Personal Injury Questions Archives
How To Tell If Your Accident Was Major or Minor
Major accident vs Minor accident A minor accident, there is no major physical injury and low damage to the car. A major accident is a complete opposite, which involves injuries and/or serious damage to the car. As minor accidents may not be as serious, some people think that a minor accident would not be worth […]
Car Accidents, Personal Injury Questions Archives
The Safest Forms Of Transportation
Summer is upon us and many families will soon pack their bags and head off for a fun and relaxing vacation over the coming weeks and months. The Austin personal injury attorneys at Terry & Kelly, PLLC understand that media coverage can impact the way many people think when considering the safest form of travel for […]
Car Accident Information, Personal Injury Questions Archives
How Soon After I’m Injured Do I Have To File A Lawsuit?
The time frame for filing a lawsuit after an injury: If you were injured through the fault of somebody else in any kind of an accident in Texas, you’ll want to pay particular attention to the applicable statute of limitations. A statute of limitations in a personal injury case operates as a deadline for filing […]
Car Accidents, Personal Injury Questions Archives
Why Do I Need An Attorney With Experience In Spinal Cord Injury Cases?
So you have a spinal cord injury. What is the next step? Should you handle your own case when you decide to sue the guilty party? How much compensation is fair to ask for or receive? These are some serious questions. Do you know how to answer them? Here are some other things to consider: […]
Personal Injury Questions Archives, Premises Liability
Overgrown Shrubs Blocking 40% of Sidewalks in Austin
Lack of visibility, create traffic hazards. With months of above average rainfall, it’s no surprise that overgrown shrubbery is taking over Austin’s sidewalks. In fact, the city of Austin states that addressing overgrown shrubs is necessary to clear up more than 40% of the city’s sidewalks – making them safer and more accessible to all.
Drunk Driving Accidents, Personal Injury Questions Archives, Wrongful Death
Drug Use Leading to More Impaired Driving Accidents
Everyone is familiar with the nationwide problem of drunk driving. However, driving under the influence of illegal and prescription drugs is a lesser-known form of impaired driving that contributes to many, if not more, automobile accidents each year. And just like drunk driving, drugged driving often leads to the serious injury or death of others. […]
Car Accident Information, Distracted Driving, Personal Injury Questions Archives
Pay By Phone Parking Coming to Downtown Austin
Beginning in late March 2016, an app called ParkX will allow drivers in downtown Austin, Texas to pay for parking meters electronically. This will remove the need to use cash or credit cards, as drivers will be able to pay using their smartphones instead. The benefits of this new program are apparent, as it will […]
Car Accident Information, Car Accidents, Personal Injury Questions Archives
Mopac Realignment Causes Traffic Headaches Throughout Austin
The Mopac Expansion Project. Austin residents are well familiar with the Mopac construction project, but the recent reduction of northbound Mopac to only two lanes of travel has created a whole new set of problems for commuters throughout the city. Starting late last month, a single lane along Mopac at Enfield Road will be closed […]
Auto Accidents, Car Accidents, Personal Injury Questions Archives, Truck Accidents Archives
Gravel Truck Plows Through Intersection, Flies Off Overpass
Recently, a video of a dump truck driving through an Austin intersection and causing an accident involving 4 other vehicles has gone viral. The dash cam video shows the moment when a dump truck, carrying a load of gravel to a location on Jester Boulevard on RM 2222, runs an intersection striking several vehicles, runs […]
Insurance Questions and Issues Archives, Personal Injury Questions Archives, Premises Liability
Who’s Liable If You’re Injured While Renting An Airbnb?
With a valuation of over $25 billion Airbnb has quickly become a major force in the travel industry, changing the game by offering travelers a new way to connect and stay in cities around the world. Airbnb lists millions of properties for rent by ordinary people – ranging from lofts overlooking a city skyline to […]