Posted on September 11,2024 in Wrongful Death

Texans are injured in accidents every day. While some victims can recover from their wounds, others lose their lives. You probably know that injured accident victims may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury claim, but did you know that by filing a wrongful death claim, eligible survivors might also receive compensation for fatal accident victims?

To file a wrongful death claim, you must meet specific criteria. A knowledgeable McKinney, TX lawyer from Burress Injury Law can determine your eligibility and help you proceed with your claim.

What Is Wrongful Death?

This term refers to someone losing their life as a direct result of another party’s negligence or intentional actions. The responsible party might be an individual, a group, a company or corporation, or an organization. While many wrongful death claims involve accidents, others are the result of assaults.

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 Posted on July 01,2024 in Car Accident

You may know that if you are injured in a car accident, you might qualify to seek compensation. Did you also know that Texas’s modified comparative negligence can disqualify you?

Understanding how modified comparative negligence affects car accident claims is a necessary step in your fight to obtain reasonable compensation for your injuries and damages. An experienced car accident lawyer can increase your chance of a favorable outcome.

What Is Negligence?

In legal matters, negligence is failing to act as a reasonable person would in the same situation. For car accidents and most other kinds of personal injury claims, you have to show evidence of someone else’s negligence to seek compensation from them.

You must prove these four elements are true to establish negligence:

• Someone owed you a duty of care.

• That party breached their duty of care.

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 Posted on June 01,2024 in Motorcycle Accident

Like all traffic accidents, motorcycle crashes have the potential to result in severe injuries and property damage. These accidents can also force the motorcyclist to miss a lot of work while recovering. Depending on the intensity of the injuries, the required therapies, medications, and other forms of treatment can become very costly. Fortunately, if you are in this situation, you have some options. If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident, speak with a trusted Collin County, TX personal injury lawyer to understand how you might recover compensation.

When Can Damages Be Recovered?

Since motorcyclists are unprotected by the body of a vehicle, collisions have a greater likelihood to result in more significant bodily injuries. Oftentimes, these crashes cause catastrophic injuries or death.  

If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident and wish to recover compensation from the at fault party (or his or her insurance policy), you need to prove the following:

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 Posted on February 29,2024 in Truck Accident

Truck wrecks can lead to devastating injuries and extensive property damage. While a truck driver may have been at fault for an accident, injury victims will need to understand who may be held liable for their injuries and damages. The concept of vicarious liability may play a role in these situations, ensuring that a victim will be able to recover financial compensation for their damages.

Vicarious liability is a legal doctrine that holds one party legally responsible for injuries caused by the actions or negligence of another party. In the context of truck accidents, someone other than the truck driver may bear financial responsibility for any injuries or damages that occurred in the accident. An attorney with experience representing clients who have been injured in truck accidents and recovering compensation on their behalf can provide guidance on the role that vicarious liability may play in a case.

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 Posted on February 01,2024 in Car Accident

Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has become more and more powerful, and it is used in a wide variety of industries. One area that has received some attention is the automotive industry, with self-driving or autonomous vehicles becoming popular with many drivers. The manufacturers of these vehicles promote these features as ways to protect public safety, claiming that leaving driving up to computer systems will result in vehicles driving more defensively. Unfortunately, this has not proven to be the case, and Tesla cars in particular have been involved in a number of car accidents over the past several years, with some of these accidents being fatal. 

People who are injured in accidents involving self-driving vehicles may be unsure about their legal options. Determining liability in these cases can be difficult, since investigators may be uncertain about whether a driver’s negligence was to blame for an accident or whether faulty vehicle technology led to a crash. An attorney who has experience addressing these issues can investigate a crash, determine the causes, and fight to ensure that an injury victim will be properly compensated for the damages they have suffered.

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 Posted on December 22,2023 in Car Accident

Drunk driving is a serious criminal offense that can have devastating consequences. Every year, there are thousands of car accidents throughout the United States that occur due to drivers operating their vehicles while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or other substances that cause impairment. Drunk driving accidents often result in severe injuries or even wrongful death for people involved, including the occupants of other vehicles, the passengers in a drunk driver’s vehicle, or pedestrians or bicyclists who are struck by drunk drivers. 

The Dangers of Drunk Driving

The use of alcohol or other intoxicating substances impairs a person's ability to safely operate a vehicle. Alcohol affects judgment, coordination, reaction time, and vision – all crucial skills needed for safe driving. When someone chooses to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, they put themselves and others at risk.

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 Posted on December 04,2023 in Truck Accident

In recent years, the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs) has become mandatory for many commercial truck drivers in the United States. These devices can play a crucial role in determining the causes of truck accidents. With data gathered by ELDs, people who have been injured in collisions with commercial trucks may have the information needed to show that a truck driver had acted negligently or that there were other factors that led to an accident. An attorney who has significant experience successfully prosecuting truck drivers and trucking companies responsible for causing injuries or death to others on roadways can help ensure victims will be properly compensated for all the harms and losses to them and their families.

Understanding Electronic Logging Devices

An electronic logging device is a piece of hardware that connects to a commercial vehicle's engine to record driving time. These devices have replaced traditional paper logbooks, which were prone to errors and falsification. The U.S. Department of Transportation has implemented an ELD mandate, requiring the use of these devices, with the purpose of improving road safety by accurately tracking drivers' hours of service.

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 Posted on October 18,2023 in Personal Injury

Every year, thousands of people in Texas suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). These injuries can have severe and lasting effects on a person's health and quality of life. Understanding the long-term impact of TBIs is crucial for people who have suffered these injuries and their loved ones. This can ensure that they will receive the proper care and treatment throughout the rest of their lifetimes. When brain injuries are caused by the actions or negligence of others, victims will need to understand their options for receiving financial compensation through personal injury claims or lawsuits. They can do so with the help of an attorney who has experience in these types of cases and who has a record of success in recovering substantial compensation for injury victims.

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 Posted on September 26,2023 in Car Accident

Driving is something most people do every day. Because we spend so much time behind the wheel, it is easy to forget the dangers that can affect people on the road. Every year, thousands of people are injured or killed in car accidents, and many of these accidents occur because of traffic violations. If you have been the victim of an accident, and you believe that another driver was at fault because they violated traffic laws, an experienced attorney can help you determine your options for seeking compensation.

Dangerous Traffic Violations That Can Cause Injuries to Others

Because driving is a routine, daily activity, many people fail to take the proper steps to stay as safe as possible while behind the wheel. Traffic violations can range from simple acts of carelessness to aggression and risk-taking, and they can put others at risk of being seriously injured in an accident. Some of the most common violations that put people at risk include:

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 Posted on August 15,2023 in Truck Accident

Truck accidents can have devastating consequences. Due to their size and weight, trucks can cause significant property damage and severe injuries in collisions with smaller vehicles. One of the most common causes of truck accidents is driver fatigue, which occurs when truck drivers are overly tired or sleep-deprived. Truck accident victims will want to establish that driver fatigue played a role in a collision, and this can ensure that they will be able to hold the responsible parties accountable for the damages they have suffered.

The Importance of Proving Driver Fatigue

Showing that driver fatigue was a contributing factor in a truck accident is essential for several reasons:

• In personal injury cases arising from truck accidents, negligence must be proven. If it can be demonstrated that the driver was fatigued at the time of the accident, this will likely be considered a breach of the driver’s duty of care to protect the safety of others.

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