The Most Dangerous Times to Drive in Austin
When it comes to safe driving, Austin has a poor reputation. According to data from the Texas Department of Transportation, Travis County was one of the top offenders for car accidents in 2016 with over 20,000 collisions — almost half…
Why Doesn’t the City of Austin Block Off Rainey Street on Weekends?
Austin is a tough place to be a pedestrian. That’s the lesson to be learned from Austin police data, which reveals that pedestrian accident deaths currently make up almost half of all traffic fatalities in our city. These deaths are…
How Electric Scooter “Juicing” Could Lead to More Accidents
Electric scooters have taken over America’s cities, and in many cases, they’re causing more problems than they solve. Instead of merely offering a convenient and energy-efficient way to get around town, scooters are causing accidents, sending riders to the ER,…
Do I Need a Lawyer After a Car Accident?
If you’ve just been involved in a car accident at the fault of another driver, you’re probably still reeling from the traumatic experience. It makes sense that you would want to heal from your injury before you deal with the…
How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take?
If you’ve been in a car accident, you may be wondering how long a personal injury settlement takes—particularly if you are having difficulty paying for medical care or affording other expenses associated with your accident. Pressing medical bills and optimism about…
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,…
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…
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 5 Most Dangerous Intersections in Austin
You don’t need a study to tell you that Austin traffic can be pretty hair-raising; you probably see evidence of that fact on your commute every day. However, in case you require statistical proof: the Allstate America’s Best Driver’s Report,…
Austin Has a Scooter Accident Issue — What Can We Do About It?
Whether you view them as a major convenience or a huge nuisance, there’s no denying that electric scooters are reshaping the landscape of Austin’s urban roadways. As of this writing, the Austin Transportation Department had recorded just over 300,000 dockless…