Collision reported on Parmer Lane near Bellingham Drive
AUSTIN, TX – According to the City of Austin, a collision has taken place on Parmer Lane near Bellingham Drive. The incident was reported at around 12:16 p.m. this afternoon. The Travis County Sheriff’s office responded. It is unclear if anyone was injured. However, this blog will be updated if new details emerge. At Funk
Read MoreFAQ: Should I work directly with the insurance companies after a boat accident?
The insurance company is never on your side. If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence, whether you were on a boat, in a car, on a plane or anywhere else, you should NEVER speak to the insurance company on your own. These insurance companies handle thousands of claims every year, you are at
Read MoreFAQ: What type of injuries usually happen in a boat accident?
They type of injuries you sustain in a boat accident, or a collision of any sort, whether it be a car accident or anything else will vary greatly. Every person is different and no two collisions are the same. Two people involved in the same boat accident will likely have two different injuries. Injury severity
Read MoreFAQ: What should I do if I was injured on a boat?
If you have been injured on a boat, you will likely need medical treatment. While this sounds obvious, it may be more difficult than you think to get the treatment you need. If you do not have health insurance, the medical costs may be too high to afford on your own. If you do have
Read MoreFAQ: Is it worth getting a lawyer for a minor boat accident?
Many prospective clients always ask themselves, do I really need a lawyer for this? If you are seriously injured, the answer is yes. You will always fair better with a lawyer than without one. A lawyer puts you on equal footing with the insurance company. The insurance company adjuster handling your claim likely has years
Read MoreFAQ: How long do you have to sue after a boat accident?
The statute of limitations for a boating accident is two years from the date of the collision for all adult victims. Similarly, the statute of limitations for children’s medical bills is the same. However, the statute of limitations for minor plaintiffs’ non-economic damages, like pain and suffering and mental anguish, is two years from the
Read MoreLaw Student Scholarship Spring 2021 Submissions now being Accepted
The Funk & Associates Law Student Scholarship is open to all 2L and 3L law students at an accredited US law school. Submissions for the Spring 2021 scholarship are being accepted now through June 15th. To apply, simply submit a 500-1,000 word essay describing how you plan on helping others with your legal career. Good
Read MoreFAQ: Who is liable in a boating accident?
The individual that causes the collision is personally liable for a boating accident. This is more often than not the person driving or operating the boat at the time. However, in some scenarios there may be more than one liable person, such as when someone allows someone else to operate their boat. If there is
Read MoreCrash Alert: UPDATE: Authorities identify victim killed in South Congress crash
AUSTIN, TX – According to KXAN, authorities have identified the man killed in a pedestrian crash on South Congress last month. The accident occurred in the 7200 block of South Congress Road on the night of December 30, when 55-year-old Donald Langston stepped into the road and was struck by a car. Langston died at
Read MoreIconic Local TV Legend Yanni Funk
Here is some recent press from Texas Monthly Magazine. Thanks for the recognition! The Twenty Most Iconic Local TV and Billboard Legends in Texas, Ranked
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