FAQ: Can I File a Claim Against the Texas Government?
If your injury results from the potential liability of a State of Texas agency or its employees, your case is a complicated one and does not conform to many of the timelines and amounts you can sue for when compared to a standard lawsuit. You need to file a formal claim with the governmental agency
Read MoreCrash Alert: 24-year-old woman killed in single-vehicle crash on I-35 in north Austin
AUSTIN, TX – A woman suffered fatal injuries in a single-vehicle crash in northeast Austin last Wednesday, May 18th. According to CBS Austin, 24-year-old Erika Martinez was heading north on I-35 near East Braker Lane when she lost control of her vehicle and slammed into a utility pole. Martinez was rushed to Dell Seton Medical
Read MoreCrash Alert: Collision on MoPac Expy. in central Austin leaves 1 dead, another injured
AUSTIN, TX – A collision on the MoPac Expressway claimed the life of one person and left another injured early Monday. According to KXAN, the crash happened at about 5:46 p.m. in the 2600 block of the expressway near the exit to Northwood Road. One unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Another individual was
Read MoreFAQ: What is Full and Fair Compensation in Texas?
Full and fair compensation refers to the total amount of restitution an injured party deserves for the injuries he or she received. Types of damages in Texas include: Economic Damages Medical expenses, property replacement, lost income, loss of earning capacity Non-Economic Damages Pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement or impairment, loss of enjoyment of life
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian fatally struck by train near downtown Austin
AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian was killed when they were hit by a train near downtown Austin early this morning. According to a report by Fox 7, the victim was hit while on the tracks near West 3rd Street and North Lamar Boulevard. Few details about the incident are available at this time. However, the
Read MoreCrash Alert: Early-morning collision in north Austin kills pedestrian
AUSTIN, TX – A multi-vehicle crash in north Austin on Wednesday claimed the life of a pedestrian who was standing nearby, KXAN reports. Police say the driver of a commercial heading north on Lamar Boulevard collided with a truck heading west on Rundburg Lane at about 3:10 a.m. The impact caused the van to be
Read MoreFAQ: Can you Sue for Emotional Distress in Texas?
Emotional distress claims attempt to address the damage cause by mental anguish. Beyond the emotional trauma caused immediately by the injury, the injured party can be distressed by changes in lifestyle the injury causes. Such claims can be hard to prove as jurors are unable to see these injuries, as you can with broken bones
Read MoreCrash Alert: Overnight crash on Ben White Blvd. leaves 1 dead
AUSTIN, TX – A collision in southeast Austin early Friday claimed the life of one person, KXAN reports. The incident took place in the 5700 block of East Ben White Boulevard near the intersection with Comsouth Drive At least one person suffered fatal injuries in the wreck. Another person was taken to a local hospital
Read MoreCrash Alert: Crews respond to collision on I-35 in downtown Austin
AUSTIN, TX – Significant traffic delays were reported following a collision on I-35 in downtown Austin this afternoon. According to Total Traffic Austin, the incident took place shortly after 1 p.m. in the southbound lanes of the interstate frontage Road at East 6th Street. Accident in #Travis on I-35 Frontage SB at E 6th St
Read MoreCrash Alert: Victim identified in deadly pedestrian accident on I-35 in April
AUSTIN, TX – Investigators released the identity of the woman killed in a hit-and-run on I-35 in south Austin on April 28th. According to CBS Austin, 42-year-old Pauline Juro was attempting to cross the interstate near Ben White Boulevard when she was hit by an unspecified vehicle. Juro was pronounced dead at the scene. The
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