Whiplash is a term for one of the most common types of neck injuries. It is the result of a sudden impact where the body is jerked forward, and the neck and head are snapped backward. Often this means that muscles, ligaments, and tendons in the neck are stretched further than normal, leading to strain […]
Personal injury law is one of the most important fields of practice. People who are injured in car accidents, medical procedures, and unsafe structures due to someone else’s negligence should be compensated in full and without delay. When you consider how injuries can progress without prompt medical attention, it is clear why you must hire […]
Just how responsible a bar is for the well-being of its patrons after they leave the premises will come into question following a lawsuit filed by a mother who claims the staff served her son too much to drink before he was killed while walking home in 2016. A 24-year-old man, Jorge Alexander Morales, left […]
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 15, a 31-year-old man was killed after he was struck by a semi-truck while walking along North Interstate 35 southbound in Austin. Police arrived at 6:30 a.m., but David Sell was pronounced dead at the scene. The Driver Couldn’t See the Pedestrian The driver of the semi-truck […]
Nothing triggers a fight-or-flight response quite like the sight of an unleashed dog charging toward you. For one woman in San Antonio, this scenario led to a two-on-one attack that has left her with serious injuries. Two Dogs Attacked Pedestrian In February of 2019, Christina Gutierrez was driving to work when her car ran out […]
Back in 2017, Texas passed a law that banned texting while driving in attempt to curb distracted driving, which is a major problem throughout the country. The law effectively banned the sending or receiving of any electronic messages when you’re behind the wheel. That meant drivers were no longer able to: Send or receive a […]
They’re everywhere you look across the country nowadays – scooters. The rise in popularity is occurring rapidly especially in younger cities such as Austin and Round Rock, where the majority of scooters are rented and not owned. People can rent scooters as part of a dockless scooter program from companies such as Bird, Pace and […]
When you use a rideshare service, you hope that your driver’s 5-star rating means you’re in for a smooth, uneventful ride. Unfortunately, however, some rideshare trips end in tragedy and leave passengers with serious injuries. That’s exactly what happened in an El Paso crash, which impacted both the rideshare passenger and another driver. Inattentive Driver […]
Imagine being injured in a horrific accident. You believe someone else – a person, corporation, or government entity – is responsible for your pain and suffering. Between recovery and crippling hospital bills, you may be tempted to avoid a legal argument, choosing instead to simply move on with your life. But a personal injury never […]
After you’ve been injured in an accident, your focus should be your immediate health and recovery. Unfortunately, that focus can be shaken when you feel someone should be held responsible. Has the time come to contact a lawyer? If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, […]
