Austin Legal Blog

Although this summer is different than most because of the pandemic, you will probably still spend plenty of time behind the wheel. Regardless of whether you find a secluded place to enjoy a family vacation or lack the option to work from home, remember other drivers...

Motorcycle riders across the country count on the drivers around them to help them remain safe. While it’s easy to try to claim that the onus falls strictly on the motorcyclist, this isn’t the case. Other drivers who impede on the motorcyclist’s right of way cause...

You’re driving down the highway, and traffic seems fine. There’s no sign of trouble -- until the semi in front of you suddenly loses its load. The next thing you know, you’re trying to dodge the cargo that’s in the road, the truck and other vehicles. You end up in a...

We’re entering the hot – really hot – months in Texas, and some time on the cooler waters sounds like a refreshing break. Unfortunately, a day of fun on the lake carries certain dangers of which it's always wise to be conscious. In fact, the U.S. Coast Guard reported...

The perils of alcohol or drug impaired driving have been long recognized. But fatigued drivers may pose similar dangers. Thousands of people are killed and injured in this country each year in motor vehicle accidents involving a fatigued driver. Impact of fatigue...

Few accidents are as dangerous as the side underride accident between a passenger car and a semi. This type of accident happens when the car hits the side of the trailer and goes below it. For instance, maybe a truck is waiting to cross an intersection at a two-way...

No one expects to be involved in a serious or fatal crash. Those crashes do happen, though. Serious car crashes are an ongoing problem in the state of Texas, which is why it’s interesting that Austin now requires those who don’t yield to go to court. Now, any time...

Here’s the good news. If you’re a passenger in an Uber car that is involved in a crash in the Austin area, and you’re injured, there is insurance to cover your medical bills. Here’s the bad news. There can be back and forth between the driver, who is an independent...

If you’re a motorcyclist, you already know that defensive driving starts with watching for hazards in advance. You understand how important this is on a motorcycle since you do not have a lot of physical protection in a crash. Staying safe is all about avoiding...