Crash Alert: APD ids victim of motorcycle crash on Giles Ln
AUSTIN, TX – APD has released additional details regarding a a fatal motorcyle crash that happened earlier this month in east Austin, reports KXAN. According to officials, 34-year-old Tyler J. Jelke, died at the scene of a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on Friday, February 16. The incident happened around 6 a.m. on Giles Lane, just south
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian fatally injured in crash on Grove Blvd in SE Austin
AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian died Sunday from injuries sustained when a vehicle struck them in Southeast Austin last Thursday. According to KXAN, the incident happened around 1:50 p.m. in the area of 2300 Grove Boulevard, which runs between East Riverside Drive and Montopolis Drive. Police haven’t yet shared any details about the accident except
Read MoreCrash Alert: Wrong-way crash involving semi in Taylor kills 1
TAYLOR, TX – A wrong-way driver died Wednesday after a head-on crash involving an 18-wheeler on the south side of the Taylor. The incident happened around 3:36 p.m. on South Main Street near South Park Boulevard, which is south of US-79. The investigation indicates that a northbound 2016 Chevy Malibu entered the southbound lanes of
Read MoreWho can be Held Liable in a Truck Accident?
In Texas, Who Can Be Held Liable In A Truck Accident? In the Lone Star State, we see a lot of freight traffic on our highways and interstates. When a truck accident happens, it’s important to figure out who is responsible for the damages. The party at fault in a truck accident is the one
Read MoreFAQ: What is a Tort?
What Is A ‘Tort’ In Texas Law? A tort is when someone does something or fails to do something that hurts or harms another person. This is in reference to civil, not criminal matters. Civil legal matters simply means financial compensation. You can’t be incarcerated for a tort; that element of law is called criminal
Read MoreCrash Alert: Police investigate semi crash on FM 2238 at I-10
SCHULENBURG, TX – Crews responded to a crash involving an 18-wheeler on FM 2238 in southeast Fayette County Wednesday, reports Fox 7 Austin. The incident happened before 7 a.m. under the I-10 overpass in Schulenburg, which is just north of Engle. At this time, it’s unclear if any other vehicles were involved in the accident
Read MorePersonal Injury Assault Claims at UT
University of Texas Exchange Student Sues Fraternity For Assault Written by Funk & Associates Personal Injury Lawyers An Australian exchange student attending The University of Texas is suing the Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity for personal injury damages allegedly sustained when he was assaulted at a fraternity party last year. Let’s look at how property
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-vehicle crash on Old Lockhart Rd injures 7
MUSTANG RIDGE, TX – Three kids and four adults went to the hospital Sunday afternoon after a major crash in southern Travis County. According to Fox 7 Austin, the two-vehicle collision occurred around 3:47 p.m. on Old Lockhart Road just northwest of South Highway 183. This is just southwest of the Mustang Ridge Police Department.
Read MoreCar Accidents Where Yield Signs Are Ignored
Yield Intersection Rear-End Accidents Rear-end accidents at yield intersections are some of the most common car accidents in Austin. When you arrive at a yield sign, you stop and look to your left to enter in order to merge onto the feeder road. The driver behind you does the same. However, many times the driver
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-vehicle crash on John Henry Faulk kills 1
PFLUGERVILLE, TX – One person died, and two people were hurt after a two-vehicle crash on a major Pflugerville roadway Saturday. According to CBS Austin, the incident happened sometime before 12:49 p.m. on John Henry Faulk Drive, which runs between South Heatherwilde Boulevard and East Wells Branch Parkway. Police haven’t shared any details regarding the
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