Auto Accidents
Schuelke Law Emphasizes the Risk of Intersection Car Accidents
An October car accident at the intersection of Thomas Springs Road and West State Highway 71 left one person dead. The accident is one of many that underscores the importance of safe travel near intersections. The crash occurred in the morning hours on October 18, 2024. Emergency responders from the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Service…
Read MoreSchuelke Law Warns Austin Residents of the Risks of Pedestrian Accidents
A car struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Crumley Lane and Montopolis Drive in November 2024, claiming the life of the pedestrian. The accident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on November 11, 2024 in southeast Austin. Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) responded to the scene after receiving a report that a vehicle had struck…
Read MoreSchuelke Law Firm Spotlights Rising Car Accident Trends in Texas
With car accident rates escalating in Texas, Schuelke Law Firm highlights the critical need for heightened awareness and stronger preventive measures on the state’s roadways. Each year, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) publishes statistics about traffic accidents in the state. For instance, in Austin in 2021, there were 12,433 crashes. That figure represents 2.9…
Read MoreSchuelke Law Discusses How Fatal Traffic 2024 Crash Data Shows Little Improvement
KXAN’s collection of fatal traffic accident data shows that Austin’s 2024 death rates aren’t improving much over 2023. Austin set a record high for traffic accident deaths in 2022, with 122 total fatalities. These deaths included drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. In 2023, 94 total traffic deaths were reported in Austin. The city has…
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 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…
Read MoreUnderstanding The Risks of Car Accidents on Austin’s North MoPac Expressway
In July 2024, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Austin’s North MoPac Expressway. The accident, which received media attention and police investigation, highlights many of the risks motorcyclists face – even when they do their best to follow the rules of the road. The collision occurred in a work zone on the expressway in…
Read MoreTexas Personal Injury Attorney Brooks Schuelke Advocates for Victims of Uninsured Motorist Accidents
With recent data revealing that a staggering 8.3% of Texas drivers are uninsured, equating to approximately 1,479,289 individuals on the roads without coverage, personal injury attorney Brooks Schuelke, who has spoken at seminars all over the state helping lawyers better pursue these claims, is on a mission to ensure justice for victims of uninsured motorist…
Read MoreSchuelke Law Discusses the Most Dangerous Roads in Austin, Texas
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…
Read MoreSchuelke Law Firm Discusses Austin’s High Rate of Drug and Alcohol-Related Accidents
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…
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