Electric scooters can be a fun way to travel from place to place but unfortunately, they can also be very dangerous. Electric scooters Electric scooters are easily maneuverable, don’t take up a lot of space and are considered eco-friendly. However, statistics indicate...
Stopping distance means truckers have to pay attention
Any driver in the Austin area should keep her eyes and mind on the road at all times. However, this advice holds especially true for drivers of trucks and other commercial vehicles. One big reason truckers have to pay careful attention is that it takes a much longer...
Improper truck maintenance can prove dangerous
Semi-trucks pose a threat to other motorists in a number of ways. As we have discussed previously on the blog, tired, fatigued, distracted and intoxicated motorists can certainly put others in harm’s way, but when it comes to big rigs, even a lack of maintenance can...
How can you go about proving your medical damages?
Although a personal injury lawsuit can help alleviate the various damages that you may face after a serious car accident, it’s important to recognize that the burden is on you to not only prove that another driver caused your harm, but also the extent of your harm....
The basics of wrongful death lawsuits in Texas
We all want our loved ones to live out long, happy lives and to hopefully pass away peacefully. Sadly, all it takes is one medical mistake or a tragic car crash to cause the untimely death of someone we care about. When this happens, it is important to learn more...
What are the most common car accident injuries?
There are several common categories of injuries car accident victims suffer and those injuries can result in severe physical, financial and emotional damages. Car accident victims should be familiar with the common types of car accident injuries and legal resources...
Two killed, three injured in drag racing at local airport
Most drag races take place on short stretches of pavement that have been designed for racing. While airport runways may seem nearly identical to drag strips, they do not have the same pavement profile, and in most cases, spectators must stand close to the speeding...
Teen road safety and avoiding auto accidents a concern in Austin
In Austin and across Texas, the roads can be a dangerous place. Accidents occur for many reasons, but a lack of experience is often the catalyst for a collision with injuries and fatalities. This is obviously prevalent with teen drivers. Since they are new to the...
Austin is seeing a significant spike in traffic deaths
According to some experts, the Austin area is seeing a disturbing rise in the number of traffic deaths in 2021. A representative of a nonprofit group called Farm & City says that, through the last part of September, Austin had seen 91 fatalities related to motor...
TxDOT launches campaign to reduce pedestrian deaths
By now, readers of this blog know that driving around these parts is dangerous. And, as it turns out, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, the number or pedestrian and bicyclists deaths is also increasing. This means that one does not even have to...