Austin Legal Blog

Many truck drivers in Texas drink caffeine to stay alert. While a cup of coffee in the morning won't put you in danger, studies have shown that truck drivers who drink large amounts of caffeine are at a greater risk for accidents. In fact, truck drivers who drink lots...

Semi-tractor trailer accidents claim thousands of lives each year in Texas and around the country. These crashes are particularly deadly when two large commercial vehicles are involved. One such accident took place in Gallatin County, Kentucky, on the morning of Oct....

The U.S. Secretary of Transportation, in conjunction with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the National Traffic Safety Administration (NTSA), has a message for drivers everywhere: You need to stop trying to beat the train when you’re at a crossing. This...

Farmers in Texas and across the country, recently, began to speak out regarding the need for safe driving among people who find themselves close to large machinery while on the road. The farmers say more attention is needed to this issue now that harvest season is...

Many passenger vehicle drivers in Texas assume that truckers can see them better because of their more elevated position, but this would be mistaken. Truck drivers have many blind spots, and these are called "no zones." Where the no zones are located One blind spot is...

It’s easy to think of distracted driving as something that happens outside of your own mind. You’re watching the road, for instance, when your child starts calling for assistance with a snack from the back seat. You’re holding the steering wheel when your phone...

If you are a motorcyclist in Austin, the chances are high that you are also a car driver. For many people, a motorcycle is a luxury, to take out on the weekends or in the long summer evenings. A car is more practical for hauling the family around, picking up the...

There are two pieces of advice that can help protect you from getting into a distracted driving collision. The first and most obvious is to not engage in distracted driving yourself. Putting your phone on silent and setting it where you can't see or reach it can help...

Riding a motorcycle is a great way to feel more connected to your surrounding environment. You may like the feel of the wind or knowing how close you are to the road. It can be exhilarating.  Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle can also be dangerous. In 2018, 4,985...