Van Alstyne Car Accident Lawyer

Skilled Attorneys for Motor Vehicle Accidents in Van Alstyne, Texas

At some point in your life, it is likely that you will end up in a car accident. On top of your vehicle being totaled, you might end up seriously hurt as a result of another driver's negligence. Naturally, you may want to file a lawsuit and get compensated for your damages right away, but if you are looking for full compensation, the process is best done with the help of a skilled personal injury attorney.

The attorneys at Burress Injury Law are ready to fight on your behalf, working to ensure that you will receive compensation that covers all of the damages you have suffered in a car accident. Our case results speak for themselves, as we have helped clients take home millions in damages from car wrecks.

Responding to a Car Accident

Car crashes are often frightening and very disorienting. However, taking the right steps to respond to an accident can save you time, money, and stress down the line.

Before doing anything else, you should make sure that everyone in the car is all right. If you notice any serious injuries, call 911 and request an ambulance without delay. Then, make contact with the other driver and pull over to a safe spot not far from the accident, if possible. You should exchange insurance information with the other driver, but make sure you do not admit fault in any way. If you have not already done so, call the police so a crash report can be created.

After dealing with the immediate aftermath, you may need to receive treatment at an emergency room or urgent care center if you feel any discomfort, pain, or have difficulty moving around. Even if you do not believe you have been seriously injured, receiving a medical assessment from a doctor will identify any forms of bodily harm that have affected you and create medical records documenting the ways you have been affected.

After the officer leaves, you should head to a hospital if you or your passengers feel any discomfort, pain, or have difficulty moving around. Your best option is to seek care at an emergency room where you can get a thorough assessment of your injuries.

Liability in Car Accidents

Texas follows the law of comparative negligence in car accident cases. Comparative negligence acknowledges that both drivers may share some blame for an accident, but the party with less fault can make a claim for compensation. In Texas, you must be less than 51% responsible for a car accident to pursue a personal injury claim.

How is liability determined? The police officer's crash report written at the scene of the accident will usually name the driver with the majority of fault, but liability can be established through other means as well. Evidence including witness statements, photos of the vehicles involved, video footage, and debris from the crash site can all help to determine liability. A personal injury lawyer at Burress Injury Law can collect this evidence and begin building your case while you focus on recovery.

Why Choose Burress Injury Law?

At Burress Injury Law, we take every case and every client seriously. Our focus on quality over quantity has resulted in our success rate of over 99.9%. We have refused to back down against insurance companies again and again, and we have handled more than 500 trials before juries. Over the years, our attorneys have been recognized with numerous accolades, including being named Best Lawyers for three straight years by D Magazine, being honored as Texas Rising Stars for four years by Thomson Reuters, and being recognized as a Best Law Firm for six straight years by McKinney Magazine.

Our devotion to our clients has resulted in landmark victories across the state and hundreds of positive reviews. In 2015, we secured the seventh-largest settlement in the state for a motor vehicle accident resulting in brain damage. In another settlement, we fought for and won a $700,000 settlement for a client who suffered a herniated disc and whiplash after another driver failed to yield to the right of way.

Meet With a Van Alstyne, TX Car Wreck Attorney Today

If you have been injured in a car accident in Van Alstyne, a personal injury attorney at Burress Injury Law can stand up for your right to receive the full compensation you deserve. To schedule a free consultation, contact us at 214-726-0016 today.