Personal Injury Questions Archives
How Long Will it Take to Settle My Personal Injury Claim?
If you have been the victim of an accident for which you were not at fault, it’s an excellent idea to hire an Austin injury lawyer right away. Under the rules of the state of Texas, you have a period of two years from the time of the injury in order to file your claim. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Personal Injury Questions Archives, Truck Accidents Archives
How to Choose A Truck Accident Attorney
Motor vehicle accidents involving trucks are usually more complicated than other car accidents. Because truckers are often on the job when the accident happens, you may have a claim against both the driver and their employer, which is why it’s important to choose the right truck accident attorney for your case. Here are a few […]