Crash 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
Read MoreCrash Alert: Bicyclist killed after hit by vehicle in Leander
LEANDER, TX – A person was struck and killed while on their bicycle in Leander early Thursday morning reports KXAN. The fatal collision happened on Ronald Reagan Boulevard near San Gabriel Parkway just past midnight.The driver remained on the scene to speak with authorities. Further details have not yet been provided. Police shut down the
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian critically injured after struck by driver in Hudson Bend area
AUSTIN, TX – One person sustained critical injuries after they were struck by a driver in west Austin Friday night. According to CBS Austin, the pedestrian was struck in the 2900 block of N. FM 620 across from Lariat Trail around 9 p.m. They were rushed to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center with life-threatening
Read MoreCrash Alert: At least 1 killed in fatal crash on rural road outside ATX
BASTROP COUNTY, TX – A fatal crash was reported on a rural highway just southeast of Austin Thursday night. According to KXAN, the crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on FM 812 and Creekwood Trail. The number of fatalities in the crash was not given. It’s not yet clear what caused the crash but the FM
Read MoreEspañol FAQ: ¿Cuál es el plazo de prescripción para presentar una reclamación por fraude al consumidor?
En Texas, el plazo de prescripción para una reclamación por fraude al consumidor es de dos años. Esto significa que, en general, tiene dos años a partir de la fecha de la acción fraudulenta para entablar una demanda contra la parte fraudulenta. Si no emprende acciones legales dentro de este período, es probable que pierda
Read MoreCrash Alert: Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run, woman arrested
KYLE, TX – A man was struck and killed on his bicycle in Hays County Sunday night reports KXAN. 26-year-old Bret Steinmann was riding his bike on the I-35 southbound access road near Martinez Loop around 10 p.m. He was struck by a driver who then fled the scene. Steinmann was rushed to Ascension Seton
Read MoreFAQ: Is Texas a no-fault insurance state?
No. Texas is a “at-fault” state. In a no-fault insurance state, victims of car accidents turn to their own auto insurance provider to pay for medical expenses and lost wages. In Texas and other “at-fault” states, victims of traffic collisions file a claim against the insurance provider of the person who caused the accident. The
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