Austin Personal Injury Blog
HB 19 passed in 2021 intending to reduce trucking insurance rates by changing the way families must bring lawsuits in fatal truck accidents. Three years later, however, the bill remains controversial. Under HB 19’s rule change, any lawsuit involving a commercial vehicle must be “bifurcated,” or split into two stages. In the first stage, an…
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A July 2024 house fire in northwest Austin ended with the rescue of every person in the house and the family’s two pet cats, according to a news report by KVUE. One adult received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries from emergency medical responders. The cats were rescued and found to be unharmed. The Federal Emergency Management…
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An Austin driver lost their life in a tragic collision with a truck tractor on October 18th, 2024, after reportedly running a red light. The accident at the intersection of Thomas Springs Road and SH 71 involved a Kia traveling east and a truck tractor heading south. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety…
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An Austin construction accident recently sent a worker to the hospital after the worker fell 30 feet from scaffolding, according to a CBS Austin news report. The worker was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to CBS Austin. Falls are one of the most common causes of death and serious injury in…
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A recent update to news reports of a Gardendale crash that killed one child and left several others injured underscores the importance of roadway design and signage in helping drivers navigate Texas roads safely. Recent Serious Car Accidents on FM 554 The Gardendale crash occurred on June 25th at the intersection of FM 554 and…
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