Posted on July 22, 2010 by Bryan Fears

One injured on wreck on I-35E in Dallas

One person was injured in a wreck involving a box truck on I-35E in Dallas on Thursday.  Authorities report that a car collided with a truck in the northbound lanes of I-35E near the Mockingbird exit.  The driver of the car was injured in the accident, and was taken to Baylor University Medical Center for treatment.  The truck driver was not injured.  Traffic was tied up for some time as authorities worked to clear the wreck.

If you have been injured in a wreck, Fears | Nachawati is here to help you get the compensation you deserve.  We can help you navigate the system even when it seems stacked against you.  Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.

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Posted on September 3, 2009 by Bryan Fears

Investigating an 18-wheeler accident

In order to win a personal injury lawsuit against the driver of the 18-wheeler and/or the company for which the driver works, it is necessary to prove that the other party was at fault for the accident. Proving fault depends on a careful and thorough investigation of the facts surrounding your 18-wheeler accident.

Your lawyer will take all necessary steps to obtain the critical evidence related to your 18-wheeler accident. Evidence of fault in an 18-wheeler accident case may include:

·         The driver’s safety record and driving record

·         Documentation related to the driver’s qualifications and training

·         Trucking logs

·         Police reports

·         The trucking company’s safety record

·         Maintenance records

·         GPS or black box recorder data 

·         Documentation of any mechanical defects with the truck

·         Witness statements

·         Photographs of the scene of the accident

·         Receipts from restaurants and fueling stations

·         Cellphone records

If you have been involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler, you should speak with a lawyer as soon as possible. You will likely be contacted by the trucking company’s lawyers, insurance company and/or accident investigators shortly after the accident. It is important that you not make any statements or sign any releases.

The goal of the trucking company is to minimize the amount of damages they have to pay you and to minimize the amount of fault assigned to their driver. A Texas personal injury lawyer will deal with the trucking company’s massive legal team for you to ensure that your rights are fully protected and you are not strong armed into settling for less than your claim is worth.

Fears | Nachawati provides free legal assistance to victims of 18-wheeler accidents. To speak with a Texas personal injury lawyer about your accident, simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

 

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