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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Required annual vehicle inspections are coming to an end in Texas - at least for non-commercial drivers.  In June 2023, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law to end the annual vehicle inspection requirement. Beginning in 2025, Texas drivers won’t need to take their cars into the shop for...