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Dog Bite Attack? Here’s What To Do Next!

According to DogsBite.org, between 2005 to 2013, there were 34 fatalities in Texas due to dog attacks. This placed Texas as the leading state for dog attack-related fatalities. But the rate of dog bites is enormously higher. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur each year in…


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An Accident During SXSW: Not The Way You Wanted To Smash a Guitar

Once more, SXSW emerges in Austin, Texas. For those of us who live here, we know to expect thousands of visitors coming to enjoy some great live music and experience other forms of art. Austin musicians and artists have a unique opportunity to feature their talents in front of people from all over the world,…


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Importance of Evidence in Proving a Personal Injury

The days following a personal injury accident are very important as this is the ideal time to begin collecting and preserving the evidence needed to make a successful personal injury claim. The Austin personal injury lawyer, Laura Ramos James, understands it is close to impossible to concentrate on obtaining all necessary evidence on your own…


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My Wish For Gabriella

This graphic photo shows little Gabriella’s facial injuries sustained in December of 2017. At that time, five year old Gabriella Gonzalez was waiting for a flight at Portland International Airport, when she was mauled by a pit bull. A dog bite victim deals with very unique injuries that most people will never experience in their…


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When It Rains, It Pours: 3 Tips for Driving in The Rain in Austin

Driving in the rain requires a little more skill than does doing it on a dry, sunny and 75 degree day. Check out your personal injury lawyer’s tips whenever you drive in the rain: 1. Turn On Your Lights As soon as you get in your car and notice that there is bad weather out,…


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The Importance of Preserving Evidence in a Serious Trucking Accident

A serious truck accident can result in life-altering physical and emotional damages – and in the worst cases –  death. If you or a loved one have been involved in a trucking accident as a result of a irresponsible driver, the trucking company, or a negligent third-party, you may be eligible for compensation. Evidence is…


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How Using Social Media Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim

Your personal life becomes public information when you post on social media. Though you may think you are simply posting for friends and family, any information you release online can be accessed by anyone willing to do a little bit of digging. If you are involved in a car accident or are suffering from any…


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30-Plus Vehicle Pileup Near Austin Due to Heavy Fog

Unfortunately, 2019 started on a harsh note as over 30 vehicles were involved in a pileup near southeast Austin. At around 1:30 a.m., on New Year’ Day, first responders rushed to assist over 50 individuals who had been involved in a multiple-vehicle pileup. The Austin Police Department declared that 32 vehicles had been a part…


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Dealing with Multi-Vehicle Crashes

On Monday, December 24th, a multi-vehicle accident took place in the 3100 block of South Capital of Texas Highway. Three to five vehicles were reported to have been involved in the accident. Unfortunately, a child and a teenage boy were injured in the event. Multi-vehicle accidents are some of the most dangerous types of car…


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Truck Accidents and Wrongful Death Lawsuits: What You Should Know

According to the American Automobile Association, more than 107 million Americans traveled more than 50 miles from their home during the period of December 23, 2017, to January 1, 2018. The sheer amount of people who on are on the road during the holiday season means you have to be more cautious, especially if traveling…


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What You Need to Know About Drunk Drivers This Holiday Season

The holiday months are a season of family, friends, vacation, and good times. Unfortunately, there is always the risk of taking these good times too far and getting out on the road after one alcoholic beverage too many. During the holiday season, we see significantly more drivers on the roads, rushing about to get last…


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Drunk Driver Injures Paramedic in Austin

The dangers of drunk driving were on full display in late October in Austin. On October 26th, at 1:11 a.m., multiple drunk drivers caused a bizarre, but serious, accident. It all began when two police officers pulled over a suspected drunk driver on North MoPac Expressway. While police were handling the first suspected drunk driver,…


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