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The Top 3 Causes of Distracted Driving Accidents

Distracted driving crashes are on the rise for a wide number of reasons, including the spread of technology in our everyday lives. This is especially true in large cities, where distracted driving accidents occur much more frequently.   So, what are some of the common causes of distracted driver crashes, and is there anything that can…


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Two-Vehicle Crash Leaves One Dead in Manor

Just after 9:15 p.m. on June 13th, there was a two-vehicle crash in Manor on North Farm to Market Road 973 close to Gregg Lane. Medics from Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the scene. One passenger was pinned in their vehicle and had to be freed. Tragically, one adult was pronounced dead on the scene.…


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What Are the Benefits of Hiring an Austin Car Accident Attorney After a Crash

Being in an Austin car accident can leave you feeling lost. Everything can happen so fast without giving you a chance to stop and consider the situation. If you’re thinking of filing a car accident injury claim, you may face challenges along the way, making it difficult to secure the compensation you are owed. That’s…


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Round Rock Motorcycle-Auto Crash Leaves One Dead

A fatal crash was reported by the Round Rock Police Department’s Twitter account in the early morning of Friday, June 2. An overnight crash between a motorcycle and a passenger car resulted in the death of the motorcyclist.  The accident happened in front of the Holly Brook Apartments on the 2400 block of Pflugerville Parkway.…


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What’s the Timeline for Getting Texas Car Accident Compensation?

After most Austin car accidents, you’ll need to file a claim with your insurance. Once that’s done, you’ll be answering a lot of questions and doing plenty of waiting around. There’s so much waiting that you may even worry about when you’ll actually get your settlement. The good news is that most car accident injury…


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Adult Pedestrian Dead After a Crash in South Austin

Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) reported a pedestrian fatality at around 3:34 a.m. on May 20th after a collision between a vehicle and the victim. The accident occurred at the intersection of South Interstate 35 frontage road and East Stassney Lane in South Austin. The adult pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene by…


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Factors that Can Affect How Long It Takes to Get a Car Accident Settlement

Being in a car accident is a terrible experience as is, and the uncertainty around your car accident settlement can make it worse. You may see your bills begin to pile up while you wait on the compensation you need following your car accident injury.  However, there is an end in sight.  While the time…


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Deadly Three-Vehicle Crash in Brownsville Under Investigation

One man was killed in Brownsville on the night of May 3rd after a three-vehicle crash. The accident happened at around 8:30 p.m. on Price Road near the Brownsville Independent School District Administration Building. The 30-year-old victim was driving a gray SUV when it was hit by another SUV. The impact caused the car to…


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Is There a Cap on Pain and Suffering Damages in Texas?

After an Austin car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for the damages you have suffered. Depending on the circumstances of your car crash, you may be able to secure economic and non-economic damages.  While many states have a cap on the amount of non-economic damages one can secure, Texas does not (aside from…


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Car Hits and Kills Bicyclist Near Lamar Boulevard

A collision near the intersection of North Lamar Boulevard and 12th Street on the morning of April 18th resulted in the death of a cyclist.  According to a tweet by Austin-Travis County EMS, an individual was declared dead at the scene of an auto-pedestrian accident around 8:30 a.m. The bicyclist had been riding north on…


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Nine-Vehicle Crash Sends Four to the Hospital

A nine-vehicle crash on Sunday, April 9th, sent four people to the hospital in Austin. The collision occurred between the 1400 and 2100 blocks of E Anderson Ln.  Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the scene and found two adults and two teenagers with non-life-threatening injuries. These individuals were taken to Dell Seton Medical Center. In…


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Do I Need a Lawyer for My Car Accident Claim

A car crash is one of the most stressful events an individual can experience. When you’ve been involved in a serious accident, a personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the process of securing compensation and ensure you are fairly compensated for the damages you have suffered.  However, you may be worrying about being able…


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