Crash alert: 3 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Dessau Road in north Austin
AUSTIN, TX – Three people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash that slowed down traffic in north Austin on Monday afternoon. According to KXAN, the wreck occurred on Dessau Road in the vicinity of East Parmer Lane sometime before 1:51 p.m. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the scene and found one person pinned in their
Read MoreCrash alert: 1 hospitalized after multi-vehicle collision on State Highway 71
AUSTIN, TX – Austin-Travis County EMS reports it was at the scene of a three-vehicle crash near Bee Cave on Saturday morning. The incident happened in the 12400 block of State Highway 71 and was reported at about 11:30 a.m. Medics and local fire crews responded to the accident and rescued one person who was
Read MoreFAQ: Imagine I’m in a plane crash that takes off from one state, is scheduled to land in another, but instead crashes in a third. In which state would my lawsuit be filed?
It depends. Legally you can choose the venue you file a lawsuit in, which could include the origin or where the flight took off, the specific place where the incident occurred, the airlines headquarters, or potentially in federal court. An experienced attorney can investigate what venue is most advantageous and file your lawsuit in the
Read MoreCrash alert: 2 trucks involved in fatal collision on I-35 in Williamson County
JARRELL, TX – Two commercial trucks were involved in a fatal crash in Williamson County early Tuesday morning, reports KXAN. At least one 18-wheeler was involved in the wreck on Interstate 35 near mile marker 270 between Jarrell and Georgetown. The Texas Department of Public Safety said it was notified of the incident at about
Read MoreCrash alert: Man sentenced for fatal 2020 car crash in east Austin
AUSTIN, TX – A man has been sentenced in connection with a crash in east Austin last year that killed a passenger in his vehicle, reports KXAN. 27-year-old Juan Manuel Aboyles-Garcia pleaded guilty to criminal negligent homicide in the August 15, 2020 accident on FM 969 near Decker Lane. He was sentenced to three years
Read MoreFAQ: Should airplane crash victims or their families discuss settlement with the airline or its insurance company?
No. It is never advisable for you to try and negotiate a settlement on your own behalf. These airlines and insurers have decades of experience in settlement negotiations and you will always be at a disadvantage. You should always seek out an experienced attorney who can advocate and negotiate for you.
Read MoreCrash alert: Police identify pedestrian killed in Austin hit-and-run crash
AUSTIN, TX – A man who was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Austin last month has been identified by police, KXAN reports. This is an update to a previous story. The Austin Police Department asid the pedestrian killed was 62-year-old Calvin Ray Dukes. Investigators said Dukes was experiencing homelessness and was pushing a
Read MoreCrash alert: Motorcyclist dies after colliding with truck in Williamson County
TAYLOR, TX – A collision in Williamson County Monday night claimed the life of a 38-year-old motorcycle rider, reports KXAN. The accident happened in the area of West 2nd Street and FM 3349 in Taylor at about 9 p.m. Police said the motorcyclist, identified as Jacob Shelp of Elgin, was riding east on West 2nd
Read MoreFAQ: What roles do the NTSB or FAA play following an airplane crash, and how might that impact me?
The NTSB and FAA often conduct investigations following an aviation incident. The NTSB’s primary focus is trying to identify the cause behind any one incident. The FAA also serves this function but will also intercede when criminal activity is involved. These agencies independent investigations can sometimes establish a case for negligence, however, they can also
Read MoreCrash alert: Austin police identify motorcyclist killed in collision with box truck
AUSTIN, TX – Police say they have identified the motorcyclist who was killed in a crash in Austin last week. In a news release, the Austin Police Department said the victim was 24-year-old Joseph Harrell Hayman. According to investigators, Hayman was riding a Honda CB500 motorcycle in the 6000 block of N. IH-35 SB near
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