Airplane Passenger Accident Victim Continues to Recover

Earlier this month, Lauren Scruggs, a writer and commentator on fashion, was seriously injured in an aviation accident. After riding in a chartered, commercial flight to view Christmas lights, Scruggs inadvertently walked into the propeller of the small plane. As a result, she has lost her hand and an eye and remains in the hospital recovering.

Ironically, the reason that Scruggs was injured was because she was returning to thank the pilot for the trip. The pilot, however, had left the propeller running, a violation of standard operating procedures. In fact, at least one other flyer has called him out on his negligence, pointing out that traditionally no one – not even the pilot – is permitted to exit a small aircraft before the propellers come to a full and complete stop.

Fears | Nachawati understands that accidents happen at times and in ways you least suspect. It can be difficult to prepare for the accidents in life – and to know how to address them. Fortunately, that’s our specialty. If you’ve been injured in a serious, unexpected accident, give us a call. We may be able to help you sort through your financial and personal loss, your medical expenses, and your legal rights. For your free consultation, call 1.866.322.6898 or email http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.

Injured in Another State?

Texans live at the crossroads of the nation, and, as a result, everyday thousands of Texans travel outside the state for important business and personal reasons. Unfortunately, most travelling Texans don’t realize the legal risks they take when they step beyond the borders of the Lone Star state.

Whether you regularly meet clients in Louisiana, visit family in Arkansas, deliver products to customers in Oklahoma, or pitch new business in New Mexico, the legal reality is that your presence in these “foreign” jurisdictions places you under the law of these distant locales. What if you’re involved in an automobile accident during your time in these states? You may be subject to laws that you’ve never considered.

Fortunately for you, the problem of “foreign laws” is one that we’ve thoroughly considered. So, if you’re involved in an automobile accident during your time outside the great state of Texas, you may need the help of the experts at Fears | Nachawati. Your free consultation is just a phone call or email away! Call us today at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm. Let us fight to protect your rights.

18-Wheeler Accident Stops Traffic, Causes Accidents

Interstate 30 ground to a halt earlier this week after an 18-wheeler carrying medical supplies overturned, blocking four lanes of traffic and dumping gallons of diesel fuel onto the highway and into a nearby creek. Unable to stop in time, at least two other accidents occurred as a result of the truck accident.

While it’s unclear precisely why the 18-wheeler turned over, it is certain that the accident caused thousands of dollars in property damage and physical pain and suffering that will likely cost even more in lost work time, medical remedies, and physical therapy.

Fears | Nachawati knows how difficult it can be to recover from a trucking accident. At 80,000 pounds, big rigs pack a punch when they strike a 2,000 pound passenger car. Unfortunately, the frequent result is serious injury and death. Additionally, thousands of automobile accidents occur every year as the result of an 18-wheeler accident – just like what happened on I-30.

If you’ve been injured in an 18-wheeler accident, you need to call our experts immediately! 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.

The Legal Consequences of Driving High

Last week, Thomas Harper drove his SUV into a pickup truck and shot a would-be Good Samaritan who attempted to help him after the accident. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Harper’s handling of his car and his firearm produced two fatalities. An investigative report released this week revealed a tragic contributing factor: Harper was high on marijuana during the accident and shooting.

From a public safety standpoint, the message is clear: don’t smoke and drive. As a tort law reality, however, the issue of how the law treats people who are under the influence of a narcotic when they commit a reckless act is more complicated than it might first appear. For instance, victims of such carelessness and their families will want to establish the extent to which drug use caused an act versus merely increased the probability that such an act would take place.

Complicated evidentiary problems accompany any drug-induced wrongdoing. If you’ve been the victim of a drunk or high driver, you need a legal team capable of sorting out these challenging factual and legal matters. Fortunately for you, you’ll find the talented, experienced, and dedicated advisors at Fears | Nachawati. Call us today! For your free consultation, call 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.

Road Rage Leads to Gunfire, Injury

The father and stepfather of four children is fighting for his life in a North Texas hospital this holiday season, the tragic victim of the combination of road rage and gunfire.

Just eight days prior to Christmas Day, Justin Brazil was shot in the head after he was involved in a confrontation with another driver. What started as yelling turned to something considerably more violent – and potentially deadly – when the other driver, allegedly a man named Bobby Carl Schule, pulled a gun from his car and fired seven shots in the direction of Brazil, hitting Brazil in the head.

At the moment, Brazil and his family are praying for recovery, and police have taken Mr. Schule into custody, pending charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. However, in the near future, the Brazil family may soon turn to the larger question of whether to pursue civil claims against Schule for his intentionally reckless conduct.

The law of torts often provides the victims of crimes with private remedies. With the district attorney representing society’s interest in peace and order, you deserve a representative of your own, protecting your rights and interests. That’s exactly who you’ll find in the talented, professional attorneys at Fears | Nachawati. If you’ve been injured in a crime, you should talk to us today! We may be able to help you. For your free consultation, call 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.

Negligence Per Se at Work in Fort Worth Truck Accident

Earlier this week, an 18-year-old pickup truck passenger, Sean Satterfield, 18, died at an intersection in Fort Worth when another pickup truck ran a stop sign, “t-boning” the truck carrying Mr. Satterfield. On Monday, Mr. Satterfield had his life in front of him. Now, his family is looking back on a life cut short by someone else’s carelessness.

Of the many legal issues at work in a situation like the one the Satterfield family faces is whether the other driver’s running of the stop sign constituted negligence per se. That is, did the other driver’s violation of a law designed to protect members of the public, such as Mr. Satterfield, represent a breach of his duty of care as a matter of law? Absent exceptional circumstances, the answer is clear: yes.

Have you been in an automobile accident? Physical pain, lost wages, emotional suffering and medical costs often accompany these types of accidents. You may not have to bear these costs on your own! Find out how the attorneys at Fears | Nachawati can help you rebuild your life after an accident. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.