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When Is a Government Entity Liable for an Austin Car Accident?

If you get into a car accident in Austin, you may assume that you can hold the individual driver who caused the crash responsible for paying for your losses. In certain situations, however, you may…

[New Study] The Deadliest Road Stretches in Texas

Key Takeaways: Texas is home to some of the nation’s largest and most recognizable metropolitan areas, such as Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, each with its own identity and culture. Years of expansion…

What to Do After a Rideshare Crash in Austin

Rideshare transportation is one of the most popular ways to get around Austin. Every year, Uber and Lyft transport thousands of riders throughout the city. Unfortunately, not all riders reach their destinations safely.  If you…

Traumatic Brain Injuries From Construction Falls    

Every year, the construction industry is at the top of the list of most dangerous jobs in Texas. Falls are an extremely common type of construction accident, with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) being one possible…

Negligent Entrustment in Texas Car Accidents

Motor vehicles are dangerous, and should be treated as such. They should not be lent or entrusted to someone incapable of handling the car with the care and prudence required. If you get hurt in…

Legal Rights of Pedestrians Hit by Cars in Downtown Austin

Pedestrian-vehicle collisions are some of the worst types of accidents in Austin, with a high potential for serious and fatal injuries. These accidents are almost always preventable, and are often caused by careless and reckless…

How Expert Witnesses Support Construction Injury Claims in Texas

Getting injured in a construction accident in Texas can lead to serious injuries in addition to expenses and communications from insurance companies that can be overwhelming. Filing an injury claim can provide you with justice…

When Is a Government Entity Liable for an Austin Car Accident?

If you get into a car accident in Austin, you may assume that you can hold the individual driver who caused the crash responsible for paying for your losses. In certain situations, however, you may…

[New Study] The Deadliest Road Stretches in Texas

Key Takeaways: Texas is home to some of the nation’s largest and most recognizable metropolitan areas, such as Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, each with its own identity and culture. Years of expansion…

What to Do After a Rideshare Crash in Austin

Rideshare transportation is one of the most popular ways to get around Austin. Every year, Uber and Lyft transport thousands of riders throughout the city. Unfortunately, not all riders reach their destinations safely.  If you…

Traumatic Brain Injuries From Construction Falls    

Every year, the construction industry is at the top of the list of most dangerous jobs in Texas. Falls are an extremely common type of construction accident, with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) being one possible…

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Exceptions To the Texas Statute of Limitations, Explained

If you have been injured by someone’s wrongful or negligent actions in Texas, you may have the right to file a civil lawsuit to seek financial recovery for the losses you have suffered. Among the many rules governing personal injury…

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¿El seguro cubre lesiones por tropiezos, resbalones y caídas?

Los resbalones, tropezones y caídas son causas sorprendentemente graves de lesiones, lo que resulta en 42,114 muertes y sobre 8 millones de visitas a la sala de emergencias cada año. Estas lesiones pueden ser especialmente peligrosas para las personas mayores, ya que pueden causar…

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La diferencia entre negligencia y responsabilidad

Su seguridad y bienestar dependen de uno de los elementos más importantes de la existencia en una sociedad: la idea de que todos nos cuidamos unos a otros, incluso en las formas más básicas. Esta no es una regla tácita….

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What You Need to Know If You’re Hit by a UPS Truck

Founded in 1907, the United Parcel Service — better known as UPS — offers supply chain management services and package delivery options. Best known for its shipping, UPS delivered 6.3 billion packages and documents in 2020 alone. With so many…

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The Difference between Negligence and Liability

Your safety and well-being depend on one of the most important elements of existing in a society — the idea that we are all looking out for each other, even in the most basic of ways. This is not an…

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Lo que necesita saber si lo atropella un camión de UPS

Fundado en 1907, United Parcel Service, más conocido como UPS, ofrece servicios de gestión de la cadena de suministro y opciones de entrega de paquetes. Mejor conocido por su envío, UPS entregó 6.300 millones de paquetes y documentos solo en 2020. Sin…

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Does Insurance Cover Injuries from Trips, Slips, and Falls?

Slips, trips, and falls are surprisingly serious causes of injury, resulting in 42,114 deaths and about 8 million emergency room visits each year. These injuries can be especially dangerous for the elderly since they can cause fractured hips, which in…

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Cómo probar una lesión en la espalda en el trabajo

Cuando se lesiona la espalda en el trabajo, su primer pensamiento probablemente no sea llamar a un abogado especializado en lesiones de columna. De hecho, es posible que muchas personas no piensen nada acerca de su lesión, o traten de…

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How to Prove a Back Injury at Work

When you injure your back at work, your first thought is not likely going to be to call a spinal injury lawyer. In fact, many people may not think anything about their injury at all, or they try to tough…

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¿Qué es una lesión por quemadura de espesor total?

Las quemaduras de espesor total, o quemaduras de tercer grado, son quemaduras que dañan o incluso destruyen ambas capas de la piel, incluidos los folículos pilosos, las glándulas sudoríparas, y también dañan el tejido subyacente. Quemaduras lo suficientemente graves como…

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¿Cuáles son las principales causas de los accidentes industriales?

Los trabajadores industriales se arriesgan todos los días para mantener en funcionamiento los sistemas que garantizan que las personas de la comunidad tengan lo que necesitan. La maquinaria pesada, los ambientes ruidosos, las temperaturas extremas y más, contribuyen a los…

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What Is a Full-Thickness Burn Injury?

Full-thickness burns — or third-degree burns — are burns that damage or even destroy both layers of skin, including the hair follicles, sweat glands, as well as damage the underlying tissue. Burns serious enough to require treatment injure one person…

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