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

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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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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David Morgan, a middle-aged San Antonio man, died tragically Saturday night when he lost control of his Cadillac SUV while driving on Loop 410. Morgan’s vehicle slammed into a culvert and flipped, throwing the driver through the car’s glass roof to a freeway ramp. Medical experts reported that Morgan died from multiple blunt force injuries.

Fears | Nachawati regularly handles the personal injury and property damage claims associated with SUVs that roll or flip. A low center of gravity and narrow wheelbase make SUVs particularly at risk of these frequently catastrophic accidents. Fortunately for victims, our experts specialize in just these types of accidents. We can help you! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 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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A San Antonio couple awoke with a start early this morning when they heard the sounds of a car ripping through the fence that borders their home and slamming into their garage. The driver was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and was taken to a local police station for potential DWI charges.

Last night’s accident in San Antonio underscores an important reality of automobile accidents that few people consider: what happens when they cause non-car property damage? Insurance policies cover – and fail to cover – all manner of risks. If you’re not careful, you could be stuck with a damaged fence or garage and a driver without the means to compensate you for your loss.

Have you sustained property damage as a result of someone’s negligent driving? Are you waiting to recover? Don’t wait any longer. Find out everything you need to do to ensure that you’re protecting by talking to the automobile accident experts at Fears | Nachawati today. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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This weekend a Jeep driver in San Antonio ended her early morning cruise up U.S. 281 by swerving erratically, slamming into the concrete barrier in the center of the road, losing control of her car, sliding through multiple lanes of traffic, striking a nearby car, and finally coming to an abrupt stop after hitting a road-side tree.

Accident investigators found alcohol on her breath – a discovery as unsurprising as it is worrisome. For the last three years alcohol has taken the life of 1,400 Texans. That’s almost half of all annual traffic fatalities in Texas!

If you’ve been injured in an alcohol-related accident, you need to call the accident experts at Fears | Nachawati immediately. Your free consultation with our professionals will answer your questions – including whether the person who struck your car might be liable, what you need to find out from your insurance company, and what your next steps should include! To get started, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. 

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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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 Tragically, Jason Ybarra, a 17-year-old in San Antonio, Texas, died earlier this week when his car slammed into a brick mailbox and a utility pole. The teen’s Chevy Malibu provided some protection, but not enough. His head injuries were extensive as a result of the early morning accident. Jason died on the scene.

Teenagers are at a particularly high risk of single car accidents sustained during poorer driving conditions, such as rain, snow, and night. Inexperience is fatal for thousands of teenage driver every year – teens just like Jason.

Has your teenager been injured or killed in a driving accident? You probably have a lot of questions about where you go from here. Financially, one of the most important questions is how you should negotiate with your insurance company. Often, the negotiation isn’t easy, and some insurance companies succeed in taking advantage of inexperienced parents.

Don’t let that happen to you! Contact the car accident injury experts at Fears | Nachawati to learn everything you need to know – and to find out if our counsel is right for you. For your free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

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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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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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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 28-year-old motorcyclist flew—almost literally—through the streets of a sleepy San Antonio in the early hours of yesterday morning. Exceeding speeds of 100 miles per hour, the driver entered a curve on U.S. 281 when he lost control of his motorcycle, slamming into a guardrail. Although the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, the tragic reality is his speeds were so excessive that it didn’t matter. The young man died at the scene of the accident.

Have you or a loved one been injured in a motorcycle crash? A motorcycle accident victim’s legal needs are unique. They require a firm with experience and expertise in the law governing motorcycles. Fears | Nachawati is the expert, battle-tested law firm you need! For your free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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Yesterday a Kerrville man died when his car veered off the road. The driver, Frederick William Threadgill, was travelling through Bandera County outside of San Antonio, Texas, when he failed to follow the curve in the road. Mr. Threadgill’s Nissan truck tumbled down an embankment, finally coming to rest in a dry creek bed.

Auto accidents impact victims and families throughout Texas. If you or a loved one are involved in a car wreck, you probably have more questions than answers. To answer your questions – and to find out how financial responsibility for your injuries should be apportioned between their insurance and yours – talk to us today!

Fears | Nachawati can answer all the questions that you’ve been considering, including many more that probably haven’t even crossed your mind! Put our experience to work for you by contacting us today! Call us at 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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A 10-year-old is in a hospital because an 18-year-old thought it was a good idea to race his car through the streets of San Antonio. At the time of the accident, the 10-year-old was riding in a Ford Expedition with three of his siblings and his parents. The 18-year-old racer was travelling so fast that he injured the child, despite the fact that a Ford Expedition is one of the sturdiest cars on the road today.

Have you been in a car accident recently? You need to know all of the facts and how to ask the right questions. The driver that hit you may have been involved in reckless behavior, such as racing, that could increase his or her liability. What questions should you ask? To find out, talk to the Texas car accident lawyers at Fears | Nachawati. We’re ready to help you. For a free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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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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Last week, a San Antonio motorcyclist travelling at excessive speed clipped a car, lost control, and crashed. Unfortunately, the motorcyclist’s injuries were life-threatening, made much worse by the fact that he wasn’t wearing a helmet. Thanks to an Air Life helicopter ride to University Hospital, the driver had a chance to survive.

Driving a motorcycle is dangerous. Tragically, that danger was amplified by the motorcyclist in San Antonio because of risky choices like speeding, not wearing a helmet and travelling too closely to a car.

Despite its danger, however, motorcycle accidents are often reported as if the risk of driving a motorcycle is the cause of the wreck. In many cases, that’s not the case. Inattentive motorists frequently fail to look for motorcyclists. The result can be catastrophic. Moreover, some insurers are highly critical of motorcyclists’ claims, presumptively acting as if the motorcyclist was responsible.

If you’re a motorcyclist, you should remember two things. First, be safe. Motorcycles are considerably more dangerous than cars. You should take extra precautions. Second, if you’re in an accident, talk to the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. We understand that inattentive motorists and critical insurers are real a problem. We can help you! 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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Based on 15 years of patient records, doctors and nurses at University Hospital in San Antonio concluded in a medical journal, Annals of Surgery, that pit bulls are more dangerous than other dogs. All four dog-related deaths in the study period were the result of just one breed: pit bulls. As the study concluded, “There seems to be a distinct relationship between the severity and lethality of an attack and the breed responsible.”

As the experts say, pit bulls are incredibly dangerous. If you or a loved one are bitten by a pit bull, you need to act immediately. Contact the experts at Fears | Nachawati. Call us 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 Sunday a San Antonio man died when he was struck by a Union Pacific train. This tragic accident was particularly unusual because it was one of three Union Pacific accidents during the earlier morning hours. A short time after the fatal accident, a UP train slammed into a vehicle which had stalled on the tracks, and 10 minutes afterward, an eastbound UP train struck a basketball hoop stand which had fallen over the tracks. Three accidents in the same night is unusual and suggests to some safety experts that Union Pacific may be careless with its routes and timetables.

In 2010, U.S. train companies were involved in more than 11,000 accidents and killed more than 700 people. Moreover, last Sunday’s accidents are not statistically unique: more than 95 percent of accidents in 2010 occurred at the intersection of highways and rails and nearly a thousand accidents occurred on yard track, just like the incident that took a life in San Antonio.

If you or a loved one have been injured by a train, you need a law firm that understands the unique complexity of railroad accidents. For excellent, experienced and expert representation, contact the professionals at Fears | Nachawati. Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!

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San Antonio area EMS director Jeff Fincke has asked city officials in Kendall County to impose tougher regulations on private ambulances speeding to nonemergency calls. Specifically, Fincke wants Kendall County cities to pass city ordinances, modeled after the one passed by San Antonio, that require ambulances to receive permission to run “hot” – that is, use lights and sirens – in response to requests for help.

Have you or a loved one been in an accident with an ambulance? If so, it may be time to ask the question: was the ambulance speeding out of necessity or because it was trying to beat another ambulance to the scene of concern. Find out the answer to these questions by enlisting the help at the experts at Fears | Nachawati. Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help you!

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Late last week a Texas jury restored Miss San Antonio, Domonique Ramirez, to her rightful place among beauty royalty when they ruled that pageant officials had unfairly stripped the possible Miss Texas contender of her crown. Even after the trial, speculations remained as to the real motivation behind Ramirez’s dismissal. Some believe that pageant officials removed the teenage star for gaining excessive weight and refusing to “get off the tacos.” Others remain convinced that Ms. Ramirez was unduly difficult, chronically late and frequently rude.

Financially, the Miss San Antonio, Miss Texas, and Miss America awards can mean college scholarships and product endorsements, among other benefits. As a result, the courtroom battle between Miss Ramirez and Miss San Antonio officials addressed significant tort and contract law disputes.

Have you been unfairly terminated from your job? If so, you may have valid tort and contract law claims. To find out how to pursue these complaints, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience and considerable expertise, we can help you! Call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. 

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

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

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

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After testing revealed Alkaline Phosphatase, an enzyme not present in pasteurized milk, Oak Farms Dairy in Waco, Texas, recalled 64,000 units of milk. The potentially affected milk had already been distributed to retailers and schools in San Antonio, Austin, Waco, Temple, Kileen and several other Texas cities.

Your friends and family who drink Oak Farms milk need to know about this quality-control breakdown. Although no illnesses have been reported yet, concerns remain high as unpasteurized milk can carry numerous bacteria such as salmonella, e. coli, and listeria. Unpasteurized milk is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

If you’ve ingested contaminated milk from Oak Farms or any other dairy, you may have a viable legal action against the milk providers. Act promptly by contacting the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you today!

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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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