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

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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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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