Posted on February 21, 2025 in Car accidents

In 2023, 94,410 Texas motor vehicle crashes involved a distracted driver, with 18,549 happening in Bexar County. Nationwide figures for 2022 show that 289,310 injuries and 3,308 fatalities were related to distracted driving. Whether a distraction comes from inside or outside a vehicle, distracted driving is dangerous.

If you were injured in a traffic accident caused by a distracted driver, our skilled San Antonio, TX personal injury lawyer can fight to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

Why Is Distracted Driving Dangerous?

Every driver has a duty of care to drive safely and avoid careless behaviors that endanger others on the road. To uphold that duty, drivers need to keep their eyes on the road, hands on the steering wheel, minds focused on driving, and ears open to hear sirens, horns, and other traffic noises that could indicate danger. Distractions are anything that keeps a driver from doing those things and can be:

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 Posted on February 07, 2025 in Car accidents

In 2024, Austin had 103 traffic fatalities. 2023 saw 94 deaths, and there were 122 in 2022. As of January 31st of this year, five people have already lost their lives in Austin, TX vehicle accidents. Out of the three fatal pedestrian collisions, two were hit and runs. These crashes highlight two problems: the deadliness of pedestrian accidents and hit-and-run collisions.

Why are pedestrian accidents so dangerous? Who pays wrongful death damages in a fatal hit-and-run collision, and who receives them? These cases can be complicated, but our experienced Austin, TX wrongful death attorney can help.

Why Can Pedestrians Be Seriously Injured or Killed in a Car Accident?

When one car hits another, the vehicle’s body absorbs some of the force of impact. Occupants can still be injured, but they are insulated from the striking vehicle and are likely protected by seatbelts and airbags. Pedestrians are impacted directly, not only once, but typically three times.

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 Posted on January 23, 2025 in Car accidents

Much of the U.S. has experienced extremely cold temperatures and snowfall recently, even in areas where winter weather events are uncommon. For instance, San Antonio typically only sees measurable snowfall every three or four years, but La Niña effects may continue until March or April 2025, potentially bringing more wintry precipitation.

Why are car accidents more likely when there is ice and snow on the roads? If the weather contributed to your wreck, can you still pursue compensation? Our skilled Austin, TX personal injury lawyer can help you file your claim and will fight to secure the maximum compensation you deserve.

Are Winter Weather Wrecks Common in Texas?

Because Texans tend to be unfamiliar with best practices for driving on roads slick with winter precipitation, wrecks in these conditions are likely to happen. For example, the San Antonio Police Department responded to over 40 weather-related incidents in just over eight hours on January 21st, including 12 major crashes. Several factors can increase the chance of accidents on icy roads. Some of these contributing factors are:

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 Posted on January 09, 2025 in Car accidents

On January 3, 2025, a San Antonio collision injured two men and caused several power lines to fall. When police officers arrived at the scene of the wreck, they found an overturned SUV with two male victims outside the vehicle. The SUV had also hit a utility pole, causing a temporary power outage that affected around 2,000 customers. The SUV’s driver fled the scene before officers arrived. Open containers of alcoholic beverages were found inside the SUV, leading police to suspect that drunk driving may have contributed to the crash.

If I am injured in a hit-and-run wreck, can I still get compensation? Do I need a car accident lawyer? While you can attempt to handle your own claim, working with an experienced San Antonio, TX personal injury attorney can maximize your compensation.

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 Posted on December 23, 2024 in Car accidents

On December 15, 2024, an argument at a San Antonio flea market escalated into a fatal road rage crash. After leaving the flea market, one man intentionally hit another vehicle several times in an apparent road rage incident. Although the family inside tried to escape, the other driver’s maneuvers eventually caused both cars to roll over. The man who caused the rollover wreck died from his injuries, and the other driver and his two young children were transported to a hospital.

A recent 2024 survey reports that 96 percent of respondents had seen a road rage incident during the past six months. Aggressive driving causes a staggering 66 percent of traffic fatalities. An experienced San Antonio, TX personal injury attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve if you are injured in a motor vehicle crash.

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 Posted on December 06, 2024 in 18-wheeler truck accidents

The trucking industry contributes significantly to Texas’s economy, hauling vital cargo across the state and throughout the nation. Unfortunately, preliminary 2023 data reveals that 19,748 Texas truck accidents injured 11,529 people and caused 765 fatalities. Wreck victims and their families suffered multiple losses.

If you are affected by a truck wreck, you may be eligible for compensation by filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim. You may be wondering if hiring a San Antonio, TX attorney is worth it. Partnering with Alford Law PLLC gives you several advantages and can increase the amount of compensation you could receive.

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 Posted on November 22, 2024 in Wrongful Death

Accidents happen every day, and some of them produce severe and fatal injuries. At times, victims fight for their lives, only to eventually succumb to their injuries. Eligible family members or survivors may qualify for compensation through a wrongful death or survival action. Unfortunately, these cases can be challenging, and you may not get as much compensation as you should if you handle your case alone.

What are survival and wrongful death actions? What kinds of compensation could you receive? How do you know if you qualify? A knowledgeable Austin, TX personal injury lawyer from Alford Law PLLC can explain your legal options during a free consultation.

Understanding Texas Survival and Wrongful Death Actions

When an intentional act or negligence leads to death, whether immediately or at a later time, you could receive compensation for the victim’s damages and your own. Damages in this kind of legal matter are specific losses that directly result from an accident, but the term also refers to the compensation or reimbursement you could receive due to those losses.

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 Posted on November 07, 2024 in Car accidents

An SUV full of teens having fun on November 2, 2024 took a tragic turn when a 14-year-old boy was thrown from the vehicle and died. A 17-year-old driver was doing donuts on a private property in Bexar County, eventually causing the SUV to flip. Other teens were injured in the accident.

Unsafe driving, even on private property, can lead to severe injuries and fatalities. In fact, 94 percent of motor vehicle collisions are caused by negligent driver error. If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may qualify for compensation. Call Alford Law PLLC now to learn how our lawyers can help.

What Is Considered Negligent Driver Error?

Every driver has a legal duty of care to practice safe driving to reduce the likelihood of harming others. When drivers fail to provide that duty, and you suffer injuries and damages from that failure, you may have grounds to file a compensation claim. Examples of unsafe driver errors include:

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 Posted on October 24, 2024 in Personal Injury

Texas news has been abuzz recently with stories about Robert Roberson’s halted execution. He was convicted in 2002 of killing his two-year-old daughter, who was diagnosed with shaken baby syndrome. Many Texans wonder precisely what shaken baby syndrome is and the potential consequences.

What is shaken baby syndrome? If someone else abuses your child in this manner, can you get compensation through a personal injury or wrongful death claim? A dedicated lawyer from Alford Law PLLC can investigate your circumstances and determine your eligibility. Call now for your free consultation.

What Is Shaken Baby Syndrome?

Babies and young toddlers are very fragile. Parents and caregivers must take special care to support their heads fully during the first several months of life because of weak neck muscles, heavy heads, and brains that are not fully developed. Even a few seconds of shaking a baby can cause permanent brain damage or death.

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 Posted on October 07, 2024 in Car accidents

Driving at speeds above posted limits is illegal. Aside from that, excessive speed is also a contributing factor in an alarming number of motor vehicle collisions. In fact, 29 percent of U.S. traffic fatalities in 2022 were related to speeding, with numerous injuries also caused by this negligent driving behavior.

Why is speeding so dangerous? Does speeding cause more severe injuries? A knowledgeable lawyer from Alford Law PLLC can help you get the compensation you deserve if a speeding driver injures you.

Why Is Speeding Dangerous?

Since speed limits were introduced in 1901, the state government agencies responsible for America’s roads have analyzed data to determine the maximum safe speed for each thoroughfare. In 1974, the first federal speed limit was implemented. These limits aim to keep motorists safer.

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