Austin Personal Injury Blog

Posted July 10, 2019
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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 17, 2019

Texas Car Seat Laws

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
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Posted May 21, 2019
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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 April 25, 2019

Scooter Accident Injuries: Regs and Laws in Austin

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…
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Posted April 17, 2019
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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 11, 2019

Pets of McMinn

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…
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Posted February 26, 2019
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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 October 24, 2018

Truck Accident Lawyers

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…
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Posted October 10, 2018
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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 August 10, 2018
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McMinn Brothers Pledge $1 Million to Longhorn Baseball

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…
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Posted April 30, 2018

Pain Caused by a Wrongful Death

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…
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Posted April 13, 2018
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Austin Bicycle Accidents Injure Too Many

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…
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Posted March 6, 2018

Woman Charged in Fatal San Marcos Crash

San Marcos Remembers Fatal Crash Victim Fabian Guerrero-Moreno Our hearts go out to the family and friends of crash victims Fabian Guerrero-Moreno, and his wife Kristian Nicole Guerrero. Also lost in the crash was the Guerrero’s unborn child. Tuesday March 6, Shana Elliott faced the first day of testimony. Proceedings Began at 10:30 am and have…
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