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How Much Compensation Can I Get After a Motorcycle Accident?

After a motorcycle accident, you may face medical bills, lost income, and damage to your bike. You may also have pain that makes daily life harder. If someone else caused the crash, you may be able to seek compensation for these losses. There is no set amount that every motorcycle accident victim receives. The value […]

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Post Car Accident Tips

A car accident can leave you shaken and unsure what to do first. After a crash in Austin or elsewhere in Texas, focus on safety and medical needs. Then preserve information that may matter to an insurance or injury claim. Stop and Check for Injuries Pull over as close to the scene as you safely […]

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What Is Joint and Several Liability in Texas, and How Does It Affect Multi-Party Accidents?

Joint and several liability in Texas can make one defendant responsible for all recoverable damages in a multi-party accident, but only in limited circumstances. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.013, a defendant is generally responsible only for their percentage of fault unless that defendant is more than 50% responsible or another statutory […]

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Mopac vs. I-35: Which Austin Highway Is More Dangerous?

Ask Austin drivers which highway they would rather avoid during rush hour, and two names are likely to come up: I-35 and MoPac. Both carry heavy traffic, can quickly go from highway speeds to gridlock, and see serious crashes. However, the risks can be different. I-35 carries commuters, visitors, and commercial trucks through central Austin, […]

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How to Read Your Austin Car Accident Police Report—And Why Mistakes Matter for Your Claim

A car accident police report in Austin, Texas, contains important details about how a crash occurred and may be reviewed by insurance companies when evaluating an injury claim. Because these reports can contain errors, reviewing yours can help identify inaccurate information that may affect your claim. With more than 50 years of combined experience and […]

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Austin Flood Safety Guidelines

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 […]

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5 Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident in Austin

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 […]

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What Is Respondeat Superior vs. Vicarious Liability in Texas?

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 […]

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Justin and Jason McMinn Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2027

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 […]

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Police Report After a Car Accident in Utah?

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 […]

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