Recently, NBC News published a troubling report entitled: "Why are More Americans dying on the highway?" As the report indicated, cars today are safer than vehicles ever were in the past. Not only are vehicles designed with crash-protection features to shield the body if an accident happens but vehicles are also increasingly equipped with...
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Three Dangerous Truck Crashes Texas Truckers Need to Be Aware Of
Click 2 Houston reported on a lawsuit filed recently after a woman was killed in an underride truck accident in Texas. The family of the victim indicated that the woman involved in the accident would have been alive if the truck had a side underride guard. Unfortunately, the truck did not have this safety feature...
Read MoreHerrera Law Firm Founder Frank Herrera Jr. Named One of Most Influential Hispanic Lawyers in United States
The Herrera Law Firm, Inc. founder Frank Herrera Jr. was named one of the 25 most influential Hispanic lawyers in the United States by Latino Leaders magazine for 2016. According to the magazine, the attorneys on the list were selected in part because of their dedication to their professions and commitment to their communities. "It...
Read MoreSan Antonio Attorney Laura G. Tamez Receives Pat Maloney Sr. Courage Award
Attorney Laura G. Tamez, a partner at The Herrera Law Firm, Inc., is the ninth annual recipient of the Pat Maloney Sr. Courage Award and the first woman to receive the prize. Presented by the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association (SATLA), the award honors the attributes that defined the career of Pat Maloney Sr., a...
Read MoreTips for Texas Drivers on Getting Medical Bills Paid after a Rear-End Crash
If you were in a rear-end crash and you were driving the rear vehicle, you are presumed at fault for the crash. This means you likely can't get your bills paid and your insurer will have to pay other crash victims including passengers in your car and people in the front car. Drivers of rear...
Read MoreAttorney Jorge Herrera Selected as One of San Antonio’s 40 Under 40
Attorney Jorge Herrera of The Herrera Law Firm has been selected to receive the 2016 40 Under 40 awards, presented by the San Antonio Business Journal. Each year, the San Antonio Business Journal recognizes 40 young professionals nominated for their talent, success and contribution to the greater San Antonio community. According to the SABJ, the...
Read MoreFirm Congratulates Javier Herrera for Becoming President-Elect of MABA-San Antonio Chapter
The Herrera Law Firm is proud to announce that our own Javier Herrera is poised to become the next president of the Mexican American Bar Association (MABA), San Antonio Chapter. The MABA is an organization that provides a platform for attorneys to promote social, economic, political and educational advancement for people living and working in...
Read MoreTruck Drivers Must Focus on Safety over the Holiday Season
Both short and long-haul truckers are especially busy this time of year, as a result of increased holiday demand for goods. Long-haul truckers who travel across the United States not only face more demands on their time but also face adverse weather conditions, including snow and ice when traveling to colder parts of the country....
Read MoreTexas Kids and Side Impact Crash Risks
Side impact accidents present unique dangers for all motorists, but especially for children. Side impact accidents are also called T-bone accidents because the two cars form the shape of a T. One vehicle going straight strikes the side of another vehicle going in a perpendicular direction, oftentimes at an intersection. The striking vehicle intrudes into...
Read MoreHerrera Law Firm Announces Sponsorship of Annual Hispanic Chamber Gala
The Herrera Law Firm, Inc., announces the firm is a proud sponsor of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 87th Annual Gala, to be held Jan. 23. The Gala will take place at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. Online registration for the event is open until Jan. 21. Visit the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber...
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