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Accidents don’t just happen. They are caused by someone who decided – even for a moment – not to follow one or more basic rules of the road. Distracted driving is an epidemic, and the largest culprit is cellphone use and texting (including emailing). “Driving while distracted” is the new driving while intoxicated and is just as dangerous. Matt holds insurance companies accountable for the harms caused by distracted drivers. And, when necessary, Matt will take his clients’ cases before juries and seek verdicts that reflect the conscience of the community.

After a truck accident caused by the carelessness of a third party, you have the option to recover compensation from the liable party. However, you may require the service of a committed and experienced truck accident lawyer to help you build a solid case.

Property owners have a legal responsibility to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition. If you got hurt on someone else’s premises – whether public or private property – you may have a legal claim. It’s important to explore all of your options for pursuing compensation with the help of a premises liability attorney.

Rideshares, such as Uber and Lyft, were once a novelty, but now they’ve long outpaced taxis as a ride-for-hire service. It’s hard to find fault with the ease and convenience of finding a ride at your fingertips. While rideshare accidents are rare, when they do occur, they can be serious. Getting the compensation that you as a passenger deserve is often an uphill battle. Legal help can go a long way toward getting what you deserve in a timely manner, so hiring a rideshare accident lawyer can greatly improve you chances of compensation.

Pedestrian accidents in Austin can have devastating consequences. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, you don’t have to navigate this difficult time alone. Austin personal injury and pedestrian accident lawyer Matt Breeland is here to help you pursue the compensation you deserve.

Dog bite victims suffer some of the most physically and psychologically damaging injuries outside of vehicle accidents. Dogs tend to attack small children and the elderly, often biting them in the face and causing permanent scars and emotional trauma. When dog owners are negligent in controlling their animals, dog bite victims deserve to get compensation for their injuries. In order to work towards the damages you are owed, you need a dog bite lawyer who is ready to fight for your rights.