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What San Antonio and South Texas Oil Field Workers Need to Know When Their Employer Opted Out of Workers' Comp Texas is the only state in the country that allows private employers to opt out of the workers' compensation system entirely. Employers who make that choice are called non-subscribers, and the consequences for their injured...

San Antonio Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Explain Why Drivers Need To Look Twice A driver who misses a motorcycle in traffic may only realize the mistake after it is too late. In San Antonio, motorcycle accidents can happen anywhere cars, trucks, and motorcycles move through the same tight spaces, including I-35, Loop 410, I-10, Bandera Road,...

The High Cost of the Texas Energy Corridor Texas oil never stops pumping, and the pressure to produce often pushes safety to the backseat. From the Eagle Ford Shale right in our backyard to the non-stop pumping of the Permian Basin, oilfield work is the backbone of the Texas economy—but it's also a leading cause...

The moment a Texas trooper's lights appear in your rearview mirror after you glance at your phone, the next several minutes feel like a fast education in a law you wish you'd known better. But for the person who was struck by a driver who couldn't wait to respond to a message, those lights in...

Oil and gas workers spend their careers managing forces most people never think about. Thousands of feet underground, reservoirs are held back by pressures that can exceed 10,000 pounds per square inch, with drilling fluid, mechanical valves, and the crew's expertise. Most of the time, that balance holds. When it doesn't, the results are among...

The car accident happens. Your heart is pounding, your hands are shaking, and somewhere in the back of your mind, you register that your head made contact with something hard. But you’re standing, you’re talking, and you feel okay. So you exchange insurance information, maybe take a few photos, and start thinking about your afternoon....

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...