Treating Personal Injury Personally
A car accident can change the lives of dozens of people in a split second. Sadly, this appears to be what happened in a recent crash on the Northwest Side of San Antonio. The collision involved multiple individuals, including a pedestrian who died at the scene of the accident. In all, two people lost their lives and another four were…
Studies show that the majority of car accidents are caused by driver error. Whether the driver was texting and driving, speeding, or took a turn too fast, negligent driving can lead to serious wrecks. Typically, the at-fault driver’s insurance company is responsible for covering the costs of a car accident. If someone was working when they caused the accident, the…
Severe car accidents place a massive amount of force on vehicle occupants’ bodies. Often, the occupants’ heads and necks take the brunt of this force. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are not uncommon in car crashes and truck accidents. Some TBI sufferers are able to walk away from the accident with only mild symptoms. Others, however, face long-term, painful consequences. Concussions…
Children are taught from a very young age to be watchful for cars when entering or exiting the school bus. Unfortunately, this is not enough to prevent every accident from occurring. Just recently, a young child was hit by a car after exiting the bus and crossing the street. The accident occurred on the southwest side of San Antonio. Fortunately,…
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are associated with friends, parties, and champagne toasts. Unfortunately, what should be a fun-filled evening with family and friends can turn into a nightmare for car accident victims. Fatal and injury-causing car wrecks peak around the holiday season – especially in Texas. One study found that more New Year’s Day accidents occur in…
A woman was trapped in her car after two cars crashed on Wednesday morning near the San Pedro Avenue exit on Loop 410. At 2 a.m., two cars were driving next to each other in the same direction when one car crashed into the other for unknown reasons. The female driver’s car then crashed into the barrier, severely damaging the…
Car accidents are frightening no matter what. But if you have recently been the victim of a hit-and-run accident, you know how traumatizing it can be. In addition to whatever injuries you sustained and any damage to your vehicle, you now have the added component of trying to seek justice from someone who has fled the scene. But leaving the…
Every year, parts of Texas experience cold weather and wintry weather conditions. When it is snowing, raining, or sleeting, drivers experience lowered visibility, slippery roads, and other unfamiliar driving conditions. Unfortunately, this frequently leads to car accidents which can cause serious injuries and fatalities. One winter weather driving hazard is particularly dangerous because it is so difficult to spot: black…
When we think about car accidents resulting in injury or death, we usually assume that the driver of another vehicle is responsible. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes, a negligent driver causes a crash that injures the occupants of his or her own vehicle. Sadly, this is exactly what happened recently near Loop 410 and Southton Road in…
When a driver is involved in a wreck causing property damage or injuries, the driver is legally required to stay at the accident scene and exchange information with the other parties. However, some drivers ignore this law and flee the scene. Some people leave the scene of an accident in an effort to evade financial responsibility. Others hope to avoid…
