What Does “Case Mill” Mean — and How Do You Avoid Hiring One?
If you have been hurt in a car accident or truck wreck in San Antonio, one of the first things you will do is look for a lawyer. Billboards, TV commercials, and online ads make it seem like there are hundreds of options. But not every personal injury law firm operates the same way — […]
Free Consultation vs. Free Representation — What’s the Difference?
If you’ve been injured in a car wreck, trucking collision, or any other accident in San Antonio or elsewhere in Texas, you’ve probably seen law firms advertise a “free consultation.” You may have also heard that personal injury lawyers don’t charge anything upfront. So does that mean the entire case is free? Not exactly — […]
Do I Have to Give a Recorded Statement to a Trucking Company Insurer After a Lease-Road Crash?
Quick Answer No, you usually do not have to give a recorded statement to the trucking company insurer after a lease-road crash in Texas. That insurer normally represents the trucking company, driver, site contractor, or another business, not you. You should identify yourself, preserve evidence, notify your own insurer if required, and get legal guidance […]
What Are the 100 Deadliest Days in Texas?
Quick Answer The 100 Deadliest Days in Texas refers to the summer driving period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when fatal crashes involving teen drivers increase. AAA reports that more than 30% of deaths in crashes involving teen drivers from 2019 to 2023 happened during this period, and San Antonio officials have specifically warned […]
Should I Post Anything on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or X About Being Hit by a Commercial Truck in San Antonio?
Quick Answer No. If you were hit by a commercial truck in San Antonio, do not post about the crash, your injuries, the truck driver, the trucking company, your medical care, or your daily activities on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, or any other public platform. Even a harmless photo, comment, repost, check-in, or “I’m okay” […]
What Are “Case Expenses” in a Personal Injury Case — and Who Pays for Them?
If you’ve been injured in a car wreck, truck collision, or any other accident in San Antonio or anywhere in Texas, you’ve probably heard that personal injury attorneys work on a “contingency fee” basis — meaning you don’t pay attorney fees upfront. But what about the other costs involved in building your case? Filing fees, […]
Is Bexar County’s Civil Presiding Court Ending? What San Antonio Injury Plaintiffs Should Expect After July 1, 2026
Quick Answer Yes—at least in its historic civil form, Bexar County’s central-docket “Presiding Court” model appears headed for major change. On March 27, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court entered a final order amending Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 330(e) and Texas Rules of Judicial Administration 2, 4, 7, 8, and 10, with an effective date […]
How Cell Phone Records Can Prove the Other Driver Was Distracted
Quick Answer If you were hit by a driver who was on their phone, cell phone records can be some of the most powerful evidence in your case. Carriers log every call, text, and data session with a timestamp—and those records can be subpoenaed in civil litigation to prove the other driver was actively using […]
What Costs Come Out of My Settlement Besides Attorney Fees?
You settled your personal injury case. The number sounded great—until deductions started coming off the top. Attorney fees are the deduction most people expect, but they are rarely the only one. If you have been injured in a car accident, truck wreck, or any other incident caused by someone else’s negligence in San Antonio or […]
What Should I Do if a Commercial Driver Flees the Scene of a Texas Hit-and-Run Involving an 18-Wheeler or Delivery Van?
Quick Answer If a commercial driver flees the scene of a Texas hit-and-run involving an 18-wheeler or delivery van, call 911, get medical help, do not chase the vehicle, and preserve every clue that can identify the truck, van, driver, employer, route, or insurer. Texas law requires drivers in injury crashes to stop, return if […]