UPDATE: 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.
Read MoreFAQ: Should I accept a cash settlement from the insurance company for my premises liability injury?
You should never accept a settlement from an insurance company or anyone else without first consulting a personal injury lawyer. A personal injury lawyer can ensure everything is taken care of with the settlement, including medical bills, and that you have been fairly and justly compensated for your injuries. A personal injury lawyer can also
Read MoreFAQ: If a property owner is found responsible for my personal injuries, what can I recover?
If a property owner is responsible for your injuries on their property, you may be able to recover several different types of damages related to your claims, including: past and future medical expenses, past and future pain and suffering and mental anguish, past lost wages and future lost earning capacity, etc. You may also be
Read MoreCrash Alert: Man killed after crashing stolen car near Elgin
ELGIN, TX – The suspect involved in a stolen vehicle crash died at the hospital hours later after resisting arrest and fighting with authorities Tuesday morning. Police responded to reports of a vehicle colliding with a fence after driving off of the road along Hwy 290 near Elgin around 10:30 a.m., according to CBS Austin.
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian injured in South Austin collision
AUSTIN, TX – Officials in South Austin responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on South Congress Avenue Tuesday. The crash happened within the intersection of Ramble Lane and South Congress Ave. around 3:20 p.m., according to the official Twitter page of Austin-Travis County EMS. FINAL #ATCEMSMedics have declared a Trauma Alert on & transported
Read MoreCrash Alert: UPDATE Victim identified in fatal multi-vehicle crash
AUSTIN, TX – Officials with the Austin Police Department have identified the individual who was killed in a five-vehicle crash in North Austin last week. According to CBS Austin, 26-year-old Jacob Byrd was killed after his vehicle was struck while attempting to turn out of an apartment complex at 7655 FM 620. The first vehicle
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