Learn how to avoid holiday car accidents in Texas.
The winter holidays are fast approaching. Record high numbers of vehicle travel are expected for 2024, and if you’re among those planning to hit the road for the holidays this year, you need to be prepared.
Car theft is on the rise in San Antonio and across neighboring cities.
Car theft in San Antonio has steadily been on the rise since 2019.
Summer road trip? Learn what to do if you’re in an accident out of state.
Millions of families will hit the road for family vacations this summer. It’s often more affordable and convenient to travel by car rather than fly, especially with dogs and small children, making it a popular option.
Renting a car? Learn what to do if you get in an accident.
Roughly 50 million people are expected to rent a car in 2024.
Texas drivers are among the most likely to drive drunk in the nation.
Another Forbes Advisor study has analyzed the fatal accidents across the 50 states to find out which states have the worst drivers, and Texas is among the highest in the nation.
In an Uber or Lyft accident? Find out why you need an attorney.
Rideshare companies have revolutionized the way we travel. As of 2021, ridesharing services had facilitated 11 billion trips in 10 years, and public transportation use decreased by 6% in the same time period in the United States.
Car accidents can impact your life in ways you may never have considered.
No one wakes up and thinks, “I’m going to get into a car accident today.” They just happen. And, when they do happen, you don’t expect them to have a lasting impact on your life.
This article will take you through what it generally looks like to work with the Carabin Shaw Law Firm in a Personal Injury Case.
If you, like many others in San Antonio, have been injured at work, in an auto accident, by a dog attack, or because of the negligent actions of another individual, you may be wondering what a typical personal claim looks like. While each case is as unique as the individual that files it, there are a few essential elements of the personal injury claim process that you can expect to see in your claims process.
Searching a vehicle without a warrant
(December 28, 2022) The United States Supreme Court case Mapp v. Ohio established the historic exclusionary rule, which forbids any evidence collected illegally to be used in court, which is consistent with the fourth amendment that protects against unreasonable search and seizure. However, this rule created a tricky situation for traffic officers. It frequently happened that traffic officers had probable cause to believe that illegal activity was being enabled by automobiles. However, by the time they came back with a warrant to search the vehicle, it was out of their jurisdiction, or the evidence was gone. To combat this problem, the Supreme Court ruled in Carroll v. United States to include an automobile exception to the exclusionary rule that allowed traffic officers to conduct warrantless vehicle searches… if certain conditions were met. So, when can an officer search your vehicle without your consent?
Kids Across San Antonio are Heading Back-to-School
(August 25, 2022) San Antonio is officially back to school this week. Back to school means busy parents are rushing to drop off their kids before work, and school buses are adding to the already congested construction traffic areas. It’s important during this time that drivers brush up on their back-to-school safe driving techniques. In this article, we’ll look at crash statistics and cover tips for safe driving practices during the school season, as well as what to do if your child has been injured in a school transportation accident.
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