Construction across San Antonio adds additional hazards for drivers. Passenger Thrown from Vehicle in DWI Crash on the North Side A woman was ejected from a pickup truck after a suspected drunk driver crashed into a construction vehicle on San Antonio’s North Side, according to a report from KSAT…
Fireworks are only fun when enjoyed safely. Bexar County Sees 31% Increase in Firework-Related Incidents Over New Year’s Firework-related incidents surged across Bexar County during this year’s New Year’s celebrations, raising serious safety concerns for families and communities. According to a News4SanAntonio report, incidents increased by 31% compared to…
Tabletop fire pits can violate federal safety standards. Consumers Warned: Alcohol-Burning Fire Pits Can Violate Safety Standards, Posing Extreme Risks Sleek. Modern. Marketed as safe for indoor or outdoor use. But according to a recent warning from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, certain alcohol-burning tabletop fire pits pose an…
Fireworks result in hundreds of ER visits every New Year. Kids Caught on Security Cameras Throwing Fireworks Into the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel According to a KSAT News report, a fire at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel in downtown San Antonio was allegedly caused by children throwing fireworks into the hotel’s…
Plane crashes often end in fatalities or severe injuries. At Least 5 Dead, Including One Child, After Plane Crashes Near Galveston Bay According to a KSAT News report, a plane transporting civilians and Mexican naval officers crashed near Galveston Bay, resulting in multiple fatalities.¹ Authorities said the accident happened…
Elderly pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to accidents. Elderly Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Being Thrown 20 Yards by Passing Vehicle According to a News4SanAntonio report, an elderly man was hospitalized after a severe pedestrian accident on Monday evening.¹ Police reported the crash occurred around 7 p.m. on Monday, December…
Ride-share passengers can seek compensation if they’re injured in an accident. Suspected Uber Passenger Killed in West Side Crash | Can Families File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas? According to a News4SanAntonio report, a man is dead after a major crash at a West Side intersection.¹ Police reported…
Children are often the target of dog attacks. Dog Enters Home, Attacks Toddler, Ripping Out His Front Teeth in Houston According to a News4SanAntonio report, a three-year-old suffered severe injuries in a vicious dog attack inside his Houston home.¹ The attack happened on Tuesday, November 18th, when Valeria Capetillo…
Children cannot legally operate a motor vehicle on any public street in Texas. Woman Arrested, Child Injured After Driving Into Neighbor’s Truck in a Northwest-Side Neighborhood According to a News4SanAntonio report, a woman was arrested and a child was injured following a reckless accident last week. Police reported the…
Bicyclists are particularly vulnerable in accidents involving garbage trucks. Woman Hit and Killed by a Garbage Truck in Early-Morning Bicycle Accident on the Far East Side According to a KSAT News report, 48-year-old Christina Moore was hit and killed by a garbage truck while riding her bicycle on the…