San Antonio Buell motorcycle drivers are at risk of serious injury or death because of a manufacturing defect. Some Buell motorcycles, manufactured by Harley-Davidson Motor Company, are subject to a serious safety recall. Buell is recalling a total of 3,316 motorcycles manufactured in 2008 and 2009. The brake lines on the subject motorcycles were improperly […]
Category Archives: Auto Accidents
More fatal auto accidents in San Antonio involve drivers with an alcohol level over the legal amount (.08) than drivers who have not been drinking. In San Antonio, Texas 48% of the motor vehicle drivers involved in fatal accidents were over the legal threshold of intoxication while 46% of the drivers had no alcohol in […]
If you have ever been in a car wreck, you know things can get confusing and difficult in a hurry. If your car or truck has been damaged and is not drivable, you need alternate transportation to get to school or work. If you have been injured, you need medical attention. You may be getting […]
Mexican long-haul trucking companies were given increased access to Texas highways by the free trade treaty signed in 1993 between the United States and Mexico. The trans-border trucking program was intended to ease trucking shipments between Mexico and the United States. The program was halted because of safety issues with the trucks and drivers from […]
It was recently reported by the Texas Department of Public Safety that a motorcycle accident north of San Antonio claimed the life of the motorcycle driver. It was also reported that the motorcycle driver was not wearing a helmet. Most safety experts agree that wearing a motorcycle helmet decreases the likelihood of a cycle crash […]
It is likely that there will be one or more motor vehicle collisions in San Antonio, Texas involving recalled vehicles. What is interesting is whether any of the lawyers or investigators will take the time to determine whether a recall on any of the vehicles may have contributed to the accident and therefore the injuries. […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall on certain Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Office of Defects Investigation has issued a statement regarding potential failures in the hydraulic brake lines affecting certain 2009 Honda Odyssey vehicles. It was determined that incorrect front brake hoses were installed and the hose can develop a […]
As the New Year approaches, and hope of a brighter economy grows, San Antonio (and all Texas) drivers should be aware that when economic times get tough one of the expenses that many people cut is their automobile insurance. Even though most states, including Texas, require licensed drivers to maintain minimum limits of automobile liability […]
All San Antonio drivers should be aware of a recent recall reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding certain rubber tire valve stems. The valve stems, manufactured by Dill Air Control Products, involve model numbers: Dill APC TR413, TR414, and TR418. These valve stems were sold between November 2006 and July 2007. […]
As the Holidays approach, in addition to the various Christmas Parties, Hanukah gatherings, and other festive celebrations, many holiday observers are enjoying a merry good time at local pubs and taverns. While there is nothing wrong with responsible alcohol use, many times the holiday spirit invites excess imbibing. Alcohol related injury accidents and fatal collisions […]