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.

Tragedy Befalls Family after Woman Falls from Attic

A defect in a pull-down ladder may have cost a Little Elm woman her life earlier this week. Dedra King was taking care of a holiday task – pulling Christmas decorations from the attic above her garage – when she put her full weight on the ladder, causing a support beam to snap. Ms. King fell to the concrete floor below, landing on her head. Tragically, Ms. King had died when her husband checked on her several hours later.

Ladder-related accidents injure an astonishing 160,000 people every year, according to Consumer Reports. While user error and insufficient maintenance contribute to many of these accidents, there is growing concern among some industry observers that ladder manufacturers may be producing a product that isn’t as safe as it should be.

Have you been injured this holiday season? Have you been involved in a ladder-related accident, whether while hanging Christmas lights or retrieving decorations? Fears | Nachawati can consult you as you struggle to determine your next steps. Your free consultation is just a phone call or email away. Contact us today by calling us at 1.866.322.6898 or emailing us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.

Balch Springs Policeman Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Matthew Garcia, a resident of Kaufman and member of the Balch Springs Police Department, served for years as a motorcycle police officer. Despite having ridden thousands of miles on the back of a motorcycle, his extensive experience didn’t protect him from the curve he couldn’t manage.

In the early hours of yesterday morning, Garcia attempted to take a turn onto an onramp to I-30. Unfortunately, he lost control of his motorcycle, flipped off his bike and fell over the railing and down to the highway below. Tragically, Garcia died from the accident.

Fears | Nachawati understands how dangerous motorcycles can be – and how tragic motorcycle accidents so often are. If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, you probably have a number of medical, legal, and insurance issues to manage. You don’t have to do it alone! Talk to us today to find out how we can help. For your free consultation, call 1.866.322.6898 or email http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.

Space Heater Sparks Fort Worth House Fire

Two Fort Worth residents spent last night in Dallas’s Parkland Hospital – and will likely spend several more days in recovery – after their space heater sparked a house fire that nearly killed them. While it remains unclear whether the space heater malfunctioned, what is clear is that they sustained serious personal injury, including smoke inhalation and serious burns. Fortunately, a smoke detector in the home woke the man and woman, helping them to escape in time.

Fears | Nachawati understands how dangerous house fires can be. Cold weather invariably causes residents to search for heat, sometimes in ways that are more dangerous than they realize. If you’ve been involved in a house fire, you may face severe property damages and even personal injury. Your insurance company may play hardball with you, asking you to settle your policy claims for less than their full value.

Don’t surrender your rights under undue pressure. Claim the appropriate value under your policy. If you need help cataloguing your claims or negotiating their value, talk to our expert attorneys today. We can help you! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.

Pitbulls Kill Family’s Pets, Underscore Risk

A family in Fort Worth is grieving this week after a neighbor’s pitbulls attacked and killed two of their three daschunds. To add insult to their grief and mental anguish, the family had repeatedly petitioned their neighbor and the City of Fort Worth’s animal control to take more aggressive action to contain the pitbulls. Their successive efforts were unsuccessful – and the result was tragic and unfair.

Pitbulls are notoriously dangerous and aggressive dogs. Nationwide, they are responsible for hundreds of animal attacks every year, killing other animals, including household pets, and injuring people, particularly children. The owners of dangerous animals are responsible for these injuries; yet they often succeed in evading accountability.

Fears | Nachawati knows what it takes to hold reckless dog owners accountable. Protecting the victims of personal injury isn’t just a part of our profession. It’s our passion. If you or a pet has been hurt by a dangerous pet, you should let us know. We’re prepared to help you protect yourself and your loved ones. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.

Christmas Lights Lead to Tragic Death

A Grand Prairie businessman died last weekend in the midst of celebrating the holiday season. Focused on stringing Christmas lights on a local business, the man lost sight of how close his metal ladder was coming to a line of Christmas lights suspended above him. Moments later, he moved the ladder into the string of lights, connecting a circuit that included himself, his ladder, the Christmas lights, and thousands of watts of electricity. Medical personnel took the electrocuted man to Arlington Memorial Hospital, but it was too late. The man was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.

Be careful this holiday season! Although the holidays are often full of friends and fellowship, they are so also rife with hidden dangers. Slick roadways, cold weather and Christmas lights are just a few of the many risks that cause thousands of injuries every year. Protect yourself from injury!

If you are injured this holiday season, the personal injury specialists at Fears | Nachawati are a phone call away. Years of experience and litigation-tested courtroom expertise give us a nuanced understanding of the law respecting accidents and personal injury. If you’ve been hurt, speaking with us is an important next step. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm. We can help!