Many people correctly assume that teens, the least experienced drivers, are the age group most likely to be involved in a fatal car accident. What people may not realize, though, is that seniors have the second-highest car accident death rate — even though they drive significantly less and are generally much safer drivers than other age groups.
Lawyers for former KTRK reporter Wayne Dolcefino on Friday filed a lawsuit against a driver who hit him head-on, sending to the hospital with head injuries and several fractures. The crash happened April 25 along Highway 87 near Brady, about 130 miles northwest of Austin. Dolcefino is being represented by the San Antonio-based Crosley Law Firm. The […]
In driving, as with baseball, the main goal is to get home safe. The difference between driving and sports, however, is that displays of aggression on the road can get you hurt or even killed.
Summer is upon us, which means many people are taking family vacations and spending additional time on the road. While you are out driving, you may notice an increase in the number vehicles with out-of-state license plates here in Texas; our state attracted nearly 233.5 million domestic visitors in 2013 and ranks within the top five states in the country for domestic travel. Our hometown of San Antonio […]
The Hidden Risks of Tire Defects Typically, roadway hazards attract the eyes of attentive motorists and provide at least some opportunity to avoid a collision. Some hazards, though, strike without any notice or observable warning, and defective tires are one of these hazards.
Spring has sprung, and we are well on our way to stimulating summer activities like baseball, barbecues, and — as the month of May will highlight especially — bike riding.
If you’re wondering how you are going to pay for your medical expenses after a car accident or where those funds will come from, you’re not alone. Medical expenses from car accident injuries cost Americans approximately 23 billion dollars each year! On top of the finances involved, dealing with insurance after a crash is a […]
Any type of motor vehicle accident can disrupt your life. An accident with a commercial truck, however, can be especially traumatic and the aftermath can be much more devastating due to these vehicles’ massive size, incredible weight, and lack of maneuverability.
At Crosley Law, we have seen first-hand the devastating impact that spinal cord injuries can have on injury victims and their families. Since the spinal cord bundles together the body’s nerves and routes them to the brain, severe spinal cord trauma can sever the connection between brain and body, leaving a person with limited or […]
Filing for bankruptcy is a major life event that involves lots of confusing paperwork, conflicting emotions, and competing priorities. Because bankruptcy law is so complex, it is difficult to know what to do and when to do it.
It can be difficult to know when you should call a lawyer after a car accident. Some car wrecks are massive and life-altering, and they clearly require an attorney to help sort out the legal consequences. Smaller wrecks may seem straightforward and uncomplicated, but they can still have significant and long-lasting effects, and some of them lead to large personal injury verdicts or settlements.
Life after a serious injury can be overwhelming. Whether it’s adjusting to your new lifestyle and limitations, attending numerous follow-up appointments, or figuring out how to financially recover, life for you and your loved ones can seem chaotic and frustrating, with no end in sight.
Social media has forever changed the way lawyers and courts approach evidence in all types of cases, whether civil or criminal. It has particularly affected the way evidence is collected and used during personal injury cases.
Why Concussions Should Be Taken Seriously New research shows that people who suffer from a brain injury are also at a higher risk for experiencing imbalances in hormone production, such as a pituitary dysfunction. The dizziness, headaches, and vomiting that we often associate with concussions are usually the immediate and obvious side effects of a […]
March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month Car accidents have traumatic and long-lasting impacts on victims’ lives, especially when those victims sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In fact, motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death and injury every year in the United States, and they are among the top three leading […]
We usually associate traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) with car crashes, but a growing number of children are suffering these serious injuries in a surprising setting: the playground.
