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According to the Texas Department of Transportation, more than 9,000 motorcycle accidents occur each year, leading to a long list of common motorcycle accident injuries, some worse than others. The TxDOT reports that almost 2,500 motorcyclists are injured during motorcycle crashes annually. Some walk away suffering from little more than road rash, an abrasion…

Austin, TX, takes pedestrian safety very seriously. In 2015, the city launched the “Vision Zero” initiative to reduce pedestrian accidents. Yet, some locals and tourists still wonder, “Can a pedestrian sue if hit by a car in Austin?” Some pedestrian accidents continue to occur in parts of Austin without sidewalks. Others take place at…

“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,…