Archive for November 2024
Schuelke Law Comments on Trucking Lawsuit Bill Remains Controversial
HB 19 passed in 2021 intending to reduce trucking insurance rates by changing the way families must bring lawsuits in fatal truck accidents. Three years later, however, the bill remains controversial. Under HB 19’s rule change, any lawsuit involving a commercial vehicle must be “bifurcated,” or split into two stages. In the first stage, an…
Read MoreInjury Attorney Brooks Schuelke Encourages Austin Families to Plan Safety for Themselves and Their Pets
A July 2024 house fire in northwest Austin ended with the rescue of every person in the house and the family’s two pet cats, according to a news report by KVUE. One adult received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries from emergency medical responders. The cats were rescued and found to be unharmed. The Federal Emergency Management…
Read MoreRoad Safety After Fatal Crash in Austin: What Happens When You Crash With A Truck Tractor
An Austin driver lost their life in a tragic collision with a truck tractor on October 18th, 2024, after reportedly running a red light. The accident at the intersection of Thomas Springs Road and SH 71 involved a Kia traveling east and a truck tractor heading south. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety…
Read MoreAustin Injury Lawyer Brooks Schuelke Reminds Businesses, Workers of the Risks of Construction Injuries
An Austin construction accident recently sent a worker to the hospital after the worker fell 30 feet from scaffolding, according to a CBS Austin news report. The worker was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to CBS Austin. Falls are one of the most common causes of death and serious injury in…
Read MoreSchuelke Law Focuses on Roadway Design as a Factor in Serious Car Accidents
A recent update to news reports of a Gardendale crash that killed one child and left several others injured underscores the importance of roadway design and signage in helping drivers navigate Texas roads safely. Recent Serious Car Accidents on FM 554 The Gardendale crash occurred on June 25th at the intersection of FM 554 and…
Read MoreAustin Injury Attorney Brooks Schuelke Notes That Factory Jobs Come With Risks
Tesla’s Gigafactory made headlines with its move to Texas. Now, the factory is making headlines for another reason: The family of a Gigafactory worker is suing Tesla and two other companies, alleging that the companies’ negligence led to the death of their family member. The lawsuit alleges that the worker, a journeyman electrician, was inspecting…
Read MoreWhat Is A Texas Premises Liability Case?
What is a Premises Liability Case? A premises liability case is a case based on an argument that you were injured due to a dangerous condition on a property. This could be a claim for an injury you incurred in a restaurant, a store, a friend’s house, or even a nightclub. Understanding Premises Liability Property…
Read MoreSchuelke Law Underscores the Risks of Head-On Car Crashes
A head-on vehicle collision near Carrizo Springs claimed seven lives in June and left two children with life-threatening injuries. According to NBC News, one crash occurred about 116 miles southwest of San Antonio. A black Chrysler 300 sedan crossed the center line and hit a 1998 Dodge pickup head-on, then rolled into the ditch and…
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