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San Antonio has entered the winter months which bring cold weather. Cold weather means that people will be using their fireplaces, furnaces, and other sources of heat. With the increased use of heating comes the increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a gas that can be release when appliances such as…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often associated with war veterans and military members who have been in active combat zones. However, PTSD is not restricted to soldiers. Anyone who experiences or survives a traumatic event, including motor vehicle accidents, can come away with lasting psychological trauma. If you develop PTSD after a motorcycle accident,…

Motorcycle accidents can happen to even the most seasoned rider in Texas. Negligent and distracted motor vehicle drivers can fail to see motorcycles and cause devastating accidents. In a motorcycle accident, a child passenger is especially vulnerable to serious and fatal injuries. In Texas, the law states that a child must be at least…

A concussion is considered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused when the brain is shaken back and forth due to a violent jolt or a blow to the head. People commonly suffer concussions from car accidents, slip and falls, and high-impact sports. Since concussions are typically considered a mild TBI, many are unaware that…

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common cause of disability and death in the U.S. The leading causes of TBIs are as follows.  Falls (40.5%) Fall accidents are the primary cause of TBIs. Children younger than four and adults older than 75 are at a particularly high risk of suffering a TBI in a…

On July 22, 2022, the Hill Law Firm secured an almost three million dollar verdict for a woman that was injured in a terrible car crash. On the date of the incident, the plaintiff was a passenger in a Lyft driven by a Lyft driver. As the Lyft driver approached an intersection wtih a…

Trucking is a dangerous job. Between the risk of truck accidents and health conditions caused by sitting for long periods of time, you could be at risk of many different injuries and illnesses as a trucker in Texas. You will most likely have different recovery options when it comes to obtaining financial compensation for…

Workers in Texas are not only at risk of physical injuries from their jobs. Employees can also suffer mental and psychological harm from excessive stress in the workplace or witnessing unusually traumatic events. It is important to note, however, that the Texas workers’ compensation system typically does not cover stress. In general, you can…

Many risks and hazards can cause serious injuries and even deaths while at work in the United States. Sadly, not all employers take the safety and health of their employees seriously. This increases the odds of workplace disasters. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, there were a total of 178,600 reportable non-fatal work…

It is against the law to flee the scene of an accident in Texas without stopping. Unfortunately, this is what many drivers do when they are too afraid to face the consequences of their actions. A hit-and-run motorcycle accident can be especially damaging, as a vulnerable motorcyclist may not receive the immediate medical attention…