As you may know, a defect in the ignition of more than 2 million GM cars can cause the car's engine and electrical system to shut down while driving. The defect has been blamed for car accidents in which more than 300 deaths, primarily because front airbags failed to deploy as a result of the electrical [...]
Slips and falls are by far one of the most common accidents that happen in the workplace. In these kinds of cases, injured employees can pursue legal action against the owner of the office or the individual responsible for the incident. Figuring out liability is perhaps the most important aspect of filing a personal injury claim [...]
As an injury attorney, I get a lot of phone calls from people who have been in car accidents involving only property damage, meaning that nobody was injured as a result of the accident. While most personal injury lawyers don’t handle property damage only claims, our firm will handle them in certain circumstances, and if we [...]
Although most cases of workplace injuries involve workers in manual labor industries, just about any employee can qualify for Worker’s Compensation benefits. In fact, practically every profession out there is protected by benefits in one way or another. For starters, office workers are far more vulnerable to workplace injuries than most of them expect. Common causes [...]
The days following a slip and fall accident are crucial. Besides seeking medical attention and setting aside time in your daily routine for recovery, you need to consider looking for a personal injury lawyer to assess the circumstances of your accident and determine if you’re eligible for compensation. Here are a few critical steps to bear [...]
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 [...]
