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How to Have a Safe Fourth of July
The 2019 Independence Day celebration is upon us, which means, for the entire four-day weekend, people in San Antonio, Bexar County and all over Texas and the rest of the country will spend a lot of quality time with family and friends, enjoying cookouts, or spending quality time at the beach or by a…
What Does a Personal Injury Attorney Do?
San Antonio personal injury lawyers represent people who have suffered injuries in accidents caused by someone else’s negligence or carelessness. That negligence can be accidental or intentional. Injuries can be physical, mental, emotional, financial, or any combination thereof. Personal injury attorneys specialize in an area of the law called tort law. Tort law’s purpose…
Fisher Price Recall Begs the Question; Are Baby Products Tested Enough?
Recently, Fisher-Price recalled their “Rock ‘n Play” device, which, despite the name, was a kind of baby hammock in which infants would lie down at a 30-degree angle and take a nap. Parents on both sides of the safety debate were outraged; some parents saw the device as a godsend for getting restless babies…
The Most Common Types of Car Accident Injuries
Car accidents occur in various ways, collisions coming in from any direction or angle at all. Different types of car accidents cause different types of injuries, ranging from minor bruising to broken bones. To complicate matters further, details surrounding the accident dictate injury type and severity. For instance, was the driver wearing a seat…
How Much Does a Lawyer Charge for a Car Accident?
When faced with the aftermath of an auto collision, you are given the opportunity to decide if the consequences of the accident are being properly addressed. For some, this is a resounding negative. In cases where one driver sues the other for personal injury, lawyers are a source of expertise and consult. However, many…
Texas Bans Red-Light Cameras; Will That Be Good or Bad for Motorists?
Earlier this month, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that will ban the use of red light cameras anywhere in the state. The bill will largely take effect on Sept. 1, but it will also allow communities more time to complete their contracts with the private companies who operate the cameras, if needed,…
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Make a Claim?
After a car accident, not every driver is emotionally equipped to immediately start thinking about the legal process. Especially in serious car crashes, initial treatment of injuries and adjustment time are necessary parts of the healing process that an individual shouldn’t ignore. However, some drivers may worry that the amount of time it takes…
A Summer Crackdown on Drunk Drivers Seems Right on Time
In a troubling development, as we head into the summer months, Bexar County law enforcement agencies and court records show that the month of May saw a record 60 people were arrested on felony DWI charges. More than a third of the charges were for driving while intoxicated, but they included at least one…
Texas Car Accident Laws
Understanding your rights and responsibilities as a car owner extends, at times, into the intimidating world of law. Some car owners aren’t aware of the regulations and factors that come into play when addressing a car accident. From reporting the accident to taking part in settlement claims, all car owners should be aware of…
What Are the Most Common Types of Car Accidents?
Car accidents are often unexpected. No set formula is in place on what to do, or not do, to prevent other drivers from colliding with your car, even if your own driving is impeccable. Although an accident can happen from virtually any angle or location based on context, several classes of car accidents are…