Posts by Pat Maloney
Posting on Social Media Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case
After being hurt or injured in an accident, you may decide to file a personal injury claim against the negligence party. This is a good idea for those seeking compensation to pay for their losses and to help them get by during their lengthy recovery process. However, it is important to keep in mind that…
Read MoreA New Type of Therapy May Help Victims of Concussion
Family members and loved ones of victims of concussion may be surprised to learn that individuals with injuries to their heads are not always told about possible treatments that could help them heal and recover. Instead, they are told to rest, relax, and wait for the concussion to heal on its own. While this may…
Read MoreHow Do You Sue a Trucking Company?
Accidents involving 18-wheelers can have multiple liable parties, including the trucking company itself. In such cases, San Antonio truck accident victims can file a lawsuit against the company to seek compensation for their losses. Suing a trucking company, however, can be more complicated than suing the driver of another vehicle. The laws which govern trucking…
Read MoreWhy T-Bone Accidents Are So Dangerous
T-bone accidents, also referred to as side impact or broadside collisions, are one of the most dangerous and deadly accidents. Many people may assume that these types of accidents are similar or the same as any other type of accident, but this is false. In fact, T-bone accidents frequently lead to life-threatening and permanent consequences…
Read MoreWhat Is a Truck Rollover?
Truck rollovers are one of the most serious accidents in which truck drivers and passenger vehicle drivers can be involved. In fact, these types of accidents commonly lead to fatalities or lifelong disabilities. A truck rollover accident is when an 18-wheeler turns onto its side or top. These accidents can happen at any time, but…
Read MoreTreatment Of, and Recovery From, Catastrophic Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are one of the most excruciating and life-altering injuries that a person can experience. They not only lead to severe pain, but also result in multiple hospital visits, surgeries, physical therapy sessions, and relearning how to carry out your daily duties and tasks. Many people who have burn injuries develop depression and anxiety…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries from San Antonio Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists lack the protection that automobile drivers have. For example, they do not have airbags, seat belts, or even a protective shield to keep them in place when an accident occurs. As a result, they have a high chance of suffering traumatic brain injuries, which are very serious head injuries that should be treated right…
Read MoreIn Texas, the Greatest Risk to Workers Is the Heat
As many Texans know, Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law into effect this summer which eliminated water breaks for construction workers and other types of workers who spend most of their days in the blazing Texas heat. Since the law passed, a 24-year-old San Antonio man’s death from last year has emerged into the…
Read MoreDistracted Driving Deaths Increased in Texas 2022
It is most likely no surprise to learn that distracted driving deaths increased last year. Regardless of how many cell phone bans, distracted driving bans, and increased fines and enforcement are put in place, motor vehicle drivers are still choosing to get behind the wheel and give their attention to things other than the task…
Read MoreWhy Blind Spot Accidents Are Such a Risk
It might be safe to say that anyone who drives a typical passenger car does not enjoy driving around a commercial truck. Whether it’s behind them, beside them, or just in front of them, those large vehicles make us uneasy, and for a good reason. An accident with a tractor-trailer would likely leave you with…
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