Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable to injuries in traffic accidents. When an unprotected pedestrian and an average 4,000-pound vehicle collide, the results are often devastating or catastrophic to the pedestrian. But because pedestrians are so susceptible to injuries, does that mean they are never at fault or liable in an accident in Texas? According to traffic laws […]

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Losing a loved one suddenly is shocking and traumatic, causing terrible grief and anguish for close family members left behind. The distress is almost unbearable when loved ones learn that their family member’s loss was preventable if only someone else hadn’t been careless, reckless, or violent. All deaths feel wrong to surviving loved ones, but […]

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Walking is a health-conscious and eco-friendly option within a community, but when a pedestrian and an average 4,000-pound vehicle collide, the pedestrian is vulnerable to severe or catastrophic injuries. But does a pedestrian’s unprotected status mean they are always the victim in a traffic accident? In fault-based insurance states like Texas, it matters who causes […]

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The joy of welcoming a newborn into the world is incomparable, but when that joy turns to bewilderment and fear for a child’s future or life, the impacts can be life-altering for the entire family. Not only do families of a birth-injured baby face an uncertain future for their child and overwhelming medical expenses, but […]

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Car accidents are frightening, but they’re particularly traumatic when they involve multiple cars. In a three-car accident, a single victim may experience multiple impacts with painful injuries and several moments of terror. Survivors of three-car collisions typically have a long road to recovery with medical treatment, surgeries, and rehabilitation. Sadly, the distress only continues when […]

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Our lives and our nation’s economy depend greatly on the goods and services brought to communities by large commercial trucks. Unfortunately, the downside to this necessity is roadways congested with massive, unwieldy trucks outweighing standard passenger vehicles by as much as 14,000 pounds. In an accident involving an 18-wheeler and an average car, the motorists […]

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The human brain has protection from a bony outer skull and a layer of cushioning fluid; however, this delicate organ that is the center of all bodily function, thought, and reasoning remains susceptible to injuries and even permanent damage with life-altering effects. Some brain injuries result from a violent shake or jarring that causes the […]

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Car accidents are traumatic experiences and injury victims naturally spend the days and weeks following the accident focused on their painful injuries and sometimes injured loved ones as well. It’s common for car accident victims in Texas to assume the insurance process is on their side—especially when someone else caused the accident—and they’ll get the […]

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Car accidents happen every day on Texas roads and elsewhere across the United States. Some accidents may seem minor, but even a relatively mild accident that’s little more than a fender-bender can cause tremendous force on the body. Even when traveling at a relatively slow 30mph, a 100-pound motorist becomes a 3,000-pound force in a […]

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Texas takes child safety seriously, especially when children are on the road. Texas families with children must familiarize themselves with the state’s car seat laws not only to ensure they aren’t in violation and at risk of a serious citation but also to give their children the best possible protection during a crash. Ask an Austin […]

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