Texas Injury Law Blog

What Does the NIH Say about Prozac during Pregnancy?

Bryan Fears — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:15:51 -0600

The National Institute of Health (NIH) has released a report in recent years based on the findings of the American Psychiatric Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists indicating that not only has the number of women who take an antidepressant such as Prozac (fluoxetine) doubled in recent years, but that there is some reason to believe that neonatal exposure to antidepressants like Prozac is positively correlated with adverse outcomes such as miscarriage, developmental defects, and congenital abnormalities.

Do these concerns sound all too familiar? Many mothers of SSRI-impacted children are distraught to learn that their antidepressant may have negatively affected the health and welfare of their children. If you’re concerned about the link between your SSRI and your child, talk to the professionals at Fears Nachawati today. With years of experience and dedicated expertise, we are well prepared to articulate your legal claims and protect your legal interests. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

Have You Experienced a Transvaginal Mesh Complication?

Bryan Fears — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:23:16 -0600

In the last several years, thousands of women across the United States have experienced complications in the aftermath of their transvaginal mesh surgery. Whether they’ve suffered stress urinary incontinence (SUI), pelvic organ prolapse (POP), or another medical ailment, in many cases transvaginal mesh surgeries have made their pain and discomfort worse, not better.

Have you or a loved one been injured as a result of a transvaginal mesh surgery? If the answer is yes, you should talk to the professionals and attorneys at Fears Nachawati. With years of experience and dedicated expertise, we know how to help. Don’t suffer another day in silence. Let us help you! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

Car Flips, Killing One

Bryan Fears — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:00:38 -0600

A driver in Fort Worth died last weekend when his car flipped unexpectedly. Preliminary reports are unclear as to whether any passengers were in the car at the time of the accident. Moreover, if any passengers were in the car at the time of the accident and were injured, it’s equally unclear the extent to which the driver was responsible.

Did you know that drivers are more likely to die in fatal car accidents than passengers? National statistics from the NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) reveal that drivers die almost three times more frequently than passengers. With these figures in mind, it’s little wonder that the driver lost his life on a Fort Worth highway Sunday.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

To what extent are drivers responsible for the health and well-being of the passengers in their car? This question isn’t just factual, but legal. Both statutory law and decisional case law instruct drivers as to their legal obligations.

Were you a passenger injured as a result of a driver’s recklessness? If the answer is yes, it may be time to talk to the professionals at the Dallas firm of Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience and dedicated expertise, we know how to fight for victims like you. Perhaps you simply need a negotiated settlement; or you may need someone to get tough with a recalcitrant insurer. Whatever the case, you should talk to us today.

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Attorney Majed Nachawati, who grew up in the D/FW metroplex, provides experienced, vigorous counsel to victims like you. That’s why Mr. Nachawati has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and Top Lawyer in Wrongful Death and Serious Personal Injury Cases across the nation. He has recovered millions for his clients and is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Association of Justice. To discuss your case with Mr. Nachawati, contact him by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584. His legal background is featured at:

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Problematic Pioglitazone

Bryan Fears — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:05:52 -0600

Pioglitazone, an active ingredient in Actos medications such as Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR, and Duetact, is more dangerous than many patients realize. In fact, on the basis of a nearly 200,000 person study, the FDA concluded that long-term pioglitazone patients have a substantially increased likelihood of developing life-threatening health conditions. While the most serious of these conditions is bladder cancer, it’s important to note that other pioglitazone-linked conditions include heart failure and bone fractures.

Is pioglitazone an active ingredient in one of your medications? If so, you should contact the legal professionals at Fears Nachawati. With years of experience and dedicated expertise, we know how to fight for patients like you. Don’t settle for second best. Talk to our attorneys today. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

Just How Dangerous is Paxil?

Bryan Fears — Sat, 12 May 2012 20:26:20 -0600

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and multiple medical journals have cited serious concerns about the risks associated with women who take Paxil (paroxetine) during their pregnancy. In particular, these sources worry that expecting mothers transfer paroxetine to their in utero child through the umbilical cord.

Tragically, while adult women are prepared to handle the ingredients in Paxil, many fetuses simply are not. As a result of Paxil, thousands of infants have been born with a series of birth defects, such as heart malformations, brain defects, and other threatening conditions. To date, the maker has reportedly settled hundreds of Paxil claims for more than $1 billion.

Has your family member been hurt by Paxil? The time to act is now. What should you do? Call the experienced attorneys and dedicated professionals at Fears Nachawati. With years in the courtroom and at negotiating tables, we know how to defend victims like you. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

FDA's Concerns about Zoloft Birth Defects

Bryan Fears — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:00:00 -0600

The federal government’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued an updated warning that encouraged medical professionals to report adverse events related to Zoloft ingestion during pregnancy to the FDA’s MedWatch Program.

The reason for the FDA’s observation of Zoloft (sertraline) and similar SSRI antidepressants is understandable: in the last decade thousands of American women have reported giving birth to infants suffering from a host of prenatal birth defects, including persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN), and heart, brain, and physical birth defects. Many of these patients and their families are concerned that Zoloft may have played an important causal role in their child’s injury.

Do you have concerns about the relationship between your child’s birth defects and your Zoloft prescription? The attorneys and professionals at the Dallas-based law firm of Fears Nachawati may be able to help you. Thanks to our experience and expertise, we know how to fight for victims just like you. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

Rolling Minivan Injures Seven

Bryan Fears — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:18:06 -0600

In Arlington this week seven adults were injured when the minivan in which they were travelling rolled. The rollover occurred as a result of an unexpected accident – and, potentially, because of the dangerous, top-heavy design shape that makes SUVs and minivans particularly vulnerable to rollover accidents.

How many Americans are injured as a result of rollover accidents every year? Incredibly, between 200,000 and 250,000 Americans are injured in rollover accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Tens of thousands of these accident victims were traveling in vans at the time of their rollover, suggesting just how dangerous these vehicles can be.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Who is responsible for the costs of injury in a rollover accident? The answer to this question is more difficult to determine than many drivers realize. In some cases, flaws in the car design or manufacture contribute significantly to the accident. In others, improper maintenance may determine the outcome of the wreck. Finally, still other accidents are caused by reckless or intentionally dangerous driving.

Whatever the cause, the results are often painful and expensive. If you’ve been in a rollover accident, you should speak with the attorneys and professionals at Fears | Nachawati as soon as possible. With years of experience and dedicated expertise, we know how to protect your legal interests and defend your rights. Talk to us today!

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Does Your Family Have a Lexapro Claim?

Bryan Fears — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:49:55 -0600

When a member of a family is hurt, particularly a child, it’s important to recognize that the injury can give rise to multiple claims. For instance, not only is the child directly injured, but through the loss of consortium, parents can also experience pain and loss.

As thousands of families are learning the hard way, Lexapro (escitalopram) isn’t just a powerful antidepressant. It’s also a dangerous drug with multiple ties to neonatal birth defects, such as tetralogy of fallout (TOF), spina bifida, club foot, and skull defects, among many others. If your child suffered any of these Lexapro-related injuries, your family may be entitled to compensation, not only for the medical costs of your child’s physical injury, but also for your family’s emotional suffering.

Ready to find out what you should do to protect your family and fight for your rights under the law? Talk to the personal injury experts at Fears Nachawati today. With years of experience, we know how to fight for victims like you. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

Was Your Child Injured by Celexa?

Bryan Fears — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:43:11 -0600

Although many mothers don’t realize it, many commonly prescribed antidepressants, such as Celexa (citalopram), have been linked to neonatal birth defects. Although the types of birth defects vary, the most common are heart defects and persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN). Is your child’s PPHN linked to your Celexa prescription?

This question can be difficult to answer. It’s important to find the right doctor to analyze your child’s medical condition. However, if the answer is yes, it’s also important to speak with the attorneys at Fears Nachawati. With years of experience, we know how to represent your child’s possible legal claims. This area of the law can be murky and challenging; you need professionals who are capable of handling this uncertainty. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

SUV Accident Kills San Antonio Children

Bryan Fears — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:27:36 -0600

Think wrongful death lawsuits only affect adults? Think again. Last weekend, a San Antonio mother lost two children when the SUV in which they were travelling blew a tire, causing it to roll near the intersection of I-35 and Loop 410 in San Antonio, Texas. Tragically, both children were killed in the violent and unexpected accident.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Wrongful death lawsuits aren’t limited by age. The only legal question in the context of a wrongful death lawsuit is whether the victim died as a result of the accident. If so, next-of-kin, such as mothers, siblings, parents, or children, can file suit on the victim’s behalf.

Is the accident in San Antonio unique? In a way, yes. Fortunately, it’s rare that multiple children die as a result of an automobile accident. However, last weekend’s accident in San Antonio is entirely predictable in another way. SUVs are notorious for rolling and, as a result, flinging their passengers out of the car. Once they are thrown out of the car, passengers are considerably more likely to be injured – and killed – in an accident.

Has your loved one been killed in an automobile accident? Did an SUV roll? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, you should contact the personal injury and wrongful death experts at Fears | Nachawati immediately. With years of experience and dedicated expertise, we know how to advise bereaved loved ones just like you.

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Prozac's Painful Repercussions

Bryan Fears — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:03:22 -0600

Pregnant women who take Prozac (fluoxetine) during pregnancy unintentionally expose their in utero children to a host of serious, painful, and potentially fatal birth defects. Common Prozac-related birth defects include septal defects, a kind of failure of the heart resulting in poor blood circulation, and craniosynostosis, a premature hardening of the skull that causes abnormal skull shape.

Are there other neonatal birth defects associated with Prozac (fluoxetine)? Yes, there are. To find out whether your child’s developmental difficulties are associated with your Prozac or other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), contact the professionals at Fears Nachawati today. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

FDA's Rigorous Review Demonstrates Concern about Risk

Bryan Fears — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:54:45 -0600

Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), long concerned about the risks associated with transvaginal mesh implants, requested information from 35 transvaginal mesh manufacturers regarding the safety and effectiveness of this dangerous medical device. In particular, the FDA is concerned – as are a large and growing number of patients and health care providers – that post-surgical vaginal complications are linked to this commonly prescribed surgical implant.

Have you or your loved one experienced physical pain, emotional suffering, or medical and financial costs because of a transvaginal mesh complication? If so, the time to act is now and the people to call are the attorneys at Fears Nachawati. With years of experience helping victims, we know how to fight for transvaginal mesh patients. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

Houston Bus Driver Injures Nine

Bryan Fears — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:00:35 -0600

A driver of a Houston Metro bus was fired late last week in the wake of an accident that destroyed several cars and injured at least nine drivers. Video footage shows the bus driver hitting the accelerator rather than the brake as she approach the accident site. What’s more, the termination marked the second Metro driver dismissal in the week and the thirteenth in the last 18 months.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Government drivers are more common than many Texans realize. Whether they are county or city police officers, municipal employees, state workers, or federal public servants, thousands of government drivers are on the road every day – and many are involved in automobile accidents.

Can you sue for the damages caused by the government driver who struck your car? In general, the doctrine of sovereign immunity shields governmental entities like federal, state, and municipal authorities from liability. However, federal and state law waive the doctrine of sovereign immunity in many contexts, often including personal injury suits arising out of automobile accidents.

Have you been injured by a negligent government driver? You may face a series of challenges unique to your accident. To find out how the attorneys at Fears | Nachawati can help you navigate these challenges, contact our professionals today. Your free consultation is just a phone call away!

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Are Your Parents on Actos?

Bryan Fears — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:20:06 -0600

Did you know that more than 25 percent of Americans over the age of 65 have diabetes? Although a relatively small percentage of the overall American population, these 10.9 million patients represent almost half of America’s type 1 and type 2 diabetes sufferers.

Actos (pioglitazone) is a commonly prescribed anti-diabetes medication. As a way of managing diabetes effects, Actos succeeds. However, the side effects of Actos can be so severe that many Americans consider Actos a failure. In particular, patients who ingest large cumulative amounts of pioglitazone – in general, treatments lasting longer than one year – have reported a significant increase in the incidence of bladder cancer.

Tragically, given that older Americans often represent the nation’s Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes population, many of these patients do not carefully monitor their symptoms or realize that the physical changes they experience may represent side effects. Symptoms like bloody urine or abdominal pain may reflect something considerably more severe than just the ailments of old age. It could be evidence of Actos-induced bladder cancer.

As the child of an Actos patient, you may need to seriously consider your role as an advisor and concerned family member. Ready to find out more information about Actos? Talk to the medical injury experts at Fears Nachawati today. With years of experience in this area of the law, we’re prepared to help you and your family. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

Product Liability at Heart of Paxil Birth Defects Claim

Bryan Fears — Sat, 05 May 2012 22:40:38 -0600

Unfortunately, although many families are victims of the dangerous side effects of Paxil (paroxetine), few understand that they may have a valid legal claim as a result. Specifically, for most Paxil victims, the claim they have is as a product liability action.

Paxil (paroxetine), a widely prescribed antidepressant, has been shown to increase the probability of prenatal birth defects when ingested by pregnant women. Tragically, although medical researchers and drug manufacturers knew of this risk, it wasn’t until the FDA adopted regulatory changes in recent years that Paxil producers began effectively warning customers. By that point, of course, many children had already been born with Paxil-induced injuries, such as heart, lung, abdominal, and cranial birth defects.

Families that are going through the painful, trying, and expensive process of helping their infant adjust to life with a Paxil birth defect often need help. In many situations, the attorneys and professionals at Fears Nachawati are precisely the kind of experienced and expert advisors who can give these victims the direction they need. Are you ready for your free consultation? Call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com.

Danger Zone: Zoloft & the First Trimester

Bryan Fears — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:36:11 -0600

Zoloft (sertraline) isn’t just a successful antidepressant. It’s also a dangerous drug and the cause of thousands of neonatal birth defects.

Multiple medical reports have found that when pregnant women ingest Zoloft during pregnancy, they unintentionally, unwittingly expose their unborn child to a series of potentially serious birth defects. In fact, the risk is highest during the first trimester when fetal exposure to sertraline is as much as one-third of maternal exposure.

Was your child born with a Zoloft (sertraline) birth defect such as anal artresia, limb reduction, or septal defects? If so, you and your loved ones are likely facing a challenging emotional, financial, and medical future. Do you need help? Talk to the attorneys and professionals at Fears Nachawati today. With years of experience, we’re prepared to help you and your family. For a free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

Fiery 18-Wheeler Accident in Waxahachie Endangers Drivers

Bryan Fears — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:28:14 -0600

Drivers on northbound I-35 were stalled in traffic yesterday after an 18-wheeler driver lost control of his truck and slammed into the wall of an overpass, causing a fire that destroyed the trailer.

If initial reports are correct, no one was injured. That’s fortunate – but it’s unique. In most 18-wheeler accidents, the violence of the collision injures drivers and endangers lives. In fact, the effects of 18-wheeler accidents are frequently catastrophic, leading to serious, debilitating injury and even death.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Who is responsible for the painful, costly effects of 18-wheeler accidents? This question – known in the law as a question of causality – is a question of fact. In almost every accident, the facts and circumstances of the wreck will determine the cause of the accident and the consequent legal effects.

In the event of an 18-wheeler accident, the question of causality is more complicated than in customary automobile accidents. Unlike automobile accidents in which the negligent driver is also the owner of the car, in trucking accidents the owner of the big rig is often a trucking company, not the truck driver. As a result, teasing out whether the truck driver or the trucking company was responsible can be a difficult and trying process.

Have you or a loved one been involved in an 18-wheeler accident? If so, you may need not just an attorney, but an attorney who understands the importance of causality. In particular, you need an expert who can separate the relative responsibility of the truck driver and the trucking company in your accident.

Fortunately for you, the attorneys and professionals at Fears | Nachawati are prepared to conduct precisely this factual investigation and translate the findings into legal conclusions. Put our experience and expertise to the test! With many successful settlements and verdicts, we know how to protect your legal interests. Call us today.

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Medical Journal Raises Questions about Lexapro

Bryan Fears — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:11:59 -0600

Observers of pharmaceudical safety, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and, most recently, the medical journal Frontiers in Evolutionary Psychology, have raised important questions about the safety of antidepressants, known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as Lexapro (escitalopram). For many patients and their doctors, the concern is that the potential risk of Lexapro to a developing fetus is more significant than the potential detriment to the child’s mother.

Has your child been born with an SSRI-related birth defect? Did you take Lexapro or another SSRI during your pregnancy? The two may be more closely related than you might first think. You need to know the latest in medical research and legal conclusions. To find out everything you should learn, contact the professionals and attorneys at Fears Nachawati today. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

Does Celexa Cause Neural Tube Birth Defects?

Bryan Fears — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:43:37 -0600

Pregnant patients suffering from depression have a serious issue to take into consideration: the extent to which Celexa (citralopram) poses a threat to the health and well being of their child.

Recent medical reports such as the article published last year in Obstetrics & Gynecology have pointed to links between Celexa and birth defects such as neural tube developmental issues. Perhaps most troublesome is that the risk of harm is greatest during the first trimester – precisely the period when many women don’t even realize they’re pregnant.

The attorneys at the Dallas firm of Fears Nachawati know how to advise patients who have been injured by their antidepressant prescription. If you or a loved one took Celexa or another SSRI during pregnancy and are now dealing with the medical fallout, contact our dedicated professionals today. With years of experience and expertise, we’re prepared to help you and your family. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.545.8364 or email mn@fnlawfirm.com. We’re ready to fight for you!

Hit-and-Run: A Double Tort?

Bryan Fears — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:13:18 -0600

A Houston talk show host and former city councilman faces controversy this week after news reports surfaced that the conservative radio personality was involved in a hit-and-run accident outside of a gay bar. According to reports, the former politician struck the parked car of a club bouncer and drove away without first dealing with the consequences.

Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author

Unfortunately, in cities and towns across Texas hit-and-run accidents happen on an almost daily basis. What makes these accidents unique – and challenging – is that in many cases the facts reveal not one tort, but two.

A tort, the legal term for a civil wrongdoing, occurs when a person breaches a duty, such as driving safely, and in so doing damages the property or injures the well-being of another. In most automobile accidents, the accident itself – that is, the reckless decisions that caused the accident – is the tort.

In a hit-and-run accident, however, there are sometimes two torts. First, the carelessness that caused the accident is a tort, and second, the decision to flee the scene is often an additional breach of duty. This concept of a hit-and-run being a “double tort” is particularly true when someone is injured as a result of the accident.

Are you the victim of a hit-and-run accident? If so, it may be time to talk to the legal professionals at Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience and dedicated expertise, we know how to investigate your accident, represent your claims, and secure the justice you deserve. Find out what your next steps should be by contacting us today.

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