Posted on May 25th, 2010
During the hot summer months, many individuals and families bear the heat by going to a swimming pool. In some cases, individuals or families own a swimming pool in their backyard.
While owning a swimming pool has many benefits, there are also many risks. One of the most dangerous risks is that individuals will drown in the pool. For that reason, swimming pool owners may want to ensure that anyone who swims in their pool knows how to swim.
Another risk is that small children will fall into the pool and drwon. For this reason, owners may want to consider adding a fence around their pool.
If your child has been injured in a swimming pool accident, contact the Austin personal injury attorneys of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 512-372-8100.
Posted on May 24th, 2010
One man was killed and another man was seriously injured in a car accident Monday. According to police reports, the accident occurred around 2:15 a.m. near I-35 in Austin.
The driver of the car apparently lost control of his vehicle and crashed the car into a pole. When medical officials arrived, both the driver and passenger from the accident were taken to a nearby hospital, where the passenger was later pronounced dead.
Posted on May 18th, 2010
A woman died in an ATV accident Sunday. According to police reports, the motor vehicle accident occurred in Lago Vista on Lake Travis.
The woman apparently was riding an ATV when it fell off a rocky drop and into the water. When Austin-Travis County EMS arrived to the scene, they performed CPR and later pronounced her dead at the scene of the accident.
Posted on May 18th, 2010
A Department of Public Safety trooper is missing following a boating accident. According to police reports, the boating accident apparently occurred on Lake Travis in Austin.
The trooper was reported missing by his wife when she found his boat washed ashore. Authorities are currently searching for the man.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a boating accident, contact the Austin boat accident attorneys of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 512-372-8100.
Posted on May 10th, 2010
A pedestrian was hit while trying to cross a 5-lane highway. According to police reports, the accident occurred at the intersection of W. Adams and Apache Drive.
The accident occurred late Friday nigh, and the driver who hit the pedestrian reportedly did not see the pedestrian. When medical officals arrived, the pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact the Austin pedestrian accident attorneys of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 877-948-4842.
Posted on May 10th, 2010
An Austin police officer was injured in a car accident Sunday night. According to police reports, the car accident occurred near Slaughter and Brodie Lane.
Before the accident occurred, the officer was driving to a car accident scene. However, his vehicle was hit by another car. When medical officials arrived to the scene, the officer airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact the Austin car accident attorneys of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 512-372-8100.
Posted on May 7th, 2010
The Sport Cap 2.0 water bottle spouts were recalled by Klean Kanteen this week. According to company reports, the spouts can break and pose a choking risk.
The company reported that it has received six reports of water bottle spouts breaking. The broken spouts could be especially dangerous for small children.
Posted on May 7th, 2010
A man died and his brother was injured in an
Austin car accident Sunday. According to police reports, the accident occurred near Darden Hill Road.
The accident apparently was the result of the vehicle passing another vehicle and swerving off the roadway. When medical officials arrived, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, while his brother was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
