This past August, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) opened up comments on its advanced notice of proposed regulations regarding Hours of Service regulations for commercial vehicles. The agency is seeking to make a handful of changes in accordance to an executive order issued in early 2017, the first of which directs federal agencies, such as the FMCSA, to...
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San Antonio Law Firm Partner Co-Chair of National Conference
Attorney Laura Tamez of The Herrera Law Firm was the co-chair of the National Association of Women Judges Annual Conference, which was held in San Antonio earlier this month. The conference was held from October 3rd to October 7th at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk. “I am honored and proud to be co-chair of...
Read MoreWilson County Fatal Truck Accident Stark Reminder of Road Risks
A San Antonio truck accident attorney discusses dangers drivers face on the road SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 28, 2018) – A Wilson County truck accident that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old driver struck and killed in a left-turn intersection accident in Floresville, Texas, illustrates the dangers of intersections for all drivers, said San Antonio...
Read MoreThousands of Texas Trucks Pulled From Service for Safety Violations
Texas truck accidents are known to cause severe and permanent injuries, fatalities and millions of dollars in damages. A common factor our San Antonio truck accident attorneys have identified is unsafe trucks, usually due to a lack of proper maintenance or repair. The recently reported results of the Texas Department of Public's Safety's Roadcheck 2018 are...
Read MoreSan Antonio Attorney Receiving Distinguished Award From MALDEF
MALDEF’s President & General Counsels Award given to Frank Herrera Jr. Attorney Frank Herrera Jr. of The Herrera Law Firm was recently named this year’s recipient of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)’s President and General Counsels Award at its 50th Anniversary San Antonio Awards Gala in September. “I am truly humbled...
Read MoreChampions of Justice Luncheon Honoring Attorney Frank Herrera Jr.
Texas Watch hosting event Oct. 26 at Plaza Club in San Antonio Texas Watch recently selected San Antonio attorney Frank Herrera Jr. of The Herrera Law Firm to be its guest of honor at its Champions of Justice Luncheon in October. “I am honored to be chosen by Texas Watch as guest of honor at...
Read MoreThe Deadly Risk at San Antonio Amusement Parks
MySanAntonio.com reports that in Texas, the state's Department of Insurance fields dozens of reports annually about amusement park injuries. State statute mandates owners and operators of these rides turn in a quarterly report that details any incident requiring medical treatment or resulting in death. "Medical treatment" in this case excludes injuries like minor burns, scrapes...
Read MoreAttorney Javier L. Herrera Receives Award From St. Mary’s Law School
Named ‘Distinguished Young Alumnus’ by law school’s alumni association SAN ANTONIO (July 13, 2018) – St. Mary’s University School of Law Alumni Association recently named attorney Javier L. Herrera its “Distinguished Young Alumnus,” an award that will be presented in October at the association’s annual Distinguished Law Graduate Dinner. “I am honored to receive...
Read MoreReducing Wrong-Way Driving Accidents in San Antonio
Wrong-way driving causes serious injuries to Texas road users. It may not receive the same amount of attention as drunk driving, drugged driving, distracted driving, or other common driving dangers, but it can be even more deadly. Wrong-way drivers often cause head-on collisions at high speeds. This is why technology developers and government transportation authorities...
Read MoreTruck Accident Risks During the Oil Boom
The Permian Basin, which encompasses the Midland and Odessa area, has been the hub of Texas’s rich oil industry for nearly a century. A 2016 report released by U.S. Geological Survey estimated that roughly 20 billion barrels of oil could be buried beneath the Wolfcamp Shale of Midland. It is estimated that enough oil could be extracted...
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