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Stop Driving Distracted in Austin, Texas
According to many different studies, Austin is one of the most desirable cities to live in. However, there is one aspect of Austin that is...
By DJC Law Attorneys
August 2018
If I Get in a Car Wreck in a Construction Zone, Can I File a Claim for Damages?
Yes. Accidents in construction zones are really no different than accidents on the open road—at least when it comes to liability. If someone else is...
By DJC Law Attorneys
August 2018
Faulty Scooter and Bicycle Rentals in Austin
Scooters and bicycles allow people to easily travel around Austin, but what happens if your mode of transportation malfunctions? This is a question more people...
By DJC Law Attorneys
July 2018
The Dangers of Hydroplaning in Austin, Texas
Most motorists understand that they need to reduce speed in inclement weather. However, few truly take seriously how dangerous it can be to drive fast...
By DJC Law Attorneys
July 2018
Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2017
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protects American workers by setting safety standards and investigating workplaces for violations. Below are the top ten...
By DJC Law Attorneys
July 2018
Man Hurt after Falling Down an Embankment at Austin Park
In June, emergency responders rescued a man who had fallen down an embankment at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. and Lamar Boulevard in...
By DJC Law Attorneys
July 2018
Spine Health: Repetitive Motion Disorders in Manual Labor Jobs
Many Austin-area workers suffer from a serious repetitive motion disorder (RMD). In contrast to injuries caused by a sudden trauma, such as a car accident,...
By DJC Law Attorneys
June 2018
Wrong Way Driving (WWD) in Austin, TX
Although they are not the most common type of auto accident, wrong-way car crashes still create a serious public safety hazard. When a driver travels...
By DJC Law Attorneys
June 2018
Who Hit and Ran Me and Why Didn’t They Stop?
We all like to think that we are decent people. For example, if we get into a car accident, we hope we will take responsibility,...
By DJC Law Attorneys
June 2018
Texas Increases Enforcement of Move Over/Slow Down Law in 2018
The year 2018 has seen the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) increase enforcement of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law. Texas began periodic enforcement operations by...
By DJC Law Attorneys
June 2018
When Trucks Swing Wide, Watch Out!
Trucking accidents are often catastrophic for the people in the non-truck vehicle. No matter how good your vehicle’s safety rating may be, it is no...
By DJC Law Attorneys
June 2018
What Happens to Your Body in an Auto Accident?
You have probably heard someone tell you they got into a car accident and “walked away without a scratch.” Maybe you have even said this...
By DJC Law Attorneys
May 2018