FAQ: How much compensation do you get if you’re in a commercial plane crash?
It depends. There is no set amount for how much compensation you can get in a plane crash. The range of damages you obtain will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to, your injuries, medical bills, pain and suffering, impairment or disfigurement, lost wages and/or the degree of negligence that resulted
Read MoreCrash alert: Semi and pickup involved in fatal collision in east Austin
AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Police Department reported that a semi-truck and a pickup truck were involved in a deadly collision in east Austin on Monday morning. The incident happened at the intersection of Ed Bluestein Boulevard and Loyola Lane at about 11:20 a.m. According to police, a Freightliner semi and a Nissan pickup truck
Read MoreCrash alert: 1 hospitalized after vehicle crashes into tree in southwest Austin
AUSTIN, TX – Emergency crews responded to the scene of a crash in southwest Austin Tuesday that left one person injured, according to KXAN. The accident happened in the area of Slaughter Lane and Vinemont Drive, and was reported shortly after noon. Austin-Travis County EMS said a vehicle crashed into a tree at that location,
Read MoreCrash alert: Police identify victim of deadly motorcycle accident in southeast Austin
AUSTIN, TX – The victim of a deadly motorcycle crash in southeast Austin last month has been identified by police, according to KXAN. This is an update to a previous story. Austin Police said the man who died in the March 21 incident was 49-year-old Walter Munsel. He was pronounced dead at the scene after
Read MoreCrash alert: 2 Bastrop first responders hurt after being hit by suspected drunk driver
BASTROP, TX – Officials in Bastrop said two first responders were injured when they were struck by a suspected drunk driver Thursday evening. A city news release posted on Facebook said Assistant Fire Chief Eric DeArmitt and Police Sergeant Charles Sanford were investigating a crash on West Texas 71 when 53-year-old Kenneth Crawford of Bastrop
Read MoreFAQ: My family member drowned in a boating accident caused by someone’s carelessness. Can I sue that person?
Yes. If your family member is killed due to someone else’s negligence you need to speak to a personal injury lawyer immediately. There is a laundry list of things that should be done to preserve evidence and pursue your case. The initial shock and sadness of losing a family member is a heavy burden, you
Read MoreCrash alert: 17-year-old driver crashes into car in San Marcos following police chase
SAN MARCOS, TX – A teenage driver being chased by law enforcement authorities crashed into a car in San Marcos on Tuesday afternoon, according to KXAN. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office said deputies tried to pull over the driver, 17-year-old Christopher Rodriguez-Cerda, after he was seen speeding on Interstate 35 south while driving a Mercedes.
Read MoreCrash alert: Victim identified in crash between SUV and semi on Tuscany Way
AUSTIN, TX – The driver killed in a collision on Tuscany Way in Northeast Austin last week has been identified by police, according to the Austin American-Statesman. This is an update to a previous story. Austin police said the victim was 28-year-old Armando Garcia-Sanchez. Investigators said he was behind the wheel of a Honda Pilot
Read MoreFAQ: Someone in another boat caused my injuries, but we didn’t actually collide with one another. Can I still hold that person responsible?
In some situations, yes. If someone causes your injuries, even if the boats do not collide, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries. The question boils down to causation – specifically, was the other boat the proximate cause of your injuries? An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to determine the
Read MoreFAQ: From whom might I obtain compensation for my boating accident injuries?
There are a variety of potential parties that you may seek compensation from after a boating accident. Who, depends on a number of things, including but not limited to: the at fault party, the boat operator, the boat owner, the manufacturer of the boat, any companies who maintain or clean the boat, just to name
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