Lime Bike Accidents in Austin Are Getting Out of Control
In February 2019, Austin became one of the first cities to experience a scooter rider fatality when a UT exchange student was hit by a car while riding on the I-35 frontage road near Sixth Street. Police are still investigating…
What to Expect With Your Car Accident Settlement
If you’ve experienced the misfortune of a car accident at the fault of another person, you’re entitled to seek compensation for your short- and long-term harms and losses through a personal injury claim. This is designed to help you offset…
When to Contact a Lawyer After a Car Accident
A car accident is never easy to deal with, because you never expect it to happen to you. Along with the stress and trauma of the accident itself, as well as any sustained injuries, comes a whole host of stressors,…
How Much Do Accident Lawyers Charge?
Many people who are hurt in car accidents wonder whether it makes sense to contact a personal injury lawyer. One main concern about reaching out to a lawyer to discuss their case is not knowing whether they will be charged…
When You Need Your Money Now: Car Accident Settlement Loans
Car accidents are not cheap, especially when there are injuries involved: medical bills, lost productivity, emergency medical services, property damage, and other expenses bring the total annual economic impact of motor vehicle accidents up to $242 billion, according to the…
Hospital Liens in Texas: What You Need to Know
More and more, we are hearing from people who went to the hospital after suffering an injury, only to receive a letter in the mail days, weeks, or months later notifying them that the hospital has filed a lien against…
Do I Need to Pay Taxes on a Car Accident Settlement?
If you’ve recently experienced a car accident, you know that the stress from medical bills can be overwhelming. Fortunately, financial compensation can offer at least a bit of relief. If you’ve settled a car accident case with a third-party insurance…
Why You Should Speak with a Personal Injury Lawyer Even If You Don’t Want To
If you’ve been involved in an accident, you have most likely experienced physical pain, and perhaps serious, lifetime injuries. Maybe you suffered broken bones, permanent nerve damage or worse, or maybe you are only feeling a bit of residual pain…
Austin’s Boom: What Has It Meant for Construction Site Accidents?
Austin residents don’t need to be told the numbers to know that we’ve been undergoing a huge population boom. All it takes is a drive down Mopac or a jaunt up to Round Rock to understand just how rapidly our…
Electric Scooters in Austin: What Are the Rules?
Almost overnight, it seemed like electric scooters are everywhere in Austin — on sidewalks, in bike lanes, and sometimes, much to residents’ chagrin, even abandoned in parking spots. Any change that sudden is bound to generate confusion, for both scooter…
The Insurance Company Is Offering to Pay My Medical Expenses. Should I Settle?
When dealing with a careless driver’s insurance company, it is important to understand that they do not have your best interest in mind. Instead, it is their job to pay you as little as they can get away with. So…
Recovering Your Medical Costs in a Personal Injury Case in Texas
One of the most common expenses people incur after being hurt in an accident are their medical costs. Of course, Texas allows people who were injured by another’s carelessness to recover those medical costs, but recent changes in the law…