inadvertently expose their unborn child to a variety of life-changing birth defects, including serious heart, lung, and neurological health issues. If you’re child was born with Zoloft-related birth defects, you probably have a lot of question. Your questions probably include:

- What types and amount of recovery can my family expect to receive?

- Will my recovery help my family provide for the costly medical care my child now requires?

- How long will my case remain in litigation?

- Will I have a chance to go to court?

- Will my case help other families avoid the difficulties that our family has had to deal with?

Fears Nachawati is prepared to answer these questions and many, many more. All you have to do is ask! The consultation with our expert attorneys is free, and the conversation could change your family’s life. To start down your road to justice, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Lexapro (escitalopram) birth defects are tragic. Caused when a pregnant mother ingests Lexapro and other antidepressants known as Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), the birth defects that develop in her child include life-threatening heart, brain, and spinal conditions, among others. The medical reality is that the surgeries required to address these conditions are almost always numerous, expensive, and uncertain. The fatality rate among children born with Lexapro-induced abnormalities is shockingly high.

Despite the damage caused by Lexapro (escitalopram) and similar SSRIs, drug manufacturers continue to push for their prescription in women and some doctors continue to write those prescriptions, even for women who may become pregnant.

The experienced attorneys at Fears Nachawati are fighting back on behalf of families who have been hurt by a Lexapro prescription. You need someone who is as skilled in the negotiating room as the courtroom. Unlike some firms, we’re prepared to take your case wherever it needs to go. Talk to us today! For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you.

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Celexa and other antidepressants known as Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) have changed the lives of thousands of American families. Thanks to doctors who carelessly prescribed Celexa (citalopram) and pharmaceutical companies that failed to appropriately warn consumers of the drug’s potential side effects, a number of women who took Celexa during their pregnancy gave birth to children who now suffer from birth defects. These permanent ailments include heart, lung, neural-tube (brain and spinal cord) defects, craniosynostosis, abdominal wall issues, club foot, and anal atresia.

Fears Nachawati is committed to defending the rights of these families. Whether you need our help at the negotiating table or in the courtroom, we’re prepared to give your case the full attention it deserves. Don’t trust your claims to a novice. Put our expertise to work for you. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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 Multi-car accidents happen every week in cities and on highways across the country. In fact, a 13-car pile-up in Dallas on Monday was matched by an 11-car accident in Houston this morning. A motorcycle and numerous vehicles were damaged in the Houston pile-up; the injury count remains unspecified, but a heavy injury count is common in these kinds of multi-car wrecks.

Chain reaction accidents occur most frequently on highly travelled highways in large cities because during peak times – just like this morning’s rush hour accident on Houston’s Beltway 8. The challenges of rebuilding your life if you’re in a multicar accident can be significant. You need the Fears | Nachawati legal professionals to help you defend your rights and protect your legal and financial interests! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We can help.

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Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh concluded in 2005 that every year as many as 80,000 women were prescribed antidepressants, known as Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), and that Prozac (fluoxetine) was the leading seller. Unfortunately for these women, SSRIs in general and Prozac in particular have been found to significantly increase the probability of birth defects in children. Children exposed to Prozac and other SSRIs during the first trimester, for instance, have a 60 percent higher likelihood of developing a heart problem, are twice as likely of having three or more “minor abnormalities,” and have poorer than average neonatal adaptation.

Fears Nachawati, a Dallas-based law firm with offices around the state of Texas, is fighting for the rights of women and families who suffered physical pain and mental anguish as a result of Prozac and other dangerous drugs. If your child was born with heart problems or other birth defects, you should contact our experience personnel immediately. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Tragically, thousands of patients who are given a transvaginal mesh to treat their pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) have no idea of the health risks they’re taking – or even that the FDA has emphatically warned of the effects of these medical devices.

Those patients who understand that some risk exists often think that the incidence of injury is rare. They couldn’t be more mistaken. An FDA report released earlier this year advised that complications are not rare, that there is no evidence that a transvaginal mesh device is more effective than traditional surgical options, and that these devices put patients at greater risk than traditional procedures.

The attorneys at Fears Nachawati are leading the charge against the makers of these dangerous devices. If you’ve experienced such complications as infection, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, or pelvic pain after your transvaginal mesh surgery, you should contact us immediately. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re prepared to protect your rights and fight for your recovery.

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According to a study involving nearly 200,000 Actos (pioglitazone) patients, people who were prescribed pioglitazone therapy for longer than 12 months had a forty percent increase in the risk for bladder cancer. Commonly called a “dose-response effect,” this finding revealed that the risk of bladder cancer rose in correlation with the number of doses patients consumed.

Tragically, despite the fact that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other members of the medical community have encouraged doctors to use caution when prescribing Actos (pioglitazone), not all medical professionals have followed this warning. In fact, some have continued to prescribe Actos (pioglitazone), despite the fact that patients have had such symptoms as red-colored urine, pain while urinating, and pain in their lower back or lower abdomen. Still, Actos has not been taken off the market. And if you have diabetes, your doctor might have put you on this drug, too.

Fears Nachawati attorneys are protecting Actos (pioglitazone) patients from the effects of this dangerous drug. If you’re an Actos (pioglitazone) patient, you ought to talk to our experts to find out if your rights have been violated – and whether you can recover. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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You may not know it, but Paxil (paroxetine) triples the likelihood that a pregnant woman’s unborn child will be born with birth defects, a significant increase over the probability of injury associated with Zoloft and other anti-depressants. What makes the injuries associated with Paxil particularly tragic is that Paxil is most dangerous during the first trimester. Many pregnant Paxil patients continue taking their antidepressant medication – and exposing their child to heart and neural tube defects – without knowing that they are pregnant or understanding the risks they are running.

By contrast, members of the medical profession should not be surprised by these risks. Since 2005, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had required updated product labels informing patients of the risk and has advised medical professionals not to prescribe Paxil to women who are in the first trimester of pregnancy or are planning pregnancy. Still, many patients are surprised when they learn about the dangers of Paxil. For far too many, the medical professionals who treated them did not fully or effectively communicate what could happen as a result of their Paxil prescription. The pain and suffering of this dangerous drug should not fall exclusively on under-informed patients.

The attorneys at Fears Nachawati are making sure that victims have their day in court. Our highly trained and well-experienced professionals are fighting for victims like you every day. If you’ve suffered as a result of your Paxil prescription, let us fight for you! For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Some women have heard that Zoloft, their antidepressant medication, imposes the risk of birth defects on their unborn child. However, many underestimate the probability that these risks will occur – or their severity. For instance, did you know that women who take Zoloft during their first trimester double the likelihood that their child is born with a heart defect? Or did you know that a significant number of pregnant women reduce the effects of depression through non-pharmacological solutions like psychotherapy?

Tragically, thousands of pregnant women remain uninformed about the risks of Zoloft or the meaningful alternatives at their disposal, even as they continue taking medication that risks severe injury to their child. In fact, an unfortunately large number of these women – and their families – suffer severe pain and mental anguish as a result of this dangerous drug. Are you and your child a victim of Zoloft?

The law firm of Fears Nachawati is fighting back on behalf of the victims of Zoloft and other dangerous anti-depression drugs like Celexa, Effexor, Lexapro, Prozac, and Welbutrin. These drugs cause permanent harm that for many women could have been avoided. Join in the fight for your rights by calling our expert attorneys today. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Lexapro, also known by its generic name, escitalopram, is leading antidepressant drug prescribed to thousands of women every year. Lexapro is a relatively new selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), released within the last ten years as an updated version of the antidepressant that preceded it, Celexa.

Lexapro is effective at addressing the medical issues it was intended to target. These ailments include depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and hot flashes, among other ailments related to brain activity. Tragically, Lexapro is also more dangerous than many doctors, pharmacists, and patients realize and can have debilitating unintended consequences. Recent research has revealed, in fact, that women who took Lexapro during their pregnancy were six times more likely to give birth to children with cardiopulmonary defects. In fact, the heart-related birth defect PPHN was found at the abnormally high rate of 12 cases per 1,000 births.

Despite these tragic results, many doctors continued to prescribe Lexapro in recent years and, as a result, many women gave birth to children suffering from serious – and sometimes fatal – birth defects. Does this describe the painful history of your pregnancy? Families are fighting back thanks to the help of the dangerous drug experts at Fears Nachawati. Don’t suffer in silence! Contact us today for your free consultation. Just call

1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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On Highway 152, a poorly maintained back road in Wheeler County, a sparsely populated area in the Texas panhandle, two 18-wheelers slammed into each other earlier this week. The results were tragic – and fatal. As the result of reckless driving, one driver was ejected from his cab, killing him. The other driver’s truck was thrown on its side and, sliding across the road, caught fire. Only by good luck was the man able to escape. His injures were non-life threatening, but he was sent to a local hospital.

Thousands of miles of Texas highways are poorly lit and falling into disrepair. The result is that wrecks are more common, including fatal accidents like the one in Wheeler County. Do you regularly travel on these highways? You should be careful!

Fears | Nachawati is ready to help you if you’re injured or if your property is damaged as a result of an automobile or 18-wheeler accident on Texas’ back roads. Put our experience and expertise to work for you today by contacting us. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!

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The intersection of FM 1101 and FM 306 near New Braunfels, Texas, was the scene of a fatal car accident Friday night when the driver of a Honda Civic broadsided a GMC Yukon. The late night wreck occurred when the teenager driving the Honda Civic rolled through the intersection. The “t-boned” Yukon became impossible to control, rolling and throwing the driver from the car. Friday night’s accident underscores important realities: SUVs aren’t always safer than cars, and a roll is often fatal.

Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident? Fears | Nachawati personal injury specialists know how challenging it can be to recover from the driver that hurt you – and their insurance company. Let us help you! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re prepared to defend your interests.

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On Friday, two women suffering from kidney-related diseases were the victims of a tragic automobile accident on their way home from dialysis. The women, who were required to attend dialysis several times a week, had contracted with a medical taxi service known as METROLift to carry them to and from the hospital. In the wake of their loss, one of the victim’s family has already consulted with an attorney to determine their legal options, including filing a wrongful death lawsuit.

Fears | Nachawati knows the pain of a death in the family as well as the benefits and pitfalls of a wrongful death suit. If you’ve lost a loved to a negligent firm like METROLift, talk to us! We’re ready to help you through this difficult time. Call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!

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Tragically, it’s not. Every year, 213,000 Americans are victims of sexual assault. That’s an average of a sexual assault every two minutes. Of course, many of these occur at the workplace. To make matters worse, 60 percent of assaults go unreported and 15 out of 16 rapists will never spend a day jail.

Workplace sexual assault occurs in every town and industry. For instance, just this week a former, female employee for KBR Inc. and Halliburton Co. filed suit against her former employer for a rape that occurred at work. According to the victim’s attorney, KBR and Halliburton have a long history of failing to protect workers from sexual assault.

Have you been the victim of a sexual assault? It’s understandable why you wouldn’t want to go to the police. A flood of emotions – anger, embarrassment and uncertainty, to name just a few – often attend sexually related crimes. Nevertheless, it’s important to stand up for your rights. Talk to the experts at Fears | Nachawati. We understand that you’re hurting. We can help. Just call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 900,000 Americans are dedicated to a noble calling: fighting crime. Tragically, the Police Officers Safety Association reports that about 150 police officers die in the line of duty every year. To the surprise of many, the vast majority of these deaths isn’t caused by gunfire, but traffic stops. In fact, since 2001, 154 officers have lost their lives during otherwise routine traffic stops. In Texas alone, 22 officers have died during traffic stops since January of 2010.

Does your loved one serve in a local police department? If so, he or she needs to be aware of the risks they face in the line of duty, including the very real threat they incur during traffic stops. If they’ve been injured, they should call the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Years of experience and committed expertise have taught us how to best defend their legal interests. We want to help! For a free consultation, just call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. Make the call today!

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More than a decade has passed since Jacqui Saburido was involved in a drunk driving accident that left her entirely body severely burned. Ironically, the accident that took the Austin native’s face has led her to become the face of an anti-drunk driving campaign across Texas. To date, Ms. Saburido has undergone 120 surgeries and is slated to have one of her most important – a nose reconstruction surgery – this summer in Brazil.

Drunk driving changed Ms. Saburido’s life forever. If you’ve been in a drunk driving accident, it’s likely to change your life, too. To find out everything you need to know about the law surrounding DUIs, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. Let us help you!

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One person was injured in a rollover accident on Highway 287 near the city limits of Arlington and Mansfield.  Investigators report that the vehicle, a sedan, was struck from the side by a pickup truck.  The force of the collision pushed the sedan into a guard rail, causing two of its wheels to become airborne.  The sedan then flipped over.  The driver of the sedan, who was wearing a seat belt, was taken to an area hospital for treatment.  The other driver escaped without injury.

If you've been hurt in a wreck, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati could help with your legal needs.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.86.705.7584. 

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

If you've been hurt in a car wreck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Two men injured in the May 2^nd collapse of the Dallas Cowboys practice facility have filed a lawsuit seeking unspecified damages, including pain and suffering, against a number of defendants involved in the construction of the facility. The Dallas Cowboys are not amongst the defendants named in the lawsuit.

The victims bringing the Texas personal injury lawsuit are special teams coach Joe DeCamillis and scouting aid Rich Behm. DeCamillis suffered a broken neck, and Behm was paralyzed from the waist down.

The Texas lawsuit accuses some of the defendants of conspiracy. According to allegations made in the suit, these defendants knew for at least two years that the facility was unsafe but covered up this fact. It also accuses the defendants of negligence.

Defendants named in the lawsuit include: Cover-All Building Systems, the designer-manufacturer of the facility, which is based in Canada; Wrangler Concrete Construction, which laid the facility’s foundation; Pennsylvania-based Summit Structures, a subsidiary of Cover-All; and JCI, a Las Vegas consulting firm.

To read more about the Texas personal injury lawsuit over the collapsed Dallas Cowboys facility, click here for the complete story.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm that represents accident victims in pursuing legal claims against the responsible party. To receive free legal assistance from one of our Texas personal injury lawyers, 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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