San Antonio Personal Injury Law Blog

Does fault determine compensation in a wreck in Texas? by paola.cardenas@thomsonreuters.com | Feb 5, 2025 | Car Accident Injuries In Texas, fault plays a significant role in compensation after a car accident. Our state uses a modified comparative negligence rule. If you are over 50% responsible for the accident, you cannot seek compensation from the…

Insurance companies aren’t going to do you any favors by gturnercontentcustoms | Sep 23, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries When you’ve been injured in an accident, and the at-fault party’s insurance company offers a large settlement, it can feel like a huge relief. You might be tempted to accept the offer and move on…

What can family members recover in a wrongful death lawsuit? by gturnercontentcustoms | Sep 10, 2024 | Wrongful Death Wrongful death lawsuits are one of the best options for justice after a tragedy. Those who lose loved ones in drunk driving car crashes, cases of medical malpractice or situations caused by defective consumer products can…

Seeking legal guidance after being injured in a motorcycle crash by gturnercontentcustoms | Jul 10, 2024 | Motorcycle Accident Injuries Motorcyclists who are injured when a negligent driver slams into them may suffer from catastrophic injuries. These can include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries and others that alter a crash victim’s life. Victims of…

Food and formula recalls and what to do if you’ve been poisoned by gturnercontentcustoms | Jun 14, 2024 | Defective Products Imagine glancing at the news only to see a headline about a food recall for a product you regularly use in your household. Few things can be more unsettling than discovering that you’ve unknowingly…

What types of compensation are available after semi-truck wrecks? by gturnercontentcustoms | May 14, 2024 | Truck Accident Injuries A semi-truck crash is one of the most destructive experiences an individual can have in traffic. In a matter of seconds, a collision could render their vehicle permanently unsafe to drive and could forever alter their…

350,000 lb. detached 18-wheeler cargo showcase the dangers of commercial vehicles by lainie.little@thomsonreuters.com | May 1, 2024 | Truck Accident Injuries A recent semi-truck accident on a popular Texas highway is testament to the dangers large commercial vehicles often pose on the road, especially when traveling nearby extremely small passenger cars. An 18-wheeler transport fleet…

Are semi-trucks becoming more of a safety risk for drivers? by gturnercontentcustoms | Mar 26, 2024 | Truck Accident Injuries Semi-trucks have been a safety concern for as long as these massive commercial vehicles have shared the road with passenger vehicles. Collisions between cars and semi-trucks can leave family vehicles unsafe to drive and may…

Are you dealing with amaxophobia after a crash? by gturnercontentcustoms | Feb 21, 2024 | Car Accident Injuries A car crash can be a traumatic event – both physically and emotionally. However, the emotional effects of this turn of events may not manifest immediately if someone is focused on their physical injuries. When they do…

How families calculate lost income in wrongful death cases by gturnercontentcustoms | Jan 24, 2024 | Wrongful Death No one wants to file a Texas wrongful death lawsuit. These lawsuits are usually the result of some terrible family tragedy. A drunk driver causes a crash or a business releases an obviously unsafe product that leads…