McKinney Personal Injury Blog
Understanding Liability After a Commercial Vehicle / Big Truck Accident
Commercial vehicle / big truck accidents affect individuals and families across the country every day and have been increasing significantly for the last decade. For Texas drivers, this is especially true. The Lone Star State consistently has more fatal commercial...
Recovering Damages for Wrongful Death in Texas
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is overwhelming. The pain of accidental death is further increased when the death was due to someone else’s negligence. If your loved one died due to injuries suffered as a result of another party’s negligence, you should retain a...
What Kinds of Evidence Should I Gather After a Texas Motor Vehicle Accident?
Being in a motor vehicle accident can be threatening, both to your physical and financial health. When you are injured, you may not be able to work, causing you to lose out on your much-needed paycheck. In some cases, you may be able to work, but you may not be able...
The Importance of the Police Accident Report in Your Personal Injury Case
When you get into a car accident, one of the first things you should do immediately afterward is inform the police of the accident. In some cases, it can even be required by law to call the police to the scene of an accident. According to Texas law, you are required...
Will I Be Able to Receive Compensation for My Injuries After My Motorcycle Crash?
Motorcycle accidents are extremely dangerous. In the state of Texas in 2019, more than 1,800 individuals were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. In the majority of these crashes, another driver’s negligence is to blame for the wreck. However, many...
Can I Claim Compensation for a Texas Car Accident Even if I Am Partially Responsible?
Not too long ago, personal injury claims were structured much differently than they are now. Nearly all states used to practice what is known as “pure contributory negligence.” The rule of pure contributory negligence states that a person who is in any way at fault...
Legal Options for Families Who Have Lost a Loved One Due to Drunk Driving
Drunk driving affects the lives of millions of individuals each year. In 2019, there were over 24,000 alcohol-related collisions on Texas roadways. That works out to one drunk driving crash every 20 minutes. Drunk driving causes nearly one-third of all traffic...
Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Increased the Frequency of Truck Crashes?
Americans relied heavily on commercial truck drivers to transport goods long before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the virus has triggered an unprecedented increase in the number of products being shipped on trucks. Whether ordering home goods from Amazon, mailing a...
Can I File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit if My Loved One Died in a Motorcycle Crash?
Motorcyclists are at a much higher risk of death or severe injury in the event of a crash compared to drivers and passengers in cars, trucks and SUV’s. If your loved one passed away due to injuries he or she suffered in a motorcycle collision, nothing can make up for...
Who is Responsible for a Crash Caused by Dropped Truck Freight?
Large commercial trucks carry everything from building materials to consumer goods. When truck cargo falls out of the truck or trailer and onto the road, the consequences can be disastrous. If you or a loved one were involved in a truck accident involving dropped...
