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…
The Most Common Car Accident Injuries
Car accidents can vary in severity from annoying fender benders to fatal freeway rollovers. In the same way that these accidents can cause varying degrees of damage to vehicles, they can also cause varying degrees of injuries to the people involved – from mild bumps and bruises to severe TBI, spinal injuries, and even death.…
Honda Failed to Report 1,729 Serious Accidents, Some Related to Takata Airbag Recall
Already facing a massive recall of more than 6 million vehicles around the globe, Honda Motors is again under intense scrutiny from safety regulators. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Honda failed to report 1,729 accidents that occurred between 2003 and 2014. Media reports indicate that the company was aware of the…
Commonly Issued Traffic Tickets in Texas – Here’s What You Need to Know
There aren’t many moments more anxiety-laden than the initial realization that the red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror are for you. Even if you are confident that you have done nothing wrong, it is still a paralyzing experience. The first step in avoiding this dreaded event is to never drink and drive.…
Common Vehicle Accident Injuries
The chances that you have not been in some kind of vehicle accident are remarkably slim. Each individual, on average, makes an insurance claim for a vehicle collision every 17.9 years, but many “minor” accidents go unreported, which means the accident rate is probably much higher. Despite the ubiquity of the automotive accident experience, every…
Rising Bicycle Injuries, Car Crashes, and Eagle Ford Shale Wrecks
On November 20, 2014, the University Health System in San Antonio released its Community Trauma Report, which details the types and rates of injuries that the University Hospital staff treat annually. Below are just a few of the more shocking highlights: Overall, the hospital treated 3,246 adult trauma patients in 2013 compared to just 2,502…
New Cell Phone Ban in San Antonio, Texas
The city council of San Antonio has recently adopted a new cell phone ban that prohibits drivers from holding their phones while operating their vehicle, and enforcement of this new city ordinance will begin on January 1, 2015. The current laws in effect only prohibit drivers from texting while driving or doing anything else…
Poorly-Funded Roadways Causing Mounting Traffic Fatalities in Texas
According to statistics compiled in 2012, Texas roadways are officially the deadliest in the United States. While the population of Texas only comprises about 70% of that of California, there were more traffic fatalities in Texas than any other state, and we also ranked 11th in the rate of death per 100 million vehicle miles…
Asking Questions About a Potential Claim can Raise Auto Insurance Rates in Texas
Texans who call their insurance company to ask about potentially filing an auto insurance claim could see their rates significantly increase. That’s right—not filing a claim—merely asking a question—could raise your rates under the current law. As it turns out, there’s a little-known provision in the Texas law that allows insurance companies to raise insurance…
An Inconvenient Dilemma: Why Commercial Trucking Accidents Continue to Increase and What can be Done
Most of us rarely reflect on the topic of trucking-related accidents, and when we do, we simply shrug our shoulders and lament that traffic fatalities related to the trucking industry seem to be a necessary evil that comes at the expense of a functioning and prosperous economy. While it’s true that these occupational hazards are…
Dallas Tops the List of Urban Texas Counties with the Most Uninsured Drivers
Dallas County once again holds the top spot for the most uninsured drivers on average in the state of Texas at 16.13%, meaning that about 1 in 6 drivers cruising around the county do not have motor vehicle insurance. El Paso (15.24%) and Harris (15.08%) counties ranked second and third, respectively, in the category. In…
