Crash Alert: Motorcyclist injured in South Austin crash
AUSTIN, TX – Emergency Services in South Austin have reported serious injuries resulting from a motorcycle collision Saturday evening. According to the official Twitter page of Austin-Travis County EMS, the crash occurred within the intersection of Ross Road and Pearce Lane shortly after 6:30 p.m. *NEW INCIDENT* FINAL #ATCEMSMedics have transported an adult patient from
Read MoreLaw Student Scholarship Fall 2020 Submissions now being Accepted
The Funk & Associates Law Student Scholarship is open to all 2L and 3L law students at an accredited US law school. Submissions for the Fall 2020 scholarship are being accepted now through November 15th. To apply, simply submit a 500-1,000 word essay describing how you plan on helping others with your legal career. Good
Read MoreFAQ: Is the store owner responsible if I slip, fall and suffer an injury inside the store?
Maybe. It depends on the nature and circumstances surrounding the fall. If you fell due to some sort of hazardous condition, the answer may be yes. However, if you fell due to some sort of horseplay or intentionally fell, you will not be able to recover for your claims. If you believe you were injured
Read MoreFAQ: What if the property owner claims that the risk should have been obvious?
A common defense in premises liability claims is that the hazardous condition was open and obvious, therefore the individual should have known they would be injured if they saw it. Just because a hazardous condition is obvious, does not mean it is acceptable. Again, the duty owed by the property owner, even with open and
Read MoreFAQ: For purposes of seeking just compensation, does it matter where I fell?
The short answer is yes, it does matter. Falling at a business is different from falling at a friend’s house. Why? – Depending on where you fall, different insurance coverages and policies will apply. For example, a business may carry a higher insurance policy than a homeowner. This does not mean you can get all
Read MoreCrash Alert: Two hospitalized following North Austin crash
AUSTIN, TX – Two people were transported to the hosptial following a multi-vehicle collision along Interstate 35 Friday evening. According to the Austin – Travis County EMS official Twitter page, the incident occurred within the 4700 block of I-35 north just before 7:00 p.m. Officials say there were 4 vehicles involved in the crash. One
Read MoreCrash Alert: Afternoon crash causes delays in downtown Austin
AUSTIN, TX – Officials in downtown Austin responded to a collision near Eilers Park that caused major traffic delays Friday afternoon. According to the Austin – Travis County traffic report page, the crash happened in the 2200 block of Veterans Drive around 2:45 p.m. Officials did not report any injuries resulting from the crash. However,
Read MoreOne dead following Williamson County crash
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX – Officials with the Williamson County Sheriff’s office have reported a fatality resulting from a crash along an Interstate 35 frontage road Tuesday evening. According to KXAN, a collision and subsequent fire occurred within the 12200 block of the southbound I-35 frontage road sometime around 5:00 p.m. Paramedics declared one person dead
Read MoreFAQ: Are you liable if a child gets hurt on your property?
Like all personal injury cases, it depends on the facts and circumstances surrounding the injury. Anytime your child or someone else’s child is hurt, the child’s parents should contact a personal injury lawyer to investigate the facts and determine what claims and what damages can be sought. If a child is hurt on someone’s property,
Read MoreAccident closes lanes on South Lamar Blvd.
AUSTIN, TX – Police in South Austin were forced to close off at least one lane on South Lamar Boulevard following a rush-hour crash Friday morning. According to KXAN, the wreck happened near the intersection of South Lamar Blvd. and Lamar Square Drive shortly after 9:30 a.m. No injuries have been reported as a result
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