McKinney Personal Injury Blog
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...
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...
