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Helen Boone, 84, died this week in a two-car accident in Lubbock, Texas. An initial investigation completed today revealed that Boone drove her Lincoln sedan onto a busy street without realizing that a GMC pickup truck had the right of way – or that the driver did not expect Ms. Boone to violate his right of way and pull into his lane. By the time Ms. Boone was too far into Indiana Avenue’s oncoming traffic, the driver of the GMC was committed to going through his green light. The accident was catastrophic, and Ms. Boone died at a Lubbock-area hospital soon after the wreck.

As an attorney specializing in automobile accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death, I watch with concern at the growing number of elderly drivers who are involved in serious – and often fatal – accidents. Like very young drivers, older drivers tend to be responsible for a disproportionate share of accidents across Texas. Older drivers don’t intend to create a dangerous situation, but their decision to drive is often reckless, endangering the property and lives of other motorists.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

If you’ve been involved in an accident with an elderly driver, you need someone who understands the nuances of dealing with an older tortfeasor. Legal actions such as discovery and taking depositions require a particular set of skills when the perpetrator of an accident is a senior citizen. Fortunately, the expertise and experience of our attorneys can help you sort through these particular legal challenges.

About the Author

Attorney Majed Nachawati, who grew up in the D/FW metroplex, provides experienced, vigorous counsel to victims like you. That’s why Mr. Nachawati has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and Top Lawyer in Wrongful Death and Serious Personal Injury Cases across the nation. He has recovered millions for his clients and is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Association of Justice. To discuss your case with Mr. Nachawati, contact him by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584. His legal background is featured at:

http://www.superlawyers.com/texas/lawyer/Majed-Nachawati/78072729-2862-44a2-bde9-aafdeed8dba0.html

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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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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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Birth Defects have been linked to Pregnant Mother's use of Paxil, Prozac, Welbutrin, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro and Effexor.  Taking antidepressants during birth, particularly the first trimester of pregnancy, can have devastating consequences in the form of birth defects in newborns.  The manufacturers of Paxil, Prozac, Welbutrin, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro and Effexor should have adequately warned pregnant mothers, parents and families of the dangers the drugs pose.  Unfortunately, many women, families, and importantly, children have suffered because of Big Pharmaceuticals desire to put profits over pregnant women's safety.  If you or your pregnant wife have taken Paxil, Prozac, Celexa, Lexapro, Effexor, or Welbutrin, please contact us immediately for free legal advice at 1.866.545.8364 or by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com.  Our firm is highly experienced in birth defect claims on a nationwide basis and we have hundreds of pharmaceutical lawsuits pending across the nation.  Call us today for more information about your rights for birth defect claims that can include: past and future medical expenses, past and future pain and suffering and mental anguish, past and future lost income, past and future out of pocket expenses, past and future physical impairment, past and future permanent disfigurement and past and future loss of enjoyment of life.  We are here ready to help your family through this difficult process. Call us at 1.866.545.8364 or by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com for a free legal consultation.

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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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Every year, thousands of children are born with birth defects as a result of their pregnant mother’s prescription to a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) anti-depressant drug. These drugs, such as Celexa (citalopram), are considerably more dangerous than many women realize. Celexa (citalopram) in particular can cause such permanent and incurable birth defects as persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), septal heart defects, anencephaly, and craniosynostosis.

If your child was born with one of these birth defects, you should speak to a Fears Nachawati dangerous drug expert immediately. Both you and your child deserve justice – and justice is precisely what our committed legal professionals aim to provide victims like you. To take advantage of your free consultation, give us a call or an email. Contact us today at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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Depression is unfortunately common among pregnant women, affecting an estimated 1 in 5. Tragically, a small but significant number of these expectant mothers treat their depression – without knowing the true cost. Numerous studies, including those by the New England Journal of Medicine and the Food and Drug Administration, have found that SSRI antidepressants, such as Prozac (fluoxetine), have significantly increased the risk of birth defects for the children these women carry. Reported birth defects include anencephaly, craniosynostosis, and omphalocele, among many others.

The grim truth is that many of these women do not understand the risks they’re running until it’s too late. For a variety of reasons, some doctors fail to explain the full set of risks to their patients and, as a result, the medication that’s supposed to make their lives better, makes their child’s life considerably worse.

The reality of Prozac (fluoxetine) and your doctor’s failure to warn you of its effects isn’t fair to you, your child, or your family. Fortunately for you, the lawyers at Fears Nachawati specialize in protecting you and your loved ones. We can’t make the situation your family faces perfect, but we can make it better. Find out how by contacting us for your free consultation. Just call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Between 1992 and 2010, the FDA approved 85 surgical mesh devices to treat pelvic organ prolapse, and in just the last year more than 300,000 American women underwent surgical procedures to repair prolapsed organs, according to FDA reports. More than a quarter of these operations used transvaginal mesh. For a significant number of these women, the high-risk associated with these devices caused a variety of pelvic-related medical problems.

Fears Nachawati is leading the fight to protect victims of this dangerous medical device. For hundreds of women annually, transvaginal mesh causes considerable harm to their bodies and their futures. If you or a loved one have suffered complications from these medical devices, you need to let us know. 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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You may not know it, but if you’re a female, Paxil (paroxetine) patient, you run the risk of exposing your child to birth defects because of your prescription medication. According to a study by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Paxil increases the risk of birth defects, particularly heart defects, for children whose mothers take the drug during the first trimester of pregnancy. Perhaps the greatest risk with Paxil is that expecting mothers take the medication – and expose their unborn child to injury – before they even realize they’re pregnant.

Has this happened to you or a loved one? For years, the FDA has advised health care professionals, including gynecologists, to discuss the potential risk of birth defects with patients taking Paxil. Did your doctor give you the knowledge you needed to make an informed decision for you and your family?

Victims of Paxil (paroxetine) who have been injured deserve their day in court. Fortunately, the team of expert attorneys at Fears Nachawati is taking the steps necessary to make that happen. If you or a loved one has a child born with Paxil-induced birth defects, talk to us today. The consultation is free, and the conversation could change your family’s life. To get started, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Did you know that a 2005 Danish study of 500,000 children found that Zoloft (Sertraline) significantly increased the risk of birth defects, including heart abnormalities. These findings were further confirmed by a study in the Archives of General Psychiatry that fetuses exposed to Zoloft in the first trimester are four times more likely to develop autism than those not exposed to Zoloft and similar antidepressant medications.

Many women who are pregnant or may become pregnant don’t realize the risk they run when they continue to take Zoloft during their pregnancy. Their antidepressant medication is prescribed to fight against mental disorders like depression, bulimia, OCD, anxiety, and PTSD, but it may actually be introducing potentially dangerous chemicals into their womb.

Has your child been injured as a result of his or her exposure to Zoloft? You should contact our dangerous drug experts 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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A car accident in southwest Houston claimed the lives of a driver and his passenger this weekend. The driver lost control of his speeding Chevrolet Camaro, then jumped a curb and slammed into a light pole and a brick wall. The force of the collision was overwhelming, throwing the driver from the vehicle and killing the passenger.

This tragic accident is horrible for the families of both victims, but it is particularly difficult for the passenger’s loved ones. The passenger didn’t have control over the car and didn’t have the ability to influence the outcome of the fatal accident. Under Texas law, the driver is not only responsible for his own safety, but her safety, too.

Fears | Nachawati helps accident victims and their families recover from the pain and shock associated with a traumatic collision. If a passenger you love was hurt or killed because of a driver’s negligence, he or she should speak with our experts immediately. We can help your family put their lives back together! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. Let us help you!

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Lexapro (Escitalopram) is known to cause a variety of birth defects in children whose mother took Lexapro during her pregnancy. These birth defects include aorta coarctation, heart defects, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, club foot, and spina bifida, among many others. As you can imagine – and as you may already know – these birth defects can be extremely costly in financial, emotional, psychological, and physical terms.

Do you need expert counsel to help you sort through the challenges associated with your child’s Lexapro-induced birth defects? Fortunately, you’ll find it with the experienced, devoted attorneys at Fears Nachawati. We’re prepared to answer your questions, defend your rights, and handle your needs. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re prepared to help you.

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Tragically, hundreds of American families are dealing with the consequences associated with what happens when a pregnant woman continues to ingest Celexa during her pregnancy. What kinds of birth defects have been reported? They vary, but include heart, lung, neural-tube, and abdominal wall defects as well as club foot and anal atresia.

How do families suffer as a result of Celexa? The damages to many families – and probably yours, too – are considerably greater than many people realize. Types of injury often include medical bills, physical pain, psychological and emotional suffering, lower quality of life, and higher insurance premiums. These types of injury aren’t insignificant and don’t go away quickly.

Can your family recover? Fears Nachawati can help you answer this question and the many others that you’re confronting. 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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Based on recent studies and investigations, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) advises that women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should make the decision whether to take Prozac on an “individual basis.” This means that you and your doctor should work in consultation with one another, considering all of the risks of Prozac, including the potential for life-altering and even fatal birth defects for your child.

Did your doctor address whether you should continue taking Prozac during your pregnancy? If not, then the birth defects from which your child may now suffer may be the result of not only a dangerous drug, but also dangerously insufficient medical advice. Prozac and other antidepressants have been shown to increase the risk of miscarriage, breathing problems, and a variety of other defects, including persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHT).

If your child suffers from a birth defect and you took an antidepressant during your pregnancy, the two may be related. To find out whether a dangerous drug changed your family’s life, talk to the experts at Fears Nachawati. 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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If you’ve had a pelvic organ prolapse (POP), your doctor might have prescribed an Avaulta Plus, Avaulta Solo, or Avaulta Biosynthetic transvaginal mesh to treat you. Unfortunately, recent FDA research has revealed that these types of surgical mesh may do more harm than good. More than 1,000 patients have reported mesh complications and other problems, the results of which has included such debilitating side effects as infection, pain, vaginal scarring, and urinary and bladder problems.

In addition to these physical side effects, a number of women have also been impacted emotionally and psychologically. For all of these reasons, many of the women suffering from transvaginal mesh-related problems will never be the same as they were before their pelvic organ prolapse (POP). In short, this is a situation where the medicine may do more harm than the ailment.

Fears Nachawati has extensive experience dealing with the kind of pain and suffering – both physical and emotional – that you, your husband, and your family are going through. Let us help you. To discuss your legal options in a free and confidential consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you.

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Actos (Pioglitazone) is commonly used to fight Type II diabetes. Doctors and the pharmaceutical industry have communicated some of the drug’s side effects, but do you know their full range? As discussed on this blog in prior posts, Actos has been found to cause bladder cancer, particularly for patients who take Actos for a prolonged period of time. However, Actos is also reportedly a cause of serious health problems such as congestive heart failure, vision problems, bone fracture, and liver disease as well as lesser side effects like swelling of the hands, sore throat, muscle pain, weight gain, breathing trouble, tooth problems, and lethargy.

Fears Nachawati expert attorneys know what it takes to defend your interests and protect your rights, whether at the negotiating table or in a court of law. Have you experienced Actos-related side effects? You should act immediately. Contact us for a free consultation. Just call 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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For women who suffer from depression and who have been prescribed Paxil (Paroxetine), the greatest risk of birth defects during their pregnancy is the first trimester. According to an FDA, a study of 3,500 women revealed that women who take Paxil during their pregnancy doubled the risk of birth defects for the child in their womb as compared to other antidepressants. Many antidepressants, often referred to as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), are dangerous. Paxil is of particular concern.

Have you been a Paxil patient whose child was born with a fetal abnormality like difficulty breathing or feeding, vomiting, low blood sugar, or constant crying. Your child may have suffered a Paxil-induced injury as a result of your prescription. Your family deserves full disclosure about the risks of your prescription medication and justice for the harm that your loved ones suffered. To learn about your rights, talk to the dangerous drug experts at Fears Nachawati. 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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Since 1991, doctors have written an estimated 29,000,000 prescriptions of Zoloft (Sertraline), an antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) aimed at combating clinical depression. But at what cost? Not only have patients directly confronted side effects that include nausea and sleeplessness, pregnant women who have taken Zoloft have exposed their children to life-threatening birth defects that include clubbed foot, severe heart conditions, cranial defects, and neurological conditions.

In many cases, pregnant women who were prescribed Zoloft were not informed of the risks that they were unwittingly imposing on their unborn child. The thousands of children who have been born with Zoloft-induced defects are tragic. For their sake and the sake of their family, they deserve justice. Fortunately, Fears Nachawati attorneys specialize in defending the rights of prescription drug victims and their families. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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It’s true, women suffering from depression who stop taking their anti-depression medication, like Lexapro, can suffer a relapse into depression. In one JAMA study, for instance, women who discontinued use of antidepression medication during pregnancy had a greater risk of relapse during pregnancy (68%) than women who maintained antidepression medication throughout pregnancy (26%).

It’s important to note, however, that there’s also a significant risk in continuing to take Lexapro during pregnancy. A New England Journal of Medicine study found that children whose mother took antidepression medication, like Lexapro, during pregnancy were six times more likely to have persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN), a life-threatening lung condition found in infants.

With risks on either side, the question that emerges is, “Did your doctor talk to you about all of the risks associated with your medicinal regimen?” You deserve to have all the information at your disposal when making decisions that can affect your health – and the health of your unborn child. If the answer is, “No” and your child now suffers from a birth defect like PPHN, it may be time to call our expert attorneys. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. Let us help you.

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As your family copes with the reality of a child who suffers from a birth defect, you probably have a lot of questions. That’s understandable. What you need is a consultation with the Fears Nachawati specialists who understand both the medical realities of Celexa and the laws that protect children injured by dangerous drugs.

Celexa, an anti-depression drug that many pregnant mothers inadvertently continue taking during their pregnancy, has been shown to cause cardiac birth defects and congenital heart defects. Specifically, Celexa causes anencephaly, a neural tube defect affecting the spinal cord and brain, craniosynostosis, a defect affecting the skull bones, and omphalocele, a birth defect impacting the small and large intestine, among other internal organs. For some of these birth defects, Celexa causes an increase in the likelihood of their occurrence by more than 200%.

Learn what you need to know to more forward with your quest for justice. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We can help. 

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You might think of Prozac (Fluoxetine) as an anti-depressant, but it’s much more than that. It’s also a serious risk to unborn children. Women who are in the first twelve weeks of their pregnancy – a period of pregnancy during which many expecting mothers don’t even realize they are pregnant – have a forty percent higher likelihood of their children suffering a birth defect if they take Prozac.

You might think that pregnant women don’t take Prozac while they’re pregnant. You’d be mistaken. According to researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, an estimated 80,000 pregnant women in the United States continue taking Prozac during their pregnancy. The results are tragic: every year thousands of children are born with heart problems and a host of other adverse health conditions and birth defects. A Danish study, in fact, found that children exposed to drugs like Prozac during the first three months of pregnancy had a sixty percent higher likelihood of developing a heart problem as compared to unexposed fetuses.

Was your child born with a birth defect? Their suffering may be the result of Prozac exposure. Need to find out more about the tragic results of Prozac? Talk to our drug experts today. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. Our attorneys are prepared to fight for the justice you deserve.

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A surgical mesh used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is at the center of a developing storm that includes thousands of injured women, doctors, health experts, and the Food and Drug Administration. According to a recently released FDA report, the FDA is considering reclassifying transvaginal mesh products as Class III devices.

What are the implications of this potential reclassification? For the pharmaceutical companies that design, produce, and sell transvaginal mesh devices, it means delay, at least. For victims of transvaginal mesh complications, it’s further confirmation that the large numbers of pelvic mesh problems isn’t simply bad luck, but an unsafe product.

So, what exactly is going wrong with the transvaginal mesh? For thousands of women, the transvaginal mesh has eroded into their vagina, causing pain, bleeding, organ perforation, and recurrence of POP.

Has a doctor prescribed you a transvaginal mesh (also known as a bladder sling or vaginal surgical mesh)? Has it caused discomfort, pain, or hospitalization? If so, you should contact the health device attorneys at Fears Nachawati. We protect victims from the physical and emotional effects of dangerous health products like transvaginal mesh. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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For months, the FDA has warned that Actos (Pioglitazone), a drug designed to combat diabetes, may do more harm than good. Now registered in the thiazolidinedione (TZD) class, health experts now acknowledge that Actos has serious side effects.

Doctors have options besides Actos. Many clinicians are electing to use incretin therapy instead of Actos (Pioglitazone) when metformin no longer works with type 2 diabetes patients. Of course, this raises an important question: is your doctor considering the significant adverse health effects of Actos before continuing your prescription?

Do you have blood or red color in your urine? Do you an urgent need to urinate? Does it hurt to urinate? Have you noticed increased pain or discomfort in your back or lower stomach? These kinds of discomfort are associated with bladder cancer. If you’ve been experiencing these outcomes, it may be past time to abandon Actos.

Need to speak to an attorney who has expertise in dangerous drugs? The experienced, highly qualified lawyers at Fears Nachawati are prepared to give you the attention you deserve. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you.

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Are you aware of the medical risks of Paxil (Paroxetine) for pregnant women? Many patients don’t realize that their anti-depression medication can have dangerous, life-altering consequences for their children.

Paxil (Paroxetine) is an antidepressant that along with a number of similar drugs is referred to as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Some SSRI drugs, including Paxil, can cause heart defects and serious lung problems in newborn children. Other SSRI birth defects include spina bifida, tetralogy of fallout (TOF), ventrical septal defects (VSD) and club foot. In fact, one study found that women who took Paxil and other SSRIs during their third trimester were six times more likely to deliver babies born with primary pulmonary hypertension (PPHN).

If your child has suffered a birth defect as a result of your Paxil (Paroxetine) prescription, you need our help. Our expert legal counsel can help you understand your rights – and design a legal strategy capable of bringing justice to you, your family, and your child. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Pregnant women should be aware that the FDA and the medical community warn that Zoloft (Sertraline) can cause a number of birth defects in children. Taken during the last half of pregnancy, Zoloft (Sertraline) can cause Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN). One study attributed an increase in the incidence of PPHN by a factor of between six and twelve.

The FDA has issued multiple warnings associated with Zoloft’s birth defect risks. Yet many women remain unaware of the effect that Zoloft can have on their children. A child who experiences a Zoloft-induced birth defect may need surgeries later in life and, in some case, will require intensive, expensive health care for the rest of his or her life.

Has your child suffered a birth defect as a result of Zoloft (Sertraline)? Attorneys for Fears Nachawati specialize in this tragic area of personal injury law. We’re prepared to take your case and fight for your family. 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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Lexapro (Escitalopram) imposes serious risk upon unborn children, particularly if the pregnant mother continues to ingest Lexapro (Escitalopram) during the last trimester. Additionally, Lexapro (Escitalopram) can also pass to children through breast milk. In an effort to ensure that patients are knowledgeable of these risks, the FDA assigned Lexapro (Escitalopram) to category C.

Exactly how serious are the risks of Lexapro (Escitalopram)? Some patients have reported human spontaneous abortion as a result of Lexapro (Escitalopram)!

Fears | Nachawati attorneys are committed to defending the rights of families whose lives have been forever changed as a result of Lexapro (Escitalopram). The fight for your family’s rights is one we take seriously. Your free consultation will answer your questions and concerns. To get started on your fight for justice, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email to mn@fnlawfirm.com. Put our expertise to work for you!

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The Mayo Clinic has acknowledged that Celexa (Citalopram) imposes serious risks on pregnant women and their unborn children. As a result of the pregnant mother’s ingestion of Celexa (Citalopram), some newborn children have suffered a serious newborn lung problem known as persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). Newborns have also experienced septal heart defects, brain and skull problems (anencephaly), abdominal organ defects, and serious head injury (craniosynostosis).

To be clear: the Mayo Clinic also recognizes that the risk of birth defects is relatively low and that foregoing antidepressants like Celexa (Citalopram) can raise other risks, too.

That’s fair, but there’s another issue at work in the Celexa debate: are pregnant women being fully informed of the risks associated with their Celexa (Citalopram) prescription? Were you? Ineffective notice has stripped many mothers of the ability to make meaningful choices for themselves – and the life they were carrying!

Fears | Nachawati is helping families fight back! Was your child hurt as a result of your Celexa (Citalopram) prescription? Did you receive the information you needed to make an informed decision? Our expert attorneys can help you understand your legal options. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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A New England Journal of Medicine article concluded that pregnant women who take fluoxetine in the third trimester are at increased risk for perinatal complications. What makes this conclusion noteworthy? It was published in 1996. Although the medical community has known about the risks associated with Prozac (Fluoxetine) to infant and mothers for more than a decade, Americans – including children – continue to be injured as a result of this dangerous drug.

Fears | Nachawati protects victims of pharmaceutical injuries. With rights come responsibilities. Drug manufacturers may have the right to produce drugs for the marketplace, but they also have a duty to ensure the safety of their product. When they don’t, it’s right that they’re held accountable. Our specialist attorneys are committed to holding drug companies accountable to their injured patients!

Has your child suffered as a result of your prescription to Prozac (Fluoxetine)? Find out how we can defend your family’s legal interests by contacting us. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or send an email to mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued not one, but multiple warnings against the use of a transvaginal mesh, the common name for the surgical mesh used to repair a pelvic organ prolapse (POP). According to the FDA, serious complications associated with the use of transvaginal mesh are “not rare” and, even more importantly, “it is not clear that transvaginal POP repair with mesh is more effective than traditional non-mesh repair in patients with POP and it may expose patients to greater risk.” (emphasis added).

Fears | Nachawati has committed significant resources to fighting for the women and families who have suffered as a result of the use of transvaginal mesh. The FDA and other health agencies couldn’t be clearer on this: there’s very real risk! Nevertheless, some health providers continue to use them. Have you or a loved one been injured as a result of the application of a transvaginal mesh? Find out about your legal options today!

For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. Let us fight for you!

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In June, the French Agency for the Safety of Health Products pulled Actos (Pioglitazone) from the market. Just six days later, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took the less aggressive – but no less meaningful – step in announcing that Actos use for longer than a year had been associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer. In a press release, the FDA also advised that “The benefits of [Actos] should be weighed against the unknown risks for cancer recurrence.”

Actos is bad news for many, many patients. Do you have diabetes? Has your doctor prescribed Actos to you? If so, it may be time to ask about the consequences of Actos ingestion! In a study in which nearly 200,000 diabetes patients participated, Actos patients who had taken the drug for twelve months or more had a forty percent increased risk for bladder cancer.

Fears | Nachawati is gearing up for a fight against the manufacturer of Actos (Pioglitazone). Have you been hurt as a result of prolonged pioglitazone ingestion? Find out if your eligible to join in our fight! 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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Did you know the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that pregnant women should avoid taking Paxil during pregnancy? It’s great advice, but for too many American women, the advice is too little, too late. Medical surveys have found that pregnant women taking Paxil – a drug also known as Aropax, Seroxat, Sereupin, and Paroxetine – have experienced a 1.5 to 1.7-fold increase in the rate of congenital birth defects in their children.

Has your child suffered as a result of your Paxil prescription? All birth defects are tragic, but Paxil birth defects are particularly horrendous, the preventable result of reckless drug makers. Fears | Nachawati is striking back on behalf of Paxil victims across the country. Is it time for you to join our fight for justice? For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to defend your family!

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Did you take Zoloft (Sertraline) during your pregnancy? You may have exposed your child to severe birth defects that include anal atresia, limb reduction defects, and septal defects. Studies of umbilical cords have found that mothers who took Zoloft during their pregnancy transferred in some cases significant amounts of sertraline to their child during the pregnancy. Mothers also transferred sertraline through breast milk, too!

Fears | Nachawati attorneys are defending children suffering from Zoloft-induced birth defects and their families in court. If your family is dealing with the repercussions of taking Zoloft during pregnancy, you ought to give us a call. We can defend your rights! 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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A rodeo worker in Wheeler, a Texas panhandle town northeast of Amarillo, died this week after horses stampeded over him. The worker, just 24 year-old, was moving horses to the bucking shoot when the animals became spooked, turned abruptly, knocked down the worker, causing severe injuries.

Were the rodeo facilities safe? Was the worker properly trained and supervised? Had the horses been inspected and vaccinated in compliance with Texas law? These are the kind of questions an injured worker ought to ask. They’re the kind of questions the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati ask every day.

Don’t let the law or your employer intimate you! If you’ve been in a work-related accident, there are questions you should ask to find out if your employer shares any responsibility for the injuries you’ve sustained. Want to know more? Give us a call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you!

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In the early morning hours last Saturday a resident of a South Side apartment building in San Antonio, Texas, was stabbed repeatedly in the torso. The bad news is that the unidentified victim in his 40s faces potentially life-threatening injuries. The good news is that he was taken to University Hospital and is now under careful medical observation.

Stabbings happen all to often in Texas, as many residents know. What many crime victims don’t know, however, is that violent crime, such as a stabbing or shooting, give rise not only to a criminal cause of action pursued by law enforcement, but also a civil cause of action that victims may pursue to recovery monetarily. In some cases, civil damage awards can exceed a million dollars!

If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of a violent act, you need to speak not only to local police, but also to personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Our experience and expertise can provide you and your loved ones with the justice you want! For a free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or email 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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Members of the GLBT – gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender – community are putting pressure on the Texas legislature to pass an anti-bullying statute that would make it easier for schools to punish students who harass fellow students on the basis of their sexual orientation. For many, changing the law is an effort to protect teenagers who might otherwise commit suicide in response to being bullied about their sexuality.

Has your child been bullied in school? Has he or she been harassed as a result of his or her sexual orientation? If so, they might have a viable cause of action rooted in anti-bullying legislation designed to protect them against precisely the kind of mistreatment they are currently experiencing. To protect your children, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Just call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. With our experience and expertise, we can help you!

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For many Texans, the answer to a victim with an airway obstruction – most commonly, a fellow diner who chokes on food – is the Heimlich maneuver. In fact, for the last 22 years Texas law has required that restaurants display a poster advising customers and workers how to proper perform the life-saving procedure. However, Texas law is expected to soon change. In keeping with new American Red Cross standards, the new preferred technique is to slap a choking victim on the back repeatedly, up to five times.

Some restaurant owners and would-be good Samaritans are asking: should I still follow the decades-long advice of using the Heimlich maneuver? If the old poster remains hanging in the restaurant, should I adhere to posted instruction? Will I be held legally responsible for any harm stemming from the use of the older, “wrong” technique?

These are all good questions. If you want to know their answer, contact the personal injury law experts at Fears | Nachawati. As the law changes, we can provide you with the advice and direction you need. Call us 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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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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A Fort Worth teacher, Brenda Jones Stafford now faces a felony charge of injury to the elderly after she allegedly choked and pushed a 71-year-old woman and, when her 73-year-old husband attempted to intervene, shoved, hit and choked him, too.

Texas law recognizes the elderly as a special class of citizen and specifically provides special protections for Texans over the age of 60. See Tex. Hum. Res. Code Ann. § 102.003. Notably, elderly individuals have the right to be treated with dignity and respect for the personal integrity of the individual. Id. at § 102.003(b).

If you or a loved one has endured acts that have harmed you physically or mentally or suffered from abuse, neglect or exploitation, you are entitled to a prompt and full defense of your rights. For the best in Texas injury law, contact the 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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A tractor-trailer wreck in McKinney on southbound North Central Expressway injured one person on Wednesday.  Authorities report that an 18-wheeler pulling two trailers overturned just south of the interchange with U.S. 380.  No passenger vehicles were involved in the crash, but one person in the big rig was injured.  Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of this accident.

If you've been involved in a truck accident, Fears |  Nachawati is here to help.  Call us at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Recent cold and wet weather has caused a number of accidents in the DFW Metroplex.  Eastern parts of the Metroplex, including Rockwall and Royse City, were harder hit than central Dallas or Fort Worth.  A variety of reports have come in featuring fender benders and other minor injury accidents.  Some motorists have skidded off the roadways because of icy or slick conditions. 

If you have been involved in a wreck, Fears | Nachawati is here to help you navigate the system and get the justice you deserve.  Don't let an insurance adjuster give you the run around.  Call us today and find out how we can help you.  1.866.705.7584. 

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An Azle man died after the vehicle he was driving struck a tree approximately six miles southwest of Azle.  Authorities say that the victim, Stanley Pestana, was traveling eastwards on FM 1886 when his SUV veered off the roadway and ran into a tree.  He died at the scene.  Investigations are continuing to determine why the vehicle veered off of the roadway.

Fears | Nachawati represents Texans hurt in auto accidents.  If you've been injured in an accident, or if a loved one of yours has been killed, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A Denton woman has died from injuries sustained in a car wreck.  The victim, Debra Davis, was traveling northbound on Nottingham Drive when she collided with a pickup truck near the intersection of Mingo Road.  Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the accident, but they believe one of the drivers ran a red light.  Ms. Davis was taken by helicopter to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth where she later died. 

If you have been injured in a car wreck, Fears | Nachawati can help protect your rights.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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An 11 year old Denton girl was seriously injured when a tour bus in which she was riding veered off an icy mountain road in central Colorado near the town of Gunnison.  Seven other individuals were also injured in the accident.  The tour bus was carrying a group from a church in Denton on a ski trip.  Authorities believe that the bus driver was unable to negotiate a turn, and that the bus then rolled off the road and onto its right side. 

If you or someone in your family has been injured in a car, bus or truck accident, Fears | Nachawati is here to help protect your rights.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Three people were injured in a wreck on Business 121 in Lewisville near the intersection of I-35E.  Authorities say that a car was traveling at high speed when it failed to stop at a light, and slammed into the SUV in front of it.  The driver and passenger of the SUV were both hurt in the incident, as was a child that was riding in the car.  All three injured persons were taken to area hospitals for treatment.  Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of this crash.

If you or someone in your family has been hurt in a car wreck, Fears | Nachawati can help you get the compensation you deserve.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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One person was killed and two others were critically injured in a south Fort Worth wreck.  The accident occurred in the 2200 block of 8th Avenue.  One person was declared dead at the scene, while the other two victims were rushed to an area hospital for treatment.  Authorities are continuing to investigate whether fprescription drugs, faulty equipment or another cause may have contributed to this tragedy.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims and survivors of tragic auto accidents.  We scratch beneath the surface to find out who might be at fault for an accident, whether it be an equipment manufacturer or drug manufacturer.  If you or someone close to you has been affected by a wreck, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Recent studies have concluded that, while traffic safety continues to improve overall, prescription drugs are rising as a cause of serious and fatal incidents on our roadways.  Commonly prescribed drugs can cause side effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, headaches or memory lapses.  When a person takes multiple drugs, interactions effects between the prescriptions can cause these and other problems.  Side effect and interaction effects can catch drivers by surprise, and individuals may not be aware that their driving is impaired until it is too late and a tragedy has occurred. 

Fears | Nachawati represents individuals who have been injured in accidents where prescription drug side effects and interaction effects may have played a role.  If you're been hurt, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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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 one year old toddler boy was fatally injured in a recent wreck on I-20 in Grand Prairie.  The victim was a passenger in a Chevy Blazer, which became the middle car in a three-car pileup when it was struck from behind by a GMC pickup.  The Blazer was then pushed into the car in front of it.  The child was taken to Children's Medical Center Dallas Hospital where he later died from his injuries. 

If someone in your family has been killed or hurt in an accident on the roads of the Metroplex, Fears | Nachawati is here to help protect your legal rights during this difficult time.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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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 Colleyville man died in a wreck in Hurst when the pickup he was driving went through a brick structure and collided with a tree.  The accident occurred in the 1100 block of Lonesome Dove Trail in Hurst.  The victim, Wade Freeman, was driving east.  Authorities continue to investigate what caused the accident, including faulty equipment or brakes, or whether another vehicle was involved.

If you or a loved one has been hurt on the roads of Texas, Fears | Nachawati is here to attend to your legal needs.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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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.

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A man has died as a result of injuries he sustained in a pedestrian-motor vehicle accident.  Authorities report that the man, Alen Karenzo, died at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth the day after he was struck by a car in the 2200 block of East Berry Street in south Fort Worth.  The tragedy has been ruled an accident, and no charges are expected to be filed against the driver.  No other persons were injured in this incident.

If you've been injured by a car, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help protect your rights.  Even if a driver isn't criminally liable for injuring you, they still face civil liability for your injuries, time off work, and other damages.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 for a consultation. 

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A Grandview man died of injuries he sustained in a rollover crash near Cleburne that occurred Sunday.  Authorities say that the accident occurred near the intersection of FM 1434 and County Road 1224.  The victim, Michael Rollins, was traveling eastbound on FM 1434 in a pickup truck when it left the right side of the roadway surface.  Rollins apparently over-corrected and the vehicle rolled over.  Rollins was ejected from the vehicle.  He was taken to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, where he later died from his injuries.

If you've been injured in a 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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A van driven the wrong way on Airport Freeway in Hurst collided with a Kia Spectra recently, killing the Kia driver.  Authorities believe that the van's driver, Eric Supe, of Crowley, may have been intoxicated when the accident occurred.  The victim, Ricardo Magallon of Carrollton, died at a local hospital shortly after the wreck. 

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims and the families of victims of wrecks on the roads of Texas.  If you or someone you love has been in an accident, call us today for a consultation at 1.866.705.7584. 

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One man was killed and three others were injured in a crash on I-20 in Kaufman County.  The deceased, Ruben Garcia of Tyler, died at the scene after the car he was riding in entered the median, swerved back into the mainlanes and then flipped and skidded on its roof.  The three injured individuals were also in the vehicle.  Two were taken by helicopter, and one by ambulance, to Parkland Memorial Hospital and Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

If you've been injured in a wreck on the Texas highways, Fears | Nachawati can help you protect your rights.  Call us for a free, no-obligation consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A DeSoto man was killed in a recent Grand Prairie wreck.  The victim, Brad Gary, was driving his Honda Civic southbound in the 2600 block of South Great Southwest Parkway when his car veered into the center median and struck a light pole.  Gary, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene.  Authorities continue to investigate as to whether any other vehicles were involved in this tragic wreck.

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An Arlington man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Grand Prairie this weekend.  The man, Jerry Glenn Riddle, was riding his Harley-Davidson northbound on Lake Ridge Parkway when he lost control and fell from his bike.  Authorities say that his head struck a guardrail in the fall.  Riddle was not wearing a helmet, and was pronounced dead at the scene.  Authorities continue to investigate as to whether any other vehicles were involved.

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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. 

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An Arlington man is being treated in a Little Rock, Arkansas hospital for injuries he suffered when he was hit by a hit-and-run driver while walking across a road in Texarkana, Texas.  The victim, David Puckett, had run out of gas and was walking along the side of the road to find assistance when he was struck.  Authorities are looking for the hit-and-run driver, who they believe was driving a 2007 or newer Chevrolet Silverado that should have damage to the right front.

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A charter bus accident north of Sanger, near Denton, injured 18 passengers.  The bus was northbound on I-35, transporting passengers from Dallas to Oklahoma City, when the driver apparently experienced a sharp pain in his abdomen.  The driver swerved and struck a concrete barrier.  A total of 18 people were injured in the accident, including five who were ejected through the vehicle's side windows.  Injured passengers were treated at area hospitals.  All are expected to survive. 

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of bus, car, motorcycle and truck accidents that occur on the roadways of Texas.  If you've been injured, call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A motorcyclist was killed early Sunday morning in a wreck on North Central Expressway.  The accident occurred near the Walnut Hill Lane exit.  A witness says that the rider was traveling at a high rate of speed when the motorcycle struck a car from the rear.  The motorcyclist went through the back window of the car and into the car's passenger compartment.  The motorcyclist did not survive this accident.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims and surviving family members of those injured or killed on the roads of the DFW Metroplex and all of Texas.  If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident, call us today at 1.866.705.7585.  

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One man was killed in a wreck in North Richland Hills.  Authorities say that the man, Juan Rosales, crashed on Loop 820 early in the morning.  The wreck involved only the car that Rosales was driving.  No other person was injured in the crash.  Authorities continue to investigate the cause of this fatal accident.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims of wrecks and crashes on area highways and byways.  If you have been injured, or if a loved one has been killed, call us today to find out how we can help you.  1.866.705.7584. 

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A six month old child was killed and 12 other family members were injured in a crash in the Hill Country region of Texas.  The family hails from the Dallas area and was traveling to Mexico on vacation.  Authorities report that a tire blew out on the van the family was riding in, causing the van to roll over several times in I-35E about six miles north of Hillsboro.  The infant, who was not riding in a child safety seat, was killed instantly.  The victims were taken to several area hospitals for treatment.

If you or someone in your family has been injured in a car crash, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you through this difficult time.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you seek justice. 

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A motorcyclist was killed early Sunday morning after he lost control of his bike, hit the back of a vehicle and was run over by a second vehicle.  The accident occurred in the 6000 block of East Loop 820 in Fort Worth.  The motorcyclist apparently lost control, drifted into the right shoulder lane, and steered back into the roadway, striking the back of a vehicle.  Witnesses report that the rider was thrown from his bike and his by a second vehicle.  The motorcyclist died at the scene.  Neither vehicle stopped.

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The driver and the passenger of a pickup truck were injured today in a wreck with a box truck on I-635.  The accident occurred near the city limit borders of Mesquite and Balch Springs.  Authorities say that the pickup truck may have hydroplaned and skidded into the box truck.  Inclement weather appears to have played a role in this accident.  The driver of the box truck was not injured.  The driver and passenger of the pickup truck were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

If you have been injured in a wreck on the Texas highways involving a commercial vehicle, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you determine your legal rights.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.

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A tanker truck driver was seriously injured in a recent wreck on I-10 in southeast Texas.  Authorities report that a tanker truck carrying isobutane, a flammable, corrosive substance, overturned when it was involved in a two-vehicle wreck with a pickup truck.  The accident occurred near Hamshire, approximately 65 miles east of Houston.  The tanker driver was seriously injured, but is expected to survive.  It took hazardous materials crew four days to clean up the isobutane that was spilled in the crash.

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One person was killed and five others were injured in a head-on crash in Grand Prairie.  Authorities say that a man was driving his car in the wrong direction on I-30 early Sunday morning when he hit a pickup truck.  A second car traveling behind the pickup truck was also involved in the crash.  The driver of the first car was ejected from his car and died at the scene.  The driver and passengers of the pickup truck and second car were injured. 

Fears | Nachawati protects the legal rights of the survivors and victims of Texas car and truck crashes.  If we could help you in such a situation, please call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A Euless woman was injured in a recent one-car accident.  Authorities report that the woman, who was driving, apparently lost control of her car on McArthur Boulevard in Irving.  The woman crashed into a telephone pole, injuring herself.  Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.  Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.

If you have been injured in an auto accident, whether as a result of someone's negligence, or as a result of mechanical failure, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati may be able to help you preserve your legal rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 for more information. 

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A Garland man fleeing police in his car this week caused a wreck that sent five people to area hospitals, including himself.  Authorities report that the suspect was spotted driving a suspected stolen car on I-35.  The man sped away, causing a number of minor accidents on the highway, and later a major accident at Cadiz and Riverfront Boulevard near downtown Dallas.  Two pickups and an 18 wheeler were also involved in the wreck.  Police were not chasing the man when the major accident occurred.  The suspected will be charged with evading arrest, traffic violations, and also on outstanding warrants from Addison and Garland.  The victims of the major accident were taken to area hospitals, and are expected to recover fully.

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A motorcyclist was killed early Sunday morning in a fatal accident in Lewisville.  Authorities report that a SUV collided with the motorcyclist near the intersection of Business 121 and Bellaire Boulevard.  The SUV drove away from the scene, and authorities are seeking that vehicle's driver and passenger.  The SUV was a late-model dark gray or black Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban, and should have significant front-end damage.  The motorcycle driver was killed at the scene, and a passenger was taken to an area hospital for treatment. 

If you have been hurt in an accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you protect your legal rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation. 

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Two people were injured in a two-car traffic accident at the corner of Hampton Road and Illinois in Oak Cliff.  Authorities report that a car was turning left against traffic when it was struck by an oncoming truck.  The driver and a passenger in the turning car were injured.  These individuals were taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital for treatment.  Another passenger in the vehicle, along with the driver of the truck were not injured in the incident.

The attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to fight for the rights of all individuals injured in car accidents.  If you have been injured, call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how you can put our experience and expertise to work for you. 

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A San Antonio woman has died from injuries she sustained in a two-car accident in Palo Pinto County, west of Mineral Wells, last weekend.  Cassidy Grant, 20, died Thursday after fighting for her life in the intensive care unit at John Peter Smith Hospital for five days.  Two other people were injured in the wreck, which occurred when a car turning from a private drive was hit by an oncoming vehicle.  Grant was a passenger in the turning car.  Authorities are continuing to investigate this tragic accident.

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A Mansfield man died Sunday from injuries he sustained in a head-on crash in Mansfield on Sunday.  The man, his wife and their 6 year old child were in a Pontiac Bonneville on U.S. 287 when they collided with a GMC Yukon.  The driver of the Bonneville was killed in the accident.  The other driver, and the Bonneville passengers, were taken to area hospitals for treatment.  Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident.

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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.

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A 33-year old McKinney man died in a car crash on U.S. Highway 380.  Authorities say that the man's car went off the road and flipped several times before coming to rest behind a house.  It is believed that the man was traveling westbound when he traveled over the median and through opposite lanes of traffic before leaving the road surface.  The man was wearing a seat belt.  He died from injuries sustained in the crash at Centennial Medical Center in Frisco.

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A Fort Worth firefighter was seriously injured Sunday when a man drove a stolen truck into his vehicle.  Authorities say that the firefighter was driving in the 5600 block of Bryant Irvin Road near Southwest Loop 820 when he was hit.  The driver of the truck had allegedly recently stolen it and used it to kidnap his ex-girlfriend's four year old grandson.  The firefighter was critically injured in the wreck, and was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital for treatment.  The child was not injured, but was taken to Cook Children's Medical Center as a precaution.  The truck driver faces numerous charges.

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A teenager was killed Thursday in a one-car crash in The Colony.  Authorities say that the teen was the passenger in a sedan on Highway 121 when the driver, another teenager, crashed into the northbound lanes of the highway near Plano Parkway.  The driver was airlifted to a Dallas hospital for treatment.  Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.

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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. 

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A Duncanville teenager was killed last weekend in a wreck in Oklahoma when the car he was driving was struck by a train. The young man was on a trip to visit family about 180 miles northwest of Dallas, and was the only person in the car when the tragedy occurred.  Investigators say that the car was drug for several blocks before the train was able to stop.  The teenager died of his injuries a short time after the accident.  It is unclear at this time whether the railroad crossing was properly marked or functioning properly. 

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The passenger of a car was killed Tuesday in a fatal wreck on I-35W in Fort Worth which also injured the driver and another person.  Authorities say that a man was driving drunk on the highway at a high rate of speed when he struck another vehicle from behind.  The man then lost control of the vehicle, which rolled over several times before coming to a stop.  The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The alleged drunk driver and the other injured individual were treated at area hospitals.

If you have been injured by a drunk driver, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati understand the fear and pain you may be going through.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.

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One person was killed and three others were critically injured in a one-vehicle crash in Crossroads on U.S. Highway 380.  The man who was killed was pronounced dead at the scene.  Two crash survivors were taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital while a third was taken to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton.  All three were critically injured.  Witnesses report that the SUV, a Ford Explorer, was eastbound on the highway when the driver attempted to turn north on E. Rock Hill Road.  The driver lost control, the SUV hit the guardrail and then rolled over. 

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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. 

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Two people were injured in a single-SUV accident on northbound I-35E near the exit ramp for Inwood Road today.  Witnesses report that the driver apparently steered into a grassy area near the exit and struck an object before the SUV overturned.  Two people suffered injuries that authorities say do not appear to be life-threatening.

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A Grandview police officer was seriously injured this week in a wreck in the 3800 block of County Road 405, northwest of Grandview.  The officer lost control of his car on a 90-degree turn while responding to a disturbance involving a man and two women.  Investigators say that his car slid off of the roadway and struck a tree at a high rate of speed.  The officer was taken by helicopter to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, where he is in critical condition.

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Two teenagers and an adult were killed, and two other teenagers were injured, in a wreck involving a tractor-trailer in Fort Worth.  The wreck happened at the rest area on U.S. 81/287 near Decatur when the Dodge Stratus carrying the victims slid beneath the back of a parked truck.  Witnesses report that the car was traveling at a high rate of speed, perhaps as much as 90 miles per hour.  The impact was so powerful the top of the Stratus was sheared off.  The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.

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An infant was injured in a motorcycle crash today in the 9000 block of Lake June Road in Dallas.  Authorities say that a 12 year old was holding the infant while riding a small motorcycle on a public road.  The boy lost control of the motorcycle and crashed it into a curb.  The infant was taken to an area hospital and listed in serious condition.  The boy was slightly injured and was treated at the scene.  The adult who was responsible for the infant was inside a nearby apartment when the accident occurred. 

If your child has been injured in a motorcycle wreck, car wreck, or while in the care of another person, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you sort through the debris and determine your rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.  

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A wrong way crash on I-30 at Ferguson Road Sunday morning left one person dead and sent three others to the hospital.  A woman driving a Ford F-150, who had two passengers with her, was going eastbound in the westbound lanes of the highway.  She crashed head on into a Chevy Tahoe.  One of the passengers, Ana Tello of Mesquite, died at the scene.  The drivers of both cars and the other pickup passenger were taken to area hospitals for treatment.

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A woman was killed and three others were hurt when the car they were riding in crashed into a light pole and split in two.  The driver lost control of the car on southbound I-35W in Fort Worth.  Witnesses reported that the car traveled approximately 40 feet on top of a concrete barrier in the center median before striking the light pole.  The woman who died was trapped in the half of the car that burst into flames after the accident.  The injured individuals were taken to John Peter Smith Hospital and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.

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Four boys were hurt when a car crashed into a home in Lancaster.  Witnesses reported that the car ran a stop sign before running into the residence.  Investigators say that the car traveled about 12 feet into the home in the 800 block of West Pleasant Run Road.  The boys, whose ages range from 10-12, were taken to area hospitals for treatment. 

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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.

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Three children and one adult were hurt in a hit-and-run accident in Pleasant Grove.  The children were passengers in a minivan that was traveling south on Masters Drive when a Lincoln Navigator ran a stop sign at Muskogee Drive.  The Navigator struck the minivan.  The driver of the minivan escaped injury, but an adult passenger and three children were taken to area hospitals for treatment.  The Navigator fled the scene, but was later recovered by police after it was found abandoned nearby.  The investigation remains open until authorities locate the driver of the Navigator.

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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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Two children and two adults were injured in an accident on U.S. Highway 287 Thursday morning.  The accident occurred near the intersection of 287 and Blue Mound Road in northwest Fort Worth.  Authorities report that the individuals were ejected from the automobile in which they were riding.  The children were taken to Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth for treatment. 

If you or someone you care for has been hurt in a traffic accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you find justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 and we'd be happy to discuss your case with you. 

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A wreck on I-30 east in Dallas today injured two people and slowed rush hour traffic to a crawl.  One car, a late model Ford, was involved in the accident.  The driver apparently lost control and skidded off the roadway near the Motley Drive exit.  The car overturned, and the driver and one passenger were injured in the crash.

If you have been injured in an automobile accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you seek justice.  Call us at 1.866.705.7584 and let us help you. 

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Five people were injured in a gas explosion in a Mexican restaurant in Gainesville, Texas.  Three women, a young girl and a toddler are being treated at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas for burns.  One victim is in critical condition, while the other four are in serious condition.  The natural gas explosion occurred in the restaurant's kitchen.  Investigations continue. 

If you have been injured on business premises or on someone else's property, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and/or pain and suffering and other damage.  Call the experienced attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today at 1.866.705.7584 to discuss your case.

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An 18-wheeler on I-35E in Dallas overturned near Colorado Boulevard.  The wreck blocked traffic for hours.  The driver was injured in the wreck, and was treated at an area hospital.  No other vehicles were involved. 

The truck was carrying a load of graham crackers, and the cargo was unloaded onto the roadside when the truck was cleared.  Motorists stopped to gather the crackers, until health officials arrived and said no more.

If you have been injured in a wreck, the attorneys and legal professionals at Fears | Nachawati are here to fight for your rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 and we'll get to work for you.

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A woman died from injuries sustained after being thrown from a pickup truck bed in Arlington.  The woman, Amy Joette Wheat, 38, was an employee of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, and was riding in the back of a government truck when she was apparently thrown into a light pole in the 4800 block of Belt Line Road.  Wheat's co-workers attempted to transport her to a hospital, but she died en route. 

If you have been injured in an accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you protect and enforce your legal rights.  Call us today to discuss how we can serve you.  1.866.705.7584.

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A Frisco woman and her two young children were killed, while her husband and the children's father was critically injured, in a wreck on I-20 in Kaufman County this weekend.  The family was traveling in heavy traffic in an SUV when an 18-wheeler struck them from behind.  The force of the impact was enough to push their SUV into another car, which in turn was pushed into another 18-wheeler and into the highway median.  The SUV then caught fire.  The driver of the first truck was injured, as were the driver and passengers in the second car.

If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed in an accident, the attorneys of Fears  | Nachawati are here to protect your legal rights in your time of need.  Hiring an attorney after a tragic accident ensures that you are free to grieve and heal without having to worry about dealing with insurance companies or others who might prey on you when you are vulnerable.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to discuss your needs.  

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Five men were critically injured in a single SUV accident this weekend.  The wreck occurred in Cleburne early Sunday morning.  Investigators say that the SUV, a Chevrolet Suburban, was traveling on the east shoulder of Main Street when the driver apparently lost control of the vehicle.  The SUV slid into the median of the road, went airborne, and crashed into a ditch on the west side of the road.  Five men were ejected from the SUV in the crash.  One of the victims was involved in a secondary accident when he was struck by a car while lying in a traffic lane.  The men were taken to Fort Worth area hospitals and are in critical condition.

If you have been injured in a SUV wreck, the experienced attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help you preserve your legal rights.  Call us today and put us to work to help you.  1.866.705.7584.

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A man was taken to the hospital treatment after a train collided with a pickup truck.  The accident occurred on Union Pacific tracks in the 4100 block of Division Street in Arlington.  Investigators said that the truck was trying to cross the railroad tracks at an unmanned crossing when the train struck the pickup.  Two individuals were in the pickup when the incident occurred.  The railroad tracks are temporarily closed while authorities complete their investigation. 

If you have been injured in an accident, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati would be happy to lend their expertise to get you the compensation you deserve.  Call us at 1.866.705.7584 and we'll get right to work for you. 

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A wreck involving an SUV and a sedan on the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco injured three people.  The vehicles were traveling southbound on the Tollway when the SUV apparently inadvertently veered into the sedan's lane.  The two people in the SUV, along with the driver of the car, were injured and were taken to area hospitals.  Two lanes of traffic on the Tollway were blocked while authorities cleared the wreck. 

Fears | Nachawati specializes in representing the victims of accidents.  If you have been involved in a car accident, call us today at 1.866.705.7584 and we'd be happy to discuss your legal rights with you.

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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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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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A 15-year-old was killed in a car accident involving an 18-wheeler. The accident took place on Tuesday evening near Muleshoe, Texas. The driver, Eric Zille, failed to yield to the right of way, which resulted in his car being broadsided by the 18-wheeler.

Zille and a passenger were traveling in a 2007 Chevy Impala when they pulled out onto U.S. 84 in the direct path of an oncoming 18-wheeler.

The victim killed in the crash was Zille’s passenger, Lizette Sandoval, also 15. Zille was flown to University Medical center. His current condition has not been released.

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

Sadly, car accidents involving 18-wheelers all too often end in fatalities. Tractor trailers are simply bigger and more powerful than the average motor vehicle, which leads to serious injuries and sometimes even death for the person or persons riding in the car.

Fears | Nachawati represents car accidents victims, including those who have been in an accident with an 18-wheeler, in bringing Texas personal injury lawsuits. For a free legal consultation with a Texas personal injury lawyer, 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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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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