Archive for April 2011
We're Moving
Sorry for sparse posting the last two weeks, but we’ve been swamped with trial prep (my trial set for next Monday settled earlier this week) and an office move. As of Monday, our new address will be: Perlmutter & Schuelke, PLLC 206 E 9th St., Ste. 1511 Austin, Texas 78701 We hope to get back…
Read MoreWorkplace Fatality May Be a Wrongful Death Stated Austin Personal Injury Lawyer
On the job accidents are virtually an everyday occurrence across the nation. This case demonstrates that personal injury accidents may happen when least expected. The 52-year-old man involved in this accident was working on a ride at a theme park, when he fell and sustained a severe head injury. The ride in question was closed…
Read MorePedestrian Killed While Crossing in a Crosswalk And Driver Fled Scene Indicated Austin Personal Injury Lawyer
You would think if you were crossing the street in a designated crosswalk area that you would be safe. Think again. It seems no matter where one goes or what one does these days, there is a need to be alert and aware at all times, whether driving or crossing the street. Without that cautious…
Read MorePersonal Injury Cases May Also Involve Wrongful Death Says Austin Personal Injury Lawyer
Wrongful death cases may involve serious personal injuries to other victims. This case is a prime example. “Serious personal injury cases may involve a wrongful death and vice versa,” said Brooks Schuelke, an Austin personal injury lawyer with Perlmutter & Schuelke, L.L.P. “Either victim may come to you seeking help in filing a lawsuit, it…
Read MoreViolent Big Rig Crash Kills Three and Injuries 17 Others
In terms of spectacular accidents, this one would be right up there. It involved two school buses and a big rig. It was a relatively ordinary day, and the school kids on the two buses were coming back from a function they had attended at a local university. The 60 students and their two teachers…
Read MoreAuto Accidents: You Too Can Earn A New Job By Texting While Driving
Kudos to the Austin Police Department for a new initiative that they’re launching this week. Between now and the end of school, the police department will place plain clothes officers around schools throughout the city to look out for drivers texting in school zones (which I hope you all know by now is illegal) and…
Read MoreAuto Accidents: A Spoof Conversation With An Adjuster
This short video has a parody of a conversation between an injured person and an Allstate insured. While it’s a parody, there is a lot of truth to the issues raised in the video, including the attempts to blame the victim, the ridiculous mischaracterization of what the victim said, and the Allstate adjuster’s hands being…
Read MoreCar Wrecks: Good News And Bad News From The Legislature
Surprisingly, in the midst of the ever-looming budget battle, auto accident-related legislation has been front and center thise week. On the safety front, Texas is one-step closer to banning texting while driving. A proposed texting while driving ban received preliminary approval from the house yesterday. The ban isn’t a full ban — it would prohibit drivers from texting while…
Read MoreInvestigating Roll-Over Accidents
We’ve represented people in a number of roll-over accidents, and I have made several posts, many of which emphasize the undiscovered potential claims that arise in roll-over cases. Today, my friend Steve Lombardi, a Des Moines, Iowa personal injury lawyer, has a good blog post that talks about investigating roll-over accidents. Steve’s post walks you…
Read MoreCar Wrecks: What Do You Do If The Insurance Company Won't Tell You The Other Driver's Policy Limits?
Every auto insurance policy has a “policy limit” — the maximum amount that the insurance company is obligated to pay regardless of the injuries you sustain in a wreck. Currently, Texas law requires that motorists have insurance with a policy limit of at least $30,000. When you’re involved in an auto accident, it’s important to…
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