Personal Injury
Common Causes of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries can require extensive medical treatment (including surgical procedures) and can result in scarring. If you have suffered a burn injury in an accident that resulted from someone else’s negligence, an Austin personal injury attorney could help you file a claim seeking compensation for those injuries. Burn injuries can result from many different circumstances, […]
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
What Happens After a Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Following a fatal motorcycle crash, the accident victim’s surviving loved ones could bring a wrongful death claim or file a wrongful death lawsuit against the person or entity who caused the motorcycle accident. When a motor vehicle operator negligently causes his or her vehicle to collide with a motorcycle on the roadway (or in […]
Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents Archives, Personal Injury
What To Do If You Are Hit By A Car While Walking
Pedestrians can be hit by motor vehicles even if they are taking all safety precautions, walking on the sidewalk, and only crossing at crosswalks with a walk signal. Always know what to do if this happens to you. According to the CDC, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in US traffic crashes in 2017, which equates […]
Personal Injury, Premises Liability
Long-Term Losses From Spinal Cord Injuries
Long-Term Losses From Spinal Cord Injuries One of the most devastating and debilitating accidental injuries is perhaps a traumatic spinal cord injury, which can result in excruciating pain, loss of sensation, cardiovascular complications, and permanent paralysis. Contact an Austin personal injury lawyer. Even if a victim survives a spinal cord injury, it’s unlikely that they’ll […]
Personal Injury
Common Slip and Fall Injuries
If you fall and injure yourself while on someone else’s property, you might have a slip and fall claim. These accidents can result in surprisingly severe injuries that can result in extensive losses, so it is important to take legal action. A slip and fall case falls under premises liability claims, which attaches liability for […]
Pedestrian Accidents Archives, Personal Injury
Parents: Warmer Weather can Result in Increased Injury Risks
With warmer temperatures and kids out of school because of the coronavirus pandemic, more and more kids are playing outside. Outdoor activity is an excellent way for kids to stay active while maintaining social distancing measures, and it’s also a great respite for parents who need some time alone. Unfortunately, playing outside also exposes kids […]
Personal Injury
Life-Threatening Injuries Caused by Roundup
Since the 1970s, Monsanto’s product Roundup has been the leading herbicide and drying agent for farmers, landscapers, and even home gardeners. Statistics show that over 80 percent of crops in the United States are sprayed with Roundup, and it is considered to be an essential product by many agricultural operations. Because of its widespread use, […]
Personal Injury
What is the Personal Injury Case Process in Texas?
What is the Personal Injury Case Process in Texas? Under Texas law, you have two years to file a legal claim against an at-fault party in a Texas personal injury case. It is important for you to understand the personal injury claims process so that you know what you might expect. According to the 2018 Annual […]
Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury
Getting Thrown from a Motorcycle
In early November, a man was riding a motorcycle in North Austin when he was reportedly struck by a pickup. He became pinned under the truck and then required emergency trauma assistance for “potentially life-threatening” injuries. Earlier this year in August, a man lost his life in a motorcycle accident Austin. The motorcyclist ran into […]
Personal Injury
What are the Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in Austin?
Spinal cord injuries are some of the most devastating injuries a person can sustain. Known as a “catastrophic” injury, damage to the spinal cord requires immediate medical treatment, long-term care, and often leaves victims with permanent disabilities that alter their lives. Because the effects of a spinal injury can be so dramatic and costly in […]