FAQ: Do you have to accept an insurance settlement?
Absolutely not! The insurance company of the other driver is a business. Their goal is to maximize their profits by minimizing the payout to you. And settlement agreements are final and binding. They include a release of liability, meaning the insurance company is not responsible for any payments beyond the signed agreement. You cannot later
Read MoreCrash Alert: 1 injured in auto vs. pedestrian crash in SE Austin
AUSTIN, TX – Medics transported one person to the hospital with serious injuries after a car struck a pedestrian in southeast Austin Friday afternoon, reports ATCEMS. LATE FINAL Auto-Pedestrian Collision at Bluff Springs Rd / E William Cannon Dr (10:11). #ATCEMSMedics transported an adult patient as a Trauma Alert, to St. David’s South Austin Medical
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-vehicle collision kills 1, injures 2 in Taylor
TAYLOR, TX – One person died, and two others sustained serious injuries when two pick-up trucks collided Saturday night in Taylor, reports KXAN. The incident happened around 11 p.m. in the area of 4300 North Main Street, which is just east of Taylor Regional Park & Sports Complex. The investigation indicates that a southbound 2016
Read MoreCrash Alert: Crash involving semi hurts 3 in Burleson Co.
BURLESON CO., TX – Medics transported three people to the hospital Monday after a three-vehicle crash involving a semi in Burleson County, reports KBTX 3. The incident happened around 6:15 a.m. between Milano and Caldwell on Highway 36, which is near Chriesman. The investigation indicates that a Mercury sedan struck the back of an 18-wheeler
Read MoreFAQ: Is the rear driver always liable for a rear-end collision?
While the rear driver is often liable for an accident, it is a myth that they always are. The front driver can be found liable when pulling out of a driveway or parking lot, when turning, or when changing lanes. Generally, the lead driver must be found to have been negligent or reckless. This could
Read MoreCrash Alert: 1 pinned in single-car accident in Cedar Park
CEDAR PARK, TX – A crash slowed traffic in the area of FM 2769 and Abbotsbury in Cedar Park on Friday night, reports ATCEMS. Vehicle Rescue 13200-13345 Fm 2769 Rd (21:46 x-street Abbotsbury) Reported single vehicle vs tree. Two patients involved with 1 patient pinned. #MoveOverSlowDown if in the area. Avoid if possible. More information
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-vehicle wrong-way crash kills 1 in Bastrop Co.
MCDADE, TX – A 24-year-old woman died, and two juveniles were hurt Tuesday when two cars collided along a roadway near Camp Swift, reports CBS Austin. The incident happened around 9:50 p.m. on the eastbound side of FM 2336, north of Oak Cemetery Road. The investigation indicates that a westbound 2015 Chevy Silverado pickup truck
Read MoreCrash Alert: 1 dead in alleged DUI crash at US 183 and McCall
AUSTIN, TX – One adult died from injuries sustained when two cars collided along the highway in southeast Austin on Sunday night, reports KVUE. The incident happened around 9 p.m. on the northbound side of US-183 near McCall Lane, which is just northwest of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The investigation indicates that a northbound vehicle struck
Read MoreFAQ: Do I have to call the police after a minor car accident?
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, you should always call the police in a car accident where: There are any injuries. There was a death. One or more vehicles are so damaged that they can’t be safely moved. You suspect that the other driver is under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both. The
Read MoreCrash Alert: Auto vs. motorcycle crash injures 1 in Del Valle
DEL VALLE, TX – One person sustained serious injuries in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle on Monday in Del Valle, reports CBS Austin. The incident happened around 4:42 p.m. on the northbound side of SH 130 at the eastbound ramp to SH 71, which is just west of Southeast Metropolitan Park.
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