Truck Accidents Archives, Uncategorized
What Causes Truck Jackknife Accidents?
Due to their sheer mass, weight, and gross cargo contents, large truck accidents are amongst the deadliest accidents that unfold on our highways. What are the greatest risk factors for these accidents, and what can be done about them? Big freight and semi-trailer trucks play a vital role in the transportation and delivery of goods […]
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Fall Weather Can Increase Your Risk of a Car Accident
As the seasons change, so do the risks of car crashes. While you might not associate fall with accident risks, the changing weather can impact drivers and potentially lead to collisions. If you are injured, an Austin car accident lawyer can help. The weather is cooling down, and while that means football, bonfires, and hot […]
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Southwest Airlines Plane Strikes and Kills Man On Runway In Austin
On Thursday, May 7th at 8:12PM, a Boeing 737 Jet arriving from Dallas struck and killed a man while landing at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. According to the Dallas Morning News, the pilot of the plane reported seeing a person on runway 17 shortly after touching down. According to the official ABIA Twitter account, the […]
Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Uncategorized
Are Drivers Overly-Confident in Safety Technology?
Each year, auto manufacturers introduce new models of vehicles, boasting all new and improved safety technology. One safety system that is highly advertised is a vehicle’s ability to sense an obstacle and hit the brakes if the driver fails to do so to prevent a collision. Many drivers rely on this automatic braking system, expecting […]
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The Lifetime Costs of Spinal Injuries
The lifetime costs associated with a spinal cord injury (SCI) can be extremely high. The potential expenses from this type of injury depend largely on the accident victim’s age when he or she suffers the injury, along with the severity of the injury and the force of the impact. Many spinal cord injuries happen when […]
Car Accidents, Uncategorized
Why You Shouldn’t Drive if You Feel Sleepy
The Drowsy Driving Problem Driving when you are tired impairs your driving, just like drugs or alcohol, which makes you less able to pay attention to the road, can also happen because of sleep disorders, medications, or shift work. miss two to three hours of sleep a day quadruple their risk of getting in a […]
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Austin, Texas $720 Million transportation bond will go before voters Nov. 8
The city council, after four hours of deliberation, have decided 8-3 to approve a $720 million transportation bond proposal for the November ballot. The proposal comes from Austin mayor, Steven Adler.