Personal Injury Lawyers in Texas

Use the city pages to narrow the search

The linked profiles for Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth let you compare where firms are based without assuming that a city office limits where a lawyer may work. A lawyer from another city may be suitable if licensed and able to investigate the incident. Ask how records and witnesses will be gathered, whether a local meeting is needed, and who will actually handle the work.

Some matters need experience beyond a broad personal injury practice. A commercial-vehicle collision can raise driver, employer, maintenance, and electronic-record questions. An injury at a park or public building can require identifying the public owner and checking immunity and notice rules. A school injury may involve a district, private operator, or independent contractor. Ask each firm for its experience with the specific setting.

Texas rules to raise early

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 generally gives two years from accrual to file a personal injury suit, but exceptions and different claim types can change the calculation. Under § 33.001, a claimant assigned more than 50% of the responsibility cannot recover in an action covered by that chapter. The percentage is a factual and legal issue, not something a directory can decide.

The Texas Tort Claims Act limits when a governmental unit can be sued. Section 101.101 generally requires notice within six months, permits shorter city charter periods, and recognizes an actual-notice exception. Houston publishes a 90-day charter notice provision for claims against the city. An attorney should check the entity, claim type, and current notice rule immediately. A city claim can have a shorter charter period.

Texas dog injury claims can turn on evidence of the animal’s known dangerous propensities or negligent handling; a bite alone does not establish every element of a civil claim. Preserve the owner’s identity, witness contacts, medical records, and any animal-control report, then ask a lawyer which legal theory fits.

Legal sources: Texas limitations statute · Texas proportionate responsibility statute · Texas Tort Claims Act · Houston claim notice information · Texas dog injury decision.

Compare the work and the written terms

Use the same questions with each firm: Does it take this type of matter now? Which lawyer will supervise it? What evidence will it seek first, and how will it preserve time-sensitive records? How are updates delivered? Is an in-person visit necessary? Verify the individual lawyer’s license with the state authority before hiring.

Ask for a written explanation of fees and expenses, including who pays costs if there is no recovery and how a recovery would be accounted for. If an insurer or public body has contacted you, bring the letter or message to the consultation. A profile does not establish a firm’s current availability, qualifications, or likely outcome.