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

Private Gregory Anthony Salas died this week in a tragic automobile accident in Temple, Texas. A member of the 1^st Cavalry Division stationed in Fort Hood, Salas was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the recipient of several individual and unit citations for his distinguished service. Salas deserved better than to die on a lonely stretch of Texas highway at the hands of a negligent driver.

Every week, dozens of Texans die in automobile accidents that are often as preventable as they are tragic. Alcohol consumption, sleep deprivation, in-car distractions like cell phones and radios, and improper vehicle maintenance are frequent contributors to today’s accidents. These accidents cause property damage, personal injury, and death – and in the process, change the lives of families just like yours.

You have legal rights worth protecting! If you’ve been in an automobile accident and suffered personal injury or property damage, you and your family deserve justice. Start your fight for justice today by contacting the automobile accident experts at Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience and litigation-tested expertise, we’re prepared to fight for you. Call 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com for your consultation!

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Tragedy struck a Houston family this week when Susana Y. Zepeda in an automobile accident in west Harris County. Zepeda was driving her new Nissan Versa when she veered out of her lane, losing control and driving into a ditch. When her car hit the ditch, the Versa rolled over and struck several trees and a wrought iron fence. During the course of the accident Zepeda was thrown from the vehicle – and to her death.

Fears | Nachawati personal injury lawyers have extensive experience helping accident victims and their families recover from the insurance companies and negligent drivers who owe them compensation for property damage and personal injury. If you or a family member has been in an automobile accident, you need our commitment and expertise. To find out how we can defend your rights and protect your legal interests, contact us. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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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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Today in the west Texas town of Lubbock, a 79-year-old truck driver slammed into a police cruiser after he failed to yield the right of way. The police officer was taken to a local hospital so that doctors could examine his injured arm and check the rest of his body for non-apparent injury, such as a concussion or internal bleeding.

Car accidents can cause thousands of dollars in property damage and much, much more in medical costs. Unfortunately, insurance companies frequently try to haggle with victims, knowing that people who are hurt or out of work may be willing to settle their claims for less than they're worth. It’s a tragic reality, but it happens every day.

Have you been in a car or truck accident? You probably need someone to fight for you. Fortunately, the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati have the experience and expertise to protect your legal interests at the negotiating table and in the courtroom. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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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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Children, required by law to attend school, have a right to safe classrooms, cafeterias, and playgrounds. A rattlesnake in Amarillo, Texas, however, has proved that the Bushland school district isn’t doing enough to protect the rights of the children in their custody.

A five year-old kindergartner at Bushland Elementary School was playing in the school soccer field yesterday when a rattlesnake bit him. Rattlesnake bites cause a variety of harms that can be as mild as nausea or as severe as heart failure. Importantly, children often experience more severe symptoms because the amount of venom injected into their body is relatively large, given their small size.

Fears | Nachawati helps personal injury victims understand their rights and determine the right way to respond to their injury. In the case of the Amarillo student, the Bushland school district clearly owes a greater duty of care to the students in their charge. Has your child been injured at school because of unsafe premises? Find out by contacting our expert attorneys! Just call 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Two children are in a Port Aransas, Texas, hospital today, clinging to their lives the driver of an SUV fell asleep at the wheel. These children are the lucky ones, unfortunately. The accident took the lives of two others.

In all, eight children and two adults were injured this past weekend when the driver fell asleep behind the wheel, veering off the roadway and striking a concrete culvert that caused the car to flip. Because several of the passengers weren’t wearing seatbelts, the passengers were thrown around inside the car – and at least one child was thrown out.

Sleeping and driving is just as dangerous – and, in fact, probably more dangerous – as texting and driving or drinking and driving. Unfortunately, the knowledge of that danger doesn’t prevent Texans from driving tired every day.

Have you been in a wreck caused by a tired, sleepy, or sleeping driver? If so, you need the help of the accident and injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Our experience and expertise have helped numerous clients receive the justice they deserved. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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A Lubbock High graduate who was preparing to enter Texas Tech University after her year-long training with the Army Reserves died earlier this week when the car in which she was riding broke through a guardrail and tumbled down an overpass. The driver, a Texas Tech medical student, and another passenger were seriously injured in the accident. Both passengers weren’t wearing their seatbelts; based on evidence of alcohol found in the car, investigators suspect that the driver may have been drinking.

Drunk driving accidents are unfortunately common in Texas. They often cause severe injury or death due to erratic driving and excessive speeds. Both recklessness and high speeds appear to be involved in the Lubbock accident.

Fears | Nachawati protects drunk driving victims and their families. If you or a loved one have been injured, talking to our personal injury experts could give you the peace of mind and financial security that you need. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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BP sent workers back to three offshore oil and gas platforms earlier today in response to a shift in Tropical Storm Dan’s trajectory to the south. In the last week, hundreds of workers were evacuated from platforms in anticipation of the violent storm and the injury that it was expected to cause. Hundreds of evacuees may sound like a lot, but actually only 11 of the 679 manned platforms in the Gulf were evacuated.

Drilling oil in the Gulf of Mexico is dangerous business, as last year’s Deepwater Horizon blowout vividly showed. The risk isn’t just for the environment, of course, but for workers as well. Every year, platform and oil field workers are injured and killed as a result of the dangers in oil and gas exploration.

Do you have a loved one who works in the oil fields, either on land or in the Gulf? They should know the risks they face and their legal right to a safe work environment. If they’re injured, they should fight back! The Fears | Nachawati occupational injury experts can fight for their safety and secure the justice they deserve. For a free consultation, just call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. Let us help!

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For many Texans, "floating the river," whether it’s the Guadalupe, the Comal, or one of the Hill Country's many other fast-flowing waterways, is a longstanding summer tradition. This year is unlike years past, however, as police throughout the Hill Country crack down on illegal activity on the river, particularly public intoxication and drug possession.

The New Braunfels Police Chief, for instance, reported to the city council recently that his officers have worked overtime this summer, arresting 220 people and writing more than 1,200 citations. By comparison, this summer's NBPD arrest totals are more than twice what they were last year and citations are up 132 percent. Experts acknowledge that this year's unusual drought is a big part of what's driving tourist traffic to the Hill Country. While other lakes and rivers are at record lows, the Comal, a spring-fed river, is flowing at its customary clip.

The additional traffic is generally good news for New Braunfels and the more than half billion dollars projected to flow into the community as a result of the relatively high-flowing Comal. That traffic is bad news, however, for the people wanting to float the river. More people will result in more congestion and, unfortunately, more accidents and injuries.

Are you planning on floating the river this summer? If so, you should be careful! You might be in control and know what you're doing, but that doesn't mean that everyone else on the river does, too. Hundreds of tourists are injured on the Hill Country's rivers every summer. If you're one of them this summer, talk to the legal experts at Fears | Nachawati who understand how to handle your claims. For a free consultation, just call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help you!

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Times are good for natural gas producers. Although high fuel costs hurt consumers, they’re good for suppliers. Traditionally, high natural gas prices have been particularly good news for Gulf Coast states like Texas and Louisiana and particularly bad news for the northeast. This time, however, things are a little different.

The recent discovery of the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania and West Virginia is good news for the east coast. The Marcellus Shale is rich in ethylene, a key ingredient in plastics, and close to markets like New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Because of its proximity to plastics manufacturers, costs to consumer will be cheaper. Also, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and other “Shale states” will benefit from the additional tax revenue flowing from natural gas extraction. Local economies will boom, too, thanks to the estimated 10,000 new, “Shale jobs.”

There’s just one catch: natural gas production can be dangerous. Every year hundreds of workers and thousands of residents are injured as a result of natural gas leaks and explosions. If you or a loved one leave Texas to work the Marcellus Shale, you should know about the risks of natural gas – and, in particular, ethylene – cracking. Talk to the experts at Fears | Nachawati to learn everything you need to know about the law governing occupational injuries. Call 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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An unidentified worker near the Houston Ship Channel is safe now after Channelview and Houston Fire Department fire fighters succeeded in saving him from a near-tragic crane mishap. The man was left literally dangling from a crane after an accident near Jacinto Port Boulevard and Peninsula Boulevard almost cost him his life!

Every year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics records more than 3,000,000 occupation-related accidents, more than 25 percent of which result in significant injury. More 200,000 result in falls and nearly 5,000 accidents are fatal.

Occupational injuries are serious! If you’re in a work-related injury, you need to speak to the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Whether you’ve had a fall, a sprain, a tear, or a break, we can get you back on your feet and your life back on track. Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. Let us help you!

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What happens if a doctor allows a non-licensed employee to prescribe medication and conduct surgery on a patient in his care? Dr. Alexander Orlov of Beaumont, Texas, can tell you: you go to jail for 15 months.

Almost too incredible to believe, Dr. Orlov charged patients as if he provided them with medical care, when, in fact, he subjected them to the untrained hands of an assistant. To add serious insult to potentially fatal injury, Orlov charged Medicare and Medicaid for the procedures, as if he would have conducted them.

Fortunately, no one seems to have injured by Dr. Orlov’s professional irresponsibility at the Lufkin Urgent Care facility. However, hundreds of victims of medical fraud are injured every year. Have you been hurt by medical malpractice? Are you confused, frustrated and angry? Talk to the medical liability professionals at Fears | Nachawati. Let us go to work for you. Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Yesterday, a Coast Guard helicopter saved the lives of father and son sailors, plucking them out of Galveston Bay after their 18-foot pleasure boat capsized unexpectedly. Fortunately, Richard Rasmussen and his son, Robert, survived their two-hour ordeal in choppy water because they wore their lift preservers. 

The surprise rolling of the Rasmussen’s vessel raises important questions about the quality of the boat’s construction. In 2010, the Coast Guard identified more than 4,500 recreational boating accidents involving nearly 700 deaths, more than 3,000 injuries and $35.5 million in property damage. In many of these accidents, poor construction played a significant role in causing injury and death!

If you’re concerned about the seaworthiness (or lake-worthiness) of your boat or if you are involved in a recreational boating accident this summer, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience handling all types of injuries, we’re prepared to help you! For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. Put our expertise to work for you.

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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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This summer, tens of thousands of Texas kids will go swimming. Tragically, more than a hundred may drown before Labor Day. According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, accidental drowning is a leading cause of death for children 5 years old and younger. In fact, in 2011 twenty-seven Texas children died before the summer season even began!

Fears | Nachawati understands the injury risks that your children face and is prepared to help you determine who may be responsible in the event that a member of your family is injured. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Three years ago, a San Antonio high school senior roared through a residential community at 70 miles per hour, more than twice the posted speed limit. At the intersection of Mission Road and East Young Avenue, the student who was just beginning his adult life, Patrick Ryan Barrera, slammed into the car of soon-to-retire Margarito Lopez, 64, killing him.

Last week, after a lengthy trial a San Antonio jury rendered an exceptionally forgiving verdict to Mr. Barrera. As Raymond Martinez, Mr. Barrera’s attorney, explained of Mr. Barerra’s absent desire to harm, “He didn’t have any intent to hurt anybody.” As a result, Mr. Martinez suggested, the jury was unable to find Mr. Barrera guilty of the prosecution’s allegation of criminally negligent homicide.

Mr. Barerra’s approaching freedom appears to be the result of good lawyering by his attorney—or, perhaps, ineffective representation by the prosecution. Either way, Mr. Barerra’s case drives home an important point: having a good lawyer is often more important than having good facts or good law.

The attorneys at Fears | Nachawati are the good lawyers you’re looking for. With years of experience and considerable expertise in personal injury law, they can provide you with the representation that you need to succeed in negotiations or in litigation. For a free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!

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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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As a result of changes to University Interscholastic League (UIL) policy, high schools will be prohibited from letting student athletes practice or complete on the same day that they sustain a concussion. This change in policy was approved by the UIL’s legislative council in October of last year and received final approval from Texas Commissioner of Education Robert Scott late last month. The guidelines will go into effect August 1, 2011.

What does this mean for you? Texas law now gives greater protection to your children when they compete in school sports. If you suspect that their coach is disregarding state law by playing them after their head injury, you have the power to fight back. If you need help communicating with your child’s coach or school administrators, talk to the personal injury professionals at Fears | Nachawati. Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you!

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Lisa Harter, 26, died in January when her intoxicated companion and driver, Marcos Serda, flipped the car. In the wake of their mother’s tragic death, Ms. Harter’s children have filed a wrongful death suit against Mr. Serda and the San Antonio bar, the Flying Saucer, which served Mr. Serda drinks. According to the family’s legal representative, on the night of the accident the Flying Saucer was encouraging participation in the bar’s “U.F.O. Club,” a promotion that asked customers to drink every beer served in the bar.

Ms. Harter’s bereaved family has taken a sensible approach: sue the bar. (Of note, in the law bars and taverns are often known as “dram shops.”) If you or a loved one has been in an accident with a drunk driver, you may have a cause of action against the dram shop where they were drinking. The bar may share in responsible for the damages you incurred and injuries you sustained. To find out more about the laws governing alcohol-induced accidents, talk to the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. For a free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help you!

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Last weekend a motorcyclist, Carlton Neal Bare, died suddenly and tragically when a drunk driver failed to yield, turning directly into Mr. Bare. The drunk driver, Carlos Loris Lengua, blew a breathalyzer over the legal limit when police officers arrived at the scene of the accident.

Drunk driving kills nearly 15,000 Americans every year. In fact, at more than 1,500 drivers every year Texas is the leading state in drunk driving fatalities. Thousands more are injured – sometimes altering the rest of their lives – because of drink driving.

Have you been in an alcohol-related vehicle accident? If so, you may need help. You may need the personal injury experts of Fears | Nachawati. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. Let us help you!

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A jury in Georgetown, Texas, sentenced Kenneth Wade Davis to 75 years in prison for aggravated assault, aggravated assault on a public servant and burglary. Davis’s sentence stems from an April, 2010 altercation in which he broke into Bobbie Rigsby’s home and, when she unexpectedly returned, shot her, puncturing her lung. Later that night, Davis also shot a Round Rock police officer, Jack Johnson. Fortunately, both have recovered.

Criminal court isn’t the end of the line for Mr. Davis. The burglar-turned gunman-turned convict also faces civil charges for the medical and emotional damage he caused. Tort law is an important field and nobody knows it better than the experienced, expert attorneys at Fears | Nachawati. If you’ve been injured by a criminal act, you may also have a civil claim. To find out more about your rights, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. The consultation is free; we’re ready to help you!

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Earlier this week a butane and hydrofluoric acid leak at Marathon Oil’s Texas City refinery prompted a shelter-in-place order. A shelter-in-place order is a common emergency procedure used to minimize the risks of outside, dispersing contaminants. Marathon and other refineries contend these orders are essential in protecting the public.

However, some question the effectiveness of shelter-in-place orders. In a situation like Marathon’s butane and hydrofluoric acid leak experts worry that residents will not follow the order; alternatively, if the public does follow the order, they won’t be adequately protected in the event of a worst-case scenario. Residents and observers also question Marathon’s public relations approach to shelter-in-place orders. When confronted with questions by news outlets and citizens about the order, Marathon provided a brisk, non-informative statement: “The source of the release has been located, and crews are working on isolating it. There has been no off-site impact.” For residents worried about their health and the safety of their children, Marathon’s approach isn’t helpful.

Are you worried about shelter-in-place orders and refineries which impose risks on the public without appropriately consulting or informing local residents? If so, direct your questions and concerns to the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Premises and community liability are important legal issues. We can help you defend your rights and protect your interest. Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Dethroned Miss San Antonio, Dominique Ramirez, appeared in court last week in a lawsuit she hopes will restore her status as beauty royalty – and give her the opportunity to compete for Miss America.

At issue in the trial is whether Miss Ramirez’s crown was revoked for arbitrary or legitimate reasons. Miss San Antonio officials argue that Miss Ramirez lost her title because she was unreliability, frequently tardy, and physically unfit. For her part, Miss Ramirez claims that these reasons are completely fabricated.

Contract and tort injuries can occur in ways you least expect, including the extent to which a beauty queen’s rights were violated when she was dethroned. If you’ve suffered a physical or contractual injury, contact the injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. We’re ready to help you. Call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Last week, Lashawnda Allen was charged with child endangerment. Incredibly, this Houston mother allowed her 20-month-old daughter to drink Four Loko, an alcoholic energy drink. When the child arrived at LBJ Hospital, hospital officials determined her blood alcohol level was 0.09, above the legal limit for intoxication.

Ms. Allen faces criminal charges, however, it’s important to remember that domestic abuse and child endangerment cases can also raise civil liability as well. If you are concerned that your daughter or granddaughter might be in an abusive relationship – whether they are endangered by a spouse or parent – it might be time to call the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. We’re devoted to helping people just like you! For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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As spring and summer approach, Texans across the state will take to local lakes just like 60-year-old Joel Manjarris. Hopefully, they’ll make better decisions than the Austin-area man who allegedly got drunk on wine and Jim Beam.

Boating while intoxicated is a serious offense. Just the first offense can result in up to 180 days in jail. Multiple convictions of BWI can result in up to ten years in prison and fines stretching into the tens of thousands of dollars. Moreover, BWIs result in death. Hundreds die every year in alcohol-related boating accidents and thousands more are injured, sometimes seriously.

If you are the victim of a BWI accident this summer, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience and professional expertise, we prepared to help you. Just call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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 Recovering at a Houston hospital, Rep. Gabrille Giffords has begun rehabilitation after what doctors describe as her “spectacular” recovery from a gunshot wound infamously sustained in a Tuscon, Arizona shooting. Nevertheless, as her doctors have explained, retraining the brain after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can take years and often includes intensive speech, occupational and physical therapy. Said Dr. Robert Stevens, an associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, “You can’t be in a hurry. This is a long, drawn-out process, and it can be extremely frustrating.”

Giffords ordeal shines a light on the costs and difficulties associated with TIBs. If you or a loved one has undergone a traumatic brain injury – caused by a fall, a gunshot wound or other kind of accident – you need a medical and legal team that can help you navigate the long and difficult days ahead. Fortunately, you can ask for no better than the experienced and expert attorneys at Fears | Nachawati. For your free consultation, give us a call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) withdrew a rule recently that required employers to record work-related musculoskeletal disorders – like carpel tunnel syndrome – on a separate column on injury logs. OSHA’s decision comes in spite of the fact that, as OSHA Administrator David Michaels himself explained, “Work-related musculoskeletal disorders remain the leading cause of workplace injury and illness in this country.”

OSHA’s rule retraction limits the available remedies to injured workers. However, other viable venues exist for a redress of grievance. If you’ve sustained a workplace injury contact the injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. We know how to secure the compensation you deserve. Call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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A child was struck by a car while crossing Southlake Boulevard Friday.  The child, whose name has not been released, was struck in front of Town Square in Southlake.  Several children were crossing the road when the victim was struck.  The child was taken by helicopter to Texas Harris Health Methodist Fort Worth Hospital for treatment for his injuries.  Authorities are continuing to investigate whether the car could have avoided striking the child.

If you or someone in your family has been hurt by a car, truck or commercial vehicle, Fears | Nachawati is here to help with your legal needs.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A dozen Crowley ISD students were injured Monday in a collision involving two school buses.  The accident occurred near North Crowley Cleburne Road and Melton Drive.  One bus was turning and the trailing bus didn't notice, and ran into the first bus.  This pushed the first bus into a brick facade surrounding a subdivision.  The injured children were taken to Cook Children's Medical Center and Harris Methodist Fort Worth. 

If you or someone in your family has been injured in an accident, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Two drivers were injured yesterday in a wreck on I-35 in Denton.  The accident occurred near the Carroll Avenue exit.  Authorities report that one driver, who was proceeding in the left hand lane, swerved suddenly to the right, coming into contact with a car that was driving in the right hand lane.  No other cars were involved in the incident.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of accidents on Texas roadways.  If you have been injured, call us today for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584.

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A pedestrian was injured today in an two-car accident in downtown Dallas.  The incident occurred near the intersection of Pearl and San Jacinto.  Authorities say that the first car ran into the second car, which was attempting to turn right onto San Jacinto.  A female pedestrian was standing in front of the second car apparently waiting to cross the road when the wreck occurred.  She was injured when the second car was pushed into her.  The drivers of the cars were not injured.

If you have been injured in a car wreck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get the compensation you deserve.  Call us today for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584. 

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

If you have been hurt on someone else's business property, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us today for a consultation at 1.866.705.7584.

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Two children and one adult were injured in a recent accident on I-35W in Denton, near the Golden Triangle Boulevard exit.  The victims were driving northbound in the far right lane in a small sedan when the car they were riding in veered into the side of another vehicle traveling in the same direction.  The sedan then pulled hard to the right, and ran off of the road surface.  The occupants of the other car were not hurt. 

If you have been injured in a car accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get the justice you deserve today. Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.

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A Haltom City man has died from injuries he sustained when he was struck by a vehicle as he walked along I-30 in Fort Worth.  The man, Gary Arnold, 59, died at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.  The medical examiner has rule that his cause of death was blunt force trauma.  The accident occurred in the 7700 block of I-30.  Authorities are investigating this accident.

If you have been struck by a car or truck, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you find justice.  Put us to work for you today.  1.866.705.7584. 

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A pedestrian was hit Thursday in the lower Greenville area of Dallas.  Witnesses report that the individual, a man, was struck while trying to cross Greenville Avenue, by a pickup truck traveling at a moderate rate of speed.  The man was knocked down.  He was taken by ambulance to an area hospital.

If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A woman who had pulled over to the side of 635/LBJ freeway because of a flat tire was killed early Tuesday morning in an accident involving a tractor-trailer.  The woman, Doris Satterfield, was trying to re-enter traffic on the freeway when her car was hit.  She died at the scene.  Her husband was critically injured and was taken to Parkland Hospital.  A third car was also hit in the crash, which was a Jeep driven by the couple's son, who had come to their aid with the flat tire.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Baylor Medical Center.  The driver of the big rig has told investigators that he didn't see the car in time to stop.  Authorities do not expect any charges to be filed, but are continuing to investigate the accident.

The attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati have years of experience helping the victims of tractor-trailer wrecks.  If you have been in an accident with a tractor-trailer, or any other accident, please call us at 1.866.705.7584 to put us to work for you. 

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Recent DFW Metroplex news includes stories of three recent on-the-job fatalities:

A 30 year old man working as a subcontractor for Tarrant County was electrocuted Tuesday.  The man was working to repair light fixtures in the mechanical room on the top of the Plaza Garage, located at the intersection of West Weatherford and Burnett streets.  Fort Worth paramedics and MedStar attempted to save the worker, but their attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful.  The man was pronounced dead at the scene.  Authorities are investigating this on-the-job death. 

A lawn maintenance worker was killed Tuesday morning in Grand Prairie after he was struck by a passing motorist.  The man, Fransisco Lara, 35, was taken by helicopter to Parkland Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.  Mr. Lara was struck by a car while he was using a leaf blower to clear debris from the street.  The driver was not injured.  Authorities are investigating this accident.

The body of Roderick Terrell, a Dallas sanitation worker, was found Tuesday at the McCommas Bluff Landfill in Dallas.  Mr. Terrell was on the job at the landfill when he was last seen.  Coworkers found Mr. Terrell's truck, still running, and began searching for him shortly thereafter.  His body was found the next day.  Authorities are investigating the cause of Mr. Terrell's death. 

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Starbucks is in hot water over its hot tea.  Plaintiff Zeynep Inanli has sued the company alleging that a Manhattan Starbucks served her tea that was so hot it caused second-degree burns.  She also complains that the container her tea was served in was defective, noting that the lid was not properly secured, causing her to become burned.  She seeks unspecified damages for her burns, pain and mental anguish.  

Inanli v. Starbucks is reminiscent of a case involving McDonald's and hot coffee.  In that case, a jury in 1994 ordered McDonald's to pay nearly $3 million to Stella Liebeck, in compensation for severe burns Ms. Liebeck suffered when she was burned by the restaurant's coffee. 

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An 18-wheeler being loaded with fuel exploded yesterday at a refinery in San Antonio.  The tanker truck was at the AGE Refining Inc. fueling station when the incident occurred.  The initial explosion set off a chain-reaction of several smaller explosions.  Firefighters worked for six hours battling the blaze, shutting off valves and cooling down tanks in an effort to prevent the fires from spreading. 

One man was critically burned in the incident, while numerous workers at the refinery were also injured. 

Residents living near the refinery were evacuated.  The explosions and fires sent a plume of black smoke over San Antonio's east side that lasted for much of the day while the fires burned themselves out.  Smoke was visible up to 40 miles away. 

Investigators do not yet know what caused the blast. 

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A horse wandered onto the main lanes of I-20 Wednesday morning, causing a four-car pileup that shut down two lanes of traffic.  The accident occurred near the St. Augustine Road.  The horse was killed.  One man was injured in the crash, he is currently in stable condition.  Authorities are investigating how the horse got onto the highway, and searching for its owner.

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A school bus aid in McKinney was fired last week after hitting an elementary school student with a belt.  The 10 year old male student was taking the bus to school on April 12 when the incident occurred.

The driver had worked for Durham School Services, which handles transportation for McKinney Independent School District, for about three months.  The driver had passed a background check and been through training. 

The incident is being investigated by local authorities. 

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A number of popular items have been recently recalled because they have caused or could cause serious injury or death. 

Grills: Kuuma IR Stow and Go grills sold at West Marine stores nationwide from January 2009 through August 2009 have been recalled because of leaky propane tanks.  The leak poses a fire hazard, and at least three fires have started as a result of this defect.

Scuba Gear: TUSA RS-670 SCUBA regulators, sold nationwide by authorized TUSA distributors and also diving and equipment stores from May 2009 through September 2009 have been recalled because of a potential high-pressure leak.  The potential leak creates a drowning hazard. 

Baby Walkers: Baby walkers sold in California and Arizona from June 2009 through August 2009 bearing the item number L-0809EN and imported by Le Hing, Inc.  The walkers can fit through a standard doorway but are not designed to stop at the edge of a step.  These defects could cause serious injury or death to infants using such a walker. 

Click here for more information about recent recalls.

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The answer to this question depends on a law called the statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is a law that limits the amount of time in which you have to bring a personal injury lawsuit.

In Texas, the statute of limitations on bringing a personal injury lawsuit is two years. If you don’t bring your legal claim within two years of the date of your car accident (with certain exceptions), then you will be barred from ever bringing that claim.

What all this means is that you should hire a Texas personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after your car accident. By waiting too long to seek the advice of an attorney, you could lose your right to file a lawsuit – which means you lose your ability to seek compensation for your injuries.

To ensure that you preserve your legal rights, it is critical that you seek the immediate advice of an experienced Texas personal injury lawyer. While you may have two years within which to file your lawsuit, you should not delay in seeking the council of a qualified attorney.

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If you file a Texas personal injury lawsuit, the defendant’s lawyer will likely “depose” you. A deposition is the process by which the defendant’s lawyer asks you questions about the accident in order to gather facts about the case.

Before the questioning begins, you will be put under oath whereby you will swear to tell the truth in answering the questions. Your answers to the questions will be recorded by a court reporter. Sometimes depositions are recorded on an audio tape or by a video recorder.

If your Texas personal injury lawsuit goes to trial, the testimony you give in court will be compared to the answers you gave during your deposition. If there are any inconsistencies or discrepancies between the two, the defendant’s lawyer will ask you about them.

Depositions are a form of discovery. Discovery is a legal term that encompasses all of the various ways that lawyers gather facts and evidence in preparation for a lawsuit.

You have the right to have your lawyer present at the deposition. Your lawyer will be there to ensure that your best interests are represented and will spend time preparing you for the questions you can expect to be asked.

Your lawyer also has the right to object to questions that are improper, misleading, irrelevant or vague. The defendant cannot use the deposition process to harass you, and your lawyer will make sure that this does not happen.

Hiring an experienced Texas personal injury lawyer is the best way to ensure that your rights are protected during a deposition.

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Exemplary damages are often referred to as punitive damages. These are damages awarded to a plaintiff in a lawsuit when the defendant’s actions were malicious, willful or reckless.

Exemplary damages are in excess of the plaintiff’s actual losses. Rather than compensation, exemplary damages are intended to serve as a punishment and to make a public example of the defendant to warn others against engaging in the same type of conduct.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm. To receive free legal assistance from a Texas personal injury attorney, email us today or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.

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Accident victims are sometimes nervous about meeting with a personal injury lawyer for the first time. For many accident victims, their personal injury lawsuit will be their first experience with the legal process.

To help you get the most out of your initial consultation, Fears | Nachawati has put together this list of documents that you should bring to your first meeting with your Texas personal injury lawyer.

The items on this list will help your personal injury attorney evaluate your case and determine whether you have a viable claim and how much compensation you are likely to receive.

Here are the most important types of information for you to bring to your initial consultation with your Texas personal injury attorney:

A written account of the accident: Write out a detailed narrative of how the accident occurred, including the events preceding and following the incident. Include as many details as possible. Your attorney will be able to determine which details are relevant to your claim.

Contact information for the person(s) who caused the accident: Take along a list of all the contact information you have for the person or people responsible for the accident, including their name, phone number, address, driver’s license number and insurance information, if applicable.

Contact information for witnesses: Make a list of the people who witnessed your accident, include as much contact information you have as well as a brief description of what you believe each witness saw.

Photographs: Bring along any photos you have of the scene of the accident as well as photos of your injuries and photos documenting any damage to your personal property, such as your vehicle.

Copies of accident reports: If an official report of the accident was made, such as a police report or a work accident report, bring copies for your attorney.

Medical bills: The amount of compensation you may be entitled to depends in large part on your medical expenses, so bring along copies of all the medical bills related to treatment for your injuries caused by the accident.

Medical records: Similarly, bring any documentation you have of the nature and extent of your injuries.

Repair estimates: If your personal property was damaged in the accident, bring copies of any professional repair estimates you have obtained.

Remember, you are not limited to the items on this list. You can and should bring along any other pieces of information or documentation that you feel will help your Texas personal injury lawyer in evaluating your case.

To receive a free legal consultation with an experienced Texas personal injury attorney, contact the law firm of Fears | Nachawati today. Simply email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584 for free legal assistance.

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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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In legal terms, “damages” are the amount of money you are awarded if your lawsuit is successful. There are different types of damages, and they’re given different names to specify exactly what it is that the defendant is paying for. The two most common types of damages are special damages and general damages.

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

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

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

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

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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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One person is dead after a three-vehicle car accident in Amarillo, Texas.

The accident occurred when a Nissan XTerra, which was traveling northbound on Coulter, crossed the turning lane, striking the back-end of a Buick LeSabre in the southbound lane.

After striking the Buick, the XTerra then hit a Ford Mustang, also in the southbound lane, on the passenger’s side. The driver of the Mustang, 29-year-old Pedro Serrano, died from the injuries he sustained in the accident.

The driver of the XTerra, 18-year-old Cameron Meyers, suffered non-life threatening injuries for which he is still being treated. The driver of the Buick was unharmed.

The accident remains under investigation, with charges against Meyers pending.

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

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact us at Fears | Nachawati today for a free consultation with a Texas personal injury attorney. You can reach us by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584.

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A 27-year-old man diving for golf balls in water traps around a golf course drowned last Wednesday. The death is being considered an industrial accident.

The Las Colinas Country Club golf course hired Christopher Logan to retrieve the golf balls. Logan is scuba certified and worked for the golf course part time.

When Logan had not returned by closing time at 8 p.m., an employee went looking for him.

Logan’s breathing apparatus was found floating in the water near the 18^th hole. The pump which supplies air to Logan was not running. His body was later discovered submerged in the water. The death was ruled an accident due to drowning and carbon monoxide effects by the Dallas County medical examiner.

Because the drowning is being considered an industrial accident, it is being investigated by OSHA.

For more on this workplace accident, click here.

Fears | Nachawati is a Texas personal injury law firm that represents individuals who have been injured on the job. If you or a loved one has been hurt in the workplace, contact us today for a free legal consultation. You can reach us by email at info@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584.

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

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Texas Governor Rick Perry broke his collarbone on the night of Tuesday, June 9^th while riding his bicycle near his home. Perry, age 59, also suffered minor abrasions to his right elbow.

Perry was treated and released from Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

Perry has stated that the accident occurred while he was heading down a hill on a familiar biking trail. For reasons that are not completely clear, Perry went over the handle bars, landing on the backside of his right shoulder.

Perry’s injuries have delayed his trips to Corpus Christi, Galveston and South Padre Island to sign bills related to windstorm insurance reform and supplemental funding for the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

For the full story on Governor Perry’s accident, click here.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you need sound advice from a knowledgeable Texas personal injury lawyer. Contact us today for a no charge, no obligation consultation with one of the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati. You can email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

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Many times, people injured in auto accidents wonder whether they have a case or what their legal options may be after being injured in an accident through no fault of their own.  In some cases, injured people are not even sure if they have a good legal case.  Most attorneys work on a contingency basis, meaning there typically are no out of pocket costs to clients for attorneys fees and expenses.  Some people are hesitant to involve an attorney, but as an attorney who cares about taking care of potential clients, I believe it certainly can be helpful to obtain accurate legal information from a personal injury attorney who can provide valuable help and, in some cases, representation that oftentimes results in a more favorable settlement for those injured by another person's negligence. If you have been injured in an auto accident, contact  our law firm by submitting our form to the left or call Fears & Nachawati Law Firm to set up a free legal consultation.  Fears | Nachawati Law Firm, Toll Free 1 (866) 705-7584.

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01/16/2008

This morning, Fort Worth Star Telegram reported that a head-on collision occurred in Grapevine Texas.

A Grapevine man was seriously injured this morning when the car he was driving collided with a tanker truck on a highway near Grapevine High School, police said.

The accident was reported shortly after 8 a.m. in the 2900 block of Ira E. Woods Ave.

The unidentified man was taken by helicopter ambulance to a local hospital, police said. His condition was unavailable. He was the only person in the car at the time of the accident.

The man was driving a 1989 Ford LTD eastbound on the highway when his vehicle drifted into the westbound lane, striking the tanker truck, police said.

The driver of the tanker truck was not injured, police said. The tanker was empty at the time of the accident, police said.

Police diverted westbound traffic on Ira E. Woods Ave. to S. Kimball Ave. for almost three hours as crews worked to remove the vehicles.

In many instances, reasons for accidents involving a tanker truck can be very inclear. For this reason, it is very important to act quickly in any personal injury case to insure that all legal rights are obtained. 
 

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Late this afternoon, a major trucking accident occurred in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex resulting in serious injury to the driver.  In 18 wheeler accidents, it is important that vital evidence is preserved, including the black box, data recorder, the tractor, driver logs, tires, and any other important evidence or information relating to the accident. The Dallas Morning News covered the trucking accident:

One injured, lanes closed after tanker overturns on Highway 183 in Bedford, Texas

Commuters traveling westbound on State Highway 183 near Bedford should find an alternate route home, officials said Tuesday afternoon.

A fuel tanker truck traveling westbound on State Highway 183 overturned Tuesday afternoon near the northbound State Highway 121 ramp, causing officials to close traffic lanes while the spilled fuel is cleared.

One of three traffic lanes on westbound State Highway 183 and the northbound ramp to State Highway 121 were closed as of early afternoon, Bedford police Lt. Kirk Roberts said.

It’s likely the wreckage won’t be removed until 7 p.m., Lt. Roberts said, because workers are cleaning the fuel spill before they remove the overturned truck

The truck driver was transported in serious condition to Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital, police said.

  

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