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Who Is Responsible for Cargo Falling Off a Semi-Truck?
Semi-trucks move millions of tons of cargo across America each year. Unfortunately, not every truck makes it safely to its destination. In 2018 alone, data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported 4,862 fatal accidents and 112,000 injury accidents involving large trucks. Some of these trucking accidents involved cargo falling off the…
Is a Trucking Company Liable for Your Injuries?
Liability for an auto accident refers to legal and financial responsibility. If someone is liable for an accident, it means that person has a responsibility to pay for victims’ injuries and losses. If you get injured in a trucking accident in Texas, you will need to determine liability before you can recover financial compensation…
Common Types of Truck Accidents
A truck accident can be physically, emotionally and financially devastating. Before you can recover financial compensation for your injuries and property repairs, however, you or your San Antonio truck accident lawyer will need to determine the cause of the wreck. This is the only way to correctly identify the at-fault party. In many cases,…
What to Do If You Are Hit by a Commercial Truck
Getting into an accident with a commercial truck is a nightmare. These collisions are often catastrophic for the people in the smaller passenger vehicles. In the immediate aftermath of a truck accident, the last thing on your mind might be taking legal action against the at-fault party. It is important, however, to protect your…
What If You Get Hit By a Government Vehicle?
In Texas, the fault-based car insurance law is relatively simple. The driver responsible for causing the car accident will have to pay damages. If that driver was on-duty as a government agent at the time of the crash or the car was a government vehicle, the claims process may not be as straightforward. When…
How to Check for Vehicle Safety Recalls
Not all vehicles come off the assembly line road-ready. Some contain dangerous defects from the manufacturer or distributor. These defects can impact the safety and roadworthiness of a motor vehicle, as well as its ability to protect occupants in a crash. Although manufacturers have high standards of care in terms of vehicle safety, many…
Emergency Items to Keep in Your Car
You cannot predict a roadside emergency, but you can prepare for one. Having the right emergency equipment in your car can literally be life-saving under dire circumstances. Even if the situation is not life or death, having emergency gear on hand can make you safer, calmer and more comfortable while you wait for help…
Accidents Involving Rental Cars or Other Rental Vehicles
It can be hard enough to navigate a car insurance claim after a collision in your own car. If you crash a rental vehicle, the insurance process can be even more overwhelming. You may not know where to turn for insurance benefits – your own auto provider or the rental company? A San Antonio…
How to Obtain Your Medical Records After an Injury
Recovering compensation after an accident in Texas requires at least a basic understanding of the insurance process. You will need to file a claim with the insurance company of the person or party that caused your injury. Then, you will need to prove your injury and related losses using evidence. An insurance company may…
Who Pays for Damages in a 3-Way Car Accident?
Not all car accidents involve only two drivers. Many are three-way, four-way and pileup accidents. Since Texas is a fault state, you must determine fault for your accident before you can file an insurance claim. Determining fault for a multi-car accident can be tricky. You may need assistance from a car accident lawyer to…