How Dangerous Is Trimming a Tree?

For one North Texan, trimming a tree wasn’t just dangerous, but fatal. Despite the rapid response of emergency personnel, a Fort Worth worker died this week when his tree trimming equipment came in contact with a power line. In a moment, the man was electrocuted, causing his near immediate death.

Household chores such as trimming a tree, mowing the lawn, and cleaning the gutter can be more dangerous than many homeowners realize. In fact, every year dozens of North Texas residents are injured or even killed when their domestic project goes wrong.

Have you or a loved one been injured while cleaning up around your home? Sometimes these accidents are caused by sheer bad luck. However, in many instances, poorly designed products or the negligence of others is partially or even fully responsible for property damage or personal injury. Who is responsible in your case? Fears | Nachawati can help you determine the answer. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm. 

Dallas News Anchor Faces DWI Charge

Jane McGarry, the famous face of Channel 5’s nightly newscast, faces DWI charges after her driving arrest last night. A state trooper pulled McGarry over after she changed lanes without signaling and arrested her when she refused to take a Breathalyzer test.

Fortunately for everyone involved, McGarry’s criminal DWI charge isn’t accompanied with a violent automobile accident. Too often, however, a DWI is just the criminal half of a criminal-civil tandem. Drivers facing DWI charges frequently also face civil claims after their drunkenness causes them to crash into another car.

Drunk driving is a leading cause of automobile accidents in the North Texas area. As a result of drunk drivers, property is damaged and people are hurt, even killed. Have you been hurt in an accident because of a drunk driver? It’s time to act: call the personal injury attorneys 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 you!

Two Pedestrians Killed in Tragic Weatherford Accident

Normally, downtown Weatherford, Texas, on a weeknight is a pretty quiet place. Tragically, this week the small North Texas town turned deadly quiet after two pedestrians were killed when a careless driver failed to see them.

Automobile accidents are almost always accidental. However, the fact that the accident wasn’t intended doesn’t mean that no one is to blame. In Weatherford, the driver who caused the victims’ deaths didn’t kill them intentionally. In fact, to his credit, he rendered aid to the accident victims, attempting to save their lives.

Nevertheless, the driver is responsible for any carelessness that might have contributed to the pedestrians’ injury and death, including driving too fast, driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving while texting or talking on the phone.

Have you been injured in an automobile accident? You need to understand your rights and how the law works to protect the injured, even if the accident was truly accidental. Find out what you need to know to move forward after your car wreck by contacting the professionals at Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience and dedicated expertise, we’re ready to fight for you. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm. Talk to our experts today!

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.

Arlington 18-Wheeler Accident Kills Driver

Late yesterday an 18-wheeler driver lost control of his big rig and drove off of Interstate-20 just past the intersection of I-20 and Highway 360. The weight of the truck, the force of its momentum, and the dry, hard-packed dirt near the highway made it impossible to stop the 18-wheeler before the rig slammed into a nearby culvert. Unfortunately, although emergency crews struggled to rescue the driver from the mangled cab, the driver died.

With so many 18-wheelers on the road, it’s easy to forget how dangerous these powerful, hard-to-control behemoths can be. For big rig drivers and car drivers alike, forgetting that lesson can be fatal, as yesterday’s tragic accident reminds us.

Has your loved one been killed in an 18-wheeler accident? You’re not without options! A wrongful death action can provide you with your day in court. To find out everything you need to know, contact the experts 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!

Arlington’s Texting-While-Driving Ban Underscores Frequently Fatal Risk

Smart phones have led to some dumb decisions in recent years. This year, for instance, thousands of drivers – many of them teenagers – will be injured or killed as a result of using their phone while driving. Talking and driving is dangerous, but it’s texting-while-driving that is particularly risky – and most frequently fatal.

The City of Arlington is taking action. Earlier this week, the City Council passed a partial ban on cell phone use that is set to go into effect before Thanksgiving. D/FW drivers passing through the City of Arlington can still use their phone as a phone, they just can’t text-while-driving or surf the web on their smart phone.

The City of Arlington ban suggests what many drivers have intuitively known for years: texting-while-driving constitutes risky behavior. If you’re involved in an accident as a result of another driver’s decision to text-and-drive, you likely have a strong case that their reckless decision-making contributed to your loss and suffering. Want to know more? Contact the accident experts at Fears | Nachawati. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.

McKinney Toddler Killed in Tragic Car Crash

This past weekend a McKinney toddler died in a violent accident on the road between Galveston and Houston. The child, just two weeks shy of her second birthday, was riding in the back seat of a Ford F-150 that was being driven by her mother. With the sun going down, the driver lost control of the truck, slamming into a retaining wall. A motorcycle was involved in the accident, raising questions about whether other cars or drivers might have contributed to the deadly wreck.

Fatal wrecks are all too common on Texas highways. Victims deserve a full-throated defense, regardless of whether they’ve survived the accident. Fortunately for accident victims across the state, the personal injury attorneys at Fears | Nachawati are committed to protecting the legal rights of drivers and passengers. Have you been in a wreck? Call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm. We can help!

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing

A suspected engine fire forced an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Washington, D.C. to make an emergency landing last weekend. The twin-engine MD 80 successfully landed at Little Rock National Airport in Arkansas about fifteen minutes after declaring a state of emergency on board the plane. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokesperson, none of the 136 passengers and 5 crewmembers were injured during the flight or as a result of the emergency landing.

Last weekend’s American Airlines passengers were fortunate. However, tragically that’s not always the case. If your loved one is injured or killed while travelling on an airplane, they deserve the best legal representation available. To speak with experienced, expert personal injury attorneys, contact the experts at Fears | Nachawati. For a free consultation, just call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.

North Texas Firefighter Killed in Line of Duty

Greg Simmons, a volunteer firefighter from Eastland, died last week by what autopsy examiners described as “an accidental blow to his upper torso.” For the time being, Texas Department of Public Safety officials don’t know if Simmons died in a truck crash or if he was fatally injured getting out of the vehicle. Commenting on the investigation, the Eastland Justice of the Peace also explained that Simmons was also overcome by smoke before falling into the ditch where his body was ultimately found.

Despite advances in technology, fighting fires remains a dangerous and sometimes fatal profession. If you or a loved one is a firefighter, you should be aware of the risks that you face in the line of duty. What if you’re injured? What kind of injuries are you most likely to sustain? What if you’re killed? These questions are important and the law often provides valuable instruction as to the possible answers.

We can help you figure out the answers to these difficult questions. For more information, contact the Fears | Nachawati professionals today. Just call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help you!

Arlington Girl Killed During Bike Ride

A 7-year-old girl died earlier this week when a vehicle struck her bike, flinging her to the asphalt and killing her. The girl was biking in an apartment complex parking lot when the vehicle suddenly hit her. The Arlington girl’s unexpected and tragic death came on the heels of another accident involving an 11-year-old boy who was hit by oncoming traffic.

Your children are precious! If your son or daughter has been injured in a bike or pedestrian accident, contact the injury experts at Fears | Nachawati today. We can help! Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.