A Passenger’s Guide to Drunk Driving Accidents
Most people understand that they can claim compensation for damages from a drunk driver who causes a collision with their vehicle. However, many victims don’t know their rights as a passenger injured in an accident — particularly if they are…
Can I Claim Damages If a Truck Driver Ran Me Off the Road?
When two vehicles collide, determining liability can be difficult, but it is often more straightforward than in a single-vehicle collision. Single-vehicle accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, including alcohol use, drowsy driving, and driver errors. However, in some…
Rideshare Drivers Are Distracted Drivers
When rideshare driving apps first began appearing in cities, some road safety advocates were overjoyed. Apps like Lyft and Uber offered a reliable, convenient way to travel — particularly to and from heavily trafficked bar districts. The assumption was that…
Amazon’s Delivery Network Is Causing Insurance Problems
In order to meet ever shorter delivery timeframes, Amazon has built a vast network of delivery drivers operating from their own vehicles. For consumers, that means next-day or same-day deliveries, but for those on the road, it may also spell…
What Kinds of Damages Can I Claim in a Wrongful Death Case?
Losing a loved one is a profoundly difficult experience under any circumstances, but when that death occurs due to another’s negligence, the loss and devastation can be overwhelming. Victims in these instances endure extreme emotional distress and grief, which may…
The State of Cycling Safety in Austin
Cyclists are among some of the most vulnerable road users in Austin — or anywhere. With few physical barriers between riders and other vehicles on the road, cyclists are far more likely to be killed or injured in crashes than…
America’s Truck Driver Shortage May Be Causing More Accidents
For years, the American Trucking Association (ATA) has been sounding an alarm: the trucking industry is desperately short on qualified drivers. In a report this year, the ATA indicated there was a shortage of roughly 60,800 drivers in 2018. That…
Proposed Changes to I-35 Could Make Austin Highways Much Safer
In the last six months, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched an ambitious project to improve traffic and ease congestion on Austin’s section of I-35. In late August, TxDOT approved $77 billion of funding for the Unified Transportation…
How Public Transit Impacts Accidents
If you’ve ever seen a frustrated driver tailgating a bus, you may assume that public transit increases the risk of dangerous accidents in urban areas. Frequent stops, slow overall speeds, and pedestrians boarding and deboarding are all factors that would…
Should I See a Doctor After My Accident?
The most important thing you can do after an accident is seek medical attention. There are many reasons for this, but primarily, seeing a doctor is the best way to rule out injuries — or begin treatment right away to…
How Can We Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents?
Drunk driving is incredibly prevalent in the US — more than one million drivers are arrested each year for driving under the influence, while millions more report that they have driven after drinking alcohol. When drunk drivers get behind the…
Collision Avoidance Systems Make Trucks Safer. Why Aren’t More Commercial Carriers Using Them?
Vehicles today are much safer than they used to be. Collision avoidance systems — sometimes called driver assistance technologies — are helping drivers avoid the biggest risk on the road: themselves. The vast majority of accidents can be contributed to…