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Common Causes of Car Accidents in Texas 2022
According to recent statistics from the Texas Department of Transportation, car accidents in the Austin, Texas, region are an all-too-common occurrence. As of 2020, a total of 12,974 car crashes occurred in Austin, and a total of 31,295 individuals were involved in those crashes. While 3,479 Austin motor vehicle crashes involved some type of distracted […]
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Who Pays When An Uber Driver Causes An Accident?
Ridesharing companies, such as Uber and Lyft, are becoming very popular in Austin and across Texas. Thousands of Austinites opt for an Uber ride instead of driving or taking a traditional cab service when they need to get to the airport or are planning a night out on the town. Although Uber and Lyft offer a convenient ride service that is certainly […]
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5 Short Family Road Trips From Austin to Help Fight Gas Prices
When the travel itch hits, you don’t always need to save up for an international getaway. Traveling long distances is particularly costly with the recent spikes in gas prices, and many people are considering canceling vacation plans. There is plenty to do and see – just a short drive from Austin’s city limits. Consider these […]
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A Car Hits My House! What’s Next?
Cars do not hit houses very often, so when they do, it is generally a newsworthy event. Sometimes, cars only damage the exterior of the home, but others might crash through the wall and enter the interior rooms of your house. In these situations, it is possible that occupants of the house will suffer serious […]
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Handling an Uninsured Driver Accident
Being injured in a car accident when someone else was at fault will entitle you to damages for your injuries and associated costs. This compensation is generally provided for by the insurance company of the driver who caused the accident. If you have been in an accident with an uninsured driver, you may be asking […]
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Is It Worth Getting a Lawyer for a Car Accident?
Being in a car accident can put the brakes on your life, both at home and on the job. If you cannot work, and you cannot enjoy your life as you had before, the damages associated with your accident can be quite high. You might have tried reaching out to the insurance company already about […]
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What Are The Three Collisions in A Car Crash?
The last thing that you want to happen when you are out running errands or heading into work is to have your day disrupted by an auto accident. As we’ll explore in this article, there are three types of collisions that might happen in a car accident, and knowing them can help you identify how […]
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Fault and Liability For Car Accidents
When there is a car accident, one of the drivers is generally responsible and most likely liable for damages. Liability is the legal concept of being responsible, and determining liability is generally necessary before damages can be awarded. When determining liability after you’ve been in a motor vehicle accident, you’ll likely want an experienced Austin […]
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What Can Cause Head-On Collisions?
Head-on collisions occur when the front of one vehicle collides either head-on or at an angle with the front end of another vehicle. Front-end accidents result in some of the most serious accidents causing serious and often deadly injuries. If you suffer injuries or lose a loved one in a head-on crash, speak with an […]
Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Parking Lot Car Accidents Can Still Cause Injuries
One would think once you have driven into a parking lot, you are safe from the hazards of driving on the roads. That is just not the case because parking lots are many areas where accidents are bound to happen more frequently than one would think, leading to serious injuries and what it brings after […]