Fluor Corp. Settles Unsafe Crane Case

Greenville-based Fluor Corp. settled a lawsuit recently with a North Texas worker who alleged that he was wrongfully and illegally terminated after complaining about an unsafe crane which exposed workers to death-by-crushing. According to the Department of Labor, the wrongfully terminated employee will receive nearly $20,000 in back pay. As the regional administration for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) explained, “Employees must be free to exercise their rights under the law without fear of termination or retaliation.”

The Fluor Corp. settlement is a victory for all blue-collar workers and an important lesson, too. If you suspect your employer of maintaining hazardous working conditions, you can raise objection without having to sacrifice your employment. Federal law protects whistleblowers! You have a right to a safe place to work. Fight for that right by contacting the employment law experts at Fears | Nachawati. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!

Parkland Patients’ Rights Violated

A 2010 surprise inspection by Medicare regulators revealed that Parkland Memorial Hospital failed in all six of its inspections of Parkland’s response to patient grievances. Patient complaints included allegations that doctors performed procedures without consent, prescribed medication that caused a heart attack and coerced a mother to disconnect her son from life support based on cost considerations.

If you’ve been a patient at Parkland Memorial Hospital, your rights may have been violated. To recover proper compensation for your loss call the medical malpractice experts at Fears | Nachawati. Just call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. The consultation is free; we’re ready to help you!

Dallas Crime Falls 10 Percent Marking Seven Straight Years of Decline

According to the Dallas Police Department, crime in Dallas fell roughly ten percent in 2010, marking the seventh year of falling crime rates in one of the nation’s largest cities. Despite this decline, however, Dallas still had more than 73,000 reported offenses, including more than five hundred reported sexual assaults.

If you’ve been the victim of assault, abuse, violence or other injury, contact the criminal and tort law experts at Fears | Nachawati. We’re prepared to help you defend yourself and protect your future. For a free consultation, give us a call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.

Hundreds of Dallas Children Injured Every Year – Going to School!

Although half of U.S. school-age children live within two miles of their schools, three-quarters of U.S. households drive their children to school – a significant increase from the fifteen percent that were driven to school forty years ago. Safety is a significant factor for many North Texas families. In 2009, Children’s Medical Center admitted 101 children into its trauma department for pedestrian injuries and hundreds more with lesser injuries.

If you have children, you should beware and be alert. Injuries to children can be traumatic, both physically and emotionally. If your children have been injured, you should defend them as strongly as possible. For the best in child injury law, contact the experts at Fears | Nachawati. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. Let us help you and your family!

Garland Family Files Wrongful Death Suit against Sky Ranch

Last week, the family of a Garland boy who died when a falling tree struck him during a school-sponsored trip filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the property owners of Sky Ranch. The attorney for the grieving family argue that the operators of Sky Ranch, an outdoor learning center outside of Dallas, neglected to maintain a safe property.

Wrongful death lawsuits are an important part of our legal system. If you’ve lost a loved one, you may have a viable claim to recover for their untimely and unnecessary death. Don’t give up on their legacy without a fight! For a free consultation with our expert attorneys, contact Fears | Nachawati immediately by calling 1.866.705.7584 or sending an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.

Texas Legislature Debates Watering-Down Penalties for Drunk Drivers

Despite the fact that thirty percent of all highway fatalities are caused by drunk drivers and Texas drunk drivers kill 1,000 and injure more than 17,000 every year, some Texas legislators want to reduce the penalty for driving under the influence. Under the proposed law, a first-time drunk driver could elect deferred adjudication for a DWI offense, ultimately expunging the record of any wrongdoing.

Dallas is one of the leading Texas cities for drunk driving. Watered-down punishments for drunk drivers will make the problem worse, not better. If you’ve been in a drunk driving accident, you need a legal counselor who understands the details of this important area of law – and the recent changes that the legislature may make! For the best in the business, contact Fears | Nachawati. For a free consultation, give us a call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you!

Icy Driving Conditions Lead to Auto Accidents throughout Dallas Metroplex

Last week, the Dallas/Fort Worth area was slammed with between three and six inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service. Icy weather and freezing temperatures created dangerous road conditions, leading to a dozen accidents in Collin County alone, some of which were fatal.

Snow and ice contribute to winter accidents, but it doesn’t excuse irresponsible behavior. If you’ve been involved in a DFW accident this winter, you may need to retain expert legal counsel to help you sort through the facts and law which govern your accident. You deserve full compensation for your injuries – inclement weather is no excuse for you to receive less than justice!

Contact the experts at Fears | Nachawati. We can provide the legal representation you need to secure the compensation you deserve! For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.

Janitorial workers injured in office fire

Several members of a janitorial crew were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out overnight in a north Dallas office building they were cleaning. Authorities report that the crew was cleaning offices when the fire broke out. None of the workers were burned, but several were treated at the scene and two were taken to an area hospital for an assessment. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fire.

If you've been injured on the job, the attorneys and legal professionals of Fears | Nachawati are here to help you get the compensation you deserve. Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.

Thirty killed in giant pipeline explosion

Thirty people, including a police officer and several children, have died from injuries sustained in a giant pipeline explosion in central Mexico. The explosion occurred last month. A total of 52 people were injured, and 115 homes were damaged or destroyed. Four people, including two children, remain hospitalized.

Texas has a number of pipelines running through it. Pipeline explosions occur with tragic frequency in this state, and typically cause severe injuries and even deaths of the workers who get caught up in the blast. If you've been injured working on a pipeline or working for another Texas employer, Fears | Nachawati is here to help you get justice. Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.

Driver and band leader sued for injuries in bus wreck

Tejano singer Emilio Navaira has been sued by former band member Richard Vega for injuries Vega sustained in a bus wreck. The accident occurred when Emilio was driving the band's bus in the Houston area. Emilio pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated at the time of the accident. Vega suffered a lacerated liver and a dislocated shoulder in the wreck.

If you've been hurt on the job, you may be able to seek compensation from your employer as well as those who directly hurt you. Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584 and find out how Fears | Nachawati can get to work for you.

Tanker driver injured in firey 1-30 wreck

The driver of a fuel truck was injured in a firey crash on I-30 west of Fort Worth today. The fuel truck was traveling eastbound when another truck veered into it, forcing the fuel truck into the median. Investigators believe that the trucks collided when the other truck was attempting to avoid a collision with a car that was veering towards it. The driver of the fuel truck and three other people were taken to area hospitals for treatment.

If you've been hurt at work, let Fears | Nachawati help you get the compensation you deserve. Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.

One killed when 18-wheelers collide

A truck driver was killed in a Wise County crash involving two 18-wheelers. The accident occurred in the southbound lanes of U.S. 287 south of Decatur. Authorities are continuing to investigate how the big rig crash occurred. Commercial drivers such as tractor-trailer drivers are among the Texans who suffer the most serious or fatal accidents or injuries at work.

If you or someone in your family has been seriously hurt or even killed on the job, Fears | Nachawati understands the difficult choices you're facing during this stressful, tragic time. Call us to find out how we can help you. 1.866.705.7584.

Fred Rein, Fort Worth's 'Pizza Man', dies from injuries suffered in brutal attack

A Fort Worth man known as 'Pizza Man' has tragically died from injuries he suffered in a brutal attack nearly a year ago. Fred Rein, who had been delivering pizzas for a national chain for a decade before his death, was lured into a vacant house on Bessie Street in Arlington by a fake order call from a teenager. When Mr. Rein arrived at the home, the teen and his friends attacked him with a metal baseball bat and stole the pizza and $20. Mr. Rein suffered skull fractures and a blood clot as a result of the attack. Several suspects have been arrested in this crime, and the teen who made the call was sentenced to 40 years in prison.

If you've been hurt at work, or if a loved one has been maimed or killed, Fears | Nachawati is here to help protect your rights and the rights of the family during difficult times. Call us for a consultation today at 1.866.705.7584.