Many truck accidents occur due to truck driver error, but some other factors can contribute to accidents, such as improper loading or defective components. Understanding the underlying cause of the accident can help identify the party or parties responsible for your truck accident and the legal theories that can help you obtain the compensation…
George Salinas Injury Lawyers offers free consultations to prospective clients, where you can ask a San Antonio wrongful death lawyer you are considering hiring any questions you have. The following questions can help you determine the attorney’s experience, what the process of filing wrongful death claims is like, and what to expect. What Experience…
While first-party claims must generally be resolved within 15 days of the insurance company receiving all required information, the settlement claim process is often much longer for third-party claims. Here are some of the factors that can affect how long a San Antonio injury case takes to settle: The Type and Severity of Your…
If you have been involved in an accident with a rental car, the situation can quickly become more complicated than if only motorists’ personal vehicles are involved. How the accident is handled will largely depend on how the accident occurred, what the insurance policy says, and the San Antonio accident lawyer you choose. Different…
One of the most common injuries following car accidents in San Antonio is a broken tailbone. The tailbone is a small triangular bone located at the bottom of the spine, consisting of three to five fused vertebrae that serve as an anchor point for muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The following symptoms can indicate a broken…
If you are involved in an accident that involves a faulty traffic signal, you might wonder who is to blame. While the government agency that regulates traffic in your area may be responsible, there may be other liable parties. Here is what you need to know about the San Antonio accidents caused by broken…
Aggressive driving is the dangerous combination of multiple moving offenses with willful disregard for safety. Common examples of aggressive driving include speeding, tailgating, weaving through lanes, disregarding traffic signs, and making unsafe lane changes. Here is more information about these dangerous types of aggressive driving, how to handle an aggressive driver, and why they can…
If you were harmed in a hit-and-run crash in San Antonio, Texas, you should immediately report the accident to law enforcement. Here’s why: Texas Law Requires Accidents to Be Reported Texas law requires people involved in a car accident to report any accident that results in an injury, death, or more than $1,000 in…
Whether you can file a wrongful death claim in San Antonio when the victim was partially at fault in Texas depends on how much the victim contributed to their own injuries. Here is how Texas courts deal with this common problem. Texas’ Modified Comparative Fault Law Texas uses a modified comparative fault law when…
Assumption of the risk is a legal concept that can limit the compensation in a San Antonio personal injury claim for medical bills, lost income, and other damages after an accident. Here are the basics regarding this legal doctrine. What Is the Assumption of the Risk? Assumption of the risk is a proposition that…