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Texas Traffic Safety Experts Concerned Over State Accident Stats
Earlier this week., the San Antonio Police Department identified the 43-year-old man who died after a vehicle crash on the city’s Northeast Side last Thursday morning. According to police, Christopher Hayslet was killed when he crashed his sedan into a dark-colored sport utility vehicle just before 7 a.m. on the I-35 north access road…
Oil and Gas Workers Need More Protection
As a state, Texas is one of the largest homes of some of the most common locations for the oil and gas industry in the country. Yet, no matter how many jobs are created in that industry, these jobs are almost always among the most dangerous anywhere, Government Statistics Point to a Problem According…
Might COVID-19 Lead to More Truck Accidents?
We truly hope this isn’t a lasting legacy of the coronavirus pandemic. However, a decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FCMSA) to ease regulations on the trucking industry is potentially very troubling. As a way to get needed supplies to emergency departments at hospitals and urgent care…
Fatal San Antonio DWI Crash Takes Texas Police Official’s Life
Earlier in March, Rodney Rheiner, a retired Converse Police Department assistant chief, was killed in San Antonio in an alleged DUI accident. The tragic accident occurred on Tuesday, March 12. As part of their investigation, San Antonio police identified one of the victims as Rodney “Rex” Rheiner, who was the passenger in a Lincoln SUV…
How Might COVID-19 Response Affect a Personal Injury Claim?
As a response to the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a large number of organizations and institutions have been closing or otherwise altering their daily practices. As a result of all these closings and changes in commerce, many injured accident victims are wondering what might happen with their  personal injury claim. While it is true that every…
Study: E-Scooters Send Lots of People to the ER
According to a study published recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), injuries that occur while riding electric scooters have surpassed those incurred by pedestrians and bicyclists in just a one-year period. This groundbreaking study looked at two Emergency Rooms in Los Angeles over the course of a year, from September…
Another Wrong-Way Driver Causes a Texas Accident
In a fatal crash on Highway 99/Grand Parkway early yesterday morning, the driver of a pickup truck that was driving northbound in the southbound lanes of that freeway very early Tuesday morning, according to police officials in Fort Bend County. The crash happened near West Bellport. According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office,…
Pickups Recalled for Defects This Week
Texans from San Antonio, Bexar County and beyond, especially those who drive pickup trucks, should pay close attention to a series of recalls that were announced earlier this week. That is because some of the most popular vehicles on the market were issued recalls earlier this week. These recalls were announced this past Monday,…
In San Antonio, 18-Wheelers Crash More Than You Think
When you drive on Texas roads, especially the highways, you are likely confronted with the potential threat of a crash with an 18-wheeler on a constant basis. Such nervousness when driving near such huge machines is understandable; given their size and weight differences, the potential for disaster if an 18-wheeler slams into a sedan…
Study Shows Increased Accidents After Switch to Daylight Saving Time
Though many don’t necessarily realize it, in a couple of weeks, we can expect a spike in the number of car wrecks on Texas roads and beyond. That is because March 8, 2020, will mark the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. Every year, during the first work week after we “spring forward” there is…