Among the most common collisions on Texas roads and everywhere else are rear-enders. We only know this because we see them around everywhere. Oddly, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) does not keep records or compile statistics regarding the number of rear-end accidents that occur every year. Thankfully, some do comp;ile statistics, which is how…
Few who drive every day would argue that San Antonio roads, as well as roads throughout Bexar County and the rest of Texas, are always packed with traffic, but there is more to it than that. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Texas roads are also among the most accident-prone in the…
Not all car accidents involve only two drivers. Many are three-way, four-way and pileup accidents. Since Texas is a fault state, you must determine fault for your accident before you can file an insurance claim. Determining fault for a multi-car accident can be tricky. You may need assistance from a car accident lawyer to understand…
A car accident of any kind can be stressful and lead to a complicated insurance process. You may not know who is responsible for causing the crash or paying for your medical bills and other damages. If you discover that the other vehicle in your collision is a company car, this could change how you…
One of the many problems that can come with getting into an auto accident is the possibility of your insurance premiums increasing. Insurance companies make a profit by penalizing drivers who are at fault for auto accidents. Even if you were partly at fault for a crash, your insurance rates may increase. The insurance company…
Whenever someone in San Antonio or elsewhere in Texas is shopping for a new vehicle, all car buyers should take special note that vehicle drivers and passengers are being protected by more vehicle safety features than ever before. Safety should always be a major consideration when buying a new car. And while overall safety ratings…
A driver is only as safe as the road he or she is driving upon. Dangerous road conditions, such as roadway defects or debris in the roadway, can compromise a driver’s ability to safely control the vehicle. This can lead to preventable car accidents and injuries. If you were injured in an accident in San…
A car accident could give you serious injuries that require emergency medical care. Legally, no hospital can deny you care – even if you cannot afford it and do not have enough insurance to pay for treatment. The way a hospital protects itself from paying for your care is through the use of a hospital…
Protecting the Rights of Passengers in Rideshare Vehicles Hit by Drunk Drivers According to a study released during the Coronavirus shutdown, San Antonio ranks as #1 in the highest number of drunk driving arrests in the United States during the ten-year period from 2009-2018. According to FBI data, during that period, our city ran up…
Auto Accident Trends in Texas during the Covid-19 Shutdown Show We Have a Lot to Learn When the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit Texas back in March, it would be difficult to find anyone who was not affected in some way. At the time, Governor Greg Abbott announced a stay-at-home order to begin on April 2….
