Few people realize that the tires on their car are one of the most important components of their vehicle. It’s where "the rubber meets the road," so to speak…that it, your tires are the connection between your vehicle and the highway. If not cared for properly, tires could fail. Tire failure is one cause of many [...]
For much of last year, a small group of volunteers spent their time getting high on marijuana and then getting behind the wheel of a car. These volunteers were part of a test conducted by federal scientists aimed at studying the effects of marijuana on a person's ability to drive. The studies also tested the effects [...]
Insurance companies can use information you share on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to fight your claim for personal injury compensation. Although there are specific rules on admissible evidence in court or a settlement, social media is a gray area. In general, it's safer to be careful with the information you share publicly on [...]
Like most of the nation, in San Antonio and South Texas, the ability to "multi-task" is considered a desirable skill to have, to the extent that mutli-tasking has begun to pervade our culture and mentality. In fact, it’s rare to find anyone behind the wheel of a car in Texas who isn’t multi-tasking in some way, [...]
Many lawsuits filed in the U.S. stem from accidents that caused injury. These claims seek to obtain compensation for the injuries, including medical bills and loss of income, sustained by victims after the accident. But before you a personal injury claim, it’s important to understand a few facts about the process. Not all injuries qualify for [...]
Everyone runs into some kind of accident at some point in their lives. But when you're injured due to the negligence of someone else's reckless actions, what should you do? For those with barely any knowledge of personal injury law, it can be hard to decide what to do next. This is just one of many [...]
If you were injured due to a workplace accident or have been diagnosed with an illness or injury closely associated with your work, what you do in the next few days will determine the strength of your personal injury claim. Keep an eye out for the following mistakes many people make after a workplace injury. Not [...]
No matter where you work, even if it’s in some kind of safe, air-conditioned corporate office, there’s always the risk of sustaining a workplace injury. The key is preventing these injuries by recognizing common workplace hazards and habits that lead to problems. The most common workplace injuries encountered by American workers include: Falls A fall can [...]
In any legal incident, anyone involved has the right to represent themselves in court. However, that doesn't mean you should. After an accident, you often have to deal with several medical bills. Depending on your injuries, you may also have to take time away from work, further compromising your ability to represent yourself. If you think [...]
The truth is that not all accident claims actually need the services of a San Antonio personal injury lawyer. But for those times when your injures are severe, or your claim gets a little too complex due to the variety of factors involved, hiring an attorney may be the wisest thing to do. Below are a [...]
