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Private Gregory Anthony Salas died this week in a tragic automobile accident in Temple, Texas. A member of the 1^st Cavalry Division stationed in Fort Hood, Salas was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the recipient of several individual and unit citations for his distinguished service. Salas deserved better than to die on a lonely stretch of Texas highway at the hands of a negligent driver.

Every week, dozens of Texans die in automobile accidents that are often as preventable as they are tragic. Alcohol consumption, sleep deprivation, in-car distractions like cell phones and radios, and improper vehicle maintenance are frequent contributors to today’s accidents. These accidents cause property damage, personal injury, and death – and in the process, change the lives of families just like yours.

You have legal rights worth protecting! If you’ve been in an automobile accident and suffered personal injury or property damage, you and your family deserve justice. Start your fight for justice today by contacting the automobile accident experts at Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience and litigation-tested expertise, we’re prepared to fight for you. Call 1.866.705.7584 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com for your consultation!

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A 71-year-old woman passed away earlier this week after her vehicle, a Volkswagen Beetle, collided head on with a Ford Expedition. It is unclear what the caused the accident, although some speculate that the woman’s age may have contributed to her veering into the lane of oncoming traffic. The woman died at the scene; the driver of the SUV survived with merely a dislocated shoulder.

Accidents like the one in the Woodlands, Texas, this week are tragic. They call into question whether elderly men and women are acting responsibly when they get out on the highway. Given the disparity between the size of the SUV and that of a compact car, they also raise important questions about what kind of liability large-car owners should have.  

Fears | Nachawati deals with dozens of automobile accident cases every year. We’re prepared to defend your rights and prosecute the person whose reckless driving caused your accident. Call 1.866.705.7584 or email info@fnlawfirm.com today! 

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Texas drivers should know that between 2008 and 2011 Chrysler produced nearly a quarter million defective Ram pickup trucks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a component near the left front wheel is dangerously succeptible to fracturing, resulting in the driver loosing control of the vehicle. Already several drivers and innocent victims have been hurt as a result of Chrysler's defective product.

Have you been hurt in a wreck with a Ram pickup? The law governing product liability is complicated. You need the Fears | Nachawati experts who understand how to defend your rights against tortuous manufacturers like Chrysler. Our Texas auto accident lawyers are ready to fight for you. For a free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. Let us help you!

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For many Texans, "floating the river," whether it’s the Guadalupe, the Comal, or one of the Hill Country's many other fast-flowing waterways, is a longstanding summer tradition. This year is unlike years past, however, as police throughout the Hill Country crack down on illegal activity on the river, particularly public intoxication and drug possession.

The New Braunfels Police Chief, for instance, reported to the city council recently that his officers have worked overtime this summer, arresting 220 people and writing more than 1,200 citations. By comparison, this summer's NBPD arrest totals are more than twice what they were last year and citations are up 132 percent. Experts acknowledge that this year's unusual drought is a big part of what's driving tourist traffic to the Hill Country. While other lakes and rivers are at record lows, the Comal, a spring-fed river, is flowing at its customary clip.

The additional traffic is generally good news for New Braunfels and the more than half billion dollars projected to flow into the community as a result of the relatively high-flowing Comal. That traffic is bad news, however, for the people wanting to float the river. More people will result in more congestion and, unfortunately, more accidents and injuries.

Are you planning on floating the river this summer? If so, you should be careful! You might be in control and know what you're doing, but that doesn't mean that everyone else on the river does, too. Hundreds of tourists are injured on the Hill Country's rivers every summer. If you're one of them this summer, talk to the legal experts at Fears | Nachawati who understand how to handle your claims. For a free consultation, just call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help you!

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 900,000 Americans are dedicated to a noble calling: fighting crime. Tragically, the Police Officers Safety Association reports that about 150 police officers die in the line of duty every year. To the surprise of many, the vast majority of these deaths isn’t caused by gunfire, but traffic stops. In fact, since 2001, 154 officers have lost their lives during otherwise routine traffic stops. In Texas alone, 22 officers have died during traffic stops since January of 2010.

Does your loved one serve in a local police department? If so, he or she needs to be aware of the risks they face in the line of duty, including the very real threat they incur during traffic stops. If they’ve been injured, they should call the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Years of experience and committed expertise have taught us how to best defend their legal interests. We want to help! For a free consultation, just call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. Make the call today!

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A mother and her two year old daughter were killed in a wreck in the Red Bird area on Saturday.  The accident occurred in the 2700 block of W. Ledbetter.  The mother was driving a Chevrolet westbound when the car was struck by a Mercedes traveling at a high rate of speed.  The mother and her child died at the scene.  The driver of the Mercedes is accused of having been drinking, and has been charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter and with public intoxication.

If you or someone in your family has been hurt or killed in a tragedy on the roads of Texas, the attorneys of Fears | Nachawati can help protect your legal rights during this difficult time.  Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584. 

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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 Kennendale woman was killed in a wreck on East Loop 820 in Fort Worth.  The woman was identified as Jerilyn Moore.  She was traveling southbound on the highway when her pickup truck struck a guardrail and went over.  The truck landed in a grassy area below the pavement.  Ms. Moore was ejected from the vehicle.  She was pronounced dead shortly after the wreck. 

Fears | Nachawati represents the victims and surviving family members of those who are killed on the roads of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.  If you have suffered a tragedy, we may be able to help you get justice.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7585.  

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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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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.

If you have been involved in a car accident, the legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you protect 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.

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

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