Crash Alert: Man fatally struck by driver who fell asleep at wheel in Lockhart
LOCKHART, TX – A 19-year-old man was hit and killed by a driver along a highway in Lockhart Tuesday morning reports KXAN. The man was walking along Highway 142/San Antonio Street when a driver crashed into him. He was rushed to an area hospital where he died of his injuries. Police believe the driver had
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian critically injured after struck by driver in Hudson Bend area
AUSTIN, TX – One person sustained critical injuries after they were struck by a driver in west Austin Friday night. According to CBS Austin, the pedestrian was struck in the 2900 block of N. FM 620 across from Lariat Trail around 9 p.m. They were rushed to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center with life-threatening
Read MoreFAQ: Is it possible to sue a city or county?
Because government entities in Texas are typically protected by sovereign immunity, it can be challenging to bring a lawsuit against a city or county. However, state law does allow it under some circumstances, including for motor vehicle accidents. You can hold a government entity or municipality liable for specific types of damages, which are outlined
Read MoreCrash Alert: At least 1 killed in fatal crash on rural road outside ATX
BASTROP COUNTY, TX – A fatal crash was reported on a rural highway just southeast of Austin Thursday night. According to KXAN, the crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on FM 812 and Creekwood Trail. The number of fatalities in the crash was not given. It’s not yet clear what caused the crash but the FM
Read MoreCrash Alert: 1 hospitalized after fire breaks out in southeast Austin motel
AUSTIN, TX – One person was taken to the hospital after a fire at a motel in southeast Austin Thursday. The fire broke out around 2 a.m. at a Motel 6 on 2707 South Interstate 35 Service Road prompting evacuations, reports KXAN. One of the guests at the motel suffered from smoke inhalation and was
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian seriously injured in south Austin overnight crash
AUSTIN, TX – One person sustained serious injuries after they were hit by a driver in south Austin early Sunday morning. According to CBS Austin, the victim was struck on West Gate Boulevard near Indio Drive around 12:40 a.m. They were rushed to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. It’s not clear
Read MoreEspañol FAQ: ¿Cuál es el plazo de prescripción para presentar una reclamación por fraude al consumidor?
En Texas, el plazo de prescripción para una reclamación por fraude al consumidor es de dos años. Esto significa que, en general, tiene dos años a partir de la fecha de la acción fraudulenta para entablar una demanda contra la parte fraudulenta. Si no emprende acciones legales dentro de este período, es probable que pierda
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on I-35 in North Austin
AUSTIN, TX – A person was hit and killed while crossing I-35 in North Austin around midnight Tuesday, reports KXAN. The person was hit while crossing the interstate’s northbound lanes near Howard Lane. The driver remained on the scene to speak with the police. The victim was rushed to an area hospital where they were
Read MoreCrash Alert: Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run, woman arrested
KYLE, TX – A man was struck and killed on his bicycle in Hays County Sunday night reports KXAN. 26-year-old Bret Steinmann was riding his bike on the I-35 southbound access road near Martinez Loop around 10 p.m. He was struck by a driver who then fled the scene. Steinmann was rushed to Ascension Seton
Read MoreFAQ: Is Texas a no-fault insurance state?
No. Texas is a “at-fault” state. In a no-fault insurance state, victims of car accidents turn to their own auto insurance provider to pay for medical expenses and lost wages. In Texas and other “at-fault” states, victims of traffic collisions file a claim against the insurance provider of the person who caused the accident. The
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