Modified Comparative Negligence Complicates Accident Recovery

In Texas, victims of torts – including automobile accident victims who were injured by a careless driver – are not required to have completely clean hands. That is, just because the victim engaged in some careless behavior, such as speeding or changing lanes without signaling, he is not necessarily barred from recovering.

Texas law imposes a limit as to how careless a person can be and still receive compensation for damages. If a party to an automobile accident was primarily responsible – that is, a jury would find that they were at least 51 percent responsible for the accident – then under Texas’s modified comparative negligence scheme, the party will be barred from recovery.

These legal nuances may seem complicated, but they often have a profound effect upon a victim’s legal recovery. Have you been in an accident and want to know whether you can recover? Talk to the attorneys at the Dallas law firm of Fears | Nachawati. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.

High Speed Car Accident Causes Wrongful Death

As incredible as it sounds, Soraya Villanueva thought it was a good idea to drive 70 miles per hour down a residential street that had a posted speed limit 35 miles per hour. Confronting a yellow light, Villanueva didn’t decide to slow down, but speed up. Moments after punching the accelerator, Villanueva’s car struck 17-year-old Riley Rawlins, killing him.

The death of Riley isn’t simply morally wrong, but legally wrong. As a wrongful death, the family of the deceased as able to file suit on his behalf, despite the fact that they did not personally experience the harm he suffered. This type lawsuit – a wrongful death action – is an important way to protect victims from dangerous drivers like Ms. Villanueva.

Has your loved one perished because of the negligence of another? Your family may have experienced a legal wrong, not simply a moral outrage. Ready to find out whether the law protects you and your family? Find out by contact the legal professionals at Fears | Nachawati. We fight for victims every day. Let us fight for you. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.

Speeding Car Kills One, Injures Three High School Students

A tree near Highway 360 in Grand Prairie, a speeding car, and an out-of-control driver caused the death of one Timberview High School student and injured three more this weekend. The accident involved yet another SUV – this time a Lexus RX300 – that threw a passenger out of the car. Tragically, all of the people involved in the accident were under the age of 18.

Young, inexperienced drivers cause a disproportionate number of car accidents in North Texans. What’s more, these accidents are often the unnecessary result of negligent behavior such as a texting-while-driving and speeding.

Has your child been injured because of a reckless high school driver? Even if your son or daughter consented to being the car, that doesn’t necessarily mean that he or she consented to excessive speeds or reckless conduct. Are you ready to find out about your family members’ rights under the law? Talk to the experienced attorneys at Fears | Nachawati today. 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 work for you.