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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...

TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign urges drivers to slow down, stay alert, and yield to pedestrians October in Texas is supposed to be about crisp air, football games, and pumpkin spice everything. But there’s a darker side to the month; it’s the deadliest time of year for pedestrians. Last October, 89 people were killed...

Electrocution is one of the most serious hazards on a construction site. According to OSHA, it’s among the “Fatal Four” causes of worker deaths in the industry, alongside falls, being struck by objects, and caught-in-between accidents. A single mistake around electricity can cause devastating burns, heart damage, or even death in a matter of seconds....

Long gaps between crosswalks, poor lighting, and speeding drivers create a deadly mix When people gathered on Southeast Military Drive to honor Jeanette Espitia, their grief was mixed with frustration. Jeanette, a young mother eight months pregnant, lost her life while trying to cross the street late at night. Her unborn son didn’t survive either....

In the last 5 years, over 1,000 people have died in crashes caused by tired drivers Texas leads the nation in drowsy driving accidents, according to a recent study cited by KTSA News. Sadly, this finding comes as no surprise to traffic safety experts or to our San Antonio drowsy driving accident lawyers at The...