UPDATE: Driver charged for fatal pedestrian accident of FM 812
AUSTIN, TX – According to KXAN, a woman has been charged for her role in a fatal pedestrian crash on FM 812. The accident took place on Tuesday at around 7:45 p.m. when a car struck and killed a pedestrian. 63-year-old Francisco Aviles was driving a Toyota Tacoma when the vehicle struck 41-year-old Stephanie Lunt.
Read MorePedestrian killed in crash near Circuit of the Americas
AUSTIN, TX – According to KXAN, a pedestrian has died following a crash on FM 812 Road, near the Circuit of the Americas. The accident occurred last night at around 7:45 p.m. when a car struck a pedestrian. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. No other injuries were reported. Little
Read MoreFatal fatal hit-and-run crash in Buda under investigation
BUDA, TX – According to KXAN, police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that took place on I-35 on Sunday. A grey Chevrolet Silverado struck and killed 67-year-old Viola Garcez as she crossed the street. The vehicle then fled the crash scene. Garcez was hospitalized but was later pronounced dead. The suspect, Jeffrey Conzemius, 58,
Read MoreSuspect arrested following fatal DWI crash involving 6 vehicles
AUSTIN, TX – According to KXAN, a suspect has been arrested for intoxication manslaughter following a fatal 6-vehicle crash. The accident took place on southbound I-35 near William Cannon Drive. On Sunday night, at around 11:30 p.m., the suspect reportedly ran a red light and was struck by another vehicle. Six vehicles were involved in
Read MoreFAQ: If Someone’s Dog Jumps on Me, Can I Sue Them?
If Someone’s Dog Jumps on Me, Can I Sue Them? Dogs are excitable and often times unpredictable. If a dog jumps on you, it could be for a variety of reasons, obviously the bigger the dog, the more dangerous it is when they jump. In terms of suing a dog owner for their dog jumping
Read MoreUPDATE: Authorities identify motorcyclist killed in crash on Stassney Lane
AUSTIN, TX – According to the Austin American Statesman, authorities have identified the motorcyclist who died due to a crash on Stassney Lane near Teri Road. The crash took place on Tuesday at around 5 p.m. when Graham Blake Tillerson, 28, crashed his Indian Scout motorcycle into he encountered a stopped vehicle. Tillerson swerved to
Read MoreMotorcyclist dies following crash on East Stassney Lane
AUSTIN, TX – According to KXAN, a motorcyclist has died following a crash on East Stassney Lane near Teri Road. The accident took place yesterday at around 5 p.m., when a motorcycle crashed into a parked car. The motorcyclist received CPR before being taken to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center with critical injuries. The
Read MoreFAQ: Can You Sue Someone for Killing Your Pet?
If your pet is killed by someone, you can sue. However, the question is, Should you sue? And, will you prevail if you do file a lawsuit? This depends on the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Losing a pet is always difficult, and in the immediate aftermath of the loss, the pet owner may
Read MoreCrash Alert: UPDATE Pedestrian identified in fatal North Austin crash
AUSTIN, TX – Officials in North Austin have identified the woman killed in a previously reported auto vs. pedestrian crash earlier this month. According to the Austin American Statesman, the accident happened within the intersection of Cameron Road and Ferguson Lane shortly before 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 15th. Martina Venancio-Cabrera, 39, was killed while
Read MoreFAQ: What are common causes of slip and fall injuries?
A slip and fall injury can occur at any time on any surface. Common cases can result from a wet floor due to a spill or rain/snow, a torn carpet, uneven sidewalk or pavement, ice, or just plain clumsiness. Further, certain areas require different precautions; for example, mats around the grape island in a supermarket.
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