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Facts about Accidents in Austin

 
 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Almost 5,000 trucks were involved in fatal death crashes from recent report
Large trucks accounted for 9 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 4 percent of the vehicles involved in injury and property-damage-only crashes. Of the 4,898 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 76 percent were combination trucks.

 

Accidents can happen anywhere at any time in Austin. When you are at home, at work, or driving your car to the supermarket, a serious accident may result in debilitating injuries that could threaten your well-being and financial security.

 
State Accident Statistics    
 
 
Accident Fatalities in Texas
INTERSTATE 253
OTHER,PRINCIPAL,ARTERIAL 504
MINOR,ARTERIAL 382
MAJOR,COLLECTOR 578
LOCAL 287

Source: US Department of Transportation
 

Every year millions of people obtain personal injuries as a result of accidents. Whether it is a car accident, boating accident, or a simple slip & fall accident, others may be responsible for your injuries. Our Austin Accident Lawyer will help you fight back at those whose negligence may be responsible for your pain. To locate Accident Lawyers nationwide click here.

Our Austin Accident Lawyers specialize in all aspects of accident law. From researching the merits of your case to fighting for you in court, Austin Accident Lawyers will work for you with all their expertise and legal experience.

 
Austin Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Texas man awarded $200,000 by jury in work accident case (12/30/1999)
Federal Employer's Liability Act - Barry R. Ledbetter sued his employer Union Pacific Railroad Company for alleged back injuries he suffered in two separate work-related accidents. The first accident occurred on October 9, 1993. The second occurred o
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The following are the most common kinds of accidents that cause personal injury:

  • Automobile Accidents
  • Slip and Fall
  • Workplace Accidents
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Boat Accidents
  • SUV Rollovers

Contact our Austin Accident Lawyers if you have ever experienced a personal injury and think others are at fault for the accident.


 
Accident Audio & Video    
 
  Coal Mining Accident
Audio, RM, 32 Kbps, 3:46, 9/25/2001

A cave-in at an Alabama coal mine led to explosions and the worst U.S. mining accident in more than 16 years. Noah Adams talks with reporter David Firestone of The New York Times.
Source: National Public Radio


The above accident video and audio will show how other accident victims are dealing with their own dangerous accident issues.

 
 
Austin Accident Links    
 
 

NTSB - Brief Report
At the time of the accident, Texas had authorized the university to participate in a State ... The accident driver was 21 and held a Texas driver'
Vehicle Rollover near Karnack, Texas, February 10, 2000
The accident driver was 21 and held a Texas. driver’s license. Neither Texas nor any other State requires a special license to operate. 15-passenger

 


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News about Accidents in Austin and nationwide:

Teen killed in crash with train in Rome
A teenager was killed and four others were injured tonight after a car was hit by a CSX train in Rome, Oneida County sheriff's officials said....
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OSHA'S Fall Protection Policy And Standards
OSHA has developed standards to prevent workers in general industry and in construction from falling through skylights and roof and floor openings....
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States With Laws Banning Hand-Held Cell Phone Use While Driving Are New York, New Jersey & District of Columbia
Driver cell phone use is largely unrestricted by State laws. No States ban use outright. Currently, three States and the District of Columbia ...
Read more >


More Accident Injury News >

 
 

Accident Terms

 
 


Today's Terms

Tort

Definition:
An injury or wrong committed, with or without force, to the person or property of another, which gives rise to a claim for damages.

Momentum

Definition:
The mass of an object multiplied by its velocity. It is a vectored quantity with both magnitude and direction.

Excessive speed & Speeding

Definition:
Speeding is defined as travelling faster than the posted speed limit, or travelling too fast for the road conditions even at speeds under the posted limit.

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Accident Resources

 



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Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Accidents:

  • Head Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Neck Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Severed Limb

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Austin Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Accident attorney you should contact our Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Alvin
  • Amarillo
  • Arlington
  • Austin
  • Baytown
  • Brownsville
  • Burleson
  • Carrollton
  • College Station
  • Cypress
  • Dallas
  • Del Rio
  • Desoto
  • Eagle Pass
  • Edinburg
  • El Paso
  • Flower Mound
  • Fort Worth
  • Friendswood
  • Garland
  • Grand Prairie
  • Grapevine
  • Harlingen
  • Houston
  • Irving
  • Katy
  • Laredo
  • League City
  • Lewisville
  • Mcallen
  • Mesquite
  • Mission
  • New Braunfels
  • North Richland Hills
  • Palestine
  • Pasadena
  • Pharr
  • Plano
  • Richardson
  • Richmond
  • Round Rock
  • San Antonio
  • San Benito
  • San Marcos
  • Seguin
  • Spring
  • Sugar Land
  • Victoria
  • Weslaco


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