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The “New Normal” in the “Stay at Home” Weeks: Automobile – Pedestrian Accidents Likely to Rise Life for people across the United States changed dramatically over the course of a matter of days. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, people from many walks of life are finding themselves generally confined to home except when they are out and about to accomplish essential task – and to walk or jog. Indeed, time and again,…

Distracted Driving and Immediate Memory Loss Ups Rate of Biker Deaths Between 4,300 to 4,800 motorcyclists are killed annually in accidents across the United States. Thousands more sustain injuries in bike accidents, including highly serious and even debilitating injuries. A considerable percentage of these accidents involve automobile drivers colliding with bikers. Of that number, an alarming number of motorcyclists are killed or injured at intersections when car drivers without the right of way collide with bikers. These are some of…

Electric Scooter Accidents Involving Innocent People Dramatically Rise Over the past 18 months, electric scooters have appeared in cities across the United States in droves. The number of companies placing electric scooters into major and mid-size U.S. cities tops over two dozen and is growing. Even rideshare companies like Lyft have gotten into the act. While electric scooters have become increasingly popular, generally with the younger set, the dangers associated with these devices is becoming apparent and extensive. Significantly, injuries…

Austin Police Officers responded to an auto-pedestrian collision in the 100 block of East Slaughter Lane in the middle of last month. Reports say that a white 1996 white Toyota sedan was stalled in the center east bound lane in the 100 block E. Slaughter Lane. Kyle was standing at the rear of the vehicle preparing to change a flat tire when he was struck by a 1999 dark blue Chevy Tahoe. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene….

Robert Lee Cameron Jr,, 43, was crossing the street in the 5800 block of North IH 35, when reports say a 2000 gold Nissan Maxima traveling southbound in the 5800 block of North IH 35. Struck him as he crossed IH 35 from west. Cameron was transported to University Medical Center at Brackenridge where hedied as a result of his injuries. Neither alcohol nor speed is not believed to be factors in this crash, and no charges are anticipated. But…