Texas can occasionally see some pretty bad weather, which can make road conditions dangerous for motorists. Even light rain and fog can increase the risk of a road accident. Two frequently asked questions are: What exactly happens when you suffer a collision on the road due to bad weather conditions?; and Can you even hold the [...]
As a San Antonio personal injury attorney, I can tell you that it’s not unusual for insurance companies to be uncooperative during negotiations for personal injury claims. This is especially true for claimants going about their claims without the assistance of a lawyer. In situations like this, the insurance company for the other driver may treat [...]
If you needed proof of how dangerous commercial heavy trucks can be on the road, you’ll probably be surprised that the average liability policy for big rigs is 50 times more expensive than your standard car insurance policy. Why? It’s because commercial trucks, with their massive size, weight, and momentum on the road, can be incredibly [...]
On average, a fully loaded commercial heavy truck weighs about 40 tons, around 25 times the weight of an ordinary car. You can only imagine the kind of damage it does to the passengers of a regular motor vehicle during a collision. Those unlucky enough to be involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler truck often [...]
With more and more 18-wheeler trucks on the roadways in San Antonio, and south Texas, it comes as no surprise why road accidents involving big rigs occur almost every day. The experienced truck accident lawyers, and 18 wheeler accident lawyers at Barrus Injury Lawyers have put together a list of 10 facts involving truck accidents that [...]
At our personal injury law firm in San Antonio, our truck accident lawyers and 18 wheeler accident lawyers always remind our clients to be cautions whenever they drive around 18-wheeler trucks in Texas, the better to protect themselves from an underride accident. Here are some crucial factors to know about underride crashes involving big rigs. 1.High [...]
Although only a few things beat the freedom of riding a motorbike, It’s hard to deny that motorcycles are one of the most dangerous modes of transportation out there. Since they offer very little protection to the rider, it’s not surprising why San Antonio sees so many accidents involving motorcycles. If you’re lucky enough to walk [...]
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While injuries resulting in death are obviously the most serious injuries, injuries causing amputation or dismemberment are a close second. These types of serious injuries are usually permanent, and thus affect both the injured person, as well as their families. In fact, amputation and dismemberment injuries are so serious that victims and their families almost always [...]
As a auto accident lawyer in San Antonio, my clients know very well that I strongly encourage Texas drivers to carry Uninsured (UM) and Underinsured (UIM) insurance protection. So, why is this coverage so important? This coverage is important in Texas because Texas leads the nation in uninsured automobiles on the highways. This means that if [...]
