There are many injuries that someone may suffer in an auto accident. Compartment syndrome is one of them. Compartment syndrome can be very painful. It involves a buildup of swelling and pressure in the muscles of a person's arms and legs. This buildup of pressure can affect circulation to those...
Contacting an attorney right away can have a serious impact on your injury case.
Car Accidents
Pets can make driving dangerous: Consider a restraining device for safety
If you’ve ever driven with a pet in the vehicle, you know that they could be distracting. A pet that has to use the restroom might go in the vehicle or start whining and barking to get attention. A dog might get car sick, or they may leap around the vehicle while you are in motion. While there...
3 things to document with your phone after a serious wreck
Mobile phones often get blamed for causing car crashes. It certainly is true that distraction at the wheel causes a significant number of collisions. However, your phone is also a valuable tool that helps protect you while you were on the road. You can call for help right away if you get a flat...
Crushing injuries require urgent medical care
Many motor vehicle crashes cause serious injuries. One of the possibilities is a crushing injury. This can occur if a body part is pinned between two objects. This is a serious medical issue that must be addressed promptly. Ideally, someone will call emergency medical services to render assistance...
Troopers out in full force to prevent motor vehicle accidents
The Texas Department of Public Safety urges drivers to celebrate responsibly. During the Operation Holiday enforcement in 2019, 169,000 citations and warnings were issued, and almost 790 arrests for driving while impaired were made. Troopers will be out in full force over the Christmas weekend and...
Personal injury: Greater risk due to roadway dangers
Driving in Texas is not for the fainthearted. Numerous issues can increase roadway danger, which then increases a risk for accidents and personal injury. When you get behind the wheel to drive, you understand from the get go that you’re obligated to adhere to traffic laws. Every other licensed...
Truck drivers vulnerable on and off the road
The American Trucking Association estimates the number of commercial vehicle drivers nationwide at over 3.5 million. In Texas and across the country, each one of them is at risk of being injured in road accidents. Depending on the type of cargo they haul, they could also be in danger of suffering...
You have a duty to mitigate damages after a crash
A person who is involved in a wreck may suffer from serious injuries. If the crash wasn't their fault, they may opt to seek compensation for the damages they have. One thing to remember if you're the injured party is that you have a duty to mitigate the damages. A personal injury lawsuit requires...
Does the size of a car impact safety?
Each year, countless individuals here in San Antonio and other parts of Texas that rush out to buy themselves new cars. A common question that they often research before doing so is whether a vehicle's size impacts safety. Industry research shows that it does matter whether consumers buy smaller...
Daylight saving time leads to more accidents, injuries
Drivers in Texas and across the United States may feel a little groggy when spring daylight saving time begins as clocks spring forward. The sleepiness that many commuters feel as they head to work can lead to danger on the road. Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder found that car...