Two dead after woman runs red light and collides with fuel truck
AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Statesman reports that two women died this past Tuesday when their vehicle collided with a freight fuel truck at the intersection of northbound Texas 130 and Westbound Texas 71. Officers arrived at the scene of the accident shortly before midnight. Police say the 23-year-old driver, Margarita Escalante Ibarra, was driving
Read MoreUPDATED STORY: Victim identified in fatal crash on U.S. 183 on Tuesday
AUSTIN, TX – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal crash on U.S. 183 earlier this week. The Austin Statesman has reported that the victim was 40-year-old Jedidiah Ephraim Brown. Brown was reportedly inside her Nissan Altima that had broken down in the right lane of southbound 183 near 290 when a box truck rear-ended her
Read MoreFAQ: What does “premises injury” mean?
“Premises injury” is typically a term that describes an injury which occurs on someone else’s property. This could be an injury at a business, a friend’s house or any other place that you are visiting or invited into. Premises liability claims are very complex, so if you are injured on someone else’s property, call Funk
Read MoreFAQ: Do I have a claim if I may have been partly to blame for my motorcycle accident?
Maybe. Texas is a modified comparative negligence state. That means that as long as you are not more than 50% at fault, you may have a case for any injuries you have suffered as a result of a car accident. To determine who is at fault, and how much responsibility each side has, you need
Read MoreFAQ: If a driver forces me off the road, do I have a case?
There are three main things that make up a personal injury case. Number 1: you are not at fault. Number 2: You suffered an injury. And Number 3: there is some form of insurance to go after to recover your damages. The third factor is the key here. If someone forces you off the road
Read MoreFAQ: When should I contact a lawyer after a motorcycle accident?
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you need to contact Funk and Associates right away. Motorcycle accidents are often severe due to the vulnerability of motorcycle riders on the roadway when they are struck by vehicles. While the injured victim recovers in the hospital from their injures, valuable evidence and information may
Read MoreFAQ: What sort of costs can I recover in a traumatic brain injury lawsuit?
There are a variety of damages you can recover if you suffer a traumatic brain injury. In addition to past and future medical expenses, you can also recover past and future pain and suffering, mental anguish and impairment depending on the severity of the TBI. You can also recover past lost wages and loss of
Read MoreFAQ: Is it possible for symptoms of a head injury to not appear right away?
Yes. The brain is one of the most intricate and delicate pieces of the human body. Scientists and doctors continue to learn more every day. As such, there is no right or wrong way for a brain to function after an injury. The injuries and symptoms you suffer will be unique and specific to each
Read MoreFAQ: What accidents commonly cause traumatic brain injuries?
There is no specific car wreck or event that causes a traumatic brain injury. However, more often than not, you will suffer a concussion through some sort of whiplash or impact to your head as a result of a personal injury accident. The symptoms can be severe, but may also be very mild and mimic
Read MoreFAQ: What should I look for when choosing an attorney to represent me in a traumatic brain injury?
1. Experience – Have they dealt with these kind of cases and do they know the city, its people, and its Courts? 2. Personality – Are you a fit with this lawyer. You want a bulldog who only you can pet! 3. Case load – Does the firm have the time for you; or are
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