Personal Injury Lawyers in Texas

Texas law gives most personal injury victims two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit, as established under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §16.003. This deadline applies to car accidents, slip and falls, and most other personal injury cases. If your claim involves a government entity — such as a city, county, or state agency — you are required to file a formal notice of claim within six months before pursuing litigation. Missing either deadline will almost certainly result in your case being dismissed, leaving you without any legal recourse. Contacting an attorney as soon as possible after your accident preserves your options.

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §33.001. If you are found partially responsible for the accident, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are awarded $100,000 but found 20% at fault, you would receive $80,000. However, if you are determined to be 51% or more at fault, you are completely barred from recovering any compensation. Insurance adjusters are trained to push fault onto claimants, so having an attorney who can document liability accurately is essential to protecting your recovery.

Texas personal injury law allows victims to recover both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include medical expenses — both current and future — lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and property repair or replacement costs. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, and disfigurement, which Texas courts recognize as separate and distinct categories of harm. In cases involving extreme negligence or intentional misconduct, punitive damages — called exemplary damages in Texas — may also be available to punish the responsible party and deter similar behavior.

Most personal injury cases in Texas are resolved through settlement before reaching a courtroom. However, not all insurance companies negotiate fairly, and some cases — particularly those involving catastrophic injuries, disputed liability, or high-value claims — may need to go to trial to achieve a just outcome. When you hire our firm, you get an attorney who is equally prepared to negotiate at the table and argue before a jury. The willingness and ability to go to trial is often the very thing that motivates insurance companies to offer a fair settlement.

Hiring a personal injury attorney in Texas typically costs you nothing upfront. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney’s fees unless we successfully recover compensation for you. All case costs are advanced by our firm during the legal process. This model ensures that every injured person — regardless of their financial situation — has access to experienced legal representation without taking on any financial risk.

There is no single timeline that applies to every personal injury case. Straightforward cases with clear liability and moderate injuries may settle within several months. More complex cases involving severe or permanent injuries, multiple liable parties, commercial vehicles, or contested fault can take anywhere from one to three years or longer. One important factor is reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI) — the point at which your doctors determine your condition has stabilized. Attorneys typically recommend waiting until MMI before settling, so that the full cost of your injuries is accurately reflected in the claim’s value.

No — you should not provide a recorded statement to the at-fault party’s insurance company without first consulting an attorney. Insurance adjusters are trained professionals whose job is to minimize payouts, and they are skilled at using your own words against you. Statements made in the hours or days after an accident — before you fully understand your injuries or the legal implications — can be used to reduce or deny your claim. You are not legally obligated to give a recorded statement to the other party’s insurer. Speak with a personal injury attorney before engaging with any insurance representative.

Yes. Texas law allows surviving family members to file a wrongful death claim when a loved one’s death results from another party’s negligence or wrongful act under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §71.002. Eligible parties typically include a surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased. Recoverable damages can include loss of financial support, loss of companionship and consortium, funeral and burial expenses, and mental anguish suffered by surviving family members. A separate survival action may also be filed on behalf of the deceased’s estate to recover damages the victim would have been entitled to claim had they survived.