What to Do Following a Brake Chamber Explosion
Most of us have experienced it: the need to “slam” on our brakes in order to stop just in time to keep from hitting another vehicle that has stopped short, or to avoid an obstruction in front of us. We…
Six Common Car Accident Injuries With Delayed Symptoms
A car accident leaves no doubt in your mind, from the moment of impact, that you are in for a long, potentially difficult road. Even if your injuries are not permanently life-altering, recovering from an accident means time away from…
School Bus Accidents: What You Need to Know
Millions of families rely on school buses to safely transport their children from home to school and back again. Although school districts, school bus drivers, and school bus transportation teams do all they can to prevent school bus accidents, the…
Can I Get a Concussion from Whiplash?
Car accidents, no matter how severe, can leave victims struggling with serious injuries, but the impacts aren’t strictly physical. For those involved in an accident, it can feel as if the weight of the world is on their shoulders. Between…
Whiplash and Back Pain Compensation
Long a target of jokes, whiplash has been used to poke fun at personal injury lawyers and victims of car crashes alike. But if there is one thing the jokes get right, it’s that whiplash is, indeed, a real pain…
What to Do if You’ve Been in a Car Accident with a Mail Truck
People receive mail and packages through all kinds of delivery services these days, but that doesn’t mean the USPS isn’t as busy as ever. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the state of Texas has the second-highest number of…
Megabus Accidents: Know Your Options If You’re a Victim
Charter buses such as Megabus are a convenient and affordable way to travel between cities. However, those cheap bus fares may come at a price of compromised safety, resulting in potentially dangerous consequences for passengers and those who share the…
Most Common Roads for Car Accidents In Austin
Whether you click on the radio, scroll through Twitter, or turn on the TV, hardly a day goes by without news of a traffic accident on Austin roads. In a city of a million people, where more than 90% of…
“My Car Accident Was Not My Fault” – How to Recover From Your Losses
When it comes to recovering from your losses, getting the best care possible and the information you need to fight for your claim starts just moments after impact. In those first moments after you’ve been in a collision, a million…
Are 18-Wheeler Accidents Common in Austin?
Austin is consistently ranked as one of the country’s best places to live, but this year alone over 811 years of life have been lost to traffic accidents, some of which involve large trucks. While Austin ranks lower than other…
How Long Does It Take to Investigate a Fatal Car Accident?
Investigating Fatal Car Accidents When a loved one dies in a fatal car accident, family members immediately experience a flood of emotions. Shock, anger, and grief are commonly experienced by survivors of those killed in fatal accidents. For some, this…
Getting Your Life Back After an 18-Wheeler Wreck
Even a minor fender bender on the way to soccer practice can leave confident drivers feeling shaken. The reality is that when two — or more — vehicles collide, the parties involved often walk away unharmed, relieved that it was…