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(512) 910-2000Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on May 16, 2016
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 a[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on May 2, 2016
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[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on April 25, 2016
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 mus[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on April 11, 2016
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 t[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on March 28, 2016
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 driv[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on March 23, 2016
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 [...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on March 21, 2016
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 alon[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on March 15, 2016
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 strik[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on March 9, 2016
Safety continues to be a primary concern. As decades of public service announcements regarding the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol appear to have done little to quell the alarmingly high number of car collisions attributable to this one cause alone, many are urging som[...]
Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on March 2, 2016
The city council of San Marcos, Texas officially passed a hands-free ordinance in November 2015 with an effective date of February 1, 2016. With their slogan “No Hands, No Hassle” the city hopes to inform San Marcos residents and visitors of the new law and to make the transition to hand[...]
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