Parents May Be Liable for Child-Caused Injuries

When you see your children playing with their friends, you’re probably thinking about how cute they look. You’re probably not thinking about the derivative liability you hold as the child’s parent. However, given the number of injuries that’s possible for your child to inadvertently cause, perhaps it’s time that you should.

Parental liability, the term generally used to refer to a parent’s obligation to pay for damage done by a child’s negligent, intentional, or criminal acts, can run into the hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars.

Just two days ago, two children in Dallas were playing with a handgun when an 8-year-old was accidentally shot. Now, the child is fighting for his life in a DFW hospital. Regardless of whether the child survives, the parents who negligently permitted these children to access a loaded firearm could face very serious criminal and civil liability.

Want to know more about the potential liability you may face as a result of your child’s decisions? Speak to a Fears | Nachawati attorney today to find out how we can help you. You consultation is just a phone call or email away. To speak to our experienced, expert counsel, call 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.

Arlington Teen 4th Casualty in Alcohol-Induced Crash

The automobile accident that rocked the parents of Arlington twins – both of whom died in last week’s single car accident – has now claimed another life. Earlier this week 18-year-old Christian Martinez, a passenger in that horrific accident, died from injuries he sustained in the October 10 collision. Investigators also confirmed this week what several observers immediately suspected: alcohol played a part in causing the accident.

Parents of teens are frequently confronted with situations similar to the one playing out in Arlington. How should I defend my child’s if he or she is hurt in an automobile accident caused by one of their friends? Who is responsible, and what kind of compensation is appropriate? Statistics on Texas drivers reveal that teens disproportionately ride in groups and get in accidents when compared to the general population. The tragic result, of course, is that your child may be hurt through the recklessness of his friends.

These are challenging questions for North Texas families. Fortunately, the lawyers at Fears | Nachawati specialize in dealing with these kinds of situations. Talk to us today to find out what you need to know about your options. 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!

Parents Sue Union Pacific in Wrongful Death Suit

A national basketball recruit with a bright future in college, Davion Houston should have celebrated his 18^th birthday this year. Instead, his parents are mourning his untimely and tragic loss at the hands of a Union Pacific train.

Last week, Mr. and Mrs. Houston filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Union Pacific for their son’s medical costs, future earnings and emotional distress. They describe their son’s death as entirely avoidable. In their brief, the Houstons explain that Davion’s car was struck by a Union Pacific train at an unmarked intersection. Moreover, the Union Pacific train engineer failed to blow the train’s whistle, indicating its approach.

If a loved one has died at the hands of someone else’s negligence, you can do something about it. Take the time today to speak to a Fears | Nachawati expert about how a wrongful death lawsuit. Call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.