UIM insurance is extremely important. Our firm has handled countless cases in which this elective coverage is the difference between having ample money for medical expenses and being forced to come up with money because another driver was not properly insured. As an example, here are two settlements in which UIM was crucial: $52K Settlement in UIM Case and $350K Settlement in South by Southwest Crash Case. This handy infographic explains the top four reasons why UIM coverage is so important. As always, if you are involved in an accident and are not sure if your injuries will be… Read More
AUSTIN, TEXAS – William Marsden recently told reporters at KXAN that he can hear car horns throughout the day from his home in West Campus. Why? Because nearby is Rio Grande, a one-way street. People turn onto the street the wrong way frequently because they are unfamiliar with the area and the signage is difficult to see. “I think there are some inattentive drivers, but also a lack of signage,” Marsden told reporters. The problem is not unique to Austin. The Texas Department of Transportation is currently conducting a study on the best way to keep drivers on the… Read More
Tuesday, April 21, was a day that changed the lives of nine people, including one child. Each was taken to the hospital following a seven-vehicle crash that shut down the northbound lanes of I-35 for several hours. The traffic problems stemming from the accident continued well into the evening commute. The accident occurred near Riverside Drive. According to Austin-Travis County EMS, two adults were trapped in their vehicles, including one adult who was trapped inside of a motor home. Each of the nine people transported to the hospital had serious but non-life threatening injuries. This multi-car collision brings to light… Read More
Clients Injured in a Catastrophic Car Accident Adam Loewy | Top Car Accident Attorney We are pleased to share a recent testimonial from some very deserving people that we recently represented. Our team was glad to be able to help them in this difficult time. This is exactly why we are so committed to Personal Injury law, and it is an honor to hear feedback like this. “We highly recommend Adam. My daughter and I were in a horrible accident near our house. We both sustained very serious injuries with her getting the… Read More
AUSTIN, Texas – A small child was sent to the hospital after being struck by a car. According to witnesses, the little girl was riding her bicycle along Mason Street when she collided with a woman driving a vehicle on Ledesma Street. Residents tell reporters that this is not the first time such an accident has occurred. A child was killed in the same type of incident at the intersection just three years ago. Reporters were told by witnesses that the driver in this accident did not appear to be speeding. The driver stopped and exited her vehicle to check… Read More
AUSTIN, Texas – Wednesday afternoon, police responded to an apartment complex in the northeast section of the city after a vehicle struck a fence on the property. According to a report released by the Austin Police Department, an SUV crashed into the fence on the complex in the 1900 block of East Anderson Lane. The accident occurred near Highway 183, between Highway 290 and Cameron Road. Upon arriving on scene, officers were unable to locate the driver of the vehicle. That driver fled the scene, leaving behind an injured passenger. Because the passenger sustained injuries, the driver, when… Read More
Earlier today, one person died and two other people were injured in a tragic accident on Highway 71. The area, near Bee Cave Road, is currently one of many areas in greater Austin experiencing heavy fog and poor driving conditions. Austin-Travis County EMS showed up to the scene and reported that two vehicles were involved. The deceased died at the scene, and the two others were taken to University Medical Center Brackenridge. Their injuries are very serious. We recommend avoiding this area, which is currently closed off at Highway 71 and Bee Cave Road. There are currently… Read More
The Economics of Car Accidents in Austin Texans everywhere rejoiced at the lower gas prices of the past few months. Indeed, we took to the roads with renewed vim and vigor, secure in the thought that if we have to infuriatingly inch forward on I-35, at least we can afford the therapy bills. Unfortunately, this downward trend is forcing another trend upward—car accidents in Austin. There is a negative correlation between these two trends because as gas prices lower, drivers fill the roads. According to the Huffington Post’s report “Lower Gas Prices Mean More Deaths on the Road,”… Read More
What Are the Safest and Least Safe Cars? USA Today published a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety that reveals the safest and least safe cars: cars that could save you in a crash and the cars that cause the most driver death. Price is a factor, but not for the reason you’d think. It is not poor workmanship that causes unsafe cars. Instead, it is the type of car—lightweight, small, sporty vehicles. The safest cars, predictably, include two minivans, five SUVs, and three hatchbacks. It seems as if there is… Read More
NPR recently published an article on Austin’s traffic tangle. In it, they called it some of the “nation’s worst congestion.” In the article, NPR discusses the causes of the problem compared to other rapidly growing cities such as Dallas, the quick fixes that have been tried and failed so far, and the sentiment that Austinites have about this growing problem. NPR continued their commuting series with a more general piece about the future of commuting. In it, up and coming transportation scientists discuss the various ways to change our thinking and behaviors. They hope… Read More
