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Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Texas

This is part of McMinn Law Firm’s series on Vision Zero initiatives. Austin motorcycle injury lawyers believe that traffic deaths can and should be prevented in the lone star state. Rider education is just one important component of traffic safety. Motorcycle Helmet Laws in Texas 2021 Do you have to wear a helmet on a…
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Austin Car Accident Lawyer

Are you an Austin TX resident that’s been involved in a recent car crash? Do you want to seek compensation for your injuries, but are uncertain of how to go about doing so? If so, then you need to learn all you can about hiring an Austin car accident attorney. Some people wonder, “Is it…
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Posted September 22, 2021
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May is National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month

Motorcyclists and Motorists in Texas: Sharing the Road Warmer weather is on its way across the country. As more motorcyclists pull the iron horse out of the garage and hit the highway, National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month reminds us of the responsibility all motorists take when they use Texas roadways. It isn’t just during…
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Posted September 20, 2021
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How did we do? Let us know in the reviews

We’d love to hear from you! We hope you are happy about your experience with McMinn Law Firm. Our legal team knows the important role a case plays in a client’s ability to recover. We value your trust in a matter that can oftentimes be very personal and painful. That’s why we take our work…
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Posted August 31, 2021
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Survivor of Wrongful Death Mourns Partner on Anniversary of Crash

A civil case filed by McMinn Law Firm continues to put leadership decisions by Hays County officials in the central Texas spotlight. In the latest of a series of news articles, reporters of KSAT News share how a San Marcos Police sergeant wasn't arrested after killing a woman in a car crash with an open…
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Posted August 27, 2021
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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 a few states. It’s also common practice in most other parts of the world including in Asia and across Europe. As motorcycle injury…
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Posted August 13, 2021
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Distracted Driving Accident Attorney

McMinn Law Firm leaves no stone unturned in distracted driving crashes. Discovery, or gathering evidence in a case, is an important part of every personal injury case. Phone records can reveal whether or not an at-fault driver recklessly used their phone leading up to a serious auto crash. Austin Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer While a…
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Posted June 30, 2021
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Litigation Techniques When Clients Deny Opioid Medication

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 in litigation. While the client’s decision to abstain from opioid use doesn’t make their injuries any less serious,…
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Posted June 21, 2021
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Austin Injury Lawyers Can Help in Uber / Lyft Accidents

Unfortunately serious rideshare crashes happen every day. A rideshare driver may be distracted while driving. Or another reckless party may have harmed the entire party at no fault of the rideshare driver. Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft carry liability insurance of up to $1 Million. If you were injured while riding in an Uber…
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Posted June 18, 2021

How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?

Contingent Fee Agreements are commonly used by personal injury lawyers. Other types of law like business law or criminal law provide a service that does not seek to gain compensation for an intended purpose. In criminal law the defendants need someone to represent their interest so they don’t go to jail. Their fees will be…
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Posted June 10, 2021
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See Who Pays for Personal Injury Damages in a Car Accident

Every two minutes, another Texan is injured in a car crash. These injuries are often severe. They can cost victims scores or hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of years to treat and recover from.  If you are injured in a crash, you expect that your costs will be covered by insurance or…
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Posted June 7, 2021
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Austin Scooter Accident

Austin Scooter Accident Electric scooters attempt to provide a transportation answer to travel “the last mile.” But since the scooters arrived in early 2018, a lack of regulation, potholes, scooter malfunctions, and unsafe riding practices have sent Austinites to the emergency room. It is our hope that by educating the public about potential scooter hazards,…
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Posted June 3, 2021
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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 June 2, 2021
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Posted June 2, 2021
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What is the Difference Between Negligence and Gross Negligence?

Car wrecks, work related injuries, wrongful death suits, medical malpractice, even criminal charges can be considered negligence, but what is the difference between civil negligence and criminal negligence? Read this post to find out the major differences between negligence and gross negligence as it relates to personal injury law. As personal injury lawyers in the…
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Posted May 24, 2021
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Know When to Consult an Attorney After a Car Accident Injury

Were you involved in a serious car accident? If you walked out of the accident alive, you should thank your lucky stars. You weren’t part of the 39,100 deaths documented each year as a result of a car accident.  After the shock of being involved in a car accident goes down, you have to contract a…
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Posted April 22, 2021
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7 Ways to Prevent Parking Lot Accidents

No one wants to experience a car accident – not even a minor fender bender. We all do many things to try to avoid accidents at all costs. However, there are some places and situations in which car accidents occur frequently. One of the most common locations for car accidents is in parking lots. According to…
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Posted April 2, 2021
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Personal Injury and Celebrities

Car Accidents Happen to Celebrities Too Which celebrities were caught up in car accidents and personal injuries in 2021? You’re in line at H-E-B and there’s an interesting People Magazine cover. Questions are circulating over the validity of Britney Spears’ conservatorship. Another couple from the Bachelor franchise has called it quits. And Leonard Dicaprio was…
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