Arlington Man Electrocuted During Yard Work

Tragically, an Arlington man was electrocuted and died earlier this week during routine yard work when his hedge trimmer contacted a power line. His unexpected death raises important questions about the safety of yard equipment and the extent to which the City of Arlington and Dallas-area electrical service providers have marked power lines. In general, businesses that impose risks on customers and the public are responsible for putting the community on notice of those risks.

Have you been hurt by a dangerous product? If so, you may have legal rights and remedies available to you under Texas tort law. Don’t sit on your rights! Fight for your family’s well being. To find out what you should do in the event of injury, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you!

Unsafe Balcony Kills Kaufman Resident

Jose Martinez-Hernandez died Saturday after falling 12 feet to the ground when his apartment balcony unexpectedly gave way. Incredibly, the balcony’s concrete floor broke in half as Mr. Martinez-Hernandez stepped on it, causing him to fall to his death. The apartment complex has been the scene of significant repairs during the last several weeks, although the apartment’s owners did not notify residents of any unusual risks associated with their residence.

Have you been injured by an unsafe apartment? If so, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Texas law protects apartment residents against unsafe housing. In fact, the damage awards in some cases can be significant! For your sake and for the safety of your family, call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.

Fort Worth Victim of Police Brutality Settles Case for $400,000

Chad Gibson, a patron at Fort Worth’s Rainbow Lounge on a fateful night in June 2009, sustained a head injury when agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) and the Fort Worth Police Department allowed a bar inspection to turn violent. Mr. Gibson, among other patrons, was severely assaulted. After extensive negotiations, representatives for the City of Fort Worth and Mr. Gibson have reached an agreement to settle the matter, providing Mr. Gibson with $400,000 in compensation.

Hate crimes, police brutality and civil rights violations are serious. Every year, men and women just like Mr. Gibson suffer at the hands of police officers and agency officials who lose their cool – and lose control. If you’ve been injured, get the help you need. Contact the injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience and expertise, we can help! Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.

Apartment Fire in Lewisville Leave Several Families Temporarily Homeless

Last Saturday, a three-alarm fire destroyed a Lewisville apartment complex and forced several families and individuals to find hotel rooms and other lodgings. By the time local firefighters put out the blaze 24 units had been damaged and 18 tenants had been displaced. Current investigations into the cause of the fire include whether the apartment complex appropriately safeguarded citizens and their belongings.

The fire safety of apartment complexes is important. Your landlord is obligated to protect you against unsafe living conditions, including an unreasonable risk of fire. If you’re concerned about the safety of your apartment complex or if you’ve been displaced by an apartment fire, you might have a legal cause of action against the property owner and apartment complex management firm. To find out more about your rights, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. Call at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to help you!

Arlington Police Tase Innocent Bystander

For the second time in as many weeks, citizens are questioning the conduct of the Arlington Police Department. Yesterday, an Arlington police officer mistakenly tased Jonathan Pierce, a Navy veteran and innocent bystander. Standing at the wrong place at the wrong time, the officer tased Pierce because he believed him to be a fleeing suspect. However, except for the fact that Pierce and the suspect both were wearing basketball jerseys, no other connection tied the two men together.

Mr. Pierce’s treatment at the hands of the Arlington Police Department may constitute police brutality and a violation of Mr. Pierce’s civil rights. Police officers and municipal officials are not immune to legal action. If you’ve been harassed by local police, you may have a viable legal claim. Contact the personal injury experts today to learn more about how the team at Fears | Nachawati can fight for you. For a free consultation, just call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com. We can help!

Dallas Police Crack Down on St. Patrick’s Day Revelers

Dallas’s 32^nd annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration along Greenville Avenue continued its festive tradition, despite the increased presence of the Dallas police. Officers issued 21 citations for violations of the Dallas open container law, four public intoxication arrests and two DWI arrests, considerably more than in years past.

Alcohol-lubricated parties, such as last weekend’s St. Patty’s Day parade, are often not only a source of civil violations, but of injuries as well. If you’ve been injured during a party by a fellow partygoer, you may have a viable personal injury claim. To find out more about how the law protects you against unwanted touching or other injuries, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati today. We’re ready to help you! Call 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.

Silver Dental Fillings Linked to Serious Injury

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health defended their use of silver dental fillings – which contain mercury – at a town hall meeting in Las Colinas last week. Dental amalgam fillings are legal, however, research has found that they have been linked to neurological and kidney damage. Some patients have suffered from toxic reactions that include seizures.

Worried that your silver dental fillings have led to injury for you, too? To find out more information about the risks of mercury-based dental amalgam fillings, contact the personal injury experts at Fears | Nachawati. We’re ready to fight for you. Just call us at 1.866.705.7584 or send an email to info@fnlawfirm.com.