Posted August 14, 2019
Austin personal injury attorneys. We fight for compensation our clients deserve. Experts in car crash law and holding reckless companies accountable.
CategoriesPersonal Injury (general)
Austin Personal Injury Blog
Posted August 7, 2019
Police have confirmed that on August 1, 2019 a pedestrian was struck and injured by an APD Crime Scene van on I-35. This wreck is not expected to cause the man to die (via KXAN News), however the city has seen an uptick in pedestrian fatalities throughout 2019. So far in 2019, 10 people have…
CategoriesCar Accident Pedestrian Accident Serious Injury Child
Posted July 30, 2019
Since scooters landed in Austin, unfortunately people have encountered dangers of riding them to get around town. Unfortunately Austin did see its’ first scooter related fatality in early February when UT exchange student, Mark Sands, died in a car-scooter accident along the I-35 frontage road. Scooter injuries are unfortunately a possible risk while traveling on…
CategoriesCar Accident Pedestrian Accident
Posted July 16, 2019
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,…
CategoriesBrain Injury | Concussion
Posted July 10, 2019
Featured: Understanding dog bite law: How to Start a Dog Bite Claim What to Do After a Dog Bite How to determine if the owner is liable Dog bites law seen in the news: Georgetown Girl Survives Dog Attack, But Ordinance Prevents Legal Action Manor Child Recovers from Dog Bite Injury UT Standout Faces Dog…
CategoriesDog Bite Injury Personal Injury (general) Serious Injury Child
Posted June 17, 2019
For the past 15 years Texas Department of Transportation has been working to raise the level of seat belt use with their Click or Ticket campaign. But a recent study shows that nearly 1 in 10 Texans still don’t buckle up. Texas Car Seat Legislation Vetoed by Gov. Abbott
CategoriesCar Accident Personal Injury (general) Serious Injury Child
Posted May 21, 2019
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…
CategoriesCar Accident Motorcycle Accident Truck Accident
Posted May 10, 2019
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.
CategoriesCar Accident Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death
Posted May 8, 2019
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.
CategoriesCar Accident Distracted Driver Truck Accident
Posted April 26, 2019
Pain and suffering from injuries is a serious component of personal injury. No client should ever have to endure the pains that they do. No money will ever make amends for the suffering they endure, but it is our duty as personal injury attorneys to advocate for their well-being. That certainly means securing the largest…
CategoriesCar Accident Personal Injury (general) Wrongful Death
Posted April 23, 2019
Drunk driving kills. Every two minutes, a person is injured in a drunk driving crash. During SXSW, a bicyclist was hit and killed by an intoxicated driver. And now, during ACL an intoxicated driver drove off after hitting a cyclist on South 1st. See how we can all end drunk driving injury together. In Austin,…
CategoriesCar Accident Distracted Driver Drunk Driver Motorcycle Accident
Posted April 17, 2019
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…
CategoriesCar Accident Truck Accident
Posted April 11, 2019
There’s more to McMinn Law Firm than meets the eye. These furry friends help keep our sanity after long hours working on personal injury cases. We couldn’t do the work without these guys! So without fur-ther ado, here’s an intro to the furry family members of the McMinn Law office. These furr-babies and best dog…
CategoriesCar Accident Dog Bite Injury Personal Injury (general)
Posted February 26, 2019
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…
CategoriesCar Accident Truck Accident
Posted February 5, 2019
Do you have to pay taxes on a settlement? Personal injury settlements are not usually taxable, though there are some exceptions. See why punitive damages and other special cases are not tax exempt. Are settlements taxable? After a car crash, you may have hired a lawyer to represent you. It’s often a smart move that…
CategoriesCar Accident Motorcycle Accident Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury (general)
Posted December 21, 2018
Understand who’s covered -and who isn’t- on your car insurance policy. Read on for tips on when to lend your car and why you should say no to handing over the keys. Texas Car Insurance: Who’s Covered? If you’re having to go through the nitty gritty details of your car insurance policy, it’s probably because…
CategoriesCar Accident Personal Injury (general) Underinsured Motorist
Posted November 5, 2018
On this Page: How common are car accidents during pregnancy? Why hiring a lawyer after a car accident while pregnant is important What to do after a car accident during pregnancy Why pregnancy changes the car accident settlement
CategoriesCar Accident Drunk Driver Serious Injury Child Wrongful Death
Posted October 24, 2018
On this Page: Bastrop School Bus Involved in Crash with Tractor Trailer Laws regulating trucking industry How new laws save lives Reality of truck crashes and personal injury claims Bastrop School Bus in a Crash with 18-Wheeler on Highway 71 Wednesday morning a Bastrop school bus was involved in a crash on SH 71. About…
CategoriesCar Accident Drunk Driver Truck Accident
Posted October 10, 2018
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…
CategoriesCar Accident Personal Injury (general) Slip and Fall | Premises Truck Accident
Posted August 10, 2018
Thunderstorms on Friday Sept 22 didn’t stop Chris Del Conte and University of Texas Baseball from celebrating the beginning of work on the new student-athlete player development center for Texas Baseball. Jason McMinn, and wife Heather McMinn, as well as Justin McMinn with wife Kendall Beard McMinn, attended the groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start…
CategoriesCar Accident Personal Injury (general)
Posted May 10, 2018
For some in Austin, cycling is a way of life, not a mode of transportation. If you’re new to town or want to start moving on two wheels instead of four, read on for tips about the rules of the road, plus where to find the best of Austin’s bike happenings.
CategoriesBicycle Accident Car Accident
Posted April 30, 2018
Austin Wrongful Death Attorney Losing a loved one can be devastating, but when their death is caused by the negligence or deliberate actions of another, it can be completely demoralizing. Nothing, and no amount of money can return a loved one to you. Filing a wrongful death claim can never return a loved one, but…
CategoriesWrongful Death
Posted April 13, 2018
Bicycle accidents occur every day due to the increased popularity of bike riding and more importantly the negligence of automobile drivers. Although many cities across the U.S. have recently added bike lanes on busy city streets, cars still refuse to accept bikers as travelers on the road. Car collisions with bikes account for one-third of…
CategoriesBicycle Accident
Posted March 28, 2018
On this Page: Dram shop laws are different in Texas than they are in other states. See how and why they have evolved over the years for personal injury victims.
CategoriesCar Accident Drunk Driver Truck Accident