Being involved in a car or truck accident can be a life-altering event. Not only is there the possibility that you have sustained serious, life threatening injuries but you also have to think about the amount of money it will take to replace the car that was damaged in the wreck as well as the amount of emotional turmoil that comes along with being involved in an accident like. If you have been injured in an automobile accident in San Antonio, you need an accident attorney who will work overtime to help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact the Law Office of Alex Hernandez Jr. today and find out how we can assist you in your case. You can also find more information about what our accident attorneys can go for you in our blog posts below.
The oil and gasoline industry demands a lot from its refinery workers. Oil and gas refineries employ hard-working, dedicated refinery workers who are constantly working with hazardous substances under stressful conditions, often over long periods of time. The upside for many is the pay; according to Chron.com and Glassdoor.com, refinery workers average between $60,290 and $75,620 in hourly wages p…Read More
Two Dead and Two Injured in Fatal Semi-Truck Accident in Arizona Two are dead and two are injured after a fatal three-vehicle accident Friday around Buckeye Road and 69th Avenue in Phoenix Arizona. A semi-truck that was traveling westbound on Buckeye Road turned left across all lanes of traffic and entered the eastbound lanes of Buckeye Road. The front of the semi collided with a Ford pickup, whil…Read More
Opioid Overdose Exceeds Car Accidents For the first time ever, Americans are more likely to die of an accidental opioid overdose than in a motor vehicle crash, according to a new report from the National Safety Council. Car crashes were higher than drug overdoses for decades. Both are preventable injuries. The group calculates that the chance of dying from an opioid overdose has increased to 1 i…Read More
So you've been in an accident and don't know whether you should call your insurance company, call your mother, or last on your mind... call a lawyer. Why do you need a lawyer if the insurance company is going to pay you? The answer- because they're in the business of not paying claims, it's their business to keep money, to make money, it's a risk business. A lawyer will have knowledge of law a…Read More
A 17-year-old Utah driver covered her eyes in a stunt inspired by the Netflix movie “Bird Box” and caused a highway crash earlier this week, a Utah Police Department revealed in a Twitter post. “What happened was, she and the teen boy passenger of hers were driving down the road and decided they wanted to do this challenge. She was wearing a sort of beanie hat and pulled that down over her e…Read More
A California motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a garbage truck in California the week of January 12, 2019. The crash occurred a little after 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 2019 in the 15200 block of Beach Boulevard according to reports. Reports say the investigation showed that the motorcyclist had been trying to pass the garbage truck on the right and was determined to be the “at fault” dr…Read More
If you use a space heater, fire officials are warning you to not plug it into an extension cord or a power strip. According to fire officials, these devices are not designed to handle the energy load of a space heater and can overheat, and even catch fire. Heating elements inside a space heater can reportedly get up to more than 500°F to 600°F. Residents should plug their space heaters dir…Read More
Man in Cement Truck Crash A man was driving a cement truck for Ernst Concrete when he crashed. The crash occurred Jan. 8 2019 and involved a cement truck, three motorcycles, and three other vehicles. The cement truck overturned, entrapping the man beneath it. Investigators are trying to piece together what caused the collisions. There are no indications any drivers were impaired at this early…Read More
An Illinois man died after his tractor was hit by a semi. Around 1:37 p.m. Sunday, Illinois State Police were called to a crash on US 45 at Muddy Road. Troopers say 60-year-old Raymond Bowles of Harrisburg was driving a tractor at a slow rate of speed in the right lane of US 45 at Muddy Road. 56-year-old Kevin Voelker of Omaha, Illinois was driving a semi truck on the same section of road at a hig…Read More
