Leading Causes of Death on Texas Roadways

According to 2017 figures provided by the Texas Department of Transportation, someone within the state died in a motor vehicle crash every two hours and 21 minutes. In one year, 3,721 people lost th

Texas Car Accident Statistics

Thousands of people are involved in car accidents every year, and most people will experience some type of motor vehicle accident at some point in their lives. Many accidents occur because of factors

Back and Neck Injuries: Common in Rear-End Accidents

Rear-end accidents happen more often than most people might think, and they are common on all types of roads, from suburban intersections to busy highways. Specific statistics aren’t available for

Texas Hit and Run Laws Explained

Nobody starts their day expecting to be involved in a car accident, yet according to recent data, in one recent year a reportable crash occurred every 59 seconds on Texas roadways. In San Antonio, m

George Salinas is a 2019 Texas Rising Star

We are honored to announce that George Salinas has been selected to the 2019 Texas Rising Stars list. Each year Super Lawyers® selects outstanding lawyers to recognize as Rising Stars through thei

Holiday Seasons Mean More Trucks and More Accidents

Bexar County, home to San Antonio, gets more than its share of truck accidents—2,659, in fact, in one recent year, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Eight died in those crashes, w

San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association (SATLA) Announces 2019 President George Salinas

The Law Offices of George Salinas, PLLC is proud to announce that George Salinas has been sworn in as the 2019 President of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association. For the past 51 years, the San

Truck Accident Risks Increase During the Holiday Season

During the holidays, most people focus on spending time with family and friends. Unfortunately, many people fail to recognize the increased risk of truck accidents accident that accompanies the holida

Fatigued Driving and Why Austin Drivers Should Be Concerned

No doubt everyone has heard and seen warnings about the dangers of driving under the influence. However, fatigued driving can be equally risky to drivers and others on the roads. The Centers for Dise

I Was Injured by a Drunk Driver: Do I Have a Claim?

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, alcohol was a contributing factor in nearly 14,000 accidents in 2017. Victims of drunk driving accidents may suffer significant personal injuries,