Patricia Cleere Injured in Truck Accident in Burleson, TX
Burleson, TX -- November 28, 2022, Patricia Cleere was injured due to an accident where her vehicle and a commercial truck collided.
Investigators reported that the accident happened at around 4:28 p.m. along Highway 21 at the intersection of FM 60.
Initial details said that 89-year-old Patricia Cleere was in a Toyota Corolla traveling eastbound along the highway. At FM 60, police allege that an 18-wheeler failed to yield at a stop sign, crashing with Cleere's vehicle.
It appears Cleere had injuries said to be incapacitating due to the crash. No other injuries were reported. No further information about the crash has been confirmed at this time.
Commentary on Patricia Cleere Truck Accident in Burleson
Folks may see the authorities talk about an 18-wheeler failing to yield and just assume that makes everything open-and-shut. What folks are often shocked to learn is that the events surrounding the crash are just a piece of the puzzle, and it's not even always the most serious barrier for victims and families. A significant barrier for them is usually what comes next if they try to get the trucking company or their insurance provider to take responsibility.
These companies are dedicated to avoiding responsibility, and that usually starts with the victims themselves. Whether it's blaming the victims for the crash, saying their injuries aren't serious, exploiting the victims' ignorance of the law, or even going after the age of the victim, these tactics are numerous and timeless. That's because, quite simply, they work--that is, they work when victims and families aren't prepared.
That's why I do what I can to share my 30 years of knowledge with the public so they can look at these crashes differently and consider what possible steps can be taken to ensure they have the tools to overcome these otherwise imposing barriers.
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