Crash Alert: 2-car crash kills 1, injures 2 in Lampasas Co.
LAMPASAS, TX – A 66-year-old woman died Saturday when her car collided with another car on the highway in Lampasas, reports KWTX 10. Police say the incident happened around 3:46 p.m. on US-281 south of Adamsville. The investigation thus far indicates that the woman lost control of her northbound 2017 Mercedes, veered into the southbound
Read MoreFAQ: What if I am injured by an uninsured person?
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) estimates that 20% of Texas drivers do not have insurance. In other words, roughly one in five car accidents are caused by an uninsured driver. These can be some of the most difficult situations from which to recover your losses. Doing so will almost certainly require the help of
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian crash hurts 1 on Wells Branch Pkwy
PFLUGERVILLE, TX – A car struck and injured a pedestrian in the 1400 block of Wells Branch Parkway in Pflugerville on Thursday evening, reports ATCEMS. Auto-Pedestrian Collision at 1400blk W Wells Branch Pwky (19:19). #ATCEMS is on scene of this incident & #ATCEMSMedics have declared 1 adult patient a Trauma Alert. Expect #ATXTraffic delays in
Read MoreCrash Alert: No injuries in Lockhart crash involving bus
LOCKHART, TX – A driver is facing charges after entering the path of a school bus on the highway in Lockhart Thursday morning, reports CBS Austin. Police say the incident happened around 5:30 a.m. near the intersection of US-183 and State Highway 142. The investigation thus far indicates that a sedan on SH-142 turned in
Read MoreFAQ: Should I speak with the At-Fault Party’s Insurer?
No, you should not speak to the insurance company of someone who injured you or damaged your property. The insurance company represents the At-Fault Party. They are not inherently good or bad, but they do not have your best interests at heart. Lower settlements mean higher profits. If you speak to an adjuster at the
Read MoreCrash Alert: Crash on I-35N at Round Rock Ave blocks traffic
ROUND ROCK, TX – A multi-vehicle crash on the northbound side of I-35 near Round Rock Avenue blocked most lanes of traffic Wednesday morning, reports KXAN. The incident occurred sometime before 7:51 a.m. near the downtown area of Round Rock. Authorities have not released any details regarding the crash except to say that tow trucks
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian struck, killed on US 183 in Wilco
FLORENCE, TX – One person died last Friday morning after a vehicle struck them along the highway in Florence, reports CBS Austin. Police say the incident happened around 5:40 a.m. in the area of 11530 US 183 Hwy, which is just south of County Road 221. Authorities have not released any details regarding the vehicle
Read MoreCrash Alert: Crash on US-183 SB at Oak Knoll delays traffic
AUSTIN, TX – A morning crash caused lane closures and delays along the southbound side of the highway in Austin on Monday, reports KVUE. The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. on the southbound side of US-183 near Oak Knoll Drive, which is just south of McNeil Drive. Authorities have not yet shared details of the
Read MoreFAQ: What is Maintenance and Cure?
Maintenance and Cure is an aspect of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (aka The Jones Act). It states a seaman who is injured on the job is entitled to certain benefits: Maintenance – Day-to-day living expenses (food, rent, necessary utilities, homeowner’s insurance) Cure – Medical expenses (hospital and doctor bills, medication, medical tests, medical
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2-car crash on E Stassney Ln injures 6
AUSTIN, TX – Six people went to the hospital last Thursday after two vehicles collided on a busy roadway in southeast Austin, reports KXAN. Police say the incident occurred around 7:41 p.m. in the area of 5946 East Stassney Lane, which is just west of McKinney Falls State Park. The force of the collision threw
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