Ten people, including a delivery truck driver, were injured in a massive 32 car pileup in Arlington today. Authorities say that the incident began when a car was rear-ended when it attempted to exit Highway 360. The impact of the crash caused the car to spin into traffic. A total of 32 cars were involved in the massive pileup which sent 10 people to area hospitals for treatment. At least one of the crash victims was on the job at the time the incident occurred. He was working as a delivery driver for a local company.
Fears | Nachawati represents Texans who get hurt on the job. If you've been injured while performing your work duties, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Firefighter hurt in Dallas blaze
A firefighter was injured when battling a blaze at an apartment complex in far north Dallas Friday morning. The fire occurred at the Frankford Springs apartment complex in the 3700 block of Frankford Road. The fire started when one resident was attempting to start a fire in the chimney of their apartment. A spark apparently escaped up the chimney flue, got into the attic. From that point the fire spread quickly. No residents were injured, but one firefighter suffered a head injury and was taken to Parkland Hospital for treatment.
Fears | Nachawati represents Texans who are injured on the job. If you've been hurt at work, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
Fears | Nachawati represents Texans who are injured on the job. If you've been hurt at work, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Hotel worker injured by car downtown Dallas
A downtown Dallas hotel worker was injured as she was walking to work early Wednesday morning. Investigators report that the woman was working in the hotel's parking lot in the pre-dawn hours when a car struck her. The car was apparently attempting to park in the lot when the incident occurred. The woman is expected to survive, and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Fears | Nachawati represents Texans who have been injured on the job. If you've been hurt at work, call us today at 1.866.705.7584.
Fears | Nachawati represents Texans who have been injured on the job. If you've been hurt at work, call us today at 1.866.705.7584.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Tractor-trailer driver hurt in Johnson County crash
The driver of a tractor-trailer rig that was injured when the vehicle he was driving was involved in a serious Johnson County crash. Authorities report that the big rig was backing into a private drive when it was struck by a pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed. The pickup truck hit the tractor-trailer so hard that the pickup wound up underneath the big rig. The driver of the pickup and its passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. The tractor-trailer driver was injured but is expected to recover.
Fears | Nachawati represents individuals who have been hurt at work or while performing duties for their employer. If you've been injured on the job, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
Fears | Nachawati represents individuals who have been hurt at work or while performing duties for their employer. If you've been injured on the job, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Box truck driver injured in crash on I-20 in Arlington
A box truck driver was injured in a crash on I-20 in Arlington on Friday. Investigators report that the two-vehicle accident occurred between Southwest Green Oaks Boulevard and Kelly Elliott Road on the highway's eastbound lanes. A pickup truck and box truck collided, injuring three, including the box truck driver. All three were taken to John Peter Smith Hospital with injuries that are not expected to be life threatening.
Fears | Nachawati represents Texans who are hurt at work. If you've been injured on the job, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
Fears | Nachawati represents Texans who are hurt at work. If you've been injured on the job, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Delivery driver hurt in I-30 crash
A delivery driver was among those hurt in a recent pileup on I-30 in Arlington. Authorities say that a pickup truck was traveling at a high rate of speed on the highway when it crashed into another car. The highway was congested at the time, and a total of 14 vehicles were damaged in the big wreck. Several people were injured, including a delivery driver. The delivery driver was taken to an area hospital, and is expected to survive.
Fears | Nachawati represents injured workers. If you've been hurt on the job, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
Fears | Nachawati represents injured workers. If you've been hurt on the job, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Fort Worth police officer injured by suspected drunk driver
A Fort Worth police officer was injured this weekend in an incident with a suspected drunk driver. Investigators say that the suspect, Demarquis Gray, struck the officer's patrol car in the 1400 block of East Loop 820 in the middle of the day Sunday afternoon. The patrol car was parked at the time, and all of its emergency lights were flashing. The officer was taken to Harris Methodist Hospital for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery. The suspect has been arrested.
If you've been hurt at work, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati can help you navigate your rights. Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
If you've been hurt at work, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati can help you navigate your rights. Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Cement truck driver hurt in I-30 pileup
A cement truck driver was injured in a wreck on the I-30 Trinity River bridge in Dallas. Investigators say that the cement truck was traveling on the highway when it was struck from behind by an 18-wheeler. The force of the impact caused the cement truck to flip and skid across the median, into oncoming traffic. The cement truck was then his by another 18-wheeler. Several other vehicles were involved in the accident. The truck driver was taken to an area hospital for treatment, and is expected to make a full recovery.
Fears | Nachawati represents Texans who have been hurt on the job. If you've been injured at work, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
Fears | Nachawati represents Texans who have been hurt on the job. If you've been injured at work, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Oncor worker injured while cutting tree
An Oncor worker was injured in Dallas while cutting trees in a residential neighborhood. The worker was part of a crew using a cherry-picker to trim trees off of power lines in north Oak Cliff. It appears that the worker was hit by a falling branch. He sustained blunt force trauma to his torso and may have suffered broken ribs. The worker was taken to an area hospital for treatment. He is expected to make a full recovery.
Fears | Nachawati represents Texans who have been hurt on the job. If you've suffered an injury at work, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
Fears | Nachawati represents Texans who have been hurt on the job. If you've suffered an injury at work, call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Manager injured in assisted living center fire
The manager of an assisted living center in Dallas was injured in a recent fire. The fire broke out in the third-story apartment of one of the center's residents. The manager was working with others to clear the building when he encountered the unit where the fire was blazing. After opening the door and crawling into the unit, the manager was able to help the man in the unit, a double leg amputee, into his wheelchair and to safety. The manager suffered smoke inhalation and minor burns, but is expected to make a full recovery.
If you've been hurt at work, you have the right to seek compensation for your time lost from work and your medical bills. The attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice. Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.
If you've been hurt at work, you have the right to seek compensation for your time lost from work and your medical bills. The attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get justice. Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Plano officer hurt during sting
A Plano police officer was hurt during a recent drug bust. The officer, who has not been identified, was injured when he was trying to arrest a suspect at a Jack in the Box restaurant in far north Plano. Seven undercover officers were present at the time. The suspect struggled with the officers, injuring one as he attempted to escape. The suspect did not get away. The officer is expected to make a full recovery.
If you've been hurt at work, Fears | Nachawati is here to help fight for the justice you deserve. Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.
If you've been hurt at work, Fears | Nachawati is here to help fight for the justice you deserve. Call us today at 1.866.705.7584.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Highway crew member injured on I-30
A member of a roadcrew working on construction along I-30 near downtown Dallas was recently injured on the job. Investigators have discovered that the worker, whose name has not been released, was working behind a protected area on the side of the road when a commercial truck passed by at a high rate of speed causing debris to fly in the air. Debris flew in the worker's face, causing contusions to his face and neck and possibly injuring his eyes. The worker was taken to an area hospital for treatment by his co-workers.
If you've been hurt at work, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you through this difficult time. Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
If you've been hurt at work, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you through this difficult time. Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Several injured when car strikes restaurant
Several patrons and employees were injured Sunday when a car struck a restaurant. The incident occurred at Carino's Italian restaurant in the 5900 block of S. Hulen Street in Fort Worth. The driver of the car, a patron on his way to dine at the restaurant, apparently suffered a heart attack, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The driver later died at an area hospital. Four patrons and employees were taken to area hospitals for treatment. No word on their condition, except that their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
If you've been hurt at work, Fears | Nachawati is here to help you get justice. Call us for a free consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
If you've been hurt at work, Fears | Nachawati is here to help you get justice. Call us for a free consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.
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