Wrongful Death
Trucker With Prohibited Status on License Kills Two in School Bus Crash
In a devastating sideswipe crash between a school bus and a big rig, two families filed wrongful death lawsuits against the trucker, his company, and its owner. Those killed were a 33-year-old man and a 5-year-old prekindergarten child. There are at least five other lawsuits filed in connection with this crash. The fatal crash is…
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 MoreSchuelke Law Firm Raises Concern Over Surging Fatal Car Accidents in Texas
Whether a crash involving a car and another vehicle or a car and a pedestrian, deadly collisions are far too common in Texas. In one crash, a young man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Guadalupe County on State Highway 123 North. The man was walking home when he was hit and killed by…
Read MoreSchuelke Law Handles Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Wake of Deadly Crashes
Car accidents are on the rise. The reasons vary but can include being in a hurry to get to Point A from Point B, distracted driving, DWI/DUI, and even bad weather. The worst outcome of any car accident involves the death of one or more people. One head-on accident between a BMW and a Toyota…
Read MoreSocial Media TikTok Carries Deadly Content
In two disturbing wrongful death cases, TikTok played a role that has yet to be questioned. Social media can be a place of fun and laughter, or, as two recent cases demonstrate, a place that promotes deadly challenges that can kill users. Two families, one of them from Temple, Texas, have filed a wrongful death…
Read MoreMay I Fire My Texas Personal Injury Lawyer?
We frequently get contacted by injured persons wanting to know if they can fire their personal injury lawyer. The short answer is “yes, you can fire your personal injury lawyer even if you’re paying a contingent fee”, but you still may end up paying the first lawyer. Let me explain. Texas contingent fees are governed…
Read MoreCatholic Church Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Drug Overdose Case
The family of a drug overdose victim has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against an archdiocese of the Catholic Church. Wrongful death lawsuit legislation differs from state to state, but the basis of that legislation is the same no matter where the suit is filed. While the details of this case are particularly relevant to…
Read MorePERSONAL INJURY: Make The Most Of Your Doctor's Appointments
For whatever reason, people get intimidated when going to doctor’s offices and they forget to tell their doctors about all of their issues, they’re unwilling to ask follow-up questions, or they’re flustered and forget what the doctor says. This is a threat to your health, but if you’re a personal injury victim, it also has…
Read MoreVan versus bicycle accident results in $2.3 million wrongful death lawsuit verdict
A 52-year-old man was hit by a van belonging to a hotel corporation, driven by a hotel employee. This case was about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. A 52-year-old man was out riding his bicycle early in the evening in September 2008, when he was struck by a van being driven…
Read MoreAssault in Nursing Home Results in Wrongful Death
Nursing home abuse may escalate into a wrongful death scenario. This case did. “It’s difficult to read and hear about senior citizens being mistreated so badly that they die as a result of someone’s abuse. In this case, an 85-year-old woman was viciously throttled, then thrown on the ground. She was further neglected by assisted-living…
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