Treating Personal Injury Personally
Stopping at a red light is such a basic rule that even elementary school children understand it. Unfortunately, some drivers intentionally ignore red lights or fail to notice that the light has turned red until they are in the intersection. Running a red light is estimated to have caused nearly 900 deaths and over 140,000 injuries in car accidents the…
Regular vehicle maintenance is an important responsibility for any car owner. When you take your car in to be serviced, you probably assume that the mechanic is competent and that your car will be fixed properly. Unfortunately, mechanics, car dealerships, and repair shops can make mistakes that make a vehicle unsafe to drive. If poor vehicle maintenance causes a preventable…
San Antonio police say two men escaped serious injury when the SUV they were in hit a utility pole and flipped over onto its roof. The rollover crash occurred around 2 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, at the intersection of Ingram and Callaghan roads. Police say that distracted driving may have played a role in the crash and are investigating. SUV…
Two men are lucky to be alive after their SUV struck a utility pole and flipped over. According to the San Antonio Police Department, the accident occurred on the Northwest Side at about 2 a.m. July 21, 2021. In addition to the police, the EMS and fire department also responded to the accident, which took place at the intersection of…
A San Antonio family almost suffered unthinkable tragedy Saturday night when an SUV came crashing into their home. The accident sent the driver of the SUV and a nine-year-old child who was in the home to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Residents of the East Southcross neighborhood where the crash occurred say this is the fifth time in five years…
If you suffered injuries in a car accident caused by another driver, you may have the right to pursue compensation. However, in order to receive fair compensation, you have to show sufficient evidence that the other party’s actions caused your injuries. One way to demonstrate liability, causation, and damages in a car accident claim is to use witness testimony to…
Being in any kind of car accident is traumatizing. If the driver who hits you takes off before exchanging contact and insurance information, it can make the situation even more devastating. In Texas, leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offense and can result in up to five years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine. If…
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by another driver, you may qualify to receive compensation for pain and suffering damages. While money may not be able to completely reverse your physical or emotional injuries, it can relieve some of the financial burden that accompanies them. Pain and Suffering Compensation for Physical Conditions Some car accident injuries…
Whiplash is a common neck injury individuals endure during car accidents. Victims who suffer this injury may experience neck pain, stiffness, dizziness, headaches and burning sensations. While whiplash might not seem as severe as other vehicle crash injuries, it can still cause complications if not treated properly. If you suffered whiplash during a crash caused by another driver, you should…
When you think of a rear-end accident, you may think of something small, like a fender bender. In many cases, injuries from a rear-end accident will likely be mild to moderate. However, any type of car accident has the potential to be serious. The Insurance Information Institute (III) states that rear-end car accidents were responsible for more than 7 percent…
