FAQ: If I am assaulted or robbed outside of an ATM, can the bank be held responsible?
Usually not, but there are certain situations where they would be. There is no clear cut answer to this question. The facts and circumstances will vary from case to case, so if you have been injured due to a robbery outside an ATM, you should contact the personal injury lawyers at Funk & Associates today.
Read MoreCrash Alert: cyclist injured after falling from bridge in East Austin
AUSTIN, TX – One person was hospitalized after an east Austin biking accident late Sunday afternoon. According to the Austin-Travis County Twitter page, the cyclist fell off of a bridge near Walnut Creek within the 2900 Block of Delwau Lane at about 3:12 p.m. The biker was treated for non-life-threatening injures. Information regarding what may
Read MoreCrash Alert: Driver arrested after driving into protest crowd in downtown Austin
AUSTIN, TX – The driver of a vehicle that careened into a group of protesters at the Headquarters of Austin Police Department Saturday was taken into custody following the incident. According to KVUE, the crash occurred when an unidentified vehicle drove through a crowd holding up traffic by blocking a portion of Eighth Street in
Read MoreFAQ: What constitutes “hazardous conditions”?
A hazardous condition can be anything potentially dangerous or harmful to an individual. This could constitute any number of things including slippery floors, uneven floors, torn carpets, etc. Most property owners have a duty to keep the premises reasonably safe for people, including warning them of hazardous or potentially dangerous conditions on the premises. It
Read MoreFAQ: How long does a hazard need to be present for a property owner to be found liable for injuries caused by that hazard?
There is no set amount of time that a hazardous condition must be present before an injury occurs. It is more a question of reasonableness and notice of that hazard to the property owner. Was the incident reasonably foreseeable? Did the property owner have actual or constructive notice of the hazardous condition before hand? These
Read MoreFAQ: If someone falls on a broken piece of a city sidewalk and is injured, can they sue the city?
You can always sue the city, the question is should you? It depends, on the facts of the incident and the damages you have suffered. Claims against the city are different than claims against individuals. There are prerequisites to suing the city, including putting them on notice, among others. In addition, damages may be capped
Read MoreFAQ: 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
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