Crash Alert: Motorcycle accident seriously injures one east of Austin
TRAVIS COUNTY, TX – One person was hospitalized with critical injuries following a motorcycle accident near U.S. 130 Saturday morning. According to the Austin-Travis County EMS Twitter page, the crash occurred at about 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of Webberville Rd. and Gilbert Rd. The victim was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center with potentially
Read MoreCrash Alert: UPDATE Woman identified in fatal motorcycle crash
AUSTIN, TX – Authorities in Austin have released the identity of a woman killed in a motorcycle vs. SUV crash north of Austin Sunday. According to KXAN, 32-year-old Terri Lynne Campbell was struck and killed by an SUV when she crossed through the intersection of City Park Road and Farm to Market 2222 Road. Emergency
Read MoreCrash Alert: One hospitalized following North Austin motorcycle accident
AUSTIN, TX – Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a motorcycle accident that resulted in one being taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries Sunday. According to KXAN, the crash occurred at about 11:25 a.m. near the intersection of West Howard Lane and an I-35 Frontage Road. upon their arrival at the scene, authorities transported
Read MoreFAQ: Do I have a claim if I may have been partly to blame for my motorcycle accident?
Maybe. Texas is a modified comparative negligence state. That means that as long as you are not more than 50% at fault, you may have a case for any injuries you have suffered as a result of a car accident. To determine who is at fault, and how much responsibility each side has, you need
Read MoreFAQ: If a driver forces me off the road, do I have a case?
There are three main things that make up a personal injury case. Number 1: you are not at fault. Number 2: You suffered an injury. And Number 3: there is some form of insurance to go after to recover your damages. The third factor is the key here. If someone forces you off the road
Read MoreFAQ: I was injured in a motorcycle accident, but I wasn’t wearing a helmet. Can I still recover damages from the other driver?
Yes. As a fellow rider, I know the freedom that goes without wearing a helmet while riding. However, freedom comes at a severe cost if you get in a motorcycle accident without a helmet. Assuming you take that risk and you are not at fault, you can still recover damages if you are involved in
Read MoreFAQ: How much is a good settlement for a motorcycle accident?
All cases are different, so a “good settlement” would be different on every case. There is no exact number or science to calculating a good settlement. Whether in a car accident or in a motorcycle accident, the settlement will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: the facts of what happened,
Read MoreMotorcycle Accidents in Austin
Motorcycle Accidents in Austin Motorcycle collisions often result in the most devastating injuries one can suffer when involved in a car accident in Austin. Because of the nature of motorcycle collisions with other vehicles on the roadway, the injuries to the motorcycle rider are typically catastrophic in nature. While an individual in a
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 MoreCauses of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are often severe, due to the biker’s lack of protection compared to occupants of enclosed motor vehicles. Statistics reveal that three out of four motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle—typically a passenger car. Many motorcycle accidents take place at intersections, when a driver fails to see the motorcyclist and makes a turn into the
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