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What Are Hospital Liens in Car Accident Cases?
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…
The Scourge of Salmonella Food Poisoning
We have all been preoccupied with the Coronavirus outbreak for most of this year, but make no mistake; other health issues have not suddenly ceased because of COVID-19. In this article, our second in a series dealing with the problem with food poisoning cases, we should start with a will discuss Salmonella, which is…
Hit by a Drunk Driver While a Passenger in an Uber/Lyft?
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…
Texas Motor Vehicle Crash Fatality Statistics During COVID are Surprising
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…
The Nine Foods That Cause the Most Food Poisoning Cases
For the first in our new series on foodborne illness, our San Antonio personal injury lawyers discuss the foods that most commonly cause food poisoning outbreaks. People contract food poisoning, also known as foodborne illness when they consume food and drink that has been contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. Foodborne illness…
The Key to a Safe Workplace Could Be Fewer Transportation Accidents
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the number of workplace fatalities have increased for several years in a tow. Back in 2016, there were 5,190 workplace fatalities. Not only was that a seven percent increase from 2015, but it also was the first time…
Q&A: Dealing With COVID-19 From a Workplace Safety Perspective
There is little doubt that the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has employers of all types and sizes and in most industries thinking more about workplace safety than they have in the past, especially the last few years. This is true whether an employer is in San Antonio, unincorporated Bexar County, the state of Texas…
Who Is Responsible If You’re Injured by Road Debris?
Many things can cause car accidents, and not all of them are other drivers. Some car accidents in San Antonio happen because of a dangerous road or weather conditions, such as debris. If road debris caused your auto accident, you may be at a loss as to who to hold responsible. This will not…
How to Take Pictures for Evidence After Your Auto Accident
Evidence will be one of the key aspects of your auto accident claim. You may not be able to successfully obtain compensation for your damages if you cannot present evidence of the other driver’s fault. While a San Antonio car accident lawyer can help you preserve, collect and present evidence, you can also gather…
Getting a Rental Car After a Car Accident
A car accident can be a major inconvenience in multiple ways. One of the main issues is how you will get around while your car is in the shop for repairs. You will need a car to get to work, the grocery store, school and other places while you wait for a mechanic to…