$550,000 Car Crash Settlement for Austin Man

We are proud to announce our law firm has secured a $550,000 settlement for an Austin man involved in a very serious car crash.  The police initially blamed our client for the crash but our investigative team was quickly able to show another party was at fault.  We recovered all available 3rd party insurance and Underinsured (UIM) monies. Our client has made a remarkable recovery and we are so happy for him. Read More

$450,000 Drunk Driving Crash Settlement

Our law firm is proud to announce we secured a $450,000 settlement for an Austin woman hit by a drunk driver.  We secured monies from the drunk’s insurance, our client’s UIM carrier and the bar who allegedly overserved him.  The case was resolved in less than 8 months after 5 depositions. Our client has made an incredible physical and mental recovery and we have been so proud to help her. Read More

$15 Million Year for the Loewy Law Firm

The Loewy Law Firm is proud to announce we recovered over $15 Million for our clients in 2017. The recoveries were highlighted by 3 7-figure settlements in the amounts of $8.5 million for a truck crash, $2.5 million for a burn case and $2.2 million for a wrongful death truck case. We recovered significant money for Austin residents involved in car crashes, truck crashes, bike crashes, motorcycle crashes, burn incidents, slip and falls and injuries to children. If you or a loved one have been hurt, call us today. We can help. (512) 280-0800. Read More

What to Ask Your Attorney After a Car Accident

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When you are in a car accident, you have a lot to worry about. Your first concern is your health, and your second concern is fixing any damage to your vehicle. In some cases, you may decide that your best bet is to seek compensation and for that you will need an attorney. Here are the five top questions to ask your attorney after you have been in a car accident in Austin. 1. How Will I Pay You? This is no doubt at the top of your list. You think that you can’t afford an attorney,… Read More

How Prescription Drugs Affect Your Body — And Your Driving

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For most people, driving is essential. It is how they get to work and school. It is how they get started on family vacations. For some, it is even how they earn their living. No matter the reason, driving is a complex skill that must be taken seriously. The ability to drive safely can be affected by many factors, not the least of which is prescription medication. How Does Mediation Affect Driving? People take prescription medication for a variety of reasons. Illness, allergies, pain and other reasons have people taking one or more medications on a daily basis. While… Read More

How Education Level Affects Accident Rates

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In recent years, traffic fatalities in the United States have been on the decline. It’s thanks to auto innovation and regulation. Perhaps strangest, perhaps, is the fact that those who are considered to be disadvantaged are more likely to die in car crashes than those who are wealthy or well-off. But why? According to researchers who published a study in the American Journal of Epidemiology, road safety has not been evenly shared. The declines in traffic fatalities have been primarily among the most educated among us. For those who are over 25 years of age and lacking… Read More

Who’s to Blame if a Defect Causes a Car Accident?

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In a car accident that is clearly the fault of a driver, assigning blame is typically easy. An investigation will often point to the error or the driver that caused the accident. The injured party, or victim, can then take steps to file a personal injury suit if they choose to do so. When a defect is the cause of the accident, assigning blame is not always so clear-cut. The doctrine of strict liability controls motor vehicle defect cases. You can make a strict liability claim if you are able to show that all three of… Read More

Personal Injury Settlements And Special Needs Trusts

Accidents are indiscriminate, they can happen to anyone. People of all socioeconomic classes have accidents and suffer injuries because of the negligence of another. People who have a good income through a skilled job can suddenly find they are injured and unable to return to that line of work and enjoy that level of earning potential. It can take months, even years, to be compensated for an injury. Many people have no place to turn except to government programs that can assist them in keeping their family sheltered and fed. Under the law, everyone has the right to be compensated… Read More