Traffic deaths in Austin are moving towards a record high in 2015. Currently, 1986 holds the record as the year with the highest number of deaths at 81. There have already been 81 deaths recorded this year, with months still remaining. In an attempt to lessen the mortality risk, Austin is spending $3.8 million to improve five of the city’s most dangerous intersections. These intersections were responsible for 250 accidents and one death between 2012 and 2014. While these improvements are aimed at enhancing safety, it is always important to be cautious. Below is a list of the five most…

Last year, there were over 13,500 serious injury crashes in Texas. Any car accident involving serious injury is often traumatizing, and remembering what to do afterwards can be very difficult. However, recording the correct information will help with any insurance claims or litigation. Having a set checklist of what needs to be done can be a useful tool to prevent you from any headache down the road. After the Accident If you have been in a collision, note your surroundings to make sure you are safe. If you can, move your car to a secure location, such as the shoulder,…

As the 4th largest city in Texas, Austin is no stranger to tractor-trailer travel. Hundreds of trucks drive our highways each day, transporting goods and services to and from our metropolis. While this is excellent for the Austin economy, caution should be taken when driving on the road with big trucks. According to the NHTSA, accidents involving large trucks resulted in almost 4,000 deaths and 104,000 injuries in 2012. Texas alone accounted for 543 of these accidents – the highest of any state. Furthermore, of those people injured in 2012, 73% were passengers of the other vehicle as compared to…

On June 6, 2015, our community suffered yet another preventable death.  At around 6:30 pm, Brian Silva, was riding his bike south on Johnny Morris Road when he was hit by a car.  He was pronounced dead at Brackenridge Hospital at approximately 7:15 pm that same night.  In his possession, Brian Silva had his paycheck stub and his cell phone.  His paycheck stub had his name and correct address on it.  However, it was over 22 hours until the family was notified of their son’s death. This fact will be very difficult for the family to overcome.  There were many…