Trucking Accidents
Sadly, trucking accidents have become a common occurrence in Austin. The main thoroughfare of Texas is Interstate 35 which runs through the heart of Austin. Trucks delivering products and perishables to/from Mexico to hubs in Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin travel I35 every day. A typical 18-wheeler Semi-truck can weigh more than 80,000 lbs (fully
Read MorePedestrian/Car Accidents in Austin
Throughout my career as an Austin Lawyer, I am seeing more and more pedestrian/car accidents in Austin. This could be linked to our ever growing city or the fact that our city promotes a healthy lifestyle and more pedestrians are willing to take advantage of that. From the shops on SoCo, to our fun filled
Read MoreProper tire inflation can prevent Car Accidents
Proper tire inflation can help prevent Car accidents in the Austin area. As the old saying goes, if you don’t like the Texas weather, wait 15 minutes. I can’t remember the last winter where we had 32 degree freezing rain one day and 80+ degrees of sunshine the next. All those temperature changes can greatly
Read MoreDo I have a personal injury case if I am involved in an one vehicle accident?
Do I have a personal injury case if I am involved in an one vehicle accident? There are a couple of ways you may still have a case when you wreck your own car. There may have been a vehicle defect which rendered your car inoperable or dangerous in some manner. This can be due
Read MoreHow are car accidents in Austin impacted by the rain?
How are car accidents in Austin impacted by the rain? As I write this blog, a severe rain storm is heading toward Austin. This storm carries with it much needed rain for our drought stricken area, the risk of flash floods, and also the increased risk of being involved in a car accident. Of the total
Read MoreCommon Austin Car Accidents
Some of the most common car Accidents we see in Austin involve rear end collisions at Yield signs. Although there is little literature on the matter it is my opinion that most people entering a yield intersection are so focused on yielding and merging onto oncoming traffic that they forget to stop before colliding with
Read MoreAccidents in Construction Sites
Accidents in Construction Sites Constructions sites are among the most accident-prone places. Every year thousands of workers are injured and hundreds of them are killed in construction zones. The leading cause of fatalities in constructions sites are from falls, being struck by falling or swinging objects, electrocution and caught-in/between objects. According to OSHA, 806 people
Read MoreTrucking Accidents
Trucking Accidents In Texas, as in the rest of the USA, 18-wheeler trucks provide the preferred method for moving freight. At any time on the highways of America, there are thousands of 18-wheelers on the roads. These vehicles are huge, weigh several tons and are unable to come to a stop as quickly as smaller
Read MoreDWI Accidents
DWI Accidents Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a punishable offense in Texas. According to TXDoT, someone is hurt or killed in Texas every 20 minutes in an auto accident involving alcohol. You may be arrested and charged with DWI if you are found driving while your Blood Alcohol Level level is 0.08 or more. You
Read MoreMotorcycle Accidents in Austin
Motorcycle Accidents in Austin Sadly, Motorcycle accidents in Austin are far too common. Since motorcycles are much smaller than every auto on the road, other motorists often fail to notice them when making lane changes, overtaking from behind and when drivers pull out of private driveways or streets. As a result, thousands of motorcycle accidents
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