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Every day, thousands of people board city buses in Austin, Texas. For some, buses provide their only source of transportation. Others ride them for convenience or to reduce their carbon footprint. Whatever the reason, bus riders trust that they will arrive at their destinations safely and without incident.

Getting injured in a negligent accident can be a difficult and unsettling experience. In Texas, personal injury and accident victims may be entitled to pursue damages through a claim or lawsuit. However, filing a claim or lawsuit usually involves several complexities.

In Texas, a person involved in a negligent auto accident may be entitled to seek damages by filing an injury claim. Upon filing an insurance claim, the insurer will call on their claims adjuster to investigate your injury or accident, determine if your claims are valid, assess damages, and propose a settlement offer.

Sustaining personal injuries in an accident can be a devastating experience. In 2021, 19,448 sustained serious injuries in an accident in Texas, according to official data. That is why accident victims must protect their right to fair compensation.

Being involved in an accident can be an emotional and confusing experience. Under Texas laws, accident and personal injury victims may be entitled to seek fair compensation for their injuries by filing a claim or lawsuit. However, a lot of injured victims are usually unsure whether to handle their claims themselves or contact a personal injury attorney.

Home appliances and electrical devices are an essential part of our day-to-day lives. Unfortunately, when these appliances are faulty or defective, they may result in fires, explosions, and carbon monoxide leaks.

In a case pending at the Texas Supreme Court, the University of Texas has asked the Court to declare that any bicyclist riding on Campus, or any other University of Texas property be deemed a trespasser. The case, No 18-0740, The University of Texas v. Garner, involves alumni, Garner, who was riding her bicycle on Alvin Street on UT property.

While this case is being pilloried by the press, one of the cases cited by the court in Citizens really caught my eye. That case, Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Company was decided by the Supremes. So here’s a brief discussion of the Massey Coal Co. case...