Sitting on Texas’s Colorado River, residents of Austin can face floods at almost any time of the year. During winter and spring, rainstorms in Austin or anywhere along the Colorado River’s drainage basin can cause flash floods in the city. In the summer and fall, tropical storms and hurricanes from the Gulf Coast can produce […]
A car accident in Austin, Texas, can leave you dealing with injuries, vehicle damage, insurance questions, and unexpected expenses. What you do in the hours and days after the crash may also affect your ability to pursue compensation. Texas law requires drivers involved in crashes involving injuries or certain property damage to stop and fulfill […]
Vicarious liability is a legal principle under which one party may be held responsible for another individual’s actions based on the relationship between them. Similarly, respondeat superior is a doctrine that allows an employer to be held liable for an employee’s wrongful conduct if it occurred within the scope of employment. In a Texas personal […]
McMinn Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that attorneys Justin McMinn and Jason McMinn have both been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 for their work in personal injury litigation for plaintiffs. This recognition reflects Justin and Jason’s continued commitment to representing people who have been injured because of the negligence or […]
In Utah, there is no single statewide waiting period before every police accident report becomes available. Processing times depend on the investigating agency and complexity of the crash, but some Utah police departments advise allowing approximately 5–10 business days after an accident before requesting a report. Utah law also requires an investigating officer to electronically […]
The Texas one bite rule can hold a dog owner liable when the owner knew or should have known that the dog had dangerous or aggressive tendencies. Despite its name, the rule does not necessarily give every dog one “free bite” before its owner can be held responsible. Texas courts recognize the rule based on […]
Fourth-degree burns are extremely serious injuries that extend through the skin and underlying tissue and may damage muscles, tendons, or bones. In the most severe cases, amputation may be necessary when a limb or other body part is too badly damaged to be saved or when removing the affected tissue is necessary to prevent further […]
Every year, the City of Austin, Texas, creates a budget that decides how public money is spent on the services residents rely on, covering everything from parks and libraries to emergency medical response. For the 2026-2027 fiscal year, City Manager T.C. Broadnax has proposed a $6.6 billion spending plan that puts more money toward public […]
Austin continues to grow at a remarkable pace. Each year, thousands of new residents move to the city, bringing more vehicles onto the roadways. With increased traffic comes a greater chance of collisions. While a car accident can happen almost anywhere, some areas of Austin see more accidents than others. Knowing where accidents occur can […]
After a car accident in Austin, Texas, stop at the scene, check for injuries, call 911 when required, exchange information, document the crash, and seek medical attention if you are injured. Texas law requires drivers involved in certain crashes to stop, provide information, and render reasonable assistance to injured people. Taking these steps can protect […]
