For over 25 years, Aaron has fought for justice on behalf of Austin's injured. He is committed to standing up to insurance companies and winning for clients across Central Texas.
Insights and expertise from Aaron B Mickens
The Interstate 35 corridor through Austin experiences over 20,000 crashes annually, causing 153 fatalities and 471 se...
In March 2025, a 17-vehicle crash on I-35 North Austin killed five people when an intoxicated semi-truck driver plo...
Texas recorded 581 motorcycle fatalities in 2024 with 2,534 serious injuries, but only 6% of deaths were passengers a...
The truck fatigue crisis claims thousands of lives annually, with 4,490 fatal large truck accidents occurring in 2024...
Cyclist fatalities in the United States reached a staggering 1,166 deaths in 2024, representing an 87% increase since...
Left-turn accidents represent the single most dangerous threat to motorcyclists on American roads. According to NHTSA...
Every three minutes, a child arrives at a U.S. emergency department with a toy-related injury. In 2023 alone, an es...
Electric bikes and scooters have transformed urban transportation, but their lithium-ion batteries pose serious fir...
Airbags saved 50,000+ lives, yet defective units killed 28+ Americans and injured 400+ more. The largest U.S. recall-...
The term "mild" traumatic brain injury misleads many victims. Of the 214,110 TBI-related hospitalizations occurring a...
The U.S. Coast Guard reported 169 propeller strike incidents in 2023 resulting in 30 deaths and 158 injuries. These...
Marina workers face significant dangers. The CDC reports water transportation workers have a fatality rate 4.7 time...
Elevator and escalator accidents are more common than most Austin shoppers realize. Nationally, these malfunctions ki...
One cubic yard of soil weighs over 3,000 pounds-like a compact car crushing workers in seconds. From 2003 to 2017, 37...
The Austin construction boom brings unprecedented growth and significant risk. The construction industry is projected...
Texas is the only state that allows most private employers to opt out of the workers compensation system. Employers w...
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common premises liability claims in Texas. Many of these incidents happen ...
School buses are a common sight across Austin, transporting thousands of children each school day. While buses are ge...
A dooring accident happens when someone in a parked vehicle opens a door into the path of a cyclist, scooter rider, o...
Riding a bicycle in Texas-whether it is an electric bike or a traditional pedal-powered bike-is a popular way to get ...
Short term rentals through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO are common across Austin and Texas. While these stays are o...
Residential and hospitality swimming pools represent common amenities throughout Texas, particularly in warm-weather ...
"Negligent security refers to a property or business failing to provide reasonable safety measures that result in har...
Uneven sidewalks are a common sight in Austin. Tree roots, soil movement, construction activity, and aging infrastruc...
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are part of everyday transportation across Austin and throughout Texas. While m...
Bicycle accidents at intersections are common in Austin and across Texas. One of the most dangerous and misunderstood...
Crosswalk laws in Texas are not limited to painted lines on the road. Many pedestrians are surprised to learn that le...
Lane filtering is one of the most debated motorcycle topics in Texas. Riders often argue it improves safety and reduc...
If your home, car or personal belongings were damaged in Texas, you may be dealing with insurance companies, repair c...
If you recently lost a loved one because of someone else’s actions, you may be hearing the phrase “wrongful death dam...
If you ride a motorcycle in Texas, you have probably heard people talk about lane splitting and lane filtering. These...
If you or someone you care about has been hit by a car in Texas and the driver left the scene, it is normal to feel c...
If someone lets another person drive their car when they know that person is unsafe, Texas law may call this negligen...
If you were hurt in an accident in Texas and received medical treatment, you may hear the term medical lien. This ar...
If you have been in a car accident in Texas and are wondering how fault is figured out, this guide is for you. We wil...
If your insurance company tells you that your car is a total loss, it can feel overwhelming. This article explains wh...
If you were injured in Texas and are preparing for a possible settlement, it helps to understand how the negotiation ...
Austin loves to brag about being bike-friendly. We have the Lance Armstrong Bikeway, the boardwalk, and those bright ...
It’s a scenario we see too often in Austin. You are driving home late on a Saturday. Maybe you were navigating the ch...
Austin residents recognize SH 130 as the "Pickle Parkway"-the toll road offering an escape from I-35 congestion. More...
In Texas, roughly 1 in 5 drivers does not have insurance. If you drive in Austin, the odds are high that eventually, ...
If you were in a wreck in Austin and the police came to the scene, there is a very good chance a Texas Peace Officer ...
If you or your student goes to UT Austin and spends time on campus or in West Campus, you already know how busy the s...
Bird and Lime scooters are all over downtown Austin, on Congress, around UT, and near the bars on West 6th. After a c...
It’s late on 6th Street, bars are closing, and you do the responsible thing — call an Uber or Lyft instead of driving...
I-35 through Austin is a construction zone for years to come. TxDOT’s I-35 Capital Express projects (North, Central, ...
If you spend much time driving across Austin, you already know where your stomach tightens a little: I-35, Riverside,...
Bird and Lime scooters are prevalent throughout Austin's downtown, near UT, and along entertainment districts like We...
Car accidents can happen in seconds, but their impact can last for months or even years. If you’ve been in a collisio...