Car Accidents in Pearland
Most Pearland car wrecks we handle involve the same handful of corridors: Highway 288, Beltway 8 South, FM 518 (Broadway), Pearland Parkway, FM 1128 (Manvel Rd), Cullen Boulevard. Rush-hour congestion, distracted drivers, and the volume of commercial truck traffic combine to make even routine commutes risky.
Texas law that governs car accident cases
Common injuries we see in Pearland
- Whiplash and cervical strain
- Herniated and bulging discs
- Concussions / traumatic brain injuries
- Shoulder, wrist, and rotator cuff injuries
- Broken bones and fractures
- Internal organ damage
- Soft-tissue back injuries
- PTSD and emotional trauma
Compensation we pursue
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
- Property damage (vehicle, contents)
- Loss of consortium
- Disfigurement and disability
- Punitive damages in DUI / gross negligence cases
Frequently asked questions for Pearland clients
How long do I have to file a Pearland car accident claim?
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 gives you two years from the date of the crash for most car accident claims. Wrongful death claims also generally carry a two-year deadline. Don't wait — evidence and witnesses scatter fast.
The insurance company says I was partly at fault. Can I still recover?
Probably yes. Texas follows modified comparative fault under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.001. You can recover as long as you're 50% or less at fault — your recovery is just reduced by your share. Push past 51% and you collect nothing, which is why the carrier will work hard to push you over that line.
What if the at-fault driver was uninsured?
If you carry Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage on your own policy, that's the policy we pursue. Texas insurers must offer UM/UIM in writing; if you weren't expressly offered it and didn't reject in writing, you may have coverage even if you don't remember buying it.
Court venue for Pearland cases
Personal injury cases arising in Pearland are typically filed in Brazoria and Harris counties (county seat: Angleton / Houston), in the District Courts or County Courts at Law. We're familiar with the local procedures and carrier tendencies in this venue.
Getting from Pearland to our Houston office
From Pearland, take Highway 288 North to the West Loop 610 North. Exit Westheimer west, then turn right on Fountain View.
Newman Injury Law
2401 Fountain View Dr, Suite 830
Houston, TX 77057
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