Rowlett Car Accident Attorney

Aggressive Lawyers Representing Clients Injured in Car Accidents in Rowlett, TX

Getting caught in a car wreck can completely upend your life. Hospital bills can set you back thousands of dollars, and depending on the severity of your injuries, you might be forced out of work for an extended period. A Rowlett car accident attorney can help you take legal action against the driver who caused the crash, building a case for your right to compensation.

At Burress Injury Law, we have the experience, resources, and skills to help victims of car accidents recover compensation that will fully address their damages. Our attorneys know how to deal with insurance companies in car accident claims, and if necessary, we are willing to take a case to trial. In fact, we have represented clients in more than 500 jury trials, giving us the experience needed to succeed in these cases.

What Should I Do After a Car Accident?

After a car wreck, you can take steps to protect yourself and strengthen your claim for compensation. Before anything else, check everyone in your car for injuries. If anybody is in need of urgent medical attention, call for an ambulance. Otherwise, you can call the police using a non-emergency line.

Once you have contacted the authorities, you should make contact with the other driver and try to move somewhere safe, like a side street or a parking lot, ideally not far from the scene of the crash. Be careful not to make any statements that could be interpreted as an admission of guilt. At this point, you can exchange insurance information with the driver at fault so you can file a claim later.

When the officer arrives at the scene of the crash, they will draft a police report that assigns fault for the accident. A lawyer at Burress Injury Law can secure a copy of the report later as evidence for your claim.

After getting the other driver's insurance information, you should have your injuries examined at an emergency room or doctor's office as soon as possible. At Burress Injury Law, we can help you get a comprehensive examination and treatment so that we can accurately estimate the value of your claim.

DWI Accidents

Drunk driving accidents tend to be more severe, as people under the influence will react more slowly to oncoming hazards, and they will be more likely to place themselves in more dangerous positions. Head-on collisions are known to result from DWI accidents, potentially causing severe injuries to all parties involved.

Filing a claim against a drunk driver is similar to filing a claim against a sober driver who was responsible for causing an accident. However, you may be able to get additional compensation through punitive damages. These damages may be awarded in cases involving gross negligence. A decision to award punitive damages ultimately falls to a judge and jury.

You may also be able to obtain additional compensation through the state's dram shop laws, which hold businesses that serve alcohol accountable for DWI accidents. To make a dram shop claim, you must demonstrate that the driver at fault was clearly overserved alcohol and that the establishment failed to prevent them from engaging in dangerous behavior. This may be demonstrated through receipts, security footage, or witness statements.

Consider Burress Injury Law

Burress Injury Law is an established name in personal injury law in the state of Texas. We have experience handling intense car accident claims, with a case success rate over 99.9 percent. In one notable case result, we recovered $755,135 on behalf of a client who was struck in a rear-end accident. The total settlement ended up being worth nearly 12 times the client's medical bills.

Additionally, our attorneys have received numerous accolades and honors from reputable publications. We were named Best Personal Injury Attorneys in the Courier Gazette for three straight years, as well as Best Law Firm in McKinney Magazine for five consecutive years. When you work with us, you can take comfort knowing your car accident claim will be handled by lawyers who can effectively advocate for your rights.

Meet With a Rowlett, Texas Car Accident Lawyer

At Burress Injury Law, we work to hold negligent drivers responsible for the harm they cause. To schedule a free consultation with our Rowlett, TX car wreck attorneys, call our offices at 214-726-0016 or contact us online.