There are a number of dangers facing children in the world today, and we all try our best to keep our kids out of harm’s way. Among the most common threats to children between the ages of 1-13 are auto accidents, but we have the means to mitigate that damage with proper child seat practices....
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Firm Embraces Community With Relocation
The Herrera Law Firm Embraces Community With Headquarters Relocation After 18 years in the same location, The Herrera Law Firm is marking a new era of growth and community involvement by moving their office to the West Side of San Antonio. The new office will be located at 1800 W Commerce St., in a building...
Read MoreLocal Roads Three Times as Deadly as Highways
The back road is long, the hour late. Nobody seems to be out. The last time you saw a headlight was miles ago. The high beams are on and there is no mistaking the black and white sign that reads the speed limit is 35. You are going 40, okay 43. An old favorite comes...
Read MoreSafe Driving Tips for Back to School Season
Back to school is an exciting time for Texas families. It can also be potentially perilous. According to the National Safety Council, more children are hit by cars near schools than at any other location. If you or a loved one has been injured in a school zone accident, you have legal rights which must...
Read MoreTexas Fifth-Most Dangerous State for Workers, Study Shows
According to a prominent job site, Texas is one of the most dangerous states in the country for work injuries. Last month, Zippia ranked all 50 states in terms of work injuries, using data from nearly 20,000 reports filed with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) since 2015. Texas came in at #5, just behind...
Read MoreTexas Work Zone Accidents Prompt Officials to Urge Slower Driving
Texas work zone accident deaths rose by 27 percent last year, which has prompted the state Department of Transportation to issue a stern warning to motorists: Slow down. Specifically in San Antonio, KTSA 107.1 reports there were more than 2,000 work zone crashes last year, resulting in dozens of injuries and 7 deaths. In Austin,...
Read MoreSan Antonio Parents Should be Aware of Rising Injury Risks Presented by Baby Gear
Manufacturers of products for infants have a responsibility to make sure the items they are selling are safe to be used with a baby. Babies are helpless and new parents count on the products they buy to help those parents ensure young children are protected during their first years of life. Unfortunately, thousands of infant and...
Read MoreTypes of San Antonio Truck Accidents Caused by Problems with Cargo Loading
Truck drivers and commercial trucking companies must follow rules and regulations for safe loading of cargo. There are weight limits on the amount of cargo a truck can carry. Rules also regulate how cargo must be loaded and secured. These rules exist to try to reduce the chances of crashes happening due to problems with...
Read MoreFatal Train/Bus Crash In Biloxi Affects Dozens of Texas Families
Our Texas law firm offers our condolences to the victims A charter bus carrying passengers from the Austin, Texas area was struck by a freight train in Biloxi, Mississippi on March 7, killing four and injuring dozens of others. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the Biloxi crash and their families," said...
Read MoreDeath of a Texas Woman Calls Attention to Chairlift Safety
Skiing is a popular wintertime activity; it's a fun way to keep in shape, a popular family vacation activity, and an all-around pleasant way to escape a mundane and stressful daily routine. The resort business booms in the winter months as people flock to warm lodges and powder-covered slopes for fun and relaxation. It's during...
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