San Antonio Family Law Blog

Motorcycle enthusiasts from Texas and beyond often travel to Austin for an annual bike rally event. In fact, the event was being held on a recent weekend, during which a motor vehicle accident occurred involving a car and a motorcycle. Multiple travelers suffered injuries in the collision.

It is unclear whether the motorcyclists involved in the crash were part of the rally. However, current data shows that motorcyclists are often injured in traffic accidents when the rally is being hosted. About three days into this year's rally, medics reported that six separate incidents had occurred, resulting in eight people being hospitalized.

Motorcycles are definitely fun, but they can also be very dangerous. Riding a motorcycle on crowded Texas roadways is a very risky way to travel. Motorcycles do not have seat belts, and with riders totally exposed and minimally protected, motorcycle accidents often turn fatal. According to recent statistics, motorcyclists are five times more likely to be seriously injured in a crash than motorists in passenger vehicles.

Recently in Kingsville, an accident involving a motorcycle claimed the life of a female college student. The accident occurred during the afternoon hours on General Cavazos Boulevard. According to reports, the motorcyclist was traveling east on General Cavazos when an SUV pulled out of a nearby parking lot and onto the roadway.

When you decided to marry your spouse, you were likely full of optimism about the future. Still, between 40% and 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. For individuals in a second, third or subsequent marriage, the divorce rate may be even higher. Often, the best time to plan for divorce is when you have few problems in your marriage. 

Collaborative divorce is on the rise for good reason. Instead of having a knock-down, drag-out fight in open court, a married couple works together to reach an acceptable agreement about the end of the marriage. Generally, the fewer areas of contention, the greater the likelihood of dissolving your marriage without a protracted legal battle. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements often make collaborative divorce simpler. 

The state of Texas is in the midst of a population boom as people from all over the world move here to take advantage of the wonderful and abundant economic opportunities. However, because of the population increase, there will be more traffic on already crowded roadways. The higher traffic volumes will only lead to an increase in motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, automobile crashes are a leading cause of death and injury in Texas.

Recently, a tragic crash in Bastrop killed four young people, making headlines across the country. The accident happened at night along westbound Texas 21. According to reports, a car had stopped in the road to make a left turn and was violently rear-ended by a pickup truck.