A prior injury should never be used as a weapon against you after an accident that wasn’t your fault — yet that is exactly what insurance companies attempt every day, hoping injured Texans don’t know the law well enough to push back. When a crash, fall, or other traumatic event worsens a condition you already […]
Parking lots may feel low-risk, but they are the site of countless collisions every year. With pedestrians weaving between vehicles, drivers backing out of tight spaces, and traffic flowing in multiple directions at once, a momentary lapse in attention can result in a serious crash. What makes these accidents especially frustrating is that figuring out […]
What you post on social media may cost you more than your privacy. After an accident, most people naturally reach out to friends and family online to share what happened — but every photo, comment, and check-in you publish can be reviewed by insurance companies and defense attorneys looking for ways to minimize your claim. […]
When a car crash happens suddenly, not everything goes according to plan. In some accidents, police do not respond to the scene, and you may leave without an official report in hand. This situation can feel uncertain, especially when you later realize injuries or vehicle damage are more serious than they seemed. Without a police […]
Texas summers put more motorcycles onto the road, from weekend rides through the Hill Country to daily commutes across Austin. Longer days and clear weather make this the busiest riding season of the year, but they also raise the stakes for everyone sharing the highway. A missed blind spot check or a few seconds […]
A routine service call can turn into a legal dispute in the seconds it takes for a ladder to slip or a floor to give way. When a contractor, vendor, or delivery worker is hurt while performing a job on someone else’s property, the questions that follow are never simple, and the answers often turn […]
A single photo from a weekend barbecue can undo months of medical treatment in the eyes of an insurance adjuster. After an accident, it feels natural to share updates with friends and family, post about your day, or vent about how frustrating the recovery process has become. However, every like, comment, and photo you share […]
Summer weekends on Texas lakes and rivers bring crowded docks, fast boats, and families looking for a break from the unrelenting heat. Lake Travis, Lake LBJ, and the rivers around Austin fill up with pontoon boats, jet skis, and weekend rentals from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Most days on the water should end with […]
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can complicate a personal injury claim just as much as a broken bone, yet these conditions are often overlooked when an insurance adjuster reviews your file. If you were injured during a Texas heat wave or developed heat-related symptoms afterward, that complication may be directly tied to your case […]
A cracked luggage wheel sends you sprawling in an airport terminal. A rental car’s brakes fail on an unfamiliar Texas highway. A hotel’s malfunctioning space heater sparks a fire in your room. Being hurt by a faulty product is stressful enough at home, but when it happens hundreds of miles away, you may wonder whether […]
Speeding down I-35 or MoPac in an Uber or Lyft feels routine until the driver clips another car changing lanes, and you are left wondering who pays for the damage. Highway speeds turn small mistakes into serious collisions, and rideshare accidents come with a layer of complexity a typical two-car crash does not. At Byrd […]
A car accident can leave marks that never show up on an X-ray. Long after the bruises fade, many people find themselves anxious behind the wheel, replaying the crash at night, or feeling a wave of dread every time they approach the intersection where it happened. Texas law recognizes that this kind of harm is […]
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…
