AUSTIN LEGAL BLOG
Developing: Horse trailer rollover in Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas -- We are happy to report that BOTH horses rescued in last month's trailer roll-over are in good health! Batrice Law Firm is actively investigating the accident that occurred on March 20, 2021 at 183 and Lakeline Mall Drive. Witnesses are...
Man killed in two-truck crash
Semi-tractor trailer accidents claim thousands of lives each year in Texas and around the country. These crashes are particularly deadly when two large commercial vehicles are involved. One such accident took place in Gallatin County, Kentucky, on the morning of Oct....
New awareness campaign aims to improve safety at railroad crossings
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation, in conjunction with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the National Traffic Safety Administration (NTSA), has a message for drivers everywhere: You need to stop trying to beat the train when youāre at a crossing. This...
Farmers talk about road safety needs
Farmers in Texas and across the country, recently, began to speak out regarding the need for safe driving among people who find themselves close to large machinery while on the road. The farmers say more attention is needed to this issue now that harvest season is...
Avoiding a truck driver’s blind spots
Many passenger vehicle drivers in Texas assume that truckers can see them better because of their more elevated position, but this would be mistaken. Truck drivers have many blind spots, and these are called "no zones." Where the no zones are located One blind spot is...
Even your thoughts are a driving distraction
Itās easy to think of distracted driving as something that happens outside of your own mind. Youāre watching the road, for instance, when your child starts calling for assistance with a snack from the back seat. Youāre holding the steering wheel when your phone...
Motorcyclists and car drivers are often the same people
If you are a motorcyclist in Austin, the chances are high that you are also a car driver. For many people, a motorcycle is a luxury, to take out on the weekends or in the long summer evenings. A car is more practical for hauling the family around, picking up the...
Can you spot distracted drivers near you on the road?
There are two pieces of advice that can help protect you from getting into a distracted driving collision. The first and most obvious is to not engage in distracted driving yourself. Putting your phone on silent and setting it where you can't see or reach it can help...
What can motorcyclists do to increase their safety on the road?
Riding a motorcycle is a great way to feel more connected to your surrounding environment. You may like the feel of the wind or knowing how close you are to the road. It can be exhilarating. Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle can also be dangerous. In 2018,...
The hidden dangers of dump, garbage and recycling trucks
If you are like most drivers, you probably think of dump trucks or garbage trucks as a source of annoyance, not a source of risk. They make constant stops on the road, sometimes you can smell them if you have your windows rolled down and they make a lot of noise when...