Posted on January 21st, 2010
A young boy was injured after being hit by a pick-up truck. According to police reports, the boy was waiting for an ice cream truck when he was struck by the other truck.
Areas where children congregate are often dangerous for many drivers. Because the children are often small, they are very difficult for many drivers to see.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact the San Antonio car accident attorneys of Stouwie & Mayo at 210-999-9999.
Posted on January 12th, 2010
A man was killed in a San Antonio one-vehicle accident Tuesday. According to police reports, the man was standing on the side of the road because his car had just hit a wall.
While standing on the side of the road, the man was hit by a delivery truck. The truck hit the man’s car, and the man was pinned under the truck. When medical officials arrived to the scene, they attempted to remove him from the wreckage, but the man died at the scene of the accident.
If you or anyone you know has been injured by a delivery truck, contact the San Antonio truck accident lawyers of Stouwie & Mayo at 210-999-9999.
Posted on December 16th, 2009
A man was injured in a rollover truck accident earlier this week. According to police reports, the truck was found overturned and the man allegedly sustained head injuries.
While authorities are unsure what caused the truck to flip over, the truck was found overturned on Highway 16. Such truck accidents are not only dangerous for truck drivers but for other drivers and passengers near the accident.
If you have been injured in a rollover truck accident, contact the San Antonio rollover truck accident lawyers of Stouwie & Mayo at 210-999-9999.
Posted on December 9th, 2009
One of the most dangerous types of accidents on the road are truck override and truck underride accidents.
Truck override accidents occur when a large truck runs over a smaller vehicle in front, while truckĀ underride accidents occur when a smaller vehicle slides under a larger truck.
Because of the significant size differences between the two vehicles, small cars are often badly damaged in these accidents. Along with the car damage, individuals involved in these accidents often sustain serious injuries and may even be killed.
If you or anyone you know has been involved in a truck override or underride accident, contact the San Antonio truck accident attorneys of Stouwie & Mayo at 210-999-9999.
Posted on December 9th, 2009
The state of Texas may be the most likely place for drivers to be involved in accidents with semi trailers.
According to statistics from the National Highway Transportation Safety Association’s NationalĀ Center for Statistics and Analysis, Texas accounted for 10.4 percent of fatal large-truck accidents.
This statistic, however, may be a bit misleading because Texas is a large state and a place where a large percentage of trucking occurs. Nonetheless, drivers should exercise particular precaution when driving near large trucks.
If you or anyone you know has been involved in a car accident with a large truck, contact the San Antonio large truck accident attorneys of Stouwie & Mayo at 210-999-9999.
Posted on December 3rd, 2009
Semi-trucks cover thousands of miles each week. All of this distance wears down many parts of a semi-truck.
While these trucks are required to be inspected and repaired regularly, they can breakdown from time to time.
One of the most dangerous breakdowns occurs when a trucks brakes give out. When this takes place, other drivers on the road should yield to the truck and contact the police immediately.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in an accident with a runaway truck, contact the San Antonio truck accident lawyers of Stouwie & Mayo at 210-999-9999.