The Six Most Common Causes of Collisions in Austin: What Accident Victims Need to Know
The Six Most Common Causes of Collisions in Austin If you’ve recently been in a car accident in Austin, you’re not alone. We talk to people like you EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Austin’s rapidly growing population, combined with heavy traffic and distracted driving, creates unique risks on Texas roads. Understanding the most common causes of crashes
Read MoreCrash Alert: 2 killed in NE Austin crash involving motorcycle, pedestrian
AUSTIN, TX – Two people died Wednesday in a crash involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian in east-central Austin, reports Fox 7 Austin. The accident happened shortly before 9 p.m. on the westbound side of US-290 between Cameron Road and US-183. Police say that a motorcycle struck a pedestrian along the highway. It’s unclear if
Read MoreCrash Report: Motorcycle vs. car crash near Mopac and Parmer injures 1
AUSTIN, TX – An Austin motorcyclist was badly injured Sunday night in a two-vehicle collision along the freeway in North Austin, reports CBS Austin. The accident happened around 9:34 p.m. on the northbound side of the Mopac Expressway near West Parmer Lane. This is just east of Balcones Youth Sports. So far, Austin Police have
Read MoreEspañol FAQ: ‘Lane Splitting’/Circular Entre Coches
División de Carriles Para Motocicletas Abandonar el carril es algo parecido al exceso de velocidad. Si un motorista cree que puede hacerlo de forma segura y llegar a su destino un poco más rápido, a menudo aprovechará la oportunidad. Pero, ¿es legal? ¿Cuáles son las leyes de división de carril en Texas? ¿En caso de
Read MoreCrash Alert: Man killed in motorcycle crash on E Anderson near I-35
AUSTIN, TX – An 18-year-old died Saturday in a motorcycle accident along a major roadway in central Austin, reports CBS Austin. The crash happened just after 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of East Anderson Lane westbound and I-35. This is just north of the St. John’s area. It’s still unclear what may have caused the
Read MoreFAQ: How much is a good settlement for a motorcycle accident?
settlement for a motorcycle accident? All cases are different, so a “good settlement” would be different on every case. There is no exact number or science to calculating a good settlement. Whether in a car accident or in a motorcycle accident, the settlement will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:
Read MoreFAQ: I was injured in a motorcycle accident, but I wasn’t wearing a helmet. Can I still recover damages from the other driver?
I was injured in a motorcycle accident, but I wasn’t wearing a helmet. Can I still recover damages? Yes. As a fellow rider, I know the freedom that goes without wearing a helmet while riding. However, freedom comes at a severe cost if you get in a motorcycle accident without a helmet. Assuming you take
Read MoreIs Lane Splitting Legal In Texas?
Lane splitting is a little like speeding. If a motorcycle rider thinks they can do it safely and get to their destination a little faster, they’ll often take the chance. But is it legal? What are the lane splitting laws in Texas? Should lane splitting be legal? As Austin’s top motorcycle lawyer, I want to
Read MoreCrash Report: Motorcycle crash near TX-6 and Holleman kills 1, injures 1
COLLEGE STATION, TX – One person died and another was hurt late last month in a College Station motorcycle accident, reports Fox 44 News. The incident occurred Saturday, September 28th, just before noon on the Texas 6 Frontage Road near Holleman Drive East. This is just east of Post Oak Mall. Police say the motorcycle
Read MoreThe Most Dangerous Intersections in Austin (And What We’re Doing About Them!)
Most Dangerous Intersections in Austin? Sources: Austin Police Department, Austin Public Information office, Sept. 2023. And remember: The best injury lawyer Austin has to offer is a phone call away! Austin, Texas is a wonderful city for both visitors and residents. However, the increasing number of vehicles on our roads means we now have
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