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Staying Safe: Important Tips for Driving on the Highway

The highway can be loud, fast-paced, and confusing to understand at times. Unfortunately, traveling at a high rate of speed coupled with dangerous drivers greatly increases your risk of a car accident. On average there are about 16,438 car crashes every year in the United States. When on the highway, it is critical that you…


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Pedestrian Killed in San Antonio Crash

On Tuesday, August 10, a San Antonio man was killed after being struck by a vehicle. Details Regarding the Fatal Truck Accident According to police, a man was hit by a pickup truck while crossing the street with a grocery cart in San Antonio. The accident happened around 9:10 p.m. on the 5700 block of…


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Truck Accidents and Hurricane Season: What You Need to Know

Hurricane season can be daunting for residents of South Texas. Not only do citizens of the Rio Grande Valley have to prepare for the unpredictable, but they also have to deal with concerns regarding flooding, lack of electricity, access to roads and limited resources. But perhaps one of the biggest unexpected challenges is dealing with…


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18-Wheeler Accident in Austin Leads to Tragedy

On Wednesday, July 28th, an Austin police officer was involved in a major accident with an 18-wheeler. Details About the Accident According to reports, the accident occurred in the 7800 block of FM 969 near Decker Lane. The police officer was on their way to respond to an urgent call when they were struck by…


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Hit-and-Runs: What Drivers Need to Know

On Monday, July 12th, a woman suffered severe injuries in an overnight hit-and-run in San Antonio. The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. on N. WW White Road, near Dividend Road. The victim was on the far-right side of the road because her car had broken down, and was standing outside her vehicle when she was…


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Car Emergency Kits: The Resource That Can Save Your Life

With summer in full swing, there is no doubt that many Texas are taking advantage of the season and traveling. Whether it be by boat, plane, or car, it is important for us to be aware of the best safety practices not only for ourselves but for our families as well. While families find themselves…


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Tips You Need to Know When Driving Through a Flood

Whether you’re dealing with a severe thunderstorm or hurricane, heavy flooding can make driving especially dangerous. From unseen obstacles to flowing waters that can sweep your car away, there are plenty of dangers that come with flooded streets. According to the First Street Foundation, at least 14.6 million properties in the United States are located…


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An Overturned Recycling Truck Closes One Lane in Austin

Early Friday morning, just before rush hour, a recycling truck turned over and closed one lane on Loop 360. Details of the Austin Truck Accident The northbound lane in Loop 360 in Austin was closed off when a recycling truck overturned and posed a dangerous risk to other drivers by obstructing both lanes, just as…


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Rainy Weather, Hydroplaning, and Austin Roads: Everything You Need to Know About Staying Safe While Driving During Hurricane Season

The Austin car accident attorneys of Ramos James Law, PLLC, are no strangers to representing victims of car accidents, even those that have been involved in car accidents during poor weather conditions. With hurricane season in full effect, Texans are prepared for plenty of rain and adverse weather conditions. Austin motorists are no strangers to…


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What Kind of Settlement Can I Expect From a Distracted Driving Accident?

Before you can assess what your Texas injury claim is worth, you must look into whether there is a reasonable cause to sue the individual at fault. Your injury case will be based on whether or not the driver (or other at-fault party) failed his duty to regard other drivers. A driver who gets distracted…


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Are There Traffic Laws in Place to Protect Texans from Distracted Drivers?

While it may seem like no big deal, distracted driving poses a threat that deserves the same kind of attention that drunk driving gets in the state of Texas. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), texting-and-driving accidents are 6 times more likely to cause a collision than drunk driving. The…


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Life Lost After Late Night Rollover Accident

On the early morning of Sunday, March 28th, a rollover accident near the 500 block of Cameron Road and Springdale Road in Austin led to a fatality.  Austin-Travis County EMS arrived at the scene at approximately 3:00 a.m. and are still trying to determine what factors caused the accident. No other parties were involved. Rollover…


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