Personal injury is a broad area, and most Texans aren't familiar with the categories until something goes wrong. A car crash is a personal injury case. So is a dog bite. So is a slip and fall, a workplace injury at a nonsubscriber employer, a defective product injury, an oilfield burn, a hotel pool drowning, and a hundred other scenarios.
What unites them: someone's negligence caused you harm. What you need to know: Texas law has a clear framework for holding that person — or their insurer, or their employer — accountable, and the deadlines for doing so are shorter than most people realize.
The four elements of a Texas personal injury claim
All four must be proved by a preponderance of the evidence — that is, more likely than not. That's a far lower burden than the criminal standard ("beyond a reasonable doubt"). It's why the same conduct can result in civil liability even when there's no criminal conviction.
Types of personal injury cases we handle
Click through to any specific area for a deeper page on Texas law and how we approach that type of case:
Other situations we handle
Not every personal injury matter has its own page. We also represent Texans in:
- Pedestrian accidents
- Rideshare crashes (Uber, Lyft)
- Electric scooter injuries
- Boating and Gulf Coast watercraft accidents
- Burn injuries
- Oilfield, refinery, and industrial injuries
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Product liability / defective product injuries
- Assault and battery (third-party premises liability)
Texas statute of limitations — don't miss it
Most Texas personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of injury (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003). Some exceptions:
- Minors: Tolled until age 18, then 2 years to file
- Medical malpractice: 2 years with statute of repose limits
- Governmental entity claims: Notice within 6 months (often shorter)
- Wrongful death: 2 years from date of death
Missing a deadline almost always bars the claim permanently. Call us early.
What you can recover
- Past and future medical care
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Disfigurement and disability
- Loss of consortium
- Property damage
- Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence
Frequently asked questions
What is a personal injury case in Texas?
A personal injury case is a civil claim brought by someone hurt by another party's negligence or intentional act. Texas requires the plaintiff to prove duty of care, breach of that duty, causation, and damages — all by a preponderance of the evidence.
Do I have a case?
If you were hurt by someone else's negligence, in Texas you likely have at least the makings of a case. Whether it's worth pursuing depends on injury severity, available insurance, fault percentages, and the statute of limitations. The honest answer requires a 10-minute conversation. The consultation is free.
What if I'm partly at fault?
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.001). If you are 50% or less at fault, you can still recover — your recovery is reduced by your share. If you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing.
How long will my case take?
It depends on injury severity, treatment timeline, fault disputes, and whether the case can settle without filing suit. Simple claims with clear liability can resolve in 6–12 months. Complex cases involving litigation, depositions, and trial can take 18–36 months. We'll give you a realistic timeline at the consultation.
What does it cost?
Nothing up front. Contingency fee — we only get paid if we recover for you. The consultation is free, and we advance every cost of the case.