McKinney Personal Injury Blog
Do I Really Need a Personal Injury Attorney for My Car Accident Claim?
In the state of Texas, drivers are required to carry auto insurance. This is meant to ensure that they and other road users are protected, should an accident occur. Yet the type of protection they expect, and the kind they receive are sometimes worlds apart. Can an...
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
According to various studies and research compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have reached epidemic proportions. The CDC reports that more than 50,000 people die every year from causes associated with TBI....
What to Do After a Truck Accident in Texas
Getting into an accident on the road is a common fear for drivers. Sharing the road with a semi-trailer truck can make drivers especially nervous. Commercial trucks are large and intimidating, even at a distance. Most truck drivers are responsible on the road, but...
Additional Issues Experienced by Spinal Cord Injury Victims
Data from the National Spinal Court Injury Statistical Center shows that nearly 40 percent of all spinal injuries are caused by motor vehicle accidents. That makes car crashes the leading cause of this debilitating condition. Paralysis is not the only issue that...
Staying Safe in Bad Weather When You are Riding a Motorcycle or Bike
One of the nice things about owning a motorcycle or a bicycle is the fact that you are never really dependent on public transit, even when the weather is bad. That fact alone can motivate people to keep on biking, no matter what the weather conditions are like.During...
FDA Gives Doctors New Diagnostic Tools for Concussions
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), or concussions, are among the most catastrophic -- and the most common -- types of injuries that a motor vehicle crash (or other accident victim) can suffer. TBI victims stand the best chance of having a good recovery from their...
Car Crashes by the Numbers: Statistics and Facts That Should Scare You
There are about 225 million licensed drivers in the United States these days. Texas just happens to be home to more than 17 million of them. While many drivers get through their daily commutes and errands without incident, motor vehicle accidents are one of the top...
18 Wheeler Result
Burress Injury Law had the honor of helping a young man who was the victim of a hit-and-run 18-wheeler crash on Sam Rayburn Tollway (121). Our client was driving in the left lane on 121 when without warning, the 18-wheeler driver dangerously cut across 2 lanes of...
What is the worst advice or biggest misconception you read from non-lawyers on the internet or otherwise hear about personal injury claims?
Question: What is the worst advice or biggest misconception you read from non-lawyers on the internet or otherwise hear about personal injury claims? Answer: There are two, actually. I'll address the first one this week. When an injured victim (usually from a car or...
Explaining the Compensation Process in a Personal Injury Claim
In the unfortunate circumstance that you are the victim of any personal injury incident, it's important for your claim (as well as your body) to immediately obtain necessary medical treatment. Hospitals will treat you regardless of whether you've been in a motor...
