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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.

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