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28 Dec

Could PTC Have Prevented the Washington Amtrak Crash?

In late December 2017, an Amtrak passenger train on its inaugural journey from Seattle, Washington to Portland, Oregon skipped its track on an overpass, with devastating results. The front engine and several of the passe...

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reckless driving
26 Dec

How Can Social Media Undermine Your Injury Claim?

Are you a frequent user of social media? If you are reading this blog, the chances are, yes. After all, a 2014 study by Pew Research Center found that nearly three-quarters of Internet users were active on social media, ...

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workers' comp
20 Dec

What Do I Do If I Am Seriously Injured at a Work Site?

What should you do if you are seriously injured in a construction accident? What are your options after a work injury? According to KXAN, the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS recently responded to an ...

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18 Dec

How Many Traffic Fatalities Have There Been This Year?

A family is in mourning after the death of an 18-year-old man in North Austin. The man, Edwin Proenza-Benedit, was riding his 2007 Suzuki motorcycle in the left lane of the 8200 block of Research Boulevard northbound whe...

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13 Dec

Videos Released Showing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incidents from Ford Explorers

Do you remember the reports of carbon monoxide poisoning resulting from the use of certain Ford Explorers, including those used by Austin Police Department? Ford came under fire after a series of incidents that left offi...

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11 Dec

What Do I Do If I Lose a Loved One in a Pedestrian Accident?

An Austin pedestrian was recently killed after an accident on Interstate 35 near Parmer, closing two northbound lanes and one southbound lane. The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was rushed to a nearby hospital after ...

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6 Dec

Did a Broken Barrier Contribute to the Recent Fatal Accident on Research?

A California family was devastated in November after a car accident on Research Boulevard took the lives of the father, mother and young son. The mother and son died at the scene, while the father was hospitalized and di...

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4 Dec

Vision Zero, Three Years Later: Has It Reduced Crashes?

Recently, Vision Zero ATX held its third annual Day of Remembrance Vigil to call for a regional approach to address the rates of car and pedestrian accidents on Austin roads. Family members of traffic accidents gathered ...

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27 Nov

Third Victim Dies After Research Blvd. Crash

That massive wrong-way drunk driving crash on Research Boulevard in November that led to the death of Nancy and Jackson Latulippe has claimed another victim. Scott Latulippe, the 41-year-old husband of Nancy and father o...

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21 Nov

Widow Denied Workers’ Comp Death Benefits – Why?

Her husband died in a car accident while driving to deliver documents to his employer. But Texas courts have said that she is not eligible for workers’ comp death benefits. Why? The worker was employed with Bryant Ele...

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20 Nov

What Caused the Massive Nov. 11 Rollover Crash on Research Boulevard?

On November 11, 2017, a horrific multi-car accident in the 9400 block of Research Boulevard in North Austin led to two deaths and three critical injuries. The accident occurred when a black Jeep traveling north crossed t...

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15 Nov

Bounce House Injuries Are Becoming More Common

Are bounce house injuries on the rise? According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), as the popularity of bounce houses and other inflatables grows, so, too, do the number of serious injuries caused by them...

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13 Nov

Are Bicycle Accident Rates Declining in Austin?

According to data from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, bicycle accidents have been on a steady decline in Austin over the last five years. However, some parts of the city still remain hazardous to bicycl...

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8 Nov

New Product Recalls You Should Be Aware Of

As we approach the holiday season, people are going to start looking around for gifts to buy their loved ones (if you haven’t already started – you might want to get on it!). As you do, you should be aware of product...

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6 Nov

How Are Workers’ Comp Benefits Calculated?

How are workers’ comp benefits calculated, and how much are injured workers entitled to? Your income benefits are calculated based on your average weekly wage (AWW). To figure out your average weekly wage, you add y...

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