Police Struggle to Crack Down on Distracted Truck Drivers
Everyone knows how distracting a cell phone can be when you’re behind the wheel. In 2014 alone, 3,179 people were killed in accidents that reportedly involved distracted driving. Most of us would hope that people who drive professionally, like commercial truckers, would be more sensible than the general population in this regard. Unfortunately, a number…
The Big Data Behind Bad Driving—and How Insurers Use It
Benefits and Concerns About Usage-Based Insurance Let’s say an insurance company offers you the opportunity to lower your premium by using a tracking device or app while you’re driving. By having your car’s speed, brake rhythm, turn tightness, and other driving factors monitored, you can prove to an insurance company that you are a safe,…
Danger on the Roads of San Antonio: A Dire Need to End the Streak
When we think of San Antonio, we often imagine a great city rich with culture and history; our focus is on the city as a destination. However, for the last 15 years, this south central Texas hub has been the site for some of the most dangerous roads in America. The problem is currently being…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Car Accidents: The Facts
Post-traumatic stress disorder, usually referred to as PTSD, is associated with very traumatic events. A common, though lesser known, cause of PTSD is automobile accidents. People who are in grave car accidents in which medical attention is needed are at the greatest risk for developing PTSD. To better understand how to treat PTSD and what…
Are Poor San Antonio Road Conditions Increasing Traffic Accidents?
A recent study ranked San Antonio among 25 cities in America with the worst road conditions and many traffic accidents. In 2014, the Texas Department of Transportation reported that there were 37,382 motor vehicle crashes in San Antonio. The latest figure shows a significant increase, coming in at 44,084 crashes based on data collected as…
How a Car Accident can Affect Your Vehicle’s Resale Value
After you’ve been in a car accident, you’re usually more concerned about your or your loved ones’ health and safety than anything else. In fact, your health and wellness may even be the primary focus of any insurance claim that results from a car wreck. However, just like the effects of personal injuries from a…
What if the Other Driver in an Accident Doesn’t Have Insurance?
It’s a question people ask all the time: “What if someone injures me in a car accident and they don’t have auto insurance?” Personal Injury Attorney Tom Crosley draws on his years of experience handling car accident cases to explain the answer in this helpful video. Every day and in every major city, Crosley says,…
A Breakdown of Left Turn Scenarios: The Importance of Keen Attention
It might be a good idea to avoid left hand turns as much as possible, as the chances of collision increase dramatically while taking on this tricky maneuver. In fact, 53 percent of car accidents involve a left-hand turn, ten times more than attempting right-hand turns, which account for only five percent. In light of…
AAA Research Emphasizes the Dangers of Teenage Distracted Driving
At this point we’re all aware of the dangers of distracted driving, and we know that drivers of all ages engage in this reckless behavior. In fact, the phenomenon has become so prevalent that “Distracted Driving” was named the word of the year in 2009 by Webster’s New World Collegiate Dictionary. Still, it seems as…
San Antonio Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Texting and Driving Death
In January of 2014, nine-year-old Tatyana Nevaeh Babineaux was struck and killed by a man driving a pickup as she made her way across Braesview Avenue on her way to school. The truck fled the scene, leaving onlookers stunned as they rushed to help the unconscious girl who later passed away because of her injuries.…
Drunk Driving Accident Results in a $16.7 Million Settlement
Photo credit: jpalinsad360 / Foter / CC BY-SA Abusing alcohol, under any circumstances, can result in tragic consequences for everyone involved, and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated is one of the worst decisions an individual can make. A recently-settled case involving a senior living facility employee illustrates how it only takes one bad decision…
San Antonio Trucking Accident Leaves Woman Trapped Inside SUV
At around 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, a woman driving an SUV was involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler on the north side of San Antonio. Her vehicle became lodged underneath the semi’s trailer while attempting a turn, which left her trapped insider her own vehicle. Eventually, she was removed from her SUV…
