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Three killed, four injured in single-vehicle crash

Posted on August 23rd, 2010 No Comments

Four people were killed and three others were injured in a one-vehicle rollover accident last Friday. The 2002 Ford Explorer carrying the seven occupants was heading north on Interstate 37 around 5:55 PM in Atascosa County, south of San Antonio, when the driver lost control and rolled over.

The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that the 21-year-old male driver, a 4-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl, and a 28-year-old woman were killed in the crash. An 11-year-old boy, a 9-year-old girl, and a 31-year-old woman suffered serious injuries.

The children were taken to University Hospital in San Antonio, while the woman was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center.

Man injured after San Antonio car accident

Posted on August 20th, 2010 No Comments

A major accident in San Antonio left one man injured and caused him to be airlifted to the University Hospital.

The accident occurred just before 1 a.m. when the man was driving east on Interstate 410 and lost control of his vehicle for unknown reasons. His pickup truck then went in between two bridges, which cause his car to be throw into the air.

The vehicle was airborne for 116 feet before striking the median and then a retaining wall before finally coming to a stop. The extent of his injuries are unknown at this point and the investigation is still underway.

Car accidents can cause serious injury and change the lives of all people involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.

Chain reaction truck accident on South Side

Posted on July 30th, 2010 No Comments

An accident on the South Side occurred around 11:30AM on Thursday on South Presa, just north of Military Drive.

News 4 WOAI reported that the accident started when a cement truck traveling nouth on South Presa stopped to turn at Old Corpus Christi Highway and an 18-wheeler behind the cement truck began jerking due to an engine problem.  Another 18-wheeler traveling south on South Presa then collided with the other 18-wheeler head on, causing it to run off the road and into a ditch.

The driver of the second 18-wheeler suffered back and knee injuries.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident, contact the San Antonio truck accident lawyers of Stouwie & Mayo at 210-999-9999 to learn more about your rights.

Man Dead in Car vs. Pedestrian Accident

Posted on July 21st, 2010 No Comments

22-year-old Victor Garza was hit by an SUV as he was walking down the interstate center near Boerne. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. 65-year-old Michael Gilbert drove the Ford Excursion that hit Garza. He and his passenger, 55-year-old Jose Cisneros, were both taken to the hospital and were released after treatment.

According to the Boerne Star, “At the same time deputies were dispatched to the scene of the rollover accident, they were alerted that a man wearing dark clothing had been seen walking in the middle of the highway in that area, Chief Deputy Matt King said.” Gilbert told officers he swerved to avoid hitting Garza and flipped his SUV. The Department of Public Safety Report indicated that, “the driver had taken evasive action,” according to the Boerne Star.

One Dead, Several Injured in Wrong Way Crash

Posted on July 14th, 2010 No Comments

Authorities report that a 22-year-old member of the United States Army was driving the wrong way on Highway 90 last night near South Zarzamora. Several vehicles were able to dodge the wrong-way vehicle. KENS5 reports, “However, he reportedly smashed into a Dodge Nitro sports utility vehicle.” That vehicle carried 38-year-old Juan Urrutia. He was killed on the scene. The driver of the Dodge was injured as well.

Police report that the Army man also hit another vehicle. It’s passengers were taken to the hospital with injuries.

According to KENS5, “the soldier was taken to University Hospital to undergo a mandatory blood draw. It’s required in death or injury accidents where alcohol is suspected.” The suspect is expected to be charged with intoxication manslaughter and assault.

The road can be a dangerous place, especially when alcohol is involved. If you or someone you know has been injured as the result of a drunk driver, contact the San Antonio Drunk Driving Injury Lawyers at Stouwie & Mayo by dialing 210-999-9999.

SpaghettiOs, Marie Callender’s Frozen Dinners Recalled

Posted on July 7th, 2010 No Comments

The United States Department of Agriculture announced a recall of both Campbell’s SpaghettiOs and ConAgra’s Marie Callender’s frozen meals.

According to The Los Angeles Times, the Marie Callender’s meals have been linked to cases of salmonella in 14 states. The LA Times writes that, “Twenty-nine people have fallen ill; eight of them reportedly ate the meals in April or May.” All Marie Callender’s meals with the title, “‘Marie Callender’s Cheesy Chicken and Rice White Meat Chicken and Broccoli over Rice Topped with Rich Cheddar Sauce,’” are being recalled.

As the LA Times points out, this is not the first major recall for ConAgra. It was the company that manufactured Peter Pan Peanut Butter.

Campbell’s has also announced a recall of their SpaghettiOs with Meatballs. According to the Times, “after a cooker failed to work properly at one of the company’s Paris, Texas, processing plants. As a result, some of the beef and noodles may have been undercooked, the company said.” The recalled cans are marked “EST4K” and expire between June 2010 and December 2011. No illnesses have been reported so far.

If you or someone you know has suffered as the result of a dangerous food product, call the San Antonio dangerous food product lawyers at Stouwie & Mayo by dialing 210-999-9999.

Methadone Study Reveals Startling Risks

Posted on June 30th, 2010 No Comments

Methadone is an opioid used to manage pain. It falls into the same family as hydrocodone and oxycodone. Pain Medicine News reports that, “New research suggests a disproportionate number of opioid-related overdose deaths involve methadone.” Investigator Lynn Webster is concerned that there is a lack of knowledge among doctors relating to this drug. A panel found that, in relation to out-patient pain prescriptions, methadone caused more deaths than any other opioids.

Pain physicians do not realize that it is tricky to prescribe the right dosage of this drug. They have to be careful not to start at too high a dose. On top of that, insurers can require that a patient use the generic version before switching to name-brand. The conversion table between the two is not precise yet.

In addition, sleep apnea is a side effect of this drug. Dr. Webster says that a sleep study should be done to assess a patient’s risk before they begin a methadone regimen.

Drug overdose is a serious complication and can even cause death. If you or someone you know has been the victim of an incorrect prescription dose, call the San Antonio incorrect dosage attorneys of Stouwie & Mayo at 210-999-9999.

Two people killed in San Antonio car accident

Posted on June 23rd, 2010 No Comments

Two people died and multiple kids were injured in a multiple-vehicle accident Friday. According to police reports, the accident occurred near Lone Star Pass in San Antonio.

A car was waiting at a stoplight when a tractor trailer crashed into another vehicle. The other vehicle rolled over several times before hitting the stopped car. When medical officials arrived to the scene of the car accident, the injured parties were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

San Antonio man killed in alleged single-car accident

Posted on June 14th, 2010 No Comments

A San Antonio man was killed in a car accident Sunday. According to police reports, the accident occurred on Loop 410 near Nacogdoches Road in San Antonio.

The man’s car apparently crashed against a tree. The accident may have been caused by an initial accident in which two other cars collided. When medical officials arrived at the scene of the auto accident, both the driver and passenger were taken to nearby Northeast Baptist Hospital, where the man was pronounced dead.

Study links early school start times with teenager car accidents

Posted on June 10th, 2010 No Comments

A new study suggests that teenager car accidents are more likely if school start times are earlier. According to the research by the Eastern Virginia Medical School, the accidents are likely caused by sleep-deprived teenagers.

While the study does not prove that early start times lead to more car accidents, it shows a correlation between early risers and car accidents. Other similar research backs up the conclusion of the recent research. Other studies have offered circumstantial and biological evidence explaining the link.

If you or anyone you know has been involved in an early morning car accident, contact the San Antonio car accident attorneys of Stouwie & Mayo at 210-999-9999.

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