FAQ: What if the property owner claims that the risk should have been obvious?
A common defense in premises liability claims is that the hazardous condition was open and obvious, therefore the individual should have known they would be injured if they saw it. Just because a hazardous condition is obvious, does not mean it is acceptable. Again, the duty owed by the property owner, even with open and
Read MoreFAQ: For purposes of seeking just compensation, does it matter where I fell?
The short answer is yes, it does matter. Falling at a business is different from falling at a friend’s house. Why? – Depending on where you fall, different insurance coverages and policies will apply. For example, a business may carry a higher insurance policy than a homeowner. This does not mean you can get all
Read MoreCrash Alert: Two hospitalized following North Austin crash
AUSTIN, TX – Two people were transported to the hosptial following a multi-vehicle collision along Interstate 35 Friday evening. According to the Austin – Travis County EMS official Twitter page, the incident occurred within the 4700 block of I-35 north just before 7:00 p.m. Officials say there were 4 vehicles involved in the crash. One
Read MoreCrash Alert: Afternoon crash causes delays in downtown Austin
AUSTIN, TX – Officials in downtown Austin responded to a collision near Eilers Park that caused major traffic delays Friday afternoon. According to the Austin – Travis County traffic report page, the crash happened in the 2200 block of Veterans Drive around 2:45 p.m. Officials did not report any injuries resulting from the crash. However,
Read MoreOne dead following Williamson County crash
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX – Officials with the Williamson County Sheriff’s office have reported a fatality resulting from a crash along an Interstate 35 frontage road Tuesday evening. According to KXAN, a collision and subsequent fire occurred within the 12200 block of the southbound I-35 frontage road sometime around 5:00 p.m. Paramedics declared one person dead
Read MoreFAQ: Are you liable if a child gets hurt on your property?
Like all personal injury cases, it depends on the facts and circumstances surrounding the injury. Anytime your child or someone else’s child is hurt, the child’s parents should contact a personal injury lawyer to investigate the facts and determine what claims and what damages can be sought. If a child is hurt on someone’s property,
Read MoreAccident closes lanes on South Lamar Blvd.
AUSTIN, TX – Police in South Austin were forced to close off at least one lane on South Lamar Boulevard following a rush-hour crash Friday morning. According to KXAN, the wreck happened near the intersection of South Lamar Blvd. and Lamar Square Drive shortly after 9:30 a.m. No injuries have been reported as a result
Read MoreOne dead, others injured in Travis County collision
AUSTIN, TX – One person died and four others were hospitalized following a crash in Travis County Wednesday night. According to KXAN, the crash happened in the 5200 block of North FM 620. Paramedics arrived on the scene to find one person trapped inside their vehicle, possibly unconscious. They pronounced one person dead at the
Read MoreFAQ: What Is The Difference Between Premises Liability And General Liability?
Premises Liability vs. General Liability In 2021, there were 533 fatal occupational injuries in Texas, 64 more than 2020. About 36 million older Americans suffer fall accidents in the U.S. each year, and many of these are premisess liability or general liability cases. But what is the difference between premises liability and general liability? Premises liability
Read MoreCrash causes delays on North Lamar Boulevard
AUSTIN, TX – Authorities in North Austin are reporting delays as the result of a collision near Research Boulevard on Thursday morning. According to KXAN, the crash happened at about 11:15 a.m. on the North Lamar Boulevard service road at Research Blvd. No injuries have been reported resulting from the crash. However, the situation is
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