January, 2024 | Schuelke Law

Austin Personal Injury Attorney Brooks Schuelke Weighs in on Changes to Texas Mental Anguish Damages

25 Jan

The Texas Supreme Court delivered a groundbreaking decision in Gregory v. Chohan, reshaping the landscape of mental anguish damages that left many questions unanswered. Mental anguish damages in Texas are a recognized form of compensation for individuals who have endured significant emotional distress due to the actions or negligence of others. The landmark ruling marked…

Schuelke Law Discusses the Most Dangerous Roads in Austin, Texas

23 Jan

Austin Transportation’s Vision Zero program has identified 13 High-Injury Roadway sections that require cost-effective safety enhancements. These improvements include focused engineering designs, better signage, and targeted enforcement against dangerous driving behaviors. In the past seven years, these 13 sections have witnessed over 350 serious injuries or fatalities, making up more than half of the top…

Schuelke Law Firm Discusses Austin’s High Rate of Drug and Alcohol-Related Accidents

18 Jan

Experienced Austin personal injury attorney Brooks Schuelke reviewed the most recent findings from the Vision Zero program. Austin’s Vision Zero program aims to reduce and ultimately eliminate traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries in Austin, Texas. The program is part of a broader global movement known as Vision Zero, which prioritizes safety and aims to create…