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“What can a pedestrian do if there is no sidewalk?” is a question you might not think you’ll have to ask too often in Austin, TX. The city is, after all, home to about 2,800 miles of existing sidewalks, according to the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department. However, the city has a lot…

“How do many motorcycle crashes happen in Texas?” is a question all motorcyclists in the Lone Star State should know how to answer. Motorcycle deaths in Texas have, unfortunately, been on the rise in recent years. Almost 600 people die during motorcycle accidents in the state each year. Nearly 2,500 people are injured in…

Whether you’ve fallen at a grocery store or one of Austin’s many excellent restaurants, you’re probably wondering if it’s possible to seek compensation for your injuries. Recovering damages is possible with the help of a slip-and-fall attorney in Austin, but how can you choose the right one for your case? Below, Dow Law Firm,…

Even friendly, mild-mannered dogs can bite someone for what seems like no reason at all. If you were bitten by your neighbor’s pooch or a loose dog attacked you while out for your morning run, you may be wondering, “Can you sue for being bit by a dog in Texas?” Yes, you can. Like…

If you paid attention in your high school history class, you may have heard tales of greedy kings clawing away land from helpless peasants. Shockingly, a variant of this practice, called eminent domain, is still in use today. If the government tries to take your house or land, is there any way to hit…