Workers are injured all the time in Austin. Fortunately, the state’s workers’ compensation system makes it relatively easy to get the medical care you need, at no expense to you. If you are injured and cannot work, you may qualify for income benefits. However, workers’ compensation is not the only…
Electric scooters promise to revolutionize commuting in smaller cities like Austin. For a very affordable fee, you can get an electric scooter that travels up to 15 miles per hour, allowing you to get around town or to your nearest bus stop quickly and painlessly. Dockless scooter companies like Bird…
With summer right around the corner, you might be dusting off your hog and preparing to enjoy many days and nights out on the road. Before taking off for a trip across the state, we recommend that you bone up on your motorcycle safety first. Even experienced bikers can get…
Who hasn’t felt a little queasy after eating a sketchy burger or burrito? However, food poisoning can be much more severe than having an upset stomach. Many severe cases require a trip to the emergency room in addition to regular trips to the bathroom. Fortunately, there are some simple tips…
The commercial trucking industry can be dangerous. A federal agency has been created (the FMCSA) to regulate the industry. There are many reasons why trucking is a risk to the public, including the greater size of commercial vehicles like tractor-trailers as well as the heavy cargo that they carry. When…
May is National Trauma Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the toll that trauma takes on our community. Put simply, physical trauma is any physical contact that is severe or penetrating, such as a knock to the head from an accident or violent attack. Physical trauma results in thousands…
Another day, another car accident in Austin. Although there are many things to love about our city, traffic safety is unfortunately not one of them. A recent collision in Southwest Austin is another reminder that motorists must be as careful as possible when out on the road, otherwise they could…
A slip and fall injury is any injury a person sustains after falling due to a slip or trip. A person can slip and fall at a business or on public or private property. There are many reasons why people fall, but there are also common injuries that people suffer…
Sometimes, you need to quickly park your car while driving on the freeway. For example, you might have been hit by a vehicle and need to get to the side of the road. Or you might have a flat tire which needs to be changed. Whatever the emergency, there are…
Renting a scooter or bicycle is a great way to get around Austin. Companies like Bird and LimeBike have sprung up to meet a need, and all you need is an app or a credit card before you are on your way. However, renters must be careful. You do not…
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