Posted on September 1st, 2010
This weekend, a South Austin apartment complex caught fire, injuring several and leaving 44 displaced from their homes. Early Sunday morning around 5:30 AM, four apartments in the Bainbridge Villas on Southridge Drive became engulfed in flames, leaving approximately $840,000 worth of structural damage. Eight other apartments suffered less serious damage from the fire.
Four people had to be taken to hospitals for their injuries, at least two of which suffered from broken bones after jumping from their apartment’s windows. One resident was transported to the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio for severe burning on her feet.
Investigators have not yet determined what caused the fire.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the those who lost their homes and belongings in the fire.
Posted on July 7th, 2010
A 74-year old Austin resident was hospitalized after his motorcycle was struck by a police vehicle at the intersection of Lamplight Village and Magazine Street. Eyewitnesses say that the officer, a 10-year veteran of the APD, was not paying attention to the road and accidentally glided through the intersection despite the fact that he thought the vehicle was idling. It is believed that the officer was paying attention to the vehicle's onboard communications systems and did not notice that the vehicle was in motion. Although the force of impact was only around 10 miles per hour, the driver of the motorcycle sustained injuries that were serious enough to require hospitalization for several days.
If you have been hurt due to the negligent actions of another person, you may be eligible to take legal action to recover damages including pain, suffering, and medical expenses. For more information on motorcycle accidents and personal injury claims, contact the Austin personal injury attorney Vic Feazell at 877-WITH-VIC.
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 March 18th, 2010
The railroad crossing on 51st street near Airport Boulevard in central Austin will be monitored this week and next as Capital Metro begins its light rail service.
The crossing is viewed as one of the locations with the greatest accident risk because it is positioned near the Airport Boulevard intersection and vehicles often stop illegally on the tracks. The light rail trains run silently and will not be giving a warning horn blast before they enter the crossing.
Austin police plan to monitor this risky crossing over the next couple of weeks and will be issuing tickets to drivers who fail to keep the crossing clear. According to an Austin Police Department representative, the fines will average about $200 per ticket but can be as high as $500.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident at a rail crossing, contact the Austin personal injury attorneys of Vic Feazell, P.C. today at 512-372-8100.
Posted on March 12th, 2010
Like operating most heavy machinery, operating a forklift requires both training and experience. Individuals who are licensed to operate forklifts often undergo many hours of training as required by law and their companies.
Even with this training, individuals that operate forklifts still can mishandle the heavy equipment. In some cases, this mishandling can lead to forklift accidents. These accidents present a high chance of leading to serious injuries.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a forklift accident, contact the Austin forklift accident attorneys of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 877-948-4842.
Posted on March 12th, 2010
A teenager was injured in a high-speed bus crash Thursday. According to police reports, the bus crash occurred in Burnet County.
The teenager allegedly ran his car into a school bus carrying nine students. While none of the students was injured, the driver and his passenger were both injured in the accident. When medical officials arrived, the two were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a bus crash, contact the Austin bus accident lawyers of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 512-372-8100.
Posted on February 23rd, 2010
A driver crashed into a Willis, Texas home last weekend. According to police reports, the accident occured around 3 a.m. when the family in side the home was asleep.
The car allegedly crashed through the home and smashed into a teenager's bed. Fortunately, though, the teenager was not in his room at the time.
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 877-948-4842.
Posted on February 18th, 2010
One of the most common types of train accidents is train derailment. These accidents often occur because of defects or hazards on the track.
When trains derail, the accident can result in serious injuries because of the train's high speed. When individuals are injured in these accidents, the company that owns the train or the tracks may be responsible for damages.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a train accident, contact the Austin train accident attorneys of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 877-WITH-VIC.
Posted on February 16th, 2010
The Texas Department of Public Safety plans to close down I-10 near Winnie Wednesday. According to the DPS, the section of the interstate will be closed in order to investigate an accident that occurred there last month.
Police are still investigating the scene to determine possible explanations for the fatal accident. The investigation is expected to last three hours.
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 February 11th, 2010
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez was injured in an Austin car accident last week. According to police reports, Valdez was riding in a taxi when the accident occurred.
The accident resulted in damage to three different cars and a number of passengers. When medical officials arrived to the scene, Valdez and the other passenger in the taxi refused to be taken to a nearby hospital.
If you or anyone you know has been injured in a taxi accident, contact the Austin taxi cab accident attorneys of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 512-372-8100.
