Don’t Let Trucking Companies Slip Away From Liability
When you’ve been injured in a semi or 18-wheeler accident, you may be looking at life-long injuries and expenses. The first thing the lawyers at the trucking companies will do when an accident is reported is try to shift blame and liability to the truck operator, producing mountains of paperwork that they will claim as […]
Were You Injured in an Austin Construction Accident?
It seems every day there is a new construction project being built in Austin. It is exciting to see these projects rise up on the city skyline, but if you or a loved one is working on one, it can be scary as well. You may be afraid that if you report your injury that […]
Am I required to wear a helmet when riding my motorcycle in Texas?
ContentsTexas Motorcycle Accident FAQTexas Helmet LawWill Insurance Pay Even If I Wasn’t Wearing Safety Gear During My Motorcycle Accident?What Do I Do When The Bills From My Motorcycle Accident Are Higher Than The Insurance Maximum?Will My Insurance Company Pay For Repairs If my Friend Damaged My Motorcycle While Riding It?Should I Accept The Insurance Company’s […]
How Can I Prove Neglect in an Austin Nursing Home Case?
Proving that a nursing home has been negligent in its care of a loved one isn’t as easy as you may think. Whether the issue is negligence in administering medications, unhygienic living conditions, failure to monitor your loved one, or simply leaving your loved one unattended for too long on a consistent basis, these matters […]
Uninsured Motorist Accidents In Austin
Injured By An Austin Uninsured Driver Every traffic accident is a hassle or worse, but if you’ve had an unfortunate encounter with one of Austin’s many uninsured, or underinsured, motorists, you have a whole other set of concerns to work through. We know that the stress, expense, and possible injuries you’re dealing with are a […]
Have You Been Injured By A Drunk Driver In Austin?
Austin Injury Attorneys Look Out For You Austin is a city that works all day and parties all night. It’s one of the things that makes Austin a great place to live, but it has its dark side, too. Texas is a national leader in drunk driving fatalities, and nearly 40% of traffic deaths in […]
Texas Railroad Accidents (FELA)
Federal Employers Liability Act, or FELA as it is commonly known, is considered one of the greatest pieces of legislation to be passed in the twentieth century. Initially enacted in 1906 and later declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court, the law was officially passed by Congress in 1908. FELA was originally created in response […]
Tractor Trailer Accidents
Every year, nearly 500,000 tractor-trailers are involved in traffic accidents in the United States. In fact, one out of every eight traffic fatalities is caused by a collision with a large truck. Too often, drivers and passengers of automobiles are the unfortunate victims when they collide with these goliaths of the road. A dangerous trucking […]
Car Accidents: Top Cause of Accidental Death Across Age Groups
Perhaps this comes as no surprise, but car accidents are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. According to the latest information from the United States Vital Statistics Report, this is true across all age groups. Accidental deaths, do not mean no-fault deaths. Indeed, many ‘accidental deaths’ would actually be viewed as […]
Even Minor Car Accident Must Be Handled Wisely
Most of my San Antonio car accident clients have very little information about what to do after a car accident. Exchange insurance information and…. While exchanging insurance information and initiating your car accident insurance claim is critical, it’s not all you have to do. The Texas Court of Appeals reminded Texas motor vehicle accident victims […]