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...
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Texas 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...
Read MoreSt. Mary’s University Law School Honors Attorney Javier Herrera
Herrera Law Firm Lawyer Named '10 Under 10' Recipient St. Mary's University School of Law Young Alumni Council recently named attorney Javier L. Herrera of the Herrera Law Firm in Texas to its inaugural "10 Under 10" class for outstanding achievement by recent alumni. Attorney Javier Herrera was named one of 10 exceptional alumni who...
Read MoreCommon New Year’s Eve Injuries
New Year's Eve should be a fun night for celebration. Unfortunately, accidents sometimes occur on this festive night. And when they do, serious personal injuries and fatalities are often a result. That's why it's important to be aware of the most common risks people face on New Year's Eve and what you can do to...
Read MoreHerrera Law Firm Lawyer Named MABA San Antonio Chapter President
Attorney Javier Herrera continues family legacy of contributing to community Following in his fathers' footsteps to serve the Hispanic and Latino community in San Antonio, personal injury lawyer Javier Herrera has been named president of the San Antonio Chapter of the Mexican American Bar Association (MABA). At the awards ceremony, his father Frank Herrera, Jr...
Read MoreDon't Drink and Drive, Get Home Alive
Car accidents caused by drunk drivers in Texas remain a very serious problem. In a recent study conducted by Car Insurance Comparison, Texas ranked third in the nation for drunk driving accidents. Last year, 1,323 people died in drunk driving accidents in Texas, according to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)....
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