July, 2019 | Schuelke Law

Could Changes In Law Increase Big Rig and Commercial Truck Wrecks?

08 Jul

One of the key cornerstones of trucking safety is the hour of service rules. Federal laws have limits on how many hours truck drivers can drive. Because driver fatigue is one of the biggest contributors to big rig and trucking accidents, these rules are critical to protecting the public. But the trucking industry doesn’t like…

Austin ISD Working To Reduce Bus Wrecks

01 Jul

Austin ISD Working To Reduce Bus Crashes As I was working on a bus crash case, I received an article from the Austin American Statesman about the Austin ISD taking efforts to reduce bus wrecks. I certainly applaud this effort. The article notes that in the first five months of 2019, there have been 99…