FAQ: What is an Assumption of Risk?
Assumption of Risk is an affirmative defense against a claim that asserts that the injured party “freely and knowingly” engaged in risky activity, relieving the defendant of having to act with Reasonable Care. In Texas, the Defendant must prove that the Plaintiff gave express oral or written consent before encountering the risk. This is known
Read MoreCrash Alert: 1 injured after fiery collision involving 18-wheeler and motorcycle
MANOR, TX – One person was hurt in a crash involving an 18-wheeler and a motorcycle near Manor Friday night reports KXAN. The collision happened on State Highway 130 and US Highway 290 around 9:20 p.m. The impact caused the 18-wheeler to catch on fire. One victim was hospitalized with injuries although their condition was not
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2 people critically injured in northern Austin two-vehicle crash
AUSTIN, TX – Two people suffered critical injuries following a collision in northern Austin on Thursday reports the Austin-Travis County EMS. First responders were on the scene of a two-vehicle collision near Mesa Drive and FM 2222 around 3:30 p.m. Two victims involved had to be extricated from their vehicles. #ATCEMS & @austinfireinfo are responding
Read MoreCrash Alert: Bicyclist struck by hit-and-run driver in South Austin
AUSTIN, TX – A man suffered injuries after being struck by a driver while biking in south Austin last week reports Fox 7. According to the victim, Nicolas Gardiner, the driver struck him intentionally. Another bicyclist recorded the incident by chance. They were biking along Riverside Drive when a driver in a white two-door sedan
Read MoreCrash Alert: 3 injured, 1 critically, after two-vehicle central Austin crash
AUSTIN, TX – Three people suffered major injuries after a collision at a central Austin intersection early Monday morning. According to CBS Austin, the crash involved two vehicles and happened around 1 a.m. Emergency crews responded to the intersection of West 34th Street and Guadalupe Street. One victim was ejected from their vehicle and rushed
Read MoreCrash Alert: 1 adult killed, 3 children injured after single-vehicle crash on I-35
AUSTIN, TX – One person died and three children were hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in South Austin Monday evening, reports KXAN. A driver crashed into a pole on the 6700 block of South I-35 Frontage Road near William Cannon Drive. The impact caused the vehicle to catch fire. First responders arrived to find one adult
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian seriously hurt after downtown Austin collision
AUSTIN, TX – A person was injured after being hit by a driver in downtown Austin Friday evening reports the Austin-Travis County EMS. FINAL vehicle vs pedestrian collision 500 E 7th St: #ATCEMSMedics have transported an adult trauma alert patient to Dell Seton with potentially serious injuries. #ATCEMS no longer on scene. No further information
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian dies days after South Austin hit-and-run
AUSTIN, TX – A man died in the hospital days after a hit-and-run crash in South Austin last week reports KVUE. 46-year-old Terry Ziegler Jr. was struck by a driver at the 5600 block of West Gate Boulevard near Stassyney Lane on March 14. He was rushed to an area hospital but unfortunately succumbed to
Read MoreFAQ: When can I sue for false advertising?
Companies and businesses frequently make bold assertions in their marketing campaigns, and sometimes the products or services marketed do not measure up to what is promised. You can generally bring a lawsuit for false advertising against a business even if they include disclaimers in their marketing or make accurate statements, as long as the advertising
Read MoreCrash Alert: Man on motorcycle killed after collision with pickup truck
SAN MARCOS, TX – A man died of his injuries after a two-vehicle collision in San Marcos Wednesday evening reports the Corrider News. The collision happened on State Highway 80 near River Road around 4:45 p.m. 46-year-old Dylan Grose was operating a motorcycle on the inner lane of the highway when a driver in a
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