McKinney Personal Injury Blog
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...
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...
Maximizing the Claim’s Value – NOT Settlement – Is Your Goal
If a lawsuit is handled well, the insurance company responsible for paying your claim will resolve the matter through settlement. If they do not, a case will proceed to trial, where it will be your legal team's responsibility to convince a jury to make the insurance...
11 Things An Injured Victim Should Do After A Car Wreck
More than 3.2 million people are injured in car crashes in the United States each year. Many people will get into at least one car wreck in their lifetime, but that does not make the situation any less scary.Being involved in a car crash is an overwhelming...
Keep your mind on the road: the dangers of cognitive distraction
In March 2018, a pickup truck driver in a rural area of Texas plowed into a bus carrying Baptist church members who were on their way home from a three-day retreat. Thirteen bus riders were killed in the crash. Near Houston, three teenage girls were...
Is speeding to save time worth the risk?
Whether you are running late or just trying to shave some time off your commute, it can be tempting to speed, especially if you see others doing so. But how much time can you really save? And is it worth the risk of a ticket or a wreck?It is relatively...
Who is liable when self-driving cars hurt innocent victims?
In December, a self-driving Chevy Bolt in San Francisco collided with a motorcyclist who was attempting to pass the automated vehicle. The injured motorcyclist is now suing General Motors, which manufactures the self-driving technology, saying that the automated...
Wrecks caused by drunk drivers spike over holidays
The cold front that swept the nation at the end of 2017 made roads especially hazardous for holiday travelers. However, one of the biggest dangers around the holiday season has nothing to do with the weather: despite increased enforcement efforts, drunk...
