Trucker’s Death a Sad Reminder of Daily Highway Fatalities in Texas

On every single day in 2011 someone died on a Texas highway. And tragically, summer weekends, a time most Texans think of as being an opportunity to getaway from work and enjoy all that the Lone Star State has to offer, were the deadliest days of the year. The single most devastating day on Texas roads, for instance, was Saturday, June 23. On that day alone, 23 drivers and passengers perished.

In Wise County this week, an 18-wheeler driver died when he lost control of his commercial vehicle, sliding off the road and slamming into a utility pole. The accident is a gruesome reminder of what a dangerous and deadly place Texas highways can be, particularly during this time of year.

Have you or a loved one been involved in a serious accident? The attorneys at the Dallas law firm of Fears | Nachawati can help you sort out what happened, who is responsible, and what you can do about it. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm. We’re here to help victims like you.

Important Legal Doctrine at Issue in Accident near Apartments?

The phrase “respondeat superior” may sound Greek to you, but this Latin word can have important legal consequences. In short, the doctrine of respondeat superior means that an employer may be held responsible for the careless or reckless decisions of its employee.

Is this legal doctrine at work in the recent accident that occurred near Dallas’s Oasis Apartments? It could be. According to reports, last week a resident of the complex ran after a tow truck that was carrying away his car, presumably for committing a parking infraction. Whatever the reason, what happened next was horrifying: the tow truck driver ran over the man chasing after him – and drove away from the accident scene.

Two questions are particularly important in this case: first, did the tow truck driver act with reasonable care and second, was he acting with the scope of his employment? If the first answer is “No” and the second answer is “Yes,” the facts may be sufficient to trigger the doctrine of respondeat superior – and the employer’s liability.

Have you been in an accident with a commercial driver, such as a delivery person, tow truck driver, or 18-wheeler driver? The doctrine of respondeat superior may be at work in your case, too. Find out what that means for your potential recovery by contacting the attorneys and professionals at Fears | Nachawati. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm. We can help!

Driver Backs Over Arlington Cyclist

You may not realize it, but reverse can be as dangerous a gear on your transmission as drive. The highly diminished vision associated with driving backwards produces an astonishing number of accidents every year. In fact, some estimate that as many as thirty percent of the more than 1 million accidents that occur annually in the U.S. are the result of driving in reverse, not moving forward.

Unfortunately, a pickup truck driver and cyclist are some of the latest data points in those surprising statistics. Late last week, an Arlington cyclist was peddling through her morning ride when a truck driver started to reverse out of his driveway. In just a moment, the driver struck the cyclist. To make matters worse, the driver kept driving briefly, thinking that he had a flat tire instead of a person under his truck.

For drivers and cyclists alike, accidents in reverse are a more serious area of concern than most realize. Have you been injured or sustained property damage as a result of an accident going backwards? Find out whether you have a valid legal claim by talking to the personal injury professionals at Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience and dedicated expertise, we know what it takes to represent victims like you. Call us today at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.

Fort Worth Driver Involved in Accident with 18-Wheeler

A Fort Worth driver died earlier this week when his SUV slammed into the back of an 18-wheeler. Although initial reports suggest that 18-wheeler didn’t meaningfully contribute to the accident, this isn’t the norm. In most accidents involving 18-wheelers, the big rig plays a major factor in the accident.

Has your loved one been involved in an automobile accident with an 18-wheeler? These accidents are typically serious, giving rise to important legal claims. It’s important to represent these legal claims in the most effective way. To find out what your or your loved one’s next steps should be, contact the 18-wheeler accident attorneys at Fears | Nachawati. We can help you sort out the facts of the accident and the law that will govern its resolution. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm. Let us help you!

Easter Starts with a Bang for Arlington Couple

In the early hours of Sunday morning, an Arlington family was rudely awoken when an SUV barreled into the two-story apartment complex in which they were sleeping.

Every year, dozens of accidents occur in which out-of-control cars crash into D/FW area buildings. For both the property owner and the driver, these accidents raise challenging legal issues. To fully understand what these legal challenges entail, you should speak with the personal injury and automobile accident attorneys at Fears | Nachawati.

With years of experience and dedicated expertise, we know how to fight for you. For your consultation, call 1.866.322.6898 or email http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.

Wrong Way Driver Raises Important Legal Issues

I-20 wasn’t just a highway Sunday morning. It was also the scene of a crime, and the location of a tort with related damages that could extend into the millions.

In the early hours of Sunday morning, a drunk driver whose blood alcohol content (BAC) was three times the legal limit hopped on I-20 going east. The problem: he was in a westbound lane. Just a few terrifying minutes later, the SUV slammed into a Chevy Monte Carlo head-on, killing the drunk driver’s passenger and sending the driver of the sedan to a nearby hospital.

Drunk driving and wrong way accidents happen all too often. Perhaps even more tragic, however, is that many victims don’t pursue their legal rights. They only think of their accident as an accident, not a legal event. That’s understandable, but it’s costly. Victims of drunk driving accidents and their families can receive damage awards and compensation stretching into the millions. Victims who don’t act, walk away from dollars that could help them rebuild their lives.

Fears | Nachawati is a law firm committed to helping victims rebuild their lives through effective legal counsel. With years of experience and dedicated expertise, we know how to fight for people like you. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm. We’re ready to help you.

Child Killed by Careless Driver

A four-year-old child in Oak Cliff died this week when a car inadvertently backed up, striking him and causing fatal injuries. Reports from the accident reveal that the child suffered injuries across his body, including head trauma.

This week’s tragic “back over” accident is indicative of the hundreds of these kinds of accidents that happen every year. Frequently, the automobile involved is large, often an SUV, and the child is small, generally less than five-years-old. The risks are tragically complimentary: the child is difficult to see and the car’s large blind spots make it difficult to see out of it.

Has your child been hurt as a result of an automobile accident, such as a back over accident? The time to act is now. Memories fade, investigations go cold, evidence deteriorates, and legal claims become stale. The faster you contact the professionals at

Fears | Nachawati, the better are your chances of successful litigation. Let us fight for you! We can protect your legal interests and help your family recover. For your free consultation, call 1.866.322.6898 or email http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.

Teen Pedestrian Struck by Car

A high school senior at Fort Worth’s Central High was struck by a passing car yesterday morning, sending him to John Peter Smith Hospital via CareFlite. Neither his condition nor his identity have been released by officials, prompting some safety experts to worry that the situation may be serious.

While it’s true that most automobile accidents occur when one car collides with another, pedestrian related accidents are on the rise as an increasing number of motorists live in more densely populated cities and towns. These accidents are serious and all too frequently, pedestrian victims and their families don’t fight for their rights!

Fears | Nachawati defends automobile accident victims, protecting their rights, ensuring they receive medical care, and fighting for their financial compensation. If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, whether as a pedestrian or driver, you should give us a call. We can help! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or send an email to http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.