FAQ: Do you have to accept an insurance settlement?
Absolutely not! The insurance company of the other driver is a business. Their goal is to maximize their profits by minimizing the payout to you. And settlement agreements are final and binding. They include a release of liability, meaning the insurance company is not responsible for any payments beyond the signed agreement. You cannot later
Read MoreCrash Alert: 1 injured in auto vs. pedestrian crash in SE Austin
AUSTIN, TX – Medics transported one person to the hospital with serious injuries after a car struck a pedestrian in southeast Austin Friday afternoon, reports ATCEMS. LATE FINAL Auto-Pedestrian Collision at Bluff Springs Rd / E William Cannon Dr (10:11). #ATCEMSMedics transported an adult patient as a Trauma Alert, to St. David’s South Austin Medical
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-vehicle collision kills 1, injures 2 in Taylor
TAYLOR, TX – One person died, and two others sustained serious injuries when two pick-up trucks collided Saturday night in Taylor, reports KXAN. The incident happened around 11 p.m. in the area of 4300 North Main Street, which is just east of Taylor Regional Park & Sports Complex. The investigation indicates that a southbound 2016
Read MoreCrash Alert: Auto vs. pedestrian crash hurts 1 in SE Austin
AUSTIN, TX – Medics transported an adult male to the hospital early Tuesday morning after a vehicle struck him at a busy south Austin intersection, reports ATCEMS. The incident happened around 1:59 a.m. near the intersection of East Oltorf Street and Burton Drive, which is just east of I-35. Police haven’t said how the accident
Read MoreCrash Alert: Crash involving semi hurts 3 in Burleson Co.
BURLESON CO., TX – Medics transported three people to the hospital Monday after a three-vehicle crash involving a semi in Burleson County, reports KBTX 3. The incident happened around 6:15 a.m. between Milano and Caldwell on Highway 36, which is near Chriesman. The investigation indicates that a Mercury sedan struck the back of an 18-wheeler
Read MoreCrash Alert: Motorcyclist hospitalized in N Austin collision
AUSTIN, TX – Medics transported a motorcyclist to the hospital after a collision on the northbound side of the highway in Austin Sunday night, reports ATCEMS. FINAL Motorcycle collision 8400 Research Blvd Nb: #ATCEMSMedics transported an adult trauma alert patient to Dell Seton with critical life-threatening injuries. EMS no longer on scene. No further info
Read MoreFAQ: Is the rear driver always liable for a rear-end collision?
While the rear driver is often liable for an accident, it is a myth that they always are. The front driver can be found liable when pulling out of a driveway or parking lot, when turning, or when changing lanes. Generally, the lead driver must be found to have been negligent or reckless. This could
Read MoreCrash Alert: 1 pinned in single-car accident in Cedar Park
CEDAR PARK, TX – A crash slowed traffic in the area of FM 2769 and Abbotsbury in Cedar Park on Friday night, reports ATCEMS. Vehicle Rescue 13200-13345 Fm 2769 Rd (21:46 x-street Abbotsbury) Reported single vehicle vs tree. Two patients involved with 1 patient pinned. #MoveOverSlowDown if in the area. Avoid if possible. More information
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-vehicle wrong-way crash kills 1 in Bastrop Co.
MCDADE, TX – A 24-year-old woman died, and two juveniles were hurt Tuesday when two cars collided along a roadway near Camp Swift, reports CBS Austin. The incident happened around 9:50 p.m. on the eastbound side of FM 2336, north of Oak Cemetery Road. The investigation indicates that a westbound 2015 Chevy Silverado pickup truck
Read MoreCrash Alert: Motorcyclist seriously injured in Webberville
WEBBERVILLE, TX – A motorcyclist sustained critical injuries in a single-vehicle crash that happened Sunday in eastern Travis County, reports KXAN. The incident occurred around 3:16 p.m. in the area of 20700FM 969 Road, which is between Post Oak Road and Blake Manor Road in Webberville. Authorities have not yet commented on what may have
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