Electric scooters have become a fixture on Austin’s streets, bike lanes, and sidewalks, but their convenience can come at a serious cost. When a crash occurs, victims often face broken bones, head trauma, and road rash, while simultaneously navigating a complex web of insurance policies, scooter company agreements, and disputed liability. Understanding who is responsible […]
Commercial vehicle accidents turn ordinary days into life-changing emergencies in an instant. When a delivery truck, semi-trailer, work pickup, or company van collides with your vehicle, you have specific legal rights under Texas law: the right to seek compensation from every party responsible, the right to choose your own medical care, the right to decline […]
Cedar fever can make a driver less safe in two separate ways: the symptoms themselves (sneezing fits, watering eyes, and fatigue) pull attention away from the road, and some of the allergy medicines people take to fight those symptoms can slow reaction time or cause drowsiness. In Central Texas, both risks peak at the same […]
If you are hurt at a Texas rodeo or livestock show, whether you can recover compensation often depends on a state law most people have never heard of: Chapter 87 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, which limits liability for injuries caused by the inherent risks of farm animals and livestock shows. That […]
When you step away from an accident scene, bruised and shaken, the moments that follow become a critical turning point in your recovery journey. Each photograph you take, every detail you record, and all the medical attention you seek contribute to building the foundation of your legal claim and ensuring you receive the compensation you […]
If you were injured in an accident in Texas on September 15, 2024, you have until September 15, 2026, to file a personal injury lawsuit. That is not a suggestion or a starting point for negotiation — it is a hard cutoff set by Texas law. Miss it by a single day, and a court […]
Dense morning fog transforms familiar Texas roadways into treacherous corridors where visibility vanishes in seconds. When fog blankets highways and rural roads across the state, drivers face dramatically increased collision risks as they struggle to see vehicles and hazards mere feet in front of them. These weather conditions create particularly dangerous scenarios during peak commuting […]
When a personal injury disrupts your life, the financial impact goes far beyond the initial ambulance ride and emergency room visit. The true cost covers every aspect of your daily existence. This includes missed paychecks, mounting bills, the emotional toll of rehabilitation, and strain on your family relationships. Since 1959, Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, […]
The insurance company is betting you’ll take the money and run. A fast settlement might sound tempting when bills are piling up and your injuries keep you from work, but insurers don’t offer quick deals to be generous. They offer them because they know what most claimants don’t: the true value of your case likely […]
Yes, you should go to the hospital even if you feel fine after an accident. Many serious injuries don’t show symptoms immediately. Adrenaline masks pain, and some conditions take hours or days to become apparent. Seeking medical attention right away protects your health and strengthens any future personal injury claim you might need to file. […]
New Year’s Eve ranks among the deadliest nights on American roads. Between midnight and 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day, drunk driving crashes claim more lives than any other holiday period. The celebration that marks new beginnings too often ends in tragedy when impaired drivers make the fatal choice to get behind the wheel. The […]
The devastating impact of truck accidents on Texas highways is often amplified when driver fatigue plays a role. Commercial vehicle accidents involving hours of service violations represent some of the most serious cases in personal injury law, where federal regulations designed to keep our roads safe have been ignored or circumvented. When a massive commercial […]
Federal trucking regulations form the bedrock of highway safety, creating a comprehensive framework designed to protect Austin drivers from the devastating consequences of commercial vehicle accidents. When an 80,000-pound semi-truck shares the road with passenger vehicles, these safety standards can mean the difference between life and death for unsuspecting motorists navigating Texas highways. At Byrd […]
Don Davis is undoubtedly the most experienced and capable plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer in this area, and is widely respected not only for his skills but his highly ethical conduct. To colleagues, adversaries and above all clients he has always, to my personal knowledge, adhered to the highest standards.
Terry W. | Colleague
Bus Accident
A 3-year-old boy suffered a serious brain injury when a Capital Metro bus collided with a suburban in northwest Austin, Texas. At trial, we were able to establish fault on both drivers: 1. the driver of the suburban ran a red light; and 2. the bus driver was speeding…
