Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic event for everyone involved. Minor fender-benders to major collisions can cause major property damage and serious injuries, both for drivers and passengers. But did you know that many times serious accident injuries take hours, days, or even weeks to show up? This is why it is important to seek medical
Local attorneys Kayla Gutierrez and Juan Roberto Stillman, attorneys with the Gutierrez Law Firm, Inc. recently delivered presentations about the dangers of distracted driving to students at Branch Academy and Collegiate High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. A Father’s Fight to Make a Difference and Save Lives The presentation was part of the “ Contact Us to Present at Your
When car manufacturers discover parts of their vehicles are defective or could cause injury, they are required to notify all owners of part recalls. While most owners will receive notification of a recall, sometimes for a variety of reasons, some owners might not receive notification. In light of a an increasing number of auto recalls, checking to make sure your vehicle
From car accidents to workplace accidents, neck injuries can occur in a variety of situations and can be incredibly serious. Any person who suspects they have suffered a neck injury should seek immediate medical treatment. Some of the most common types of neck injuries include: Whiplash – Accidents causing the head to move around violently lead to whiplash injuries. These are common
In 2013, I was hired to represent a young person who was catastrophically injured in a school bus rollover accident. Since then, I have been troubled by the lack of bus safety regulations. The recent bus crash near Laredo, Texas caused me to research the current safety regulations that apply to buses. I was disappointed to find out that new safety regulations are taking too long
2013 saw an increase in auto-pedestrian fatalities. Whether you’re behind the wheel or crossing the street, there are precautions one can take to help prevent collisions between people and motor vehicles. Everyone is a Pedestrian The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that every seven minutes a pedestrian is injured in an auto-pedestrian accident. Any person walking near or across
