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Many people underestimate the true dangers of slip and fall accidents and the injuries they can incur. Some estimates indicate that more than 15,000 individuals are fatally injured in slip and fall accidents every year. Other incidents result in severe injuries such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), broken bones, and spinal fractures that require…

Texans are usually proud of their state. Unfortunately, Houston has been ranked #1 in drunk driving accidents. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) found that in 2011, there were 2,751 fatal drunk driving auto accidents in our great state. Almost 58,000 other drunk driving accidents resulted in severe injury to their victims. 40% of…

In August of this year, the furniture giant, IKEA, voluntarily recalled over 200,000 children’s beds after it was determined that a metal piece of the frame could break and expose sharp edges. IKEA has retail stores throughout the country, including Austin. No injuries have been reported due to this defect. IKEA is sending a…

A recent report published by Focus Driven and the National Coalition for Safer Roads shows that more than one out of ten accidents that occur in an intersection are caused by a distracted driver. Researchers studied almost 120 intersections in twenty different cities over a three-month time frame. Results indicated that drivers were running…

Personal injury claims, including car accident claims, in Austin, Texas are validated or opposed every day by social media posts such as those found on Facebook. With increasing popularity, social media users are beginning to recognize that what they post and say online can impact their real life as well. Effects of Facebook and…

There are many conflicting opinions on whether seat belts are safe for expecting moms. Studies have indicated that more harm can result from a pregnant woman not wearing a seat belt than wearing one. Anyone is subject to serious injuries following a car accident; however, the stakes are higher for an expecting mom. Moms…

If you have suffered a personal injury due to a car accident or other mishap caused by negligence, you will most likely need to enlist the help of a personal injury lawyer. An attorney will assist in filing a personal injury lawsuit to enable you to have a fair chance of recovering the damages…

If you have been injured in an automobile accident, you need to seek medical attention immediately. Do not let the concern of how you will pay for your medical care stop you from seeking the proper treatment. If you wait to see a doctor, you may hinder your ability to receive damages for your…

If your family member has died due to the negligence or malice of another person or entity, you need to enlist the help of a personal injury lawyer in Austin with experience in wrongful death lawsuits. Some wrongful death claims are easier than others, but all involve a complicated area of law. Wrongful death…

Three people were injured in a multiple vehicle car accident that occurred on a Texas highway in July, 2013. A male driver of an SUV noticed too late that the traffic in front of him had stopped, and in an effort to avoid a wreck, he swerved and hit a truck in another lane….