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Personal Injury Problems: Talking To The Insurance Company
How Talking to the Insurance Company Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim After you are injured, you may get a call from an insurance adjuster wanting information about your claim. Be wary of these calls. Mistakes you make in these calls can harm the value of your case. Avoiding these calls is a big reason…
Read MoreHow Much Uninsured Motorist Insurance Should You Buy?
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage I’m a huge advocate of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. In fact, over the years, I’ve traveled all over the state speaking to groups of lawyers about how to be more effective in pursuing their uninsured/underinsured motorist claims. For me, when you’re buying auto insurance in Texas, the question isn’t…
Read MoreCar Wrecks: Insurance Companies Are Not The Same
Texas Car Wrecks: The Biggest Mistake People Make When Buying Auto Insurance Personal injury lawyers know auto insurance policies and carriers inside and out. When you’re shopping for auto insurance, it’s easy to assume that all companies are the same. But they’re not. While it’s natural to want to save money, don’t just look at…
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 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 MoreCan I afford a personal injury lawyer?
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost ? One of the most common questions we get is, “How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?” Fortunately, you won’t have to pay most personal injury lawyers out of your pocket. Most personal injury lawyers, including us, work on a contingency fee basis. That means that…
Read MoreAustin Car Wrecks — Austin Traffic is #119
Austin Car Wrecks — Austin Traffic Is Ranked #119 In The World If you live or work in Austin, you know that our traffic is terrible, especially at the wrong time of day. But how bad is it, really? According to data from Inrix, a global firm that tracks traffic in 900 cities worldwide, Austin…
Read MoreUber, Lyft or Other Rideshare Wreck: Have you given up some of your rights?
What You Need to Know If You’ve Been Injured in an Uber or Lyft Accident Rideshare services like Uber or Lyft offer great convenience. They can help you get around when you’re out of town or even served as your designated driver. But what if you’re injured in an Uber or Lyft? You might have…
Read MoreThe Aftermath of a Pedestrian Fatality Near Austin Airport Incident
In a tragic incident near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle, marking the city’s 72nd fatal crash of the year. The crash highlights a troubling trend of increasing fatalities on Austin’s roadways. Schuelke Law urges individuals affected by such accidents to seek immediate legal counsel. According to the Austin…
Read MoreMEDIATION: What is negotiating with brackets?
MEDIATION: What is negotiating with brackets? One tool many mediators use is “negotiating with brackets”. In most mediations, the parties start their negotiations far apart from one another. Most times that gap can be bridged through normal negotiations. But in some instances, mediators will suggest using brackets to help close that gap. What does that…
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