Passenger Killed after Pickup Truck is Rear-Ended by Bus and Bursts into Flames

In 2014, a multiple-vehicle collision left the passenger of a pickup truck dead after the truck was rear-ended by a South Texas College bus and burst into flames. According to an article by The Monitor, the vehicles were traveling eastbound along Expressway 83 in Donna, Texas, when the pickup truck slowed down in anticipation of […]

Trucking Company Liability in Texas Truck Accidents

When an individual has been injured due to the negligence of a truck driver, the injured person or their family will often incur a series of costly medical expenses. In many situations, insurance companies do not fully cover the costs associated with the medical care and ongoing expenses as well as the detriments that the […]

Risks Associated with Fatigued Truck Drivers in Texas

Texas is an expansive state that many truck drivers pass through when making cross-country trips. An unfortunate consequence of such frequent travel through the state is the increased risk and prevalence of accidents. There are several causes of trucking accidents in Texas, such as truck driver inexperience, mechanical flaws in the truck, and unfamiliarity with […]

Combination of Technologies in Truck Cabs May Increase Semi Safety in Texas and Nationwide

Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) claim multiple technologies within a semi-truck cab may decrease the accident risks associated with driver fatigue. According to VTTI Senior Research Associate Dr. Gregory M. Fitch, nearly 80 percent of truck accidents occur while a driver is not looking forward when a vehicle ahead begins to stop. […]

Texas Sovereign Immunity Laws & Dog Bite Injuries in Austin

As a dog bite attorney in Austin, I have come to realize that dog bite injuries are far more common than most people may realize.  In fact, each year nearly 5 million people are injured in dog bite attacks in the United States.  While fatalities resulting from dog bites are fairly rare, the injuries sustained […]

Determining Liability in Texas Trucking Accidents

Texas trucking accidents account for a fraction of all traffic-related accidents that occur in Texas roadways. However, they have the potential to be much more dangerous than motor vehicle traffic accidents. Due to the sheer weight and size of most trucks, injuries, and fatalities resulting from trucking accidents are far higher than most car accidents. […]

Not If, But When You Are Involved in an Austin Car Accident

Most Austin residents will be involved in a car accident during their lifetime. And, in spite of people’s love for sports cars, and traveling at a high rate of speed, it’s impossible to ensure that the other drivers on the road are as skilled or attentive as you are. In the majority of cases, car […]

6 Important Pieces of Information EVERY Austin Car Accident Victim Should Collect

As an Austin car accident attorney, I’m all too familiar with the fact that thousands of car accidents occur in San Antonio every month. Because so many car accidents occur on Texas roadways, you or someone you know has likely been in a car crash. Fortunately, not all car accidents result in injuries, however regardless […]

Austin Bail Bonds and Jail Release

Jail Release in Austin Bond Release ▪ Personal Bonds ▪ Surety Bonds ▪ Attorney Bonds We offer jail release services to people in Travis County and the surrounding areas. That means that you can call on us 24 hours a day, seven days a week to seek to get you out of jail on bond. As […]

Austin Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents are not a rare occurrence in this country – quite the opposite in fact. Consider the following statistics before going out for your next walk. Pedestrian accidents account for eleven percent of motor vehicle deaths in this country on an annual basis. Nearly 200,000 pedestrians were killed in vehicle-walker collisions over the course […]