Month: October 2019

  • Texas Roadways Had Zero Death-Free Days in 2018

    Texas Roadways Had Zero Death-Free Days in 2018

    Each year, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) announces the number of death-free days on Texas roadways. In the department’s most recent summary, they reported that 2018 did not have a single deathless day. Not only that, but in the 16 years that the TxDot has been publishing these Texas Crash Facts, each report has…

  • Wrongful Death and Survival Claims: What’s the Difference?

    Wrongful Death and Survival Claims: What’s the Difference?

    If you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you’re probably dealing with terrible financial stress on top of the unspeakable emotional pain. Worrying about money is the last thing you should have to deal with during this difficult time. Thankfully, you have two legal options available that can help you recover financially.…

  • Living With a Traumatic Brain Injury After a Car Crash

    Living With a Traumatic Brain Injury After a Car Crash

    Traumatic brain injuries can affect victims’ lives in devastating ways, sometimes forever. Victims and their loved ones often struggle to cope with the physical, emotional, psychological, and financial effects of these injuries. While an emotional support system can go a long way toward helping victims recover mentally, financial recovery often requires legal help. The past…

  • Drugs Outpacing Alcohol as Top Cause of Car Accidents

    Drugs Outpacing Alcohol as Top Cause of Car Accidents

    In the 1980s and 1990s, groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) fought hard to spread awareness about the devastating injuries and deaths caused by drunk driving. Thanks in part to these efforts, drunk driving deaths dropped by 48% nationwide between 1982 and 2019. However, a similar battle against drugged driving is just beginning. In…

  • Unsafe Lane Changes Are a Top Cause of San Antonio Car Crashes

    Unsafe Lane Changes Are a Top Cause of San Antonio Car Crashes

    Unsafe lane changes are quickly becoming one of the most common causes of car accidents across San Antonio, thanks to reckless and distracted drivers. Thankfully, it’s a fixable issue, but drivers need to take measures to follow the law and be safe on the road. In this blog, we’ll discuss the most common reasons why…

  • 5 Things to Discuss With Your Doctor After an Accident

    5 Things to Discuss With Your Doctor After an Accident

    After a car accident, it can be tempting to skip the doctor’s office, especially when you don’t think you’re badly hurt. However, there’s no reason to put off going to the hospital, even if you think your cuts will heal without stitches, or your headache will go away if you drink enough water. Don’t wait…