Attorney Shawn C. Brown Shares Summer Safety Tips on Fox San Antonio Daytime
Summer in Texas is one of the busiest times of the year. Families travel across South Texas for vacations, attend festivals, celebrate the Fourth of July, enjoy the FIFA World Cup festivities, and spend more time on the road than almost any other season.
With increased travel unfortunately comes an increase in motor vehicle accidents, DWI arrests, and serious injuries.
Attorney Shawn C. Brown recently appeared on Fox San Antonio’s Daytime to discuss important legal and safety tips every Texan should know before heading out this summer.
Whether you’re commuting through San Antonio, traveling to Corpus Christi, floating the Guadalupe River, or heading to Canyon Lake, understanding your legal rights before something happens can make all the difference.
Injured in a Car Accident? What You Should Do Immediately
One of the biggest mistakes accident victims make is failing to preserve evidence.
Immediately after a crash, if you’re physically able:
- Call 911.
- Seek medical attention.
- Photograph every vehicle involved.
- Photograph damage from multiple angles.
- Take pictures of skid marks, debris, weather conditions, and traffic signals.
- Record videos of the accident scene.
- Obtain witness names and phone numbers.
- Exchange insurance information.
- Avoid discussing fault with other drivers.
- Contact an experienced San Antonio Personal Injury Attorney as soon as possible.
The more evidence you preserve, the stronger your case may become.
Why Photos Can Make or Break Your Personal Injury Case
Insurance companies begin investigating accidents almost immediately.
Unfortunately, evidence disappears quickly.
Vehicles are repaired.
Road conditions change.
Witnesses become difficult to locate.
Memories fade.
Simple photographs taken with your phone can preserve valuable evidence that may later prove critical during settlement negotiations or litigation.
Photograph:
- Vehicle damage
- Injuries
- Airbag deployment
- Tire marks
- Broken glass
- Road signs
- Traffic lights
- Weather conditions
- Construction zones
These photographs often become some of the most valuable pieces of evidence in a personal injury case.
Don’t Let Insurance Companies Control Your Claim
After an accident, insurance adjusters may contact you within hours.
Remember:
Their goal is often to minimize what they pay—not maximize your recovery.
Before giving recorded statements or accepting a settlement offer, speak with an attorney who represents your interests.
An experienced personal injury attorney can help protect your rights while pursuing compensation for:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Future medical treatment
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Permanent disability
- Wrongful death damages
Understanding Your Rights During a Texas DWI Investigation
Summer also brings increased DWI enforcement across Texas.
Law enforcement agencies commonly increase patrols during:
- Fourth of July
- Memorial Day
- Labor Day
- Holiday weekends
- Major sporting events
- Concerts
- Festivals
- World Cup celebrations
If you’re stopped for suspected Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), it’s important to remain calm and understand your rights.
During any traffic stop:
- Be respectful.
- Provide your driver’s license and proof of insurance when requested.
- Avoid arguing with officers.
- Exercise your right to remain silent regarding potentially incriminating questions.
- Contact an experienced DWI attorney as soon as possible.
Every case is different, and obtaining legal representation early can be extremely important.
A DWI Arrest Doesn’t Automatically Mean a Conviction
Many people believe that once they’re arrested for DWI, their case is over.
That simply isn’t true.
Every DWI case should be thoroughly reviewed to determine:
- Whether the traffic stop was lawful.
- Whether field sobriety testing was properly administered.
- Whether breath or blood evidence is reliable.
- Whether constitutional rights were violated.
- Whether procedural errors occurred during the investigation.
An experienced DWI defense attorney evaluates every aspect of the case to build the strongest possible defense.
Summer Means More Accidents Across Texas
Texas roadways become significantly busier during the summer months.
Increased traffic often leads to:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Rideshare accidents
No one plans to need an attorney.
But knowing who to call before something happens can save valuable time when every minute matters.
Why Experience Matters
For years, Shawn C. Brown has represented individuals throughout San Antonio and South Texas in both personal injury and criminal defense matters.
Whether you’ve been injured by a negligent driver or arrested for DWI, every case deserves personalized attention and an aggressive legal strategy.
From negotiating with insurance companies to defending clients in court, Shawn Brown Law works to protect clients’ rights and pursue the best possible outcome.
Save Our Number Before You Need It
One of the best pieces of advice Shawn shared during his television interview is simple:
Save our number before you ever need it.
If the unexpected happens, you’ll already know who to call.
📞 210-224-8200
The Law Office of Shawn C. Brown, P.C.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Practice Areas
- San Antonio Personal Injury Attorney
- San Antonio Car Accident Attorney
- San Antonio DWI Attorney
- Criminal Defense Attorney
- Truck Accident Lawyer
- Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
- Wrongful Death Attorney
- Drug Crime Defense
- Juvenile Defense
- Federal Criminal Defense
If you’ve been injured in an accident or arrested for DWI anywhere in South Texas, don’t wait to protect your rights.
Call Shawn Brown Law today at (210) 224-8200 or visit www.ShawnBrownLaw.com.
