How Does Austin Rank for Commercial Truck Accidents?
Thousands of people in the United States perish in large truck crashes each year, and many more sustain serious injuries. Unfortunately, Texas has more traffic fatalities than almost any other state. In fact, it is one of 10 states that…
Could Truck Driver Fatigue Have Caused Your Austin Car Accident?
A full 13 percent of commercial motor vehicle accidents are caused by fatigue, according to a study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This is no surprise, given that commercial drivers spend long hours on the road and…
How Will Austin’s Stay-at-Home Order Affect Delivery Truck Accidents?
If you are not ready to make a commitment to our firm and simply want to learn more, we offer free, no-pressure consultations in the interest of helping you make informed decisions. We know that this is a confusing time…
What Happens When a UPS Truck Is in an Accident?
United Parcel Service (UPS) is a multinational delivery and supply chain management company with nearly 126,000 vehicles on the road. Like all commercial carriers, UPS is subject to federal regulations that influence everything from hiring new drivers and maintaining vehicles…
Does Amazon Train Its Delivery Drivers?
Many consumers associate the Amazon brand with convenience, efficiency, and affordability. The company has cemented its status as an indispensable part of customers’ lives by offering just about every product under the sun, as well as services such as same-day…
Impacto Austin
Impact Austin es una organización de donación colectiva de mujeres con sede en Austin, que financia organizaciones sin fines de lucro del centro de Texas que brindan servicios en los condados de Bastrop, Hays, Travis y Williamson. ABRIL 2022 Sesión…
How Often Do Auto Accident Settlements Exceed Insurance Policy Limits?
If you sustained serious injuries in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have a legal right to collect compensation, or damages, from the at-fault party. These damages cover medical expenses, lost earnings, diminished capacity to work, and…
An Unexpected Consequence of COVID-19 May Be More Austin Delivery Truck Accidents
The COVID-19 case count in Austin has entered the hundreds. With Travis County sheltering in place and non-essential businesses operations suspended to avoid further spread, overall vehicle traffic has decreased. However, there has been a sharp increase in demand for…
Protecting Your Personal Injury Case During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life for Austin residents, including access to non-emergency medical care. Health care providers and facilities have limited their services in order to halt the spread of the virus and reserve medical…
When to Contact a Lawyer After a Car Accident
If you have sustained injuries in a car accident on Austin roads, waiting to take action can cost you. Delaying medical treatment in hopes that your injury will resolve itself can both jeopardize your health and make it difficult to…
How Do I Estimate Future Medical Costs in a Spinal Injury Accident?
Estimating future medical costs for any car accident injury is difficult, but spinal injuries are particularly complicated. It is not always possible to tell how serious or permanent the injury is from the outset; you need to seek treatment and…
Could Covid-19 Cause More Commercial Vehicle Accidents?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and shelter-in-place measures have reduced the number of passenger cars on America’s highways and interstates. Yet delivery drivers are out in full force, trying to meet the demands of an immobilized public that relies…