San Antonio Personal Injury Law Blog

Who is typically liable for a Texas semi-truck collision? by gturnercontentcustoms | Jan 17, 2024 | Truck Accident Injuries A semi-truck collision can cause major damage and might even force local authorities to shut down a road or highway. Semi-trucks can cause catastrophic injuries and massive property damage. The people licensed to operate commercial vehicles…

Why are brain injuries caused by car crashes so expensive? by gturnercontentcustoms | Dec 22, 2023 | Car Accident Injuries Car crashes can cause severe injuries even when people properly use restraints and follow all traffic laws. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can occur because someone hits their head on part of the vehicle or because…

Who pays for medical care after a San Antonio motorcycle crash? by lainie.little@thomsonreuters.com | Dec 14, 2023 | Motorcycle Accident Injuries Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience. However, the enjoyment of a motorcycle ride comes at a heavy cost to many riders. Many bikers are often victims of motorcycle accidents, suffering serious injury…

Can a traumatic brain injury get worse? by gturnercontentcustoms | Nov 19, 2023 | Car Accident Injuries If you suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car accident, you certainly hope that you’re going to experience healing in the days and weeks to come. You hope that as the injury improves, your symptoms will…

Popular holiday gifts could inspire risks due to defects by gturnercontentcustoms | Nov 16, 2023 | Defective Products Gift-giving is common around the holidays. People also give gifts to their loved ones to commemorate birthdays or special events like graduation. Gift-giving can be as exciting for the person who purchased the present as it is…

3 ways trucking companies may increase crash risk for the public by gturnercontentcustoms | Oct 18, 2023 | Truck Accident Injuries Motor vehicle collisions often directly result from something that drivers have done or failed to do. For example, many crashes caused by semi-trucks occur because a truck operator maintains speeds that are too high…

The potential long-term medical impacts of spinal cord injuries by lainie.little@thomsonreuters.com | Oct 16, 2023 | Catastrophic Injuries Spinal cord injuries are perhaps the most feared injuries commonly associated with crashes. Many people catastrophize the idea of losing motor function and sensation after an injury to their spinal cords. They might think of the time…

Why do some personal injury cases go to trial instead of settling? by punith.s@thomsonreuters.com | Oct 2, 2023 | Catastrophic Injuries Texas state statutes allow those harmed by the actions or negligence of another person or a business to take the matter to civil court. Personal injury lawsuits are one of the more common reasons…

Why do teens have such a high fatal crash rate? by punith.s@thomsonreuters.com | Sep 10, 2023 | Car Accident Injuries When you compare teen drivers to other drivers in the United States, a few glaring facts stand out. One of them is that these drivers suffer a disproportionately high fatal accident rate. The Centers for…

What damages can those hurt in a Texas crash seek to recover? by gturnercontentcustoms | Aug 22, 2023 | Car Accident Injuries Car crashes may only last a few seconds, but they can result in lasting consequences for the people involved. Those hurt in a collision often need to seek compensation. Every motorist in Texas…