Most people are rarely involved in an auto collision. On average, motorists make a car accident claim once every eight to 10 years. This means most people do not have very much familiarity with how to deal with car accident insurance issues. Recently, Edmunds released an in-depth article about the process insurance companies use to...
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Texas Oil Rig Workers Face Risk of Hand Injuries
Oil rig accidents are often catastrophic. Explosions, oil spills, and malfunctioning equipment are among possible problems, which may develop on an offshore or onshore oil rig. Many of these problems make the news because of the tremendous damage they cause, including serious injuries to workers on the rig. The fatality rate in the oil and...
Read MoreSan Antonio Motorcycle Accident Attorney Comments on Motorcycle Crashes in City
A recent San Antonio motorcycle accident involving two motorcyclists struck by a driver who hit them while making a turn highlights the importance of educating drivers to be more aware of motorcyclists in order to avoid such accidents, according to San Antonio motorcycle accident lawyer Jorge Herrera of The Herrera Law Firm in San Antonio,...
Read MoreTexas Landlord Obligations Under Premises Liability Laws
Tenants in an apartment have the right to expect the property will be reasonably safe so they are not exposed to unnecessary risks or unacceptable dangers. Property owners and managers have basic obligations like maintaining common areas. Property owners, apartment managers and/or security companies can potentially become responsible if they fail in their obligations to...
Read MoreTexas Among Worst States for Accidents in Construction Zones
Summer season in Texas is prime time for road construction. Construction can cause a significant risk not just to workers performing the construction job but also to motorists on the road. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data highlights the number of fatalities over the years in construction zones, revealing hundreds or even thousands of...
Read MoreNHTSA Could Reduce T-Bone Accident Dangers For San Antonio Motorists
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports installation of side airbags in all vehicles in the United States could prevent 700 to 1,000 deaths a year. Despite the obvious life-saving benefits, NHTSA has not taken action to either standardize requirements for design and installation of side airbags, or to require all vehicles use side airbags as...
Read MoreUnderstanding Accident Risks for San Antonio Pedestrians
More than 4,000 pedestrians die annually in collisions with motor vehicles, and almost 70,000 pedestrians are hurt, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. Pedestrians can suffer life-changing injuries or fatalities and should consult with an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer. More serious injuries can result in larger financial losses. Understanding Pedestrian Injury Risks An...
Read MoreSan Antonio Distracted Driving Lawyer Comments on Proposal to Ban Texting While Driving
A group of Texas Senators recently blocked a vote on a proposal to ban texting while driving statewide, killing the proposal which many other lawmakers support and which will hopefully become law when Texas state legislators return to work in 2 years, according to San Antonio auto accident attorney Frank Herrera Jr., founder of The...
Read MoreSan Antonio Workplace Accident Attorney Comments on Fatal Workplace Accidents
A total of 26 San Antonio workers have died in fatal workplace accidents since May 2009, according to a recent news report which highlights dangers posed by workplace accidents, according to San Antonio workplace accident lawyer Frank Herrera Jr., founder of The Herrera Law Firm in San Antonio, TX. The San Antonio Express-News published the...
Read MoreBrain Injury and San Antonio Road Rage Risks
A person who sustains traumatic brain injury (TBI) in San Antonio, Alamo Heights, Olmos Park, Terrell Hills and surrounding areas may have many lingering effects of the injury. Some of the symptoms and consequences of a brain injury can stay with a person for the rest of his or her life. A victim of a...
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