While one can find major difficulties in nearly any industry, most vocational and industry experts agree; those who haul oil and gas drilling machinery from site to site face a challenging set of circumstances pretty much every day. One problem is, there is no educational or vocational training for those who break down, transport and…
A recent analysis of verdict and settlement data indicates that verdicts in motor vehicle accidents involving corporate or trucking company defendants in a number of states, including Texas, reveal that, from 2010 through November 2019 showed a distinct upward trend in big-dollar awards, with the sharpest increases occurring since 2016. In all, researchers examined more…
There is no argument that Texas has a serious problem with car and truck accidents, especially those leading to fatalities. And, as anyone who has driven through the Eagle Ford Shale since the oil and gas boom started can attest, many roads in active oil and gas production areas can be somewhat harrowing for drivers….
There are many great things about Halloween (October 31). Children love and adults are nostalgic for the creepy costumes and the scary decorations, which means Halloween night should be a great night for fun for people of all ages. Unfortunately, it is also a night to worry, especially for the parents of young children, who…
With the latest oil and gas boom going strong right now, it is clear that oil and gas workers are happy with the plentiful jobs and the premium pay. That said, those who drive vehicles for oil and gas companies are quite often expected to endure a really long commute, where they are expected to…
On the evening of Thursday, October 3, a San Antonio police officer was injured in a wrong-way high-speed chase involving the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Thursday evening. It’s very possible the chase will be available on our TVs, since the entire chase was apparently caught on camera by producers of the TV show COPS. According…
According to recent statistics from the Texas Department of Transportation, the most common cause of accidents in Texas is due to erratic turning movements, especially when it comes to making a left turn. In fact, making a left turn recklessly accounts for 79 percent of accidents in Texas this year. In second is failure to…
A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is one that operates for commercial, or business, purposes. Rather than a driver operating a vehicle for personal reasons, a commercial driver operates a vehicle for business. Commercial vehicles may carry products or passengers. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a commercial motor vehicle must also meet…
For first responders, including police, fire, EMTs, and even tow truck drivers and trash collectors, high stress is a major part of the job. And when they have to wrk in traffic, that stress can spike even higher than usual. And while they do their best to keep an eye on the other drivers on…
After surviving a car accident in San Antonio, money might be the last thing on your mind. Your first priorities are likely your physical recovery, personal well-being and spending time with your family. Yet as medical bills and lost wages start to pile up, you may wonder about the potential value of your car accident…
