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May

Waco Woman Hospitalized After Four Vehicle Crash

May 16, 2012

A Waco, Texas, woman driving a white Cadillac was injured in a wreck involving three other cars on Tuesday, May 8.

KWTX reports that the woman was taken by ambulance to a hospital, but details of her injuries have not been released. The other three motorists were not injured in the collision.

Police told the news station that around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday one of the drivers didn’t stop at a stop sign, which caused a pickup truck and another car to crash. The other two drivers were involved in separate fender benders while trying to avoid the initial crash. KWTX footage shows the Cadillac being towed away from the accident scene at the intersection of Bosque Boulevard and Melrose Street.

A study previously conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that about 70 percent of all crashes occur at stop signs. In most cases, drivers younger than 18 or older than 65 were found to be at fault in stop sign violations.

The Texas Car Accident Lawyers with Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers encourage Texas drivers to be vigilant of stop signs, and we wish the injured woman a speedy recovery. We want to remind Texas drivers that failing to stop or yield at a stop sign puts pedestrians and other motorists in grave danger.

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May

One Injured And One Killed In Austin Hit-And-Run Accident

May 8, 2012

One person is dead and another was seriously injured after being involved in a hit-and-run accident near a popular Austin, Texas, hiking and biking trail yesterday afternoon. According to KVUE News, the accident occurred around 5:15 p.m. at the intersection of West Cesar Chavez Avenue and South Lamar Boulevard.

Austin Metro Police say that the 21-year-old driver lost control of his car, jumped the curb, and ran into the 81-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman who were walking on the trail. The elderly man died a short time after arriving at the hospital. The woman involved remains in stable condition at a local hospital.

Doctors say that the woman suffered several serious injuries in the crash. She will need to have a rod and plate implanted in her leg and will also require a screw in her shoulder to help heal shattered bones.

The driver responsible for the crash remains in custody and faces two felony charges of manslaughter and failure to render aid. Since the man was on probation at the time of the accident, he may face other charges as well.

A Texas Car Accident can change your life in a split second. That’s why the Austin Auto Accident Lawyers with Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers would like to send their thoughts to the family of the gentleman who died. The firm would also like to wish the injured woman a speedy recovery.

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May

State Of Texas Prepares For “Click It Or Ticket” Campaign

May 1, 2012

Statistics show that a lack of seat belts or proper restraints is a factor in a large majority of fatal motor vehicle accidents. In an effort to reduce these types of accidents, the Texas Department of Transportation and law enforcement statewide will partner to conduct the 11th annual “Click It Or Ticket” campaign from May 21 to June 3.

To promote the event, a news conference is being held at Auditorium Shores on the banks of Lady Bird Lake today by Austin officials. The program’s aim is to promote awareness of the law that requires passengers in a vehicle to be buckled up at all times. The law also states that every child under the age of 8 is required to be restrained in either a child safety or booster seat. Failure to abide by these laws is punishable by a fine of up to $250.

Research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that the increased usage of seat belts on roadways in Texas over the last ten years—which has been attributed to the campaign—has saved an estimated 2,483 lives.

Texas Car Accidents can happen anywhere and at any time, even if you are the most cautious of drivers. That’s why the Austin, Bryan, and Waco Personal Injury Lawyers with Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers ask that drivers always buckle up before driving and ask that all passengers do the same.

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3
Apr

Drunk Driver Responsible For Fatal Austin Car Crash

April 3, 2012

A drunk driver is responsible for a fatal two-vehicle crash Saturday that occurred on the north side of Austin, Texas. Reports from KVUE News indicate that the accident happened around 7:00 a.m. at the intersection of northbound MoPac frontage road and Steck Avenue.

Reports from officers with the Austin Metro Police Department who responded to the scene say that the 20-year-old driver of a Chevrolet pickup was driving at a high rate of speed when he blew through a red light and struck a Ford F-150 pickup truck driven by a 57-year-old Austin man. The driver of the F-150 died at the scene of the crash.

The driver of the Chevy pickup truck was taken to a local hospital to receive treatment of minor injuries. It was there that staff noticed a smell of alcohol on his breath. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the man had a blood alcohol content of .19 percent, more than double the legal limit of .08 percent.

The intoxicated driver was placed under arrest and now faces charges of intoxicated manslaughter.

This was the 17th fatal traffic accident this year in Austin.

That is why the Texas Car Accident Lawyers with Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers ask that we all do our part to reduce this number and make Texas’ highways safe for all by not drinking and driving. Instead, call a cab or friend to get you home safely.

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6
Mar

Austin Metro Police Shift Focus To Improving Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety

March 5, 2012

After successfully reducing the number of car accidents throughout the city, the Austin Metro Police Department is now shifting some of its resources toward keeping the city’s pedestrians safer. Reports from KXAN News indicate that some of the Metro Police Department’s saturation patrols are being reassigned to areas with the highest number of auto-pedestrian accidents.

Yesterday, officers patrolling the area of Riverside and Pleasant Valley Drive and were able to cite 26 pedestrians and motorists in less than three hours. Officers said tickets issued were for violations ranging from jaywalking to not yielding the right of way.

Officers say they will continue the effort by analyzing crash data on a weekly basis to determine how and where to shift their presence. A spokesman for the Austin Metro Police Department, Sgt. Mike Fitzgerald, added that the department would also use a motorcycle unit for these efforts.

The number of pedestrian and cycle accident fatalities this year have Austin on track to be named one of the most dangerous cities in the country for pedestrians. Data shows that of the 14 accident fatalities in the city in 2012 alone, eight were pedestrians or cyclists.

The Austin Auto Accident Attorneys with Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians to keep one another safe by always looking twice at intersections and making yourself visible by using lights and turn signals.

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Feb

Austin Police Reduce Accidents And Tickets Through Saturation Patrols

February 28, 2012

The Austin Police Department (APD) has been reducing the number of car accidents in the city by using a technique known as saturation patrols near the area’s most prominent accident locations. According to reports from KXAN News, the APD announced last week that car crashes in the city have declined by 11% in 2011.

A spokesman for the APD Highway Enforcement Command, Lt. Ely Reyes, said that focusing on certain dangerous locations across the city has reduced the overall number of citations written by officers as well. He estimates that APD officers wrote 50,000 fewer tickets in 2011 than they did in the previous year. The number of traffic citations also saw a considerable decrease over the year, dropping from 224,661 in 2010 to 165,757 in 2011.

Reyes concluded by saying, “Any time you have concentrated enforcement efforts, compliance always comes along with that.”

Officers will continue to patrol in “designated danger zones” such as Slaughter Lane near I-35, which saw 21 crashes in the past year, making it the most dangerous roadway in the city. The second most dangerous location in Austin according to number of accidents is the intersection of Congress Avenue and Cesar Chavez Boulevard with 20 crashes between 2010 and 2011.

The Austin Car Accident Attorneys with Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers encourage drivers to stay safe while on the road by always buckling up, obeying the speed limit, and driving defensively.

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Feb

UT Soccer Player In Critical Condition After Hit-And-Run Accident

February 7, 2012

A member of the University of Texas women’s soccer team remains in critical condition today after being hit by a car Friday morning. According to reports from The Statesman, the accident happened at around 2:00 AM at the intersection of East Eight Street and San Jacinto Boulevard in downtown Austin, Texas.

Witnesses say that the woman and two friends were crossing the street in a crosswalk when a Chevy Impala driven by an intoxicated 22-year-old man blew through the red light and hit the three friends. The drunk driver never slowed the vehicle and sped away. That is when a witness on a motorcycle chased the driver down after watching him be involved in two more accidents. When the vehicle finally stopped, the motorcyclist pulled the vomiting man from the vehicle and hogtied him with a belt until police could arrive and take the driver into custody.

The driver was arrested and charged with failure to stop and render aid, as well as intoxication assault.

The victims were taken to a local hospital where the soccer player remains in critical condition.

The Austin car accident lawyers with Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers handle a variety of auto accident claims and have years of experience working cases where the victim has been injured by a drunk driver. If you we hurt in an accident that was no fault of your own, contact us today.

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Jan

Austin Woman Struck By Bus, Seriously Injured

January 31, 2012

A woman crossing an Austin, Texas, street yesterday evening was seriously injured when she was struck by a bus. According to reports from KXAN News, the woman was hit at approximately 6:40 in the evening at the corner of Jollyville Road and West Braker Lane.

The Austin police department and witnesses to the accident say that the woman was crossing the street in a crosswalk when she was struck by a bus making a left hand turn. The victim remained beneath the bus until paramedics could arrive and pull her free. She was then taken to University Medical Center Brackenridge to be treated for numerous injuries.

While the accident is tragic, it does highlight the need for pedestrians and motorists to be aware of one another and to practice safe traveling habits. Pedestrians should always wear light-colored or reflective clothing if you are going to be walking at night. Carrying a light doesn’t hurt either. Most importantly, always cross the street at a crosswalk and obey traffic signals.

Motorists are required by law to give right of way to pedestrians using crosswalks. The number one reason why drivers hit pedestrians is because they claim to have not seen them.

The Austin auto accident attorneys with Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers often handle cases for victims of car accidents that have been hurt no fault of their own. Contact an experienced attorney today for a free initial consultation.

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Jan

Police Need Help In Solving Austin Hit-And-Run Accident

January 24, 2012

Police are asking for help in solving a recent hit-and-run accident that happened Monday evening in Austin, Texas. According to reports from KVUE News, the Austin police department received calls of a cyclist lying in the road on Research Boulevard, near the Oak Knoll exit, at around 10:30 PM.

It was there that they found the 26-year-old cyclist who had been hit from behind by a car. The cyclist did not have a light on the rear of the bike, nor was he wearing a helmet, which may have contributed to the accident, and ultimately, his death. Police say that a lack of witnesses to the accident is the biggest obstacle to overcome.

This problem is not all that uncommon when it comes to hit-and run accidents in Austin. Corporal Anthony Hipolito, a spokesman for the Austin police department, says that out of the 8,500 reported hit-and-run crashes from last year, a meager 287 arrests have been made and a mere 34 cases have warrants out for arrests. He says most of these cases stall and go unsolved because of a lack of witnesses.

Police say the vehicle involved may be a Ford with front-end damage near the right headlight. They ask that you call (512) 974-5784 if you have any information regarding the crash.

The Austin auto accident attorneys with Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers often handle cases for victims of hit-and-run crashes and may be able to help you if you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence.

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Jan

New Smartphone App Helps Track Blood Alcohol Content

January 3, 2012

What is the biggest problem facing those hoping to eradicate drunk driving from America’s highways? One common answer that is supported by research is that most intoxicated individuals don’t think they are drunk.

A new application for smartphones hopes to give drinkers a more precise way to measure their blood alcohol content. YNN News reported yesterday that the app, called Drink Tracker Breathalyzer, records and tracks the drinks you have had throughout the evening and figures your blood alcohol content (BAC) based on information such as height, weight, sex, age, and metabolic removal rate.

The application can be downloaded for $1.99 and is easy to use. Drinkers will first enter all their personal information into the system to create a profile. Then as the night goes on, touch screen buttons will allow you to record and track the number of drinks you have had. The app updates your BAC every sixty seconds and even offers a timer to let you know how long it will be before you reach a target BAC low enough to drive.

While the app offers a somewhat quantifiable way of measuring your blood alcohol content, it is not exact. The Texas auto accident attorneys with Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers say that the safest bet is to not drink at all before driving. If you have been drinking, it is best to just take a cab home rather than risk your life and the lives of those around you.

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