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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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San Antonio motorcycle driver Robert Louis Carter III died in the early morning hours today after he was rear-ended by a hit-and-run driver and subsequent run over by a drunk driver in her 20s. Incredibly, the drunk driver was so out-of-touch with her surroundings that she continued to drive even after her airbags deployed.

Mr. Carter’s death is a tragic reminder that Texas highways can be dangerous, particularly at night and for people driving and riding on motorcycles. As if that’s not enough, reckless and inebriated car drivers make Texas’s heavily travelled roads and highways particularly risky.

Have you or a loved one been injured in a motorcycle accident? It’s time to find out about your legal and financial options so that you can get back on your feet. The experienced, expert attorneys at Fears | Nachawati are prepared to defend your interests and protect your rights. We handle other drivers, lawyers, and insurance agents on a daily basis. We know the tricks they’re likely to use – and how to protect you from them! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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While it’s true that most Texas automobile accidents happen on the highway, off-roading can be dangerous. Tragically, last weekend an Amarillo family found out that off-road driving is sometimes fatal.

Kelly Bain and Randall Scott Rogers were travelling in a Polaris ATV on a ranch in the Texas panhandle on Saturday, tending deer, checking traps, and not thinking about the risks of off-road driving. Unfortunately, Bain, the driver, took a sharp turn and lost control of the ATV. Rogers, Bain’s passenger, was thrown from the vehicle and moments later, the vehicle landed on top of him, crushing him under its weight. Although Rogers was transported to a nearby hospital, his injuries killed him.

Whether you or a loved one are hurt in a motorcycle, ATV, automobile, or 18-wheeler accident, the questions are often same: who is responsible, can I recover, and how can my life ever return back to normal? The attorneys and experts at Fears | Nachawati are prepared to help you answer these challenging questions. If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you should give us a call. Our experience and expertise can help you. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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Jose L. Reyes, a 29-year veteran of the Laredo Police Department, won’t patrol the streets of Laredo, Texas, tonight, thanks to a driver’s recklessness Saturday morning. Instead, Officer Reyes will continue to fight for his life in a San Antonio hospital.

Office Reyes’ patrol down Interstate 35 was violently interrupted on Saturday when a vehicle struck his motorcycle, flinging him onto the highway. Images of the accident reveal evidence common to motorcycle accident: skid marks on the highway, the motorcycle on its side, pressed up against the concrete retaining wall, and a driver notably absent, already flown to a nearby hospital for life-saving medical procedures.

Fears | Nachawati has considerable experience investigating what contributed to the cause of motorcycle and automobile accidents and understanding how the facts of an accident alter the type of legal recovery that victims can receive. If you’ve been in a car or motorcycle accident, you need more than a fervent attorney. You need someone who understands the nuances of the law and the experience to win justice for you. We have the understanding and experience you need. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. Let us fight for you.

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The Texas legal community is mourning the loss of Lubbock County Judge Rusty Ladd. Judge Ladd was on his way to court last Friday when another vehicle slammed into his motorcycle, sending him to the hospital where he died a few hours later. Judge Ladd’s final acts were in keeping with his long-standing commitment to the fair and efficient administration of law. Fighting through intense pain, Judge Ladd instructed hospital personnel to contact his court so that litigants would know of his absence from court.

Judge Ladd’s accident is tragic, but it’s not as uncommon as many would like to think. Motorcycles are dangerous – and reckless car drivers make motorcyclists particularly prone to catastrophic accidents. Whether you’re dealing with an insurance company or a recalcitrant litigant, it’s important to hire an attorney who fully understands the legal challenges you’re facing. Fortunately for you, Fears | Nachawati specializes in motorcycle accidents and the law that governs these accidents. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

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

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

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Last night a motorcyclist in San Antonio died when he lost control of his ride. The 40-something year-old man was cruising along Canyon Golf Road when his motorcycle a curb, bouncing him against a guardrail post and back onto the road. The rider died as a result of his injuries.

Have you been hurt in a motorcycle accident? Has your loved one died as a result of a motorcycle accident? There’s a lot of things to do, but there’s only one thing you need to do first: call the accident experts at Fears | Nachawati. We can help you sort through what your next steps should be. Need someone to negotiate with your insurance company? We’re prepared to do that. Need to recover from the driver that forced you or your loved one off the road? We can do that, too.

We provide solutions to the problems your facing. Let us help you solve your problems today. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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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.

If you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help preserve and protect your rights.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A motorcyclist was killed early Friday in a wreck with a tractor trailer.  The motorcyclist rear-ended the 18-wheeler on State Highway 183 near Story Road.  Investigators believe that the motorcyclist was heading east on the highway at a high speed when he crashed into the tractor trailer, which was traveling at normal highway speeds.  The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, and was pronounced dead at the scene.  The truck driver was not injured in the wreck. 

The attorneys of Fears | Nachawati represent the victims of tractor trailer and truck accidents.  If you've been involved in an incident with a commercial vehicle, call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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Dr. Gary Purdue, chief of the burn section at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and co-director of the Parkland Memorial Hospital burn unit, was killed this weekend in a motorcycle crash at the age of 65.  Authorities say that Dr. Purdue was riding his motorcycle in north Dallas when a car struck and killed him.  Authorities are continuing to investigate the crash, and are trying to determine whether the car's driver was under the influence.

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims and families affected by tragic car, motorcycle and truck accidents.  If you or someone you love has been in an accident, call us for a consultation 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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A recent graduate of the Keller school district died yesterday in a motorcycle accident in north Fort Worth.  Authorities say that Austen Ussery, 18, died very early Tuesday morning as a result of blunt force trauma he sustained in the motorcycle wreck.  Ussery was ejected from his motorcycle, which he was riding in the 3500 block of Keller Hicks Road near the intersection of Alta Vista Road.  Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of this tragic accident. 

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims and families of people injured or killed on Texas roadways.  If you've suffered a tragedy, call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to find out how we can help you. 

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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 killed while two others were critically injured in a crash on I-45 in Dallas.  A man riding a motorcycle with a group lost control of his bike and crashed near Loop 12.  A tractor-trailer was forced to stop on the road due to the accident.  Minutes later, a Buick sedan crashed into the back of the big rig, pinning several occupants inside the car.  The driver and one passenger of the car died at the scene.  The motorcyclist and another Buick passenger were taken to Baylor University Medical Center with critical injuries.

If you have been hurt in a car or motorcycle wreck, including an accident involving a tractor-trailer, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584 to discuss how we can get to work for you.

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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 motorcyclist was killed in Tarrant County Friday when his vehicle collided with a Nissan Cube.  The accident occurred on Bonds Ranch Road in Fort Worth.  Authorities say that the driver of the Cube was pulling away from a stop sign on the northbound feeder road of 287 when the collision occurred.  Witnesses say that, after striking the Cube, the motorcycle continued approximately 120 feet down the roadway until it crashed and burst into flames.  The driver of the motorcycle died at the scene. 

The attorneys of Fears | Nachawati are here to help all victims of accidents, including motorcycle crashes.  If you have been injured, call us today for a free consultation at 1.866.705.7584.

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A 24 year old man died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with an SUV in Grand Prairie.  The man was not wearing a helmet when the crash occurred.  The motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Main Street when he collided with the SUV, which was turning from the westbound lane onto SW 14th Street.  The motorcyclist was taken to Methodist Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. 

If you have been involved in a car or motorcycle accident, the attorneys and legal professionals at Fears | Nachawati would be honored to put our team to work for you.  Call us for a free consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A motorcyclist struck a pedestrian in southeast Oak Cliff recently.  The pedestrian, Paul Bellard of Dallas, was attempting to cross the 6200 block of Bonnie View Road about 10 p.m. Tuesday night.  The motorcyclist, Lashon Hudson of Dallas, was traveling southbound on that road when he hit Bellard with his Suzuki.  Investigators believe that Hudson was doing a wheelie at the time of the accident, and that his front wheel was off the ground.  The impact of the crash sent Hudson off of his bike, and threw Bellard into the northbound lanes of Bonnie View Road.

Husdon was taken to Baylor University Medical Center, while Bellard was taken to Methodist Charlton Medical Center.  Both men died. 

If you have been injured by a motorcyclist or by a driver, the experienced attorneys at Fears | Nachawati would be happy to help you find justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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A head-on collision with an SUV killed a motorcycle rider. The accident took place on FM 2483 in Morgan’s Point on Saturday morning.

The motorcyclist was 55-year-old Alan McClure of Temple, Texas. According to police, it appears that McClure was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

The accident was caused by the driver of the SUV turning left onto FM 2483 and into the path of the oncoming motorcycle. The motorcycle and the SUV collided head-on.

McClure later died of his injuries at Scott & White Hospital.

The driver and two passengers in the SUV have not been identified. None of the three were injured.

The fatal motorcycle accident remains under investigation. Police say the driver of the SUV will be charged with failure to yield right of way.

To read more about this Texas motorcycle accident, click here for the full story.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle or car accident, contact the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati today. You can receive a free legal consultation with one of our Texas personal injury lawyers simply by emailing us at info@fnlawfirm.com or calling our toll-free helpline at 1.866.705.7584.

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

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Learn: More than 90% of riders involved in accidents had no formal training. Take a Motorcycle RiderCourse to develop good basic riding techniques.

Get Licensed: Nearly half of all motorcycle riders involved in accidents are unlicensed or improperly licensed.

Prepare:  Wear appropriate gear for comfort and protection.

Be Seen:  Stand out. Wear bright clothing and use retroreflective material.

Be Awake:  Fatigue and drowsiness can impair a motorcyclist's ability to react.

Plan:  When riding in a group, determine your route in advance and coordinate it with the other riders.

Inspect: Conduct a safety inspection of your motorcycle before each ride.

Ride Sober:  Alcohol and other drugs affect judgment and do not mix with motorcycling.

Obey the Law:  Don't speed; know the local traffic laws and rules of the road.

Be Courteous:  Be considerate on the road; show courtesy and respect to other drivers.

Improve: Take an Experienced RiderCourse® to sharpen your street-riding strategies and accident-avoidance skills.

Courtesy of the New York State Motorcycle Safety Program

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According to the Houston Chronicle, an accident occured early this morning involving a motorcycle and an 18-Wheeler truck.  

A motorcyclist died in an accident with an 18-wheeler on Interstate 45 north of Houston, the Harris County Sheriff's Department reported.

The accident occurred in the northbound lanes of the freeway near its intersection with the Hardy Toll Road, deputies reported. The accident was reported at 2:54 a.m.

The name of the victim was not released.

The investigation continued with traffic slowed in the area, the department reported.

If you or a family has been injured in an auto accident, contact one of the Houston personal injury lawyers of Fears & Nachawati for free consultation.

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