Arlington Man Electrocuted During Yard Work

Tragically, an Arlington man was electrocuted and died earlier this week during routine yard work when his hedge trimmer contacted a power line. His unexpected death raises important questions about the safety of yard equipment and the extent to which the City of Arlington and Dallas-area electrical service providers have marked power lines. In general, businesses that impose risks on customers and the public are responsible for putting the community on notice of those risks.

Have you been hurt by a dangerous product? If so, you may have legal rights and remedies available to you under Texas tort law. Don’t sit on your rights! Fight for your family’s well being. To find out what you should do in the event of injury, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you!

Unsafe Balcony Kills Kaufman Resident

Jose Martinez-Hernandez died Saturday after falling 12 feet to the ground when his apartment balcony unexpectedly gave way. Incredibly, the balcony’s concrete floor broke in half as Mr. Martinez-Hernandez stepped on it, causing him to fall to his death. The apartment complex has been the scene of significant repairs during the last several weeks, although the apartment’s owners did not notify residents of any unusual risks associated with their residence.

Have you been injured by an unsafe apartment? If so, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Texas law protects apartment residents against unsafe housing. In fact, the damage awards in some cases can be significant! For your sake and for the safety of your family, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.

Fort Worth Victim of Police Brutality Settles Case for $400,000

Chad Gibson, a patron at Fort Worth’s Rainbow Lounge on a fateful night in June 2009, sustained a head injury when agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) and the Fort Worth Police Department allowed a bar inspection to turn violent. Mr. Gibson, among other patrons, was severely assaulted. After extensive negotiations, representatives for the City of Fort Worth and Mr. Gibson have reached an agreement to settle the matter, providing Mr. Gibson with $400,000 in compensation.

Hate crimes, police brutality and civil rights violations are serious. Every year, men and women just like Mr. Gibson suffer at the hands of police officers and agency officials who lose their cool – and lose control. If you’ve been injured, get the help you need. Contact the injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience and expertise, we can help! Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.

Apartment Fire in Lewisville Leave Several Families Temporarily Homeless

Last Saturday, a three-alarm fire destroyed a Lewisville apartment complex and forced several families and individuals to find hotel rooms and other lodgings. By the time local firefighters put out the blaze 24 units had been damaged and 18 tenants had been displaced. Current investigations into the cause of the fire include whether the apartment complex appropriately safeguarded citizens and their belongings.

The fire safety of apartment complexes is important. Your landlord is obligated to protect you against unsafe living conditions, including an unreasonable risk of fire. If you’re concerned about the safety of your apartment complex or if you’ve been displaced by an apartment fire, you might have a legal cause of action against the property owner and apartment complex management firm. To find out more about your rights, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you!

Arlington Police Tase Innocent Bystander

For the second time in as many weeks, citizens are questioning the conduct of the Arlington Police Department. Yesterday, an Arlington police officer mistakenly tased Jonathan Pierce, a Navy veteran and innocent bystander. Standing at the wrong place at the wrong time, the officer tased Pierce because he believed him to be a fleeing suspect. However, except for the fact that Pierce and the suspect both were wearing basketball jerseys, no other connection tied the two men together.

Mr. Pierce’s treatment at the hands of the Arlington Police Department may constitute police brutality and a violation of Mr. Pierce’s civil rights. Police officers and municipal officials are not immune to legal action. If you’ve been harassed by local police, you may have a viable legal claim. Contact the personal injury experts today to learn more about how the team at Fears | Nachawati can fight for you. For a free consultation, just call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!

Dallas Police Crack Down on St. Patrick’s Day Revelers

Dallas’s 32^nd annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration along Greenville Avenue continued its festive tradition, despite the increased presence of the Dallas police. Officers issued 21 citations for violations of the Dallas open container law, four public intoxication arrests and two DWI arrests, considerably more than in years past.

Alcohol-lubricated parties, such as last weekend’s St. Patty’s Day parade, are often not only a source of civil violations, but of injuries as well. If you’ve been injured during a party by a fellow partygoer, you may have a viable personal injury claim. To find out more about how the law protects you against unwanted touching or other injuries, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati today. We’re ready to help you! Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.

Silver Dental Fillings Linked to Serious Injury

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health defended their use of silver dental fillings – which contain mercury – at a town hall meeting in Las Colinas last week. Dental amalgam fillings are legal, however, research has found that they have been linked to neurological and kidney damage. Some patients have suffered from toxic reactions that include seizures.

Worried that your silver dental fillings have led to injury for you, too? To find out more information about the risks of mercury-based dental amalgam fillings, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. We’re ready to fight for you. Just call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.

Arlington Man Wrongfully Accused, Imprisoned for Murder

Francisco Daniel Romero lost nine days of his life and faced the fear of punishment for murder because of a clerical error that remains unsatisfactorily explained. Pulled over for an expired inspection sticker, Romero had the misfortune of having a name similar to Francisco Javier Romero, a suspect in a 1999 shooting death. The Arlington police, who stand by their officers’ decisions, detained Mr. Romero despite the fact that neither a photograph nor a driver’s license number matched Mr. Romero to the suspect.

Civil rights violations constitute important civil causes of actions. Successful suits can frequently result in apologies from the offending institution and monetary damages. If you think you may have been the victim of a civil rights violation, contact the injury specialists at Fears | Nachawati. We can help you! Call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.

Denton County Invaded by Rabies Bearing Skunks

Increasingly, homeowners and experts are concluding that the west side of Denton, Texas, is inhabited by a growing number of rabies-infected skunks and other wildlife. In fact, the Texas Department of State Health Services has deemed Denton, Dallas, Tarrant Ellis, Kaufman, and Collin counties as a “hot rabies pockets.”

Rabies is no laughing matter. Rabies can cause serious harm to pets and humans. Actually, rabies is fatal if post-exposure prophylaxis is not administered prior to the setting in of serious symptoms. If you or a beloved pet has been infected by rabies because of an infected pet’s bite, you may have a valid legal action for the pain and suffering and medical bills you must endure. To find out more about the law governing dogs and pets as well as the laws protecting humans from rabies, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. We’re ready and able to help you immediately. Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. Let us help!

Man Shot at Dallas Nightclub

Last weekend a security guard at Pandora’s Men’s Club shot a man following a reported disturbance at 2:40 in the morning. The man, whose name has not been released, is in serious condition. However, he is expected to survive the gunshot wound.

The Dallas Police Department is investigating the disturbance, pending possible criminal charges. Nevertheless, it’s important to recognize that civil liability against both the shooter and Pandora’s Men’s Club may exist as well.

If you’ve been involved in a violent altercation, you should speak to an attorney about both the criminal and civil legal ramifications associated with your altercation. If you’ve been injured or if you’ve injured someone else, it’s likely time to call the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. For a free consultation, call us today at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you!

Mobile Home Fire Kills Six in North Texas

Yesterday officials in Hood County, Texas, reported that six people died in a mobile home fire near Lake Granbury. Although three people successfully escaped from the inferno, the tragic reality is that fire spread quickly and deadly through the 1985 model mobile home.

Mobile home fires take the lives of thousands of Americans every year. Although the causes vary, in many cases negligent design and faulty construction are at the heart of the cause of the fire. If you have loved ones who have been injured or died in mobile homes, you should contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. We can conduct the necessary investigation and defend your rights to the fullest extent. Call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help you!

Carrollton Apartment Goes Up in Flames

Last Saturday afternoon a Carrollton apartment complex caught fire, damaging eight units and requiring firefighters from Addison, Farmers Branch and Lewisville Fire Departments. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Apartment complexes are often the scenes of difficult-to-control fires. In too many cases, apartment owners and management companies permit the premises of their apartments to become dangerous to residents. If you reside in an apartment, you don’t have to live in an unsafe residence!

Fight back by contacting your landlord and demanding a safe and inhabitable place to live. If the management company or complex owner doesn’t respond, let us come to your aid. With years of experience, the attorneys at Fears | Nachawati are capable of defending your legal rights to the fullest extent. For a free consultation, call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. Let us help you!

SUV Rollover Accident Takes Driver’s Life

Last week, a Fort Worth driver rolled his SUV, becoming trapped underneath and dying before CareFlite could transport him to a nearby hospital.

While its uncertain whether the driver was responsible for the accident, what is known is that SUVs are disproportionately likely to roll or flip in an accident. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found recently that one-third of all vehicles involved in fatal crashes were SUVs and that rollovers are far more likely to cause serious injury and death as compared to normal crashes.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a rollover accident, you might have a case against the car manufacturer. Class action lawsuits play an important role in securing justice for victims who suffer from similar injuries, such as an improperly designed SUV. To learn more about your rights and class action lawsuits, contact the injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.