Crash Alert: 1 injured in APD pursuit, crash near Mopac and TX-360
AUSTIN, TX – An Austin Police officer sustained injuries Tuesday when a pursuit culminated in a crash in northwest Austin. According to KXAN, the accident happened on the northbound side of the service road for Mopac near the intersection with North Capital of Texas Highway. Police say they pursued a vehicle after receiving reports of
Read MoreCrash Alert: APD names victims in last week’s 18-vehicle crash
AUSTIN, TX – APD has disclosed the names of three of the people that died last Thursday in an 18-vehicle crash caused by an impaired driver. According to KXAN, the accident happened at night between Parmer and Howard Lanes on I-35. This is in the Parmer Center area. APD has named Ma Concepcion Joaquin De
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-vehicle crash at Whitestone and Lakeline kills 1
CEDAR PARK, TX – Officials are reporting a fatality in connection to a motorcycle accident that happened Saturday in Cedar Park. According to CBS Austin, the wreck occurred around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Whitestone and Lakeline Boulevards. This is just south of William T. Laws Jr. Park. Police haven’t commented on the cause
Read MoreCrash Alert: 5 killed in 17-vehicle DUI crash on I-35 near Parmer
AUSTIN, TX – A man has been arrested in connection to a north Austin crash that killed five people and injured several others on Thursday. According to KXAN, the accident happened shortly before 11:30 p.m. on I-35 near Parmer Lane. This is near the Tech Ridge and Scofield Farms neighborhoods. Police say that 37-year-old Solomun
Read MoreFAQ: What is tort reform, and how does it apply in Texas?
See also the Texas Trucking Association “Lawsuit Reform” page. Don’t get me started….Tort reform refers to proposed on enacted changes to a state’s legal system that attempt to reduce the ability of plaintiffs to bring litigation. They may also reduce the amount of damages that a plaintiff can receive. The Medical Malpractice and Tort Reform
Read More5 dead after 17-vehicle crash in North Austin-Truck Driver arrested
AUSTIN, Texas — 5 people are dead after a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck late Thursday night in North Austin, according to the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS). Crews initially responded to a call about a traffic incident around 11:23 p.m. around the 3100 block of Interstate 35 heading southbound near Parmer Lane, according
Read MoreCrash Alert: Fatality reported in crash on US-290 near Berkman
AUSTIN, TX – At least one person died Wednesday night in a major accident along the highway in east-central Austin, reports KVUE. The collision occurred shortly prior to 7 p.m. on US-290 between I-35 and Berkman Drive. This is in the Coronado Hills neighborhood. Police haven’t disclosed the cause of the crash, the number of
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
Read MoreMost Common Causes of Car Accidents in Austin
Common causes of car accidents ***2025 update: The Six Most Common Causes of Collisions in Austin: What Accident Victims Need to Know*** Despite many advancements in vehicle safety, 4,481 Texans died in 2022 as a result of motor vehicle accidents. Some of the most common causes of car accidents here in Austin include: Driver Fatigue
Read MoreBut I Wasn’t Driving!
Someone Else Was Driving My Car And Got Into An Accident! If someone has an accident while driving your car, the responsibility and liability will depend on who caused the accident. It will also depend on the terms of your auto insurance policy. You need to understand who’s covered—and who isn’t—on your car insurance policy.
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