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Liability in rideshare collisions involving uninsured drivers

On Behalf of Breeland Injury Law, PLLC | Aug 13, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury

Getting hit by an Uber or Lyft driver in Austin creates a confusing maze of insurance questions that can take you by surprise. Unlike typical car accidents with a clearer claims process, rideshare collisions can involve multiple policies and shifting coverage levels....

5 most common and severe injuries caused by commercial trucks

On Behalf of Breeland Injury Law, PLLC | Aug 4, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Commercial trucks carry immense weight and travel at high speeds across Texas highways. When an eighteen-wheeler hits a smaller passenger vehicle, violent collision leads to crushed steel and could cause severe physical trauma. Crash victims sustain devastating bodily...

Why lane splitting complicates Texas motorcycle claims

On Behalf of Breeland Injury Law, PLLC | Jul 28, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Texas banned motorcycle lane splitting in 2023, a change that significantly affected how adjusters judge fault in highway crashes. Riders often filter between slow cars to avoid rear-end collisions; however, state law now classifies this act as a moving violation....

Who is liable for a Cybercab or Waymo crash?

On Behalf of Breeland Injury Law, PLLC | Jun 25, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Especially with the completion of the Tesla Gigafactory in Travis County, autonomous vehicles (AVs) have become a common alternative to rideshare services and traditional taxis. People can arrange for a Waymo vehicle or a Tesla Cybercab to transport them from their...

The top 4 reasons behind deadly truck accidents in Austin

On Behalf of Breeland Injury Law, PLLC | Jun 15, 2026 | Personal Injury

Commercial traffic heavily impacts busy Austin highways and crowded local commuter corridors every day. When a big semi-truck hits a passenger car, the heavy impact destroys lives instantly. Knowing the main causes behind these terrible crashes helps smart drivers...

6 things that a lawyer can do that AI can’t

On Behalf of Breeland Injury Law, PLLC | Jun 4, 2026 | Personal Injury

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic in many different industries, including the legal sector. People who may have previously consulted with an attorney after a motor vehicle collision or similar incident might turn to AI to understand their rights....

Why AI chatbots are not part of the attorney-client privilege

On Behalf of Breeland Injury Law, PLLC | Jun 4, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury

After a terrible auto accident, you want clarity on your recovery. In your search for a potential personal injury attorney, you might encounter a chat window that offers to help you. Because it is on a lawyer’s site, this might be a sign that the conversation is...

Dog bite trauma and complications beyond the initial wound

On Behalf of Breeland Injury Law, PLLC | Apr 21, 2026 | Personal Injury

Dog bites can leave more than a visible mark on your skin. You may feel fine at first, then notice pain, swelling or stiffness hours later. In some cases, the damage goes deeper than what you see on the surface. Small punctures can hide tissue injury, especially when...

Seeking compensation for construction zone accidents on I-35

On Behalf of Breeland Injury Law, PLLC | Apr 11, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Road construction is a near-constant headache for drivers in Austin. People never know when the highways and surface streets they rely on for their daily commutes may end up throttled down to single lanes or closed entirely. Even on busy thoroughfares, such as I-35,...

The dangers of e-scooters in downtown Austin

On Behalf of Breeland Injury Law, PLLC | Feb 23, 2026 | Firm News

You see them everywhere downtown. Electric scooters (e-scooters) move past office towers and crowded sidewalks at all hours. Companies like Bird and Lime have turned short trips into quick, convenient rides. As their presence has expanded, more people have found...