Posted on February 03, 2022 in Uncategorized

According to San Antonio police officials, a man was taken into custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after the man’s car ran off a local highway in the pre-dawn hours of last Thursday morning. The wreck occurred on the Northeast Side of the city at about 2:30 a.m. when the driver went off Interstate 35 down an incline and into a ditch but did not stop there. Police say that the vehicle then launched over a cross street into another ditch, then somehow accelerated again before crashing into a grass-covered median and coming to a stop.

Reports indicate that the driver was evaluated at the scene and arrested for DWI. A male passenger was reportedly transported by ambulance to a local hospital. Police indicated that an investigation into the crash was ongoing.

Collecting Compensation as an Injured Passenger in a DWI Crash

When a person accepts a ride from a driver who is intoxicated, that person is putting himself or herself in danger. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to tell that the driver is intoxicated until it is too late. However, if the intoxicated driver causes a crash in which the passenger is injured, it is still possible for the injured party to recover compensation—even though he or she got in the car with someone who was drunk.

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 Posted on January 28, 2022 in Uncategorized

Anyone who works as a first responder knows that the job can be extremely dangerous. Police officers and firefighters are regularly put in harm’s way. Sometimes, the most dangerous threat is other drivers. Police, EMS, firefighters, and other first responders are often forced to park on the shoulder while attending to accident victims or pursuing a criminal suspect. Drivers who do not change lanes and slow down while approaching emergency vehicles may strike the vehicles or the pedestrians at the accident scene. This is exactly what happened recently in a New Braunfels car crash on Interstate 35.

Suspected Drunk Driver Strikes Emergency Vehicles in New Braunfels Wreck

Many people assume that the most dangerous part of a wreck is the initial collision. However, the danger is not over just because the vehicles have stopped moving. Vehicles stopped on the shoulder or side of the road are at risk of being struck by other drivers who are not paying attention. Distracted driving, intoxicated driving, speeding, and other negligent driving can lead to secondary wrecks.

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 Posted on January 25, 2022 in Uncategorized

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 injured. The accident is still being investigated.

Investigators Say the Initial Crash Caused a Secondary Fatal Pedestrian Collision

Many car crashes cause a domino effect in which one car strikes another car which then strikes a third car. In this case, the secondary collision occurred between a vehicle and a woman crossing the street. The first vehicle struck a second vehicle which pushed it into the crosswalk. In situations like these, it can be very difficult for police to know how the accident occurred and who is at fault. It often takes months if not years of investigations and legal actions to understand who is ultimately liable for the injuries and deaths caused in the crash. In the case of the recent San Antonio crash, police report that the driver of the initial collision may have been under the influence of alcohol.

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 Posted on January 20, 2022 in Uncategorized

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 driver’s employer is typically liable for accident costs. However, what happens when a government employee causes an injurious crash? Does the government have to pay the victim damages?

Personal Injury Claims Against the State Government

Most personal injury claims are brought against private individuals or companies. Personal injury claims brought against the government differ significantly from claims against non-government entities. Before the 1970s, it was nearly impossible to successfully sue the state government for personal injuries. Fortunately, Texas passed the Texas Tort Claims Act in 1969. This legislation enabled individuals to sue the government and seek monetary damages for injuries under certain circumstances.

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 Posted on January 17, 2022 in Uncategorized

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 are considered to be mild traumatic brain injuries. While many people only suffer concussion symptoms for a few days, those who develop post-concussion syndrome face lingering symptoms for months or even years. They may be unable to work, complete daily tasks, or even enjoy life because of these debilitating symptoms.

Signs of Post-Concussion Syndrome After an Accident

Concussions most often occur when the brain strikes the inside of the skull due to a force from outside the body. If your head was whipped around or stuck the inside of the vehicle during a car accident, it is very possible you have a concussion. Symptoms like headache, nausea, dizziness, and confusion are common in concussion victims. However, these symptoms usually go away within a few days of the accident.

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 Posted on January 11, 2022 in Uncategorized

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, the child’s injuries were not life-threatening.

If your child was hurt in a car accident or pedestrian accident, you and your family may be facing overwhelming medical bills and other losses after the crash. You may question if you can seek financial compensation and hold the at-fault party accountable for your child’s injuries. Texas law does allow parents to bring a personal injury claim on their child’s behalf. Parents may be able to recoup the cost of medical treatment, the child’s pain and suffering, and other damages.

Justice for Children Injured in Car Accidents

As a parent, seeing your child in pain is one of the worst experiences you can go through. If your child was injured in a wreck, you may be looking for ways to seek justice on his or her behalf. A personal injury claim may enable you to simultaneously hold the liable party responsible and pursue financial compensation for damages.

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 Posted on January 04, 2022 in Uncategorized

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 Texas than in any other state. If you or a loved one were the victims of a serious car accident this holiday season, read on to learn about your options under Texas law.

Legal Options After a New Braunfels Car Accident

Car crashes not only cause physical suffering. They can also result in great financial suffering. Between medical expenses, the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle, and lost income from missed work, a car accident can nearly bankrupt a family. Car insurance companies are supposed to compensate accident victims for their losses, however, successfully recovering compensation after a wreck is often harder than it seems. Insurance companies may try to avoid paying the full amount owed to injured victims by denying liability or undervaluing the injured party’s losses.

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 Posted on December 29, 2021 in Uncategorized

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 and pinning the woman inside. Fortunately, she was only lightly injured and was detained by police.

Car wrecks are impossible to avoid entirely, but when they happen because a driver is distracted, intoxicated, or negligent, victims of injuries and vehicle damage may be able to obtain compensation. An experienced attorney can help car crash victims who have suffered personal injuries get the help they need.

Crashes with Road Barriers Cause Serious Injuries

Although road barriers are effective at preventing injury and death compared to no barriers at all, vehicle impact with the barriers can be very dangerous. The woman involved in this accident was not seriously hurt, but research suggests that many people whose cars crash into concrete road barriers are not so lucky. Impact, including post-impact events such as roll-overs, further collisions, and overrides are associated with severe injuries and deaths. Head and neck injuries, soft tissue damage, and severe back injuries are all commonly seen after a head-on collision with road barriers.

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 Posted on December 21, 2021 in Uncategorized

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 scene of a car accident is a crime in Texas, and the police have effective strategies and tools for catching perpetrators of hit-and-run car wrecks. If you have suffered in a car accident, do not give up – you may be able to pursue compensation and legal action.

What Should I Do If I Was in a Hit-and-Run Accident?

As with any car accident, it is essential to remain calm. The period immediately following an accident is the best opportunity to collect important information about the accident and any damage that happened to your car or its occupants. Here are some good steps to take after a car accident:

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 Posted on December 16, 2021 in Uncategorized

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 ice. Earlier this year in Fort Worth, six people died in a massive 100-car pile-up because of ice on the road, and, according to one study, icy pavement contributes to 10 percent of weather-related fatalities annually and a total of over 150,000 crashes per year. Some day, artificial intelligence will replace human drivers, making driving much safer, but until then it is important to know about black ice and the dangers it poses to drivers.

What is Black Ice?

Black ice is a very thin, highly transparent sheet of ice that forms on roads when precipitation like snow or rain falls and then freezes. Black ice may also form if there is enough moisture in the air to condense and form dew or fog before the temperature drops below freezing. It is frequently found on bridges and overpasses, where circulating air under the roadway makes the road temperatures colder, as well as other shaded spots where the sun has not melted the ice. Black ice is particularly dangerous at night when visibility is limited already and the ice is very difficult to distinguish from a wet roadway.

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