Crash 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 MoreCrash Alert: Rollover crash near Manor leaves 3 injured
TRAVIS CO., TX – Three people, including a child, were hospitalized following a rollover crash on US-290 on Monday. According to a report by Austin-Travis County EMS, the crash happened shortly before 3 p.m. along the freeway service road near the exit to Johnny Morris Road. Vehicle Rescue at 9600 E Us 290 Hwy Svrd
Read MoreCrash Alert: Pedestrian found dead on US-183 in NE Austin
AUSTIN, TX – A pedestrian was found dead after being struck by a vehicle along US-183 in Northeast Austin on Sunday afternoon. According to a report by CBS Austin, the victim’s body was found lying in the southbound lanes of the freeway near Cameron Road shortly after 4 p.m. Few details about the crash, including
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: Officers called to major collision on E. Riverside Dr.
AUSTIN, TX – Emergency crews were called to the scene of a major collision in southeast Austin this afternoon. According to the Austin-Travis County traffic report page, the crash took place at the intersection of East Riverside Drive and Wickersham Lane at about 1:19 p.m. Few details about the crash are available at this time.
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
Read MoreCrash Alert: Scooter rider killed in east Austin accident
AUSTIN, TX – A scooter accident in east Austin early Monday claimed the life of one person. According to a report by Fox 7, the crash happened at about 2:26 a.m. in the 2700 block of East 13th Street near the intersection with Walnut Avenue. #ATXTrafficFatality LATE FINAL Scooter Collision at 2706 E 13th St
Read MoreFAQ: What is the Duty to Mitigate Damages?
A person that is injured by another has the legal obligation to take reasonable steps to minimize the effects and losses caused by the injury. The defendant in an injury case may claim a breach of this in order to reduce the amount of compensation awarded. Examples of a failure in the duty to mitigate
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