Austin Truck Accident Attorney
Do You Need An Austin-Area Truck Accident Attorney? When a big rig loses its cargo on the highway, the outcome can be tragic. Even small pieces of debris that come loose can fly onto the windshield of an unsuspecting motorist and cause a serious accident. If a truck loses some of its heavy cargo, it
Read MoreFAQ: Is Texas a Comparative Negligence State?
Is Texas a Comparative Negligence State? In personal injury cases, recovering compensation typically involves proving that the other party was negligent and that their negligence directly led to the accident (causation). Negligence refers to a failure to exercise the duty of care to prevent harm to others. If proven, the negligent party is at fault
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-vehicle rollover on TX-130 in S Austin kills 1, hurts 2
AUSTIN, TX – A two-vehicle crash along the service road for Texas 130 in south Austin killed one person and injured two others on Friday. According to KVUE, the accident occurred around 1 p.m. on the southbound side of the the TX-130 service road near the junction with US-183. This is the area just north
Read MoreCrash Alert: Vehicle strikes, injures pedestrian on N FM 620 near Vista Parke
AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian went to the hospital with critical injuries after a vehicle struck them along a highway in far west Austin, reports ATCEMS. FINAL 8000blk N FM 620 Vehicle-pedestrian collision: #ATCEMSMedics have transported an adult trauma alert to St. David’s Round Rock with critical life-threatening injuries. Expect continued #ATXTraffic delays. #ATCEMS is
Read MoreCrash Alert: Wrong-way crash on ramp from I-35 to Ben White injures 2
AUSTIN, TX – Two people went to the hospital last Friday after a wrong-way collision along an entrance ramp in South Austin, reports KXAN. The incident happened around 3:50 a.m. on the ramp from southbound I-35 to westbound Ben White Boulevard, which is just south of St. Edward’s University. Police say that a vehicle was
Read MoreFAQ: Is there a statute of limitations on a wrongful death suit?
You must file a suit for wrongful death no later than two years after the death of the injured person. There are some more complicated exceptions to this rule, such as if you only reasonably discovered the negligence after the death, you may be able to begin the two year statute on the discovery of
Read MoreCrash Alert: Vehicle strikes, kills pedestrian on FM 969 in E Austin
AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian died on Saturday morning after a vehicle struck them along a busy roadway in far east Austin, reports Fox 7 Austin. Crews responded to the accident just before 11 a.m. in the area of 1300 FM 969 Road, which is near the Bud Dryden Airport. Officials say the pedestrian died at
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-vehicle crash on Brodie Ln in Sunset Valley injures 1
AUSTIN, TX – A two-vehicle collision along a busy roadway in the Sunset Valley Meadows area sent one person to the hospital Sunday. The accident happened around 11:10 a.m. in the vicinity of 6020 Brodie Lane, which is near the Sunset Valley Nature Area and Indian Grass Prairie Preserve. The cause of the accident is still
Read MoreDoes Texas Have A Statute Of Limitations For Personal Injury Cases?
Written by Funk & Associates Personal Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Yanni Funk The Texas Statute of Limitations … … sets the maximum period after a car accident during which legal action can be initiated. In Texas, the personal injury statute of limitations is two years. This means you have a window of up to two
Read MoreCrash Alert: 3-vehicle crash at Bee Cave and Montebello injures 3
AUSTIN, TX – Two people sustained critical injuries Friday afternoon in a three-vehicle collision on Bee Cave Road, reports ATCEMS. Vehicle Rescue at 2900-3115 Bee Cave Rd (x-st Montebello Rd, 14:02). #ATCEMS & @WestlakeFD are on scene of a 3 vehicle collision w/ 5 patients involved, 2 were pinned in their vehicle & have now
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