FAQ: If someone falls and hurts herself on a hotel’s premises, does she have any recourse against the hotel?
Maybe. It depends on the facts and circumstances surrounding the fall. Was there a hazardous condition present? Did the hotel know about the defect? Does the business have insurance or assets to recover from? What type of injury occurred? All of these questions and more would need to be answered first. If you have been
Read MoreFAQ: If I am visiting a friend’s house, and am attacked by their dog, can I pursue a claim?
Yes, you can pursue a claim. This is typically done through their homeowners or renters insurance. While it sounds easy, these claims are difficult and have several legal issues to investigate. Home owners and renters insurance policies generally exclude certain types of dogs, and sometimes, attacks in general. The insurance companies are in the business
Read MoreAt least one injured in Heritage Hills area crash
AUSTIN, TX – At least one person was injured this afternoon in a North Austin car collision in the Heritage Hills area. According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded to the incident at 8200-8216 Connor Lane near Park Center Drive at around 12:45 a.m. We can confirm that at least one person sustained injuries
Read MoreInjury crash near Pflugerville
AUSTIN, TX – An injury crash occurred near Pflugerville this morning at around 10:50 a.m. The Austin Fire and Rescue Department, along with police officers, were on the scene at the intersection of Wilke Ridge Lane and West Pflugerville Parkway. The exact details surrounding the accident are unknown at this time. We can confirm that
Read MoreTraffic collision on FM 969
AUSTIN, TX – A traffic collision occurred on FM 969 yesterday afternoon in East Austin. According to TXDOT Austin, the car accident happened at the intersection of FM 969 and Delta Post Road at around 3:30 p.m. Responders on the scene shut down that section of the road for about two hours for investigation and scene
Read MoreInjury crash near Cedar Park
AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Fire and Rescue Department reports of an injury crash near Cedar Park this morning. According to the department, crews from AFD and Austin Police were on the scene on northbound FM 620 at around 10:49 a.m. The cause of the crash has not been released. At least one person was
Read MoreTraffic collision in Hancock area
AUSTIN, TX – According to the Austin-Travis County traffic report page, a traffic collision occurred this morning in the Hancock area of Austin. Austin Police responded to the incident at the intersection of East 38th Half Street and Red River Street at around 10:47 a.m. According to the report, the collision has been named an
Read MoreDWI driver causes head-on collision
AUSTIN, TX – A 51-year-old woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated after causing a head-on collision on Sunday night. According to FOX 7 Austin, Kelly Murphy was driving her 2020 silver Dodge Challenger the wrong way on the Capitol of Texas Highway when she crashed head-on into another vehicle. Austin Police arrived on the
Read MoreThree dead in San Marcos rollover crash
AUSTIN, TX – A 7-year-old child is now the third victim to die from a rollover crash in San Marcos on Saturday night. A family of 10 was driving from San Antonio to Austin for a family reunion when they crashed their 2002 Ford Explorer and rolled off the highway at the 200 block of
Read MoreDWI driver hits four vehicles
AUSTIN, TX – Sabrina Richardson, a 42-year-old woman, was driving while intoxicated and crashed into four separate vehicles on Sunday night. According to FOX 7 Austin, Richardson was driving home from Givens Park with a large bottle of liquor on her lap. She collided with the first vehicle at Springdale Road and Heflin Lane at
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