Personal Injury Law Firm in San Antonio & Harlingen Texas

Truck drivers spend more time on Texas highways than almost anyone, and some of the most dangerous moments come when the truck isn’t moving. A driver parked at a truck stop, stopped on a shoulder or ramp because the lots are full, or doing a walk-around inspection can be hit by another 18-wheeler. When a professional driver is injured by another commercial truck, the claim involves federal safety rules, more than one trucking company, and questions about who carries what insurance. Here is what injured drivers should know.

Across South Texas, utility linemen, highway crews, and contractors spend their days working on the edge of live traffic. A lineman stepping out of a bucket truck, a crew member setting cones behind a work truck, or a driver sitting in a truck-mounted attenuator (sometimes called a “Scorpion” truck) at the back of a work zone can be hit by a driver who is speeding, distracted, or simply not paying attention. These crashes can cause catastrophic injuries. Here is what injured workers and their families should know.

When a loved one is hurt in a nursing home or care facility, families often assume the case is “medical malpractice.” Many are. In Texas, those are called health care liability claims, and they come with strict procedural rules. But not every injury that happens to a resident is a health care liability claim. Injuries during transport or from dangerous building conditions may raise a different question. Here is how Texas law approaches it.

A ramp that is too steep, a missing handrail, or a broken curb ramp can cause a serious fall, especially for someone who uses a cane, walker, or wheelchair. Texas has specific accessibility rules for many buildings and facilities. When a fall involves one of those features, whether the injured person has a disability can affect how the claim is analyzed. Here is what to know.

After a crash, the first practical problem is usually the car. It may be sitting in a tow yard collecting storage fees, and you still need a way to get to work. If another driver caused the crash, Texas law allows you to recover your property losses, not just the repair bill. Here is what a property damage claim can include and how to protect it.

Most people step onto an elevator or escalator without a second thought. When the equipment fails, though, the injuries can be catastrophic: traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, crushed hands and feet, and amputations. Children and older adults face especially serious risks. If you or a family member was hurt on an elevator or escalator in Texas, here is what to know about responsibility and next steps.

Oil and gas work in the Eagle Ford Shale and across South Texas means long shifts, heavy equipment, and remote job sites. When a worker is hurt on a rig or a well site, figuring out who is responsible is rarely simple. A single site can have an operator, a drilling contractor, and many service companies and subcontractors working at the same time.

Construction work is some of the most dangerous work in Texas. A fall from a ladder or scaffold, a trench collapse, or a crane failure can change a worker’s life in seconds. After a construction injury, the first questions are usually practical: Who pays for medical care? Can I sue? Will I lose my job? The answers depend on your employer’s insurance and on which companies were working on the site.

If you were hurt in a car crash, your immediate concerns are usually practical. Your car is damaged, medical bills are arriving, and the insurance company isn’t returning calls. Many people search for a lawyer “near me” at this point. Here is what to look for when choosing a car accident lawyer in San Antonio.

Riding through the Hill Country or across San Antonio should be about freedom. A driver who doesn’t check a blind spot can change that in a second. After a motorcycle crash, riders often face serious injuries, a damaged bike, and an insurance company that is quick to blame the rider. Here is what to know about motorcycle claims in Texas.

After a car accident, most people want to know one thing: what is my case worth? An online car accident settlement calculator will give you a number in seconds, but that number comes from a formula, not from your case. It can’t see how the crash happened, who was at fault, how your injuries are healing, or how much insurance is available. In Texas, those are the facts that decide a claim.

One minute you are driving down I-10 or Loop 410, and the next you are dealing with a damaged car, pain you may not fully feel yet, and calls from an insurance company. The steps you take in the first days after a crash in Texas can affect both your recovery and your claim. Here is what to know.