Two individuals were injured in a head-on collision in Austin on March 22. Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous types of crashes, and there are steps you can take to reduce the likelihood that you’ll be involved in this sort of hazardous accident. Keep reading to learn more about the Austin car accident and how to avoid head-on collisions from the team at Ramos James Law, Austin car accident lawyers. The Southwest Austin Head-On Collision According to Austin authorities, a head-on crash in southwest Austin on Friday, March 22, left two people injured. The crash happened at around 7 ..read more

If your child has been the victim of sexual abuse, you should report the incident to the police to begin the criminal justice process. However, even if the abuser is found guilty, you won’t be awarded any financial compensation to help with your child’s recovery and medical bills. Instead, you will need to file a child abuse lawsuit to get financial relief. Keep reading to learn more about the types of compensation that you may be able to secure with the help of a child sexual abuse attorney. Economic Damages Economic damages are the simplest type of compensation awarded in personal injury cas ..read more

If you plan on seeking justice for child abuse committed against yourself or your child, the first place you’re likely to turn is the criminal justice system. While that is an essential part of seeking justice, it may not get you the results you’re expecting. Filing a personal injury lawsuit might help. Keep reading to learn more about filing a personal injury lawsuit for child abuse with help from an Austin personal injury lawyer. Why Would I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit for Child Abuse? First of all, to determine when you should file a personal injury lawsuit for child abuse, it’s importan ..read more

A pedestrian was killed in an accident that is being investigated as a hit-and-run in East Travis County on February 7. Pedestrian accidents can be incredibly dangerous, but there are steps you can take as a driver to help prevent them. Keep reading to learn more about the Travis County car crash and tips for avoiding pedestrian accidents from the team at Ramos James Law, Austin car accident lawyers. The Travis County Car Accident The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported on Wednesday, January 7, that an accident had occurred in East Travis County resulting in one death. The acciden ..read more

Getting compensation after a minor car accident is usually pretty simple, but complicated and severe accidents can quickly become more challenging. In these types of cases, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit with help from an Austin personal injury attorney in order to get whatever financial relief you may be owed. If you’ve been injured in Texas due to someone else’s actions or negligence, keep reading to learn whether or not you’ll need to file a personal injury lawsuit to get compensation. Getting Injury Compensation From an Insurance Company For many personal injury accidents ..read more

Not a photo of the crash A car ended up underneath a semi-truck which subsequently caught fire in Austin on January 4. Underride guards are meant to prevent vehicles from going under semi-trucks, but they aren’t required on all sides of the trailer.  Keep reading to learn more about the fiery crash and underride guard laws in Texas from Ramos James Law, Austin car accident injury lawyers. The Austin Car Accident According to authorities with the Austin Fire Department, a car accident led to a truck fire in North Austin on Thursday, January 4. The accident happened before 9:46 a.m. in the ..read more

After a personal injury accident, the losses many of us face extend far beyond our bank accounts. In addition to the physical pain of the initial injury, there’s also the emotional toll of living with an injury, and the mental effects caused as a result of reduced abilities. If you’ve sustained an injury that’s left you suffering, you may be owed compensation. Keep reading to learn more about how you can seek non-economic compensation with help from an Austin personal injury lawyer.  What Is Non-Economic Compensation? Non-economic compensation is a form of compensatory damages, meaning da ..read more

Two vehicles were swept into a creek in North Austin on Christmas Eve, leaving several people stranded and in need of rescue. If you ever drive or crash into water, there are steps you can take to keep yourself safe. Keep reading to learn more about the Christmas Eve accident and what to do in case of a car flood from the team at Ramos James Law, PLLC, Austin personal injury lawyers. The North Austin Accident On December 24, heavy rainfall swept two vehicles from the road near Quail Creek Neighborhood Park in the 1100 block of Rutland Drive north of West Rundberg Lane.  At around 7:15 a.m ..read more

Personal injury lawsuits serve a few different purposes: first, they’re meant to compensate victims for the suffering they’ve faced. Second, they’re meant to provide justice after a personal injury occurs.  Personal injury compensation plays a role in both of these goals. If you’ve suffered an Austin personal injury, keep reading to learn about what compensation you may be able to get with help from an Austin personal injury lawyer. Compensatory Damages Compensatory damages are meant to compensate victims for the losses and suffering they’ve faced. The harm caused by personal injuries is ..read more

An accident involving a bus in Southeast Austin on December 11 left one person dead and at least three people injured. While this was a devastating accident, in general, Texas bus accidents don’t make up a big part of the dangers posed by Texas roadways.  Still, it’s important that drivers do their part to prevent these types of collisions. Keep reading to learn more about the crash and tips on how to prevent Austin bus accidents from the team here at Ramos James Law, Austin accident attorneys. The Austin Bus Accident On the morning of Monday, December 11, a vehicle collided with a CapMet ..read more