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When the ground shakes in South Texas, it’s usually not an earthquake; it’s the oil and gas industry doing what it does best. San Antonio sits right on the edge of the Eagle Ford Shale, one of the most productive oilfields in the country. That black gold brings jobs, money, and growth to the region,...

When most people talk about street safety, they’re not referring only to traffic rules or police enforcement. They’re talking about what it feels like to walk, drive, or bike through their own neighborhood, and what makes those streets secure or stressful. Car wrecks, pedestrian crashes, and bicycle crashes are common concerns in San Antonio, and...

Our San Antonio construction accident lawyers can explain how evidence fits your case When something goes wrong on a construction site, OSHA often shows up with a hard hat, a clipboard, and a lot of questions. That’s cold comfort when you’re sitting in an ER or at your kitchen table, wondering how you’re going to...

When speeding drivers cause serious crashes, they can be held responsible for the injuries they cause Highway speed limits used to be about as flexible as concrete. Now, on some Texas roads, the limit can change faster than your radio station when a bad song comes on. That shift could be the difference between a...

The story of our firm's founder, Frank Herrera Jr., is closely tied to the story of San Antonio itself. From the West Side neighborhoods he continues to serve to the courtroom battles that shaped his stellar career, Frank's work has always reflected a commitment to people, place, and purpose. That legacy was recently recognized by the...

Every December, families across Texas are devastated because someone made the choice to drive drunk. This year, TxDOT is hoping to change that with its "Drive Sober. No Regrets" campaign, a reminder that every holiday party, every office gathering, and every late-night celebration should end with everyone getting home safe. If you're in San Antonio...

Road construction zones are one of those places where everything can go sideways in a hurry. You've got narrowed lanes, confused drivers, and workers on foot just trying to do their jobs. Plus, you have heavy machinery operating inches from 70-mph traffic. It's not exactly a recipe for smooth sailing. When things go wrong in...

Construction fatalities often happen because of preventable factors All construction was suspended at the future site of a massive data center in Medina County after a worker was killed in October 2025. The Medina County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 28-year-old Maurice McGowan. He tragically died on a Monday morning after being struck by...

Unregulated “CDL mills” now produce thousands of undertrained truck drivers each year The trucking industry is facing a serious safety crisis, one that most Americans have never heard about. Every year, around 100,000 truck crashes happen on U.S. highways, leading to roughly 5,000 deaths. Behind those numbers is a problem that’s been quietly growing for...

OSHA’s 2025 data shows that fall protection, ladder safety, and hazard communication remain the most common workplace violations For the 15th year in a row, Fall Protection – General Requirements tops OSHA’s list of the most frequently cited safety violations that often lead to workplace injuries. That’s not a streak to celebrate. It’s a sign...