Austin Personal Injury Blog

Posted May 25, 2020
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Flooding Expected Across Central Texas, Austin Area

When it rains it pours in Austin. Texas weather is known for its erratic changes. One minute it’ll be sunny, the next you’ll be completely drenched and worrying about hail damage to your car. Something else that’s cause for alarm? Some Texan’s driving habits when roads are slick with rain or hail. Table of Contents…
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Posted May 15, 2020

Justin McMinn Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit of Odessa Man

Justin McMinn filed a lawsuit recently concerning the wrongful death of 62-year-old Roland Pearce, a resident of Odessa. The lawsuit details how Pearce’s vehicle was struck by an out-of-control truck, ultimately killing him. According to the lawsuit, the defendant was driving a company truck when he lost control of his vehicle, swerved across several lanes…
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Posted May 6, 2020
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Austin Car Accident Injuries

It is our hope that by publishing about Austin car crashes, we can help show how preventable many of the crashes are. Each time we go out on the road there is risk for injury. Speeding, distracted driving, and driving under the influence are all actions that affect people’s lives in the Austin area each…
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Posted April 20, 2020
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Auto Insurance Comparison Sheet

Shopping around for car insurance may not be fun, but it can save you a lot of money. Rates tend to go up year after year. But when you shop around, you may be able to find a better deal on coverage. It seems silly to pay full price for auto insurance and hardly ever…
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Posted April 3, 2020
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Austin personal injury attorneys. We fight for compensation our clients deserve. Experts in car crash law and holding reckless companies accountable. Donate with Heather McMinn to Trulight127 Want to join us in support of Trulight? Follow this link to donate to Heather McMinn’s fundraising campaign! As a firm, we pledged $5,000, and as individuals we…
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Posted March 13, 2020
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Litigation Techniques When Clients Deny Opioid Medication

Article Reviewed By Justin McMinn, JD Justin McMinn is a lead personal injury attorney at McMinn Law Firm. After a personal injury or car accident, people often seek medical attention and the assistance of a lawyer. There is a symbiotic relationship between the medications and treatments clients receive and the monetary damages they are awarded…
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Posted February 18, 2020
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Texas Motorcycle Law: Lane Splitting

Lane splitting in Texas is an often contested and wondered about practice for motorcycle riders. While it’s never safe to do in fast moving traffic, lane splitting has been made legal in one state. As motorcycle injury lawyers, it’s important to stay up-to-date on how state and local traffic laws move into law. See where…
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Posted February 4, 2020

When Documenting An Accident…

Accidents: How to Prepare Documents for A Personal Injury Case Between police reports and medical bills, there’s a lot of paperwork to keep track of following a personal injury accident. Check out this infographic by McMinn Law Firm to make sure you’re keeping track of the most important forms of documentation. Documentation could help your…
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Posted January 27, 2020
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11 Ways to Get Home Without Driving Drunk

There’s no “excuse” for drunk driving. The consequences aren’t just a DWI. When drunk drivers get behind the wheel they put their lives and others’ at risk. Here’s 11 alternatives to get home without getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. An Austin man who hit a cyclist says he tried to call a cab during…
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Posted January 27, 2020

Austin Motorcycle Accident and Insurance Tips

Austin Lawyers Providing Motorcycle Accident Representation Over the past several years, McMinn has represented many individuals involved in accidents while riding their bikes or motorcycles. Although there is nothing quite like the freedom of riding, this fast-paced mode of transportation is a frequent cause of accidents. Over 96% of motorcycle accidents result in injury, so it…
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Posted January 27, 2020
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Austin’s Traffic-Related Fatality Problem

So far this year, 82 people have died on Austin’s roads. While this city is growing and makes many “best of” lists, we’ve also climbed the ladder as the 13th most dangerous city for traffic for cities over 500k. City officials and organizations such as Vision Zero Task Force have taken note, and are beginning…
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Posted January 27, 2020
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Austin Car Accident Lawyer

What Kind of Case Will Austin Personal Injury Attorneys Take? Personal injury lawyers are there for people when they need help after a traumatic accident. Often people who experience traumatic crashes turn to personal injury attorneys when they don’t know how they can pay for their medical bills. Filing a personal injury claim with an…
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Posted January 26, 2020
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Austin American Statesman 2019 Best-of-the-Best Award Finalist

McMinn Law Firm was one of three finalists in the “Best Law Firm” category of Austin Statesman’s 2019 Best-of-the-Best Choice Awards. For this award contest, people in the Austin Statesman’s (a Gatehouse Media publication) readership area are invited to cast votes in support of local businesses. Among the finalists were two personal injury law firms.The…
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Posted January 26, 2020

How to Navigate SXSW Traffic

If you live in Austin, you may know how often locals leave town for a quiet getaway while their house is rented out through Air B&B. Sometimes, parking itself can be enough of a deterrent for Austinites considering venturing downtown, and SXSW only exacerbates the problem. However, for those who work SXSW, and can not…
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Posted January 24, 2020

How to Prevent a Dog Bite

Last year, Dog Fancy magazine named Austin one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country. As it stands, there are over 200 local restaurants that allow patrons to dine with their fur-family by their side. There are also a plethora of off-leash areas where dog owners can let their pets run and play with…
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