Drunk Driving Accidents
A Drunk Driver Totaled my Car
What to do if hit by a drunk driver? In the United States, there are over 121 million self-reported incidents of alcohol-impaired driving among adults in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for disease control and prevention. And over 1 million people are arrested in the country each year for driving under the […]
Drunk Driving Accidents
DWI Arrests Increase After Uber/Lyft Leave Austin
Austin saw an increase in DWI arrests. From May 9th to May 31st of this year, Austin experienced an astounding 7.5% increase in the rates of arrest for drunk driving, which meant an increase in accidents.
Car Accidents
Austin Still In The Running To Win Smart City Challenge
Motivated by a desire to tackle Austin’s problems with traffic congestion, Mayor Steve Adler has submitted a proposal that could mean a total of $50 million for the city to improve its transportation options. The Smart City Challenge is offering up to $40 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation and up to $10 million […]
Car Accident Information, Car Accidents
Austin Continues to Struggle With I-35 Rock Throwing
Beware. The Austin Police Department and local residents are becoming increasingly frustrated as the number of rock-throwing incidents in the downtown area continue to escalate without any information on who may be responsible or what is being done to keep drivers safe. There were a total of 13 separate incidents reported during the weekend of […]
Car Accidents, Wrongful Death
Audit Reveals Austin Failed to Use Crash Data to Improve Safety
What the audit reveals about crash data and its use. A recent city audit has revealed that the City of Austin has failed to use important crash information to improve public safety. Some of the most telling information out of the Transportation Effectiveness Audit includes: The city did not coordinate with city departments and external […]
Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents Archives, Truck Accidents Archives
Mayor Announces “Austin Don’t Rush” To Help Ease Traffic
“Austin Don’t Rush” program. Austin Mayor Steve Adler recently announced a new initiative called “Austin Don’t Rush” to help combat traffic congestion and called for Monday, May 11th to be the first public holiday to kick off this initiative. With a decade-long boom in population growth, transportation in Austin is now at a tipping point […]
Motorcycle Accidents Archives
Motorcyclist Dies In East Austin After Colliding With Car
Another motorcycle accident in Austin. A motorcyclist in his 30s died in a crash with a car in the 1600 block of Royal Crest Drive by Riverside Drive in East Austin recently. This was the third motorcycle fatality in Austin in a matter of days. Just a few days before, a 57-year old man and […]
Car Accidents
Staying Safe From the Dangers of Summer
An old and well-known saying tells us that “in summertime, the living is easy.” However, it is also important to not underestimate the many dangers we all face in summer. Many people believe that the winter, with its icy roads and severe weather, is the most dangerous time for drivers when in fact more accidents […]
Car Accidents, Drunk Driving Accidents
Austin DUI Cases Could Be Thrown Out Due To Lack Of Warrants
Until recently, police were authorized to draw a driver’s blood without a warrant in suspected DUI cases. The blood results were then tested for levels of alcohol and for possible drug consumption. The United States Supreme Court recently reviewed this issue and determined that the police must be granted a warrant prior to drawing a […]
Car Accidents
Austin Metro Area Tops 2 Million Population Mark
Having just recently passed the 2 million mark in population, the Austin area continues to be the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country. This marks the 5th straight year that Austin has earned such recognition. While these are exciting and vibrant times in the Austin area, all of that growth has also brought about […]