Is Jaywalking Legal in Texas?
Pedestrians should walk at designated crosswalks where possible. If there are no crosswalks nearby, pedestrians generally need to yield to vehicles and cross the street with extreme caution. While Texas does not use the precise term “jaywalking,” pedestrians who fail to follow Texas’ right-of-way laws can be charged with a traffic offense. Our pedestrian accident…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Be Sideswiped?
Sideswipes are accidents between two vehicles in which the sides of the cars collide with each other. If the cars are traveling in the same direction, then the driver’s side of one car can collide with the passenger side of another car. If the cars are traveling in opposite directions, then the driver’s side of…
Read MoreWhat is the Legal Driving Age in Texas?
Many teenagers want to be legally able to drive as soon as possible to visit friends, drive to school, enjoy San Antonio, and maybe even have a part-time job. Texas has specific rules for when individuals can obtain a learner’s permit and a Texas driver’s license. Parents should explain to their children that driving comes…
Read MoreDangerous Intersections in San Antonio: What the Crash Records Show
Navigating Texas roadways can feel routine until the unexpected happens. In a city that’s rapidly growing, like San Antonio, traffic patterns are constantly shifting, and congestion continues to rise on major routes. The morning drive to the gym or evening commute from work can turn dangerous in an instant, especially at intersections with heavy merging…
Read MoreConstruction Accidents in San Antonio: Urban Projects & Local Risks
San Antonio is seeing major growth in urban development. From the downtown redevelopment of the Alamo Plaza area and the 16-acre mixed-use blocks to large new commercial and infrastructure works, dozens of big-ticket projects are underway. The skyline is changing fast, but with that comes an increased risk of construction accidents. Job sites with many…
Read MoreCan You Sue for Emotional Distress in Texas?
Being involved in an accident can be terrifying. And, sometimes, emotional distress can be just as damaging as a physical injury. If a person’s negligent or intentional actions caused you to suffer serious mental or emotional harm, you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or even traumatized. Although physical injuries are often more obvious and measurable, emotional…
Read MoreTexas Dram Shop Laws and San Antonio Establishments
Is a drunk driver alone responsible for the injuries he caused you? Or does the establishment that got him so drunk in the first place bear some responsibility, too? That’s the question the Texas Dram Shop Law exists to address. The term “dram shop” refers to an establishment that sells or serves alcohol. Such establishments…
Read MoreSan Antonio Public Transit (VIA) Accidents: Legal Options for Passengers
The latest available statistics (2024) are sobering: Texans experienced a total of 4,150 motor vehicle There were 39,805 car crashes in San Antonio, resulting in 170 fatalities. There were 2,684 commercial motor vehicle crashes in Bexar County, 18 of them fatal. That last statistic may be the most troubling of all. Public transit vehicles are…
Read MoreUnderstanding Premises Liability in San Antonio Shopping Malls and Strip Centers
If you are injured while visiting a San Antonio shopping mall or strip center, you may be able to hold someone accountable for those injuries. Depending on who controlled the area where the injury occurred, liability may rest with the landlord (common areas), tenant (store space), or a management/maintenance company that controlled the premises or…
Read MoreUnderstanding Comparative Negligence in San Antonio Personal Injury Cases
The state of Texas relies on a comparative negligence system. This system allows you to obtain compensation for an injury you sustained, as long as you were less than 51% at fault for that injury. Going over the ways in which comparative negligence can affect San Antonio personal injury cases and speaking with a San…
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