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…
What is a primary cause of death in the United States each and every year? Car accidents. And what is a leading cause of car accidents in 2019? Distracted driving. In fact, according to the National Safety Council, every day, there are at least 100 people injured in our country,…
Accidents can happen at any time, and many people are in a state of shock when they do occur. However, if a loved one has been badly injured, you need to swing into action to get them help. At DC Law, we receive calls from many concerned family members who…
The loss of a loved one is always a shocking event. But when that loved one was killed by another person’s reckless, negligent, or intentional conduct, then surviving family members usually want some measure of justice. In Texas, you can bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the person whose wrongful…
