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What to Do If I’m Infected With Listeria
In this, the fourth in our series on Food Poisoning cases, we discuss some of the details surrounding cases involving contamination with Listeria. The Listeria monocytogenes bacteria are another all-too-common source of food poisoning. According to a 2011 report by the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 300 people die each year from Listeria infections, also…
What is E. coli Food Poisoning?
In this, the third in our blog series on food poisoning lawsuits, we discuss the issues surrounding E. coli foodborne illness. One of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States comes from the Escherichia coli (better known as E. coli) bacteria. The most common strain of the E. Coli bacteria responsible for…
Texas Civil Lawsuits for Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is a serious crime in Texas. Often, it occurs when people with authority take advantage of those who look up to them, like a supervisor or manager at a victim’s workplace, a teacher or staff member at a local school or a clergyman at a local church. While sexual assault can lead…
The Consequences of Spinal Cord Injuries
A spinal cord injury can have life-changing consequences for a patient. The spinal cord serves as the bridge between the brain and the body. Together, the brain and spine make up the body’s central nervous system. When any type of accident (e.g. a motor vehicle accident, diving accident, or fall) causes a spinal cord…
The Importance of a Witness in a Personal Injury Case
In the aftermath of a serious personal injury accident in San Antonio, it is normal not to know how to protect your rights. You may not understand what to expect from the civil justice process ahead of you or how to increase your chances of securing financial compensation from an at-fault party. One tip…
Dangerous Road Conditions That Cause Accidents
A driver is only as safe as the road he or she is driving upon. Dangerous road conditions, such as roadway defects or debris in the roadway, can compromise a driver’s ability to safely control the vehicle. This can lead to preventable car accidents and injuries. If you were injured in an accident in…
What Are Hospital Liens in Car Accident Cases?
A car accident could give you serious injuries that require emergency medical care. Legally, no hospital can deny you care – even if you cannot afford it and do not have enough insurance to pay for treatment. The way a hospital protects itself from paying for your care is through the use of a…
The Scourge of Salmonella Food Poisoning
We have all been preoccupied with the Coronavirus outbreak for most of this year, but make no mistake; other health issues have not suddenly ceased because of COVID-19. In this article, our second in a series dealing with the problem with food poisoning cases, we should start with a will discuss Salmonella, which is…
Hit by a Drunk Driver While a Passenger in an Uber/Lyft?
Protecting the Rights of Passengers in Rideshare Vehicles Hit by Drunk Drivers According to a study released during the Coronavirus shutdown, San Antonio ranks as #1 in the highest number of drunk driving arrests in the United States during the ten-year period from 2009-2018. According to FBI data, during that period, our city ran…
Texas Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality Statistics During COVID are Surprising
Auto Accident Trends in Texas during the Covid-19 Shutdown Show We Have a Lot to Learn When the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit Texas back in March, it would be difficult to find anyone who was not affected in some way. At the time, Governor Greg Abbott announced a stay-at-home order to begin on April…