What Is ‘Vicarious Liability’ Under Texas Law?
Vicarious Liability When someone negligently injures another person, they typically bear sole financial responsibility (legally speaking) However, in cases of vicarious liability, Texas law may hold a third party liable. Vicarious liability is a form of indirect liability that occurs when there is a particular relationship or agency between the parties. Common examples include: Someone
Read MoreCrash Alert: Head-on crash at TX-71 and Cypress Ranch injures 6
SPICEWOOD, TX – A wrong-way crash along the highway in west-central Travis County injured three adults and three children on Monday, reports KVUE. The incident happened just before 3:30 a.m. on the westbound side of TX-71 near Cypress Ranch Road, which is in the Tres Vistas area on the southern end of Spicewood. Police haven’t
Read MoreCrash Alert: Fiery crash involving tanker truck in Giddings injures 2
GIDDINGS, TX – Two people sustained critical injuries Sunday in a two-vehicle crash involving a tanker truck in Giddings, reports CBS Austin. The incident happened around 10:49 a.m. at the intersection of US 290, or East Austin Street, and FM 180, on the eastern outskirts of the city. Police say that a tanker truck carrying
Read MoreCrash Report: 2 hurt in S Austin pin-in crash at US-183 and Burleson
AUSTIN, TX – Two people went to the hospital Thursday afternoon after a major pin-in collision in southeast Austin, reports ATCEMS. Vehicle Rescue S US 183 HWY NB / BURLESON RD (16:33) Collision with pinin. Extrication in progress by @AustinFireInfo. 2nd #ATCEMS ambulance requested. @STAR_Flight_TC also responding. Avoid the area, expect #ATXTraffic delays/closures, #MoveOverSlowDown if
Read MoreCrash Report: Pedestrian struck, critically injured near S Congress and Olguin
AUSTIN, TX – One person sustained critical injuries Wednesday morning after a vehicle struck them along a busy South Austin roadway, reports ATCEMS. LATE FINAL 7200blk of S Congress (05:57) #ATCEMSMedics responded to a reported vehicle-pedestrian collision. CPR was performed on an adult trauma-alert patient both on the scene and en route to St. David’s South
Read MoreCrash Report: Serious injuries reported in crash near Creedmoor
AUSTIN, TX – Two adults and one child were seriously hurt, and at least five others injured Sunday in a major crash in southeast Austin, reports KXAN. The accident occurred just before 9 p.m. in the area of TX-183 and FM 1327, which is just east of Creedmoor. Police haven’t yet shared any details regarding
Read MoreCrash Report: Vehicle strikes, kills pedestrian near Cameron and Rundberg
AUSTIN, TX – One person died early Monday morning after a vehicle struck them along a busy roadway in northeast Austin, reports ATCEMS. Vehicle-pedestrian collision with unconscious patient ~9200blk Cameron (06:08 x-street Rundberg) Avoid the area or #MoveOverSlowDown. Expect #ATXTraffic delays. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/GXBQWMss1f — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) June 24, 2024 #ATXTrafficFatality FINAL Vehicle-pedestrian collision ~9200blk
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-vehicle crash on FM 1431 in Leander injures 3
LEANDER, TX – Three people went to the hospital Wednesday night after a major crash along a busy Leander roadway, reports ATCEMS. Vehicle Rescue 18106-18196 Fm 1431 Rd (19:33 x-street Angel Side) 2-vehicle collision w/pinin & 5 patients reported. Avoid the area if possible. #MoveOverSlowDown if in the area. 3 ambulances have transported from the
Read MoreWhen Accident Injury Symptoms Are Delayed: How It Impacts Your Claim
You may feel fine after a car accident, but that doesn’t mean you’re not injured. While certain injuries are obvious right away, others can take days or weeks to appear. Don’t ignore any aches, pains, or unusual health changes in the weeks following an accident. These delayed symptoms may indicate serious issues requiring medical attention.
Read MoreAuto Accident Settlement Timeline (What Austinites Can Expect)
Dealing with a car accident in Texas can be a frustrating process, especially when it comes to understanding the timeline for settling a car accident claim. Knowing the ins and outs of a car accident settlement timeline is crucial for anyone looking to get a fair settlement. Here is what you need to know. Immediate
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