Auto Accidents Archives

Fiat Chrysler Fined $105m Over Recall Mismanagement

Posted on July 27, 2016July 11, 2022

Admitting to federal safety law violations, Fiat Chrysler has agreed to pay $105 million, submit to federal oversight, and hire an independent monitor. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fiat Chrysler had mishandled 23 recalls affecting approximately 11 million vehicles. The $105 million fine comprises two components: a $70 million cash fine and […]

Car Accidents In Construction Zones: Who Is At Fault?

Posted on July 22, 2016July 11, 2022

Sometimes it can feel like construction zones are permanent fixtures of roads and highways across the U.S. While these zones are necessary for the maintenance and upkeep of this vital part of our daily lives, they bring a variety of hazards that, if not handled correctly, can lead to injuries and damage to both the […]

Lowe’s Big Rig Rolls Over Near San Antonio’s Loop 1604

Posted on July 21, 2016April 20, 2023

A man is lucky to be alive after a Lowe’s big rig rolled over onto his pickup truck. The man was stopped at a light on Hausman Road near Loop 1604 in San Antonio when a car swerved in front of the big rig. The driver of the big rig swerved to avoid a collision, […]

Vehicles Recalled Due To Fire Hazards

Posted on July 14, 2016July 11, 2022

While there’s a risk of fire after an accident, it’s not something we expect from a supposedly perfectly functioning vehicle. Even though newer vehicles are using alternate power sources like batteries, automobiles have been historically powered by gasoline, a fuel source designed to burn incredibly efficiently and quickly. Car manufacturers pride themselves on creating the […]

What Does My Insurance Cover After An Accident

Posted on July 1, 2016July 11, 2022

If you ever find yourself in an auto accident, your mind may not immediately turn to your auto insurance in the heat of the moment. Once you’ve ensured that everyone involved in the collision has received the necessary medical attention, you will need to get in touch with your insurance company. But do you know […]

What Do I Do If I Think I Caused The Accident?

Posted on June 15, 2016July 11, 2022

Getting in an automobile accident can be a traumatic experience, and believing that you were at fault can only make it more stressful. Whether you were distracted by something in your car, you were driving just a bit too fast on your way to work, you were driven to the point of exasperation, or for […]

What Do I Do After A Car Accident?

Posted on June 2, 2016July 11, 2022

Being involved in a car crash, no matter how small, can be a jarring experience for everyone involved. It’s important to have a plan of action in place in the case of a collision, especially in the case of an injury. There are important tasks to take care of directly after the incident, as well […]

9 Tips For Your First Call With Insurance Company After An Accident

Posted on May 25, 2016July 11, 2022

Getting in an accident is traumatizing enough, but facing the prospect of speaking to an insurance company after may seem like the stressful cherry on top of a terrible cake. No matter how daunting the prospect may seem, communicating with your insurance company after an accident is a vital part of the claims process. With […]

Food And Automobiles Recalled This Week

Posted on April 18, 2016July 11, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released a new list of recalled vehicles. They did so to protect consumers from errors made in design or production. A recall occurs when the manufacturers of a product or the NHTSA determine that a vehicle poses a danger to the driver, if it fails to meet safety […]

Pedestrian And Officer Injured In Separate Car Crashes

Posted on April 1, 2016July 11, 2022

A San Antonio police officer was injured on Wednesday morning, after a car rear-ended the officer’s vehicle. The crash occurred before 10 a.m. near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Interstate 37. A spokesperson for the SAPD reported that a group was driving in a gray Saturn Sedan. They allegedly drove away from the scene […]