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Construction sites in Texas are inherently dangerous, whether for commercial high-rises or residential homes. Every year, workers face serious risks of construction accidents that can lead to injuries or fatalities. In 2022, the Texas construction industry saw 141 fatal occupational injuries, marking an increase from 127 in 2021. These fatalities accounted for 24% of all...

Working in Texas mines or refineries is critical for our economy, but it comes with severe risks for workers. These industries operate with heavy machinery, dangerous chemicals, and explosive materials, creating a hazardous environment for workers. Unfortunately, when safety protocols are not strictly followed, devastating work accidents can happen, leading to serious injuries or even...

Bexar County officials recently voted to spend $400,000 on a wide-ranging plan designed to reduce the number of car accidents throughout the Texas county. As part of the plan, officials will identify exactly where the most car accidents occur in San Antonio and other parts of Bexar County. “One of the things about Bexar County,...

Operating a large commercial truck requires a great deal of skill, attention, and control. Alcohol and drug violations often lead to catastrophic truck accidents linked to driver impairment. However, it's not just drivers who bear the responsibility to avoid impaired driving. Trucking companies should take measures to keep impaired truck drivers off the road. Currently,...

Construction workers in San Antonio and throughout Texas face serious daily risks on job sites, from falling off scaffolds to getting injured by heavy equipment. These construction accidents often lead to serious and potentially fatal injuries. However, with a combination of awareness, proper planning, and safe practices, many of these incidents can be avoided. What are...

Learn how traffic congestion often leads to collisions San Antonio drivers on the east side of the city can expect long-term closures involving parts of I-410 for at least a year, forcing drivers to seek an alternative route to access this major San Antonio highway, according to MySA. According to the Texas Department of Transportation...

Safety investigators are calling on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to tighten its electronic logging device (ELD) standards after a devastating crash revealed how trucking companies manipulate hours-of-service (HOS) logs. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) included this recommendation in a report following a fatal crash in December 2022 on I-64 in Virginia,...

Brake Safety Day is an annual event during which enforcement officials across North America inspect the brake systems of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). During the most recent Brake Safety Day, inspectors in the U.S. conducted 3,859 Level I, IV, and V Inspections, which resulted in 448 CMVs being taken out of service due to brake-related violations. What brake...

San Antonio car accident lawyer offers safe driving tips Car accidents happen at an alarming rate in San Antonio and across Texas. That's why National Traffic Awareness Month, recognized in August nationwide, serves such a great purpose, especially in the Lone Star State. "National Traffic Awareness Month aims to shed light on the safety rules...

Federal regulators have recently turned down a request to investigate defective truck equipment designed to prevent serious and fatal truck accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) denied a petition filed in 2022 by parents who lost children in truck crashes. These parents sought an inquiry into fatal accidents where passenger cars collide with...