Austin Personal Injury Blog

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 necessarily use the roads to...

The fight against distracted driving has picked up quite a bit of steam in recent years, in Texas and throughout the country. There is no doubting the danger presented by distracted drivers on our nation’s roadways, particularly those who are distracted by the ever-present smartphone. Most states have enacted at...

Truck drivers behind the wheel of a semi trick who are fatigued can pose a serious danger to others they share the roadways with. It is important for truckers to avoid truck driver fatigue and for victims of truck drivers who are driving while fatigued to be familiar with personal...

Construction work in Texas goes on year-round. Whether we encounter orange barrels during our daily commute, are building our dream home or see a high-rise being built from the ground-up construction work is a common sight throughout Texas. However, construction work can be dangerous work. If you are injured or...

Car accidents are an unfortunate fact of modern life. Sometimes, they’re a frustrating inconvenience. But when a commercial truck is involved, they can often be deadly and tragic. And while any driver can be negatively affected by a lack of sleep, it’s even more dangerous for commercial drivers of massive...

A horrific car accident took place on Loop 360 early Friday morning. The crash occurred at Plaza on the Lake just south of Pennybacker bridge. According to Police, a white four-door car carrying four passengers was traveling northbound when it was rear-ended by an SUV. All four of the car’s...

A recent pileup on Interstate 35 left a teenage boy dead and 5 other people with injuries that rescuers described as incapacitating. The accident happened north of the Austin area. Authorities said that, in addition to the fatality, they had to take 1 person by helicopter to a nearby hospital....

When a family member has died in a fatal accident such as a fatal car accident or fatal workplace accident, it is helpful for their loved ones to be familiar with wrongful death legal protections and what they can do for them. Loved ones who have a family member wrongfully...

Falls are the leading cause of death on American construction sites, according to the Occupational Health & Safety Administration. In 2018, 320 construction workers fell to the deaths on construction sites across the nation. Some of those victims lived right here in Texas. There are some proven ways to prevent...

Americans drove less in 2020 during the national shutdowns. But an estimated 38,680 people died in vehicle crashes last year in accidents, according to preliminary estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This was the largest number of projected deaths from car accidents and other vehicle crashes that were...