Dalhart Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Dallam County, Texas

How long you have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas is generally two years from the date of the injury. Certain exceptions or special circumstances can shorten or extend this deadline, so early consultation is important. Filing within the applicable timeframe preserves your right to seek compensation and allows time to collect evidence while memories and records remain fresh. Contact our office to discuss how the statute of limitations applies to your case.

Seek medical attention right away, even if you think your injuries are minor. Documenting injuries and treatment early supports medical claims and helps establish a connection between the accident and your condition. Collect contact and insurance information from other parties, take photos of the scene and injuries when safe, and avoid giving detailed statements to insurers until you have legal guidance. Preserve evidence and report the incident to the proper authorities when applicable.

Many personal injury claims resolve through settlement negotiations with insurers, but cases with disputed liability or insufficient settlement offers may require filing a lawsuit and possibly going to trial. Each case is unique and outcomes depend on evidence, damages, and negotiation dynamics. We prepare each matter as if it will proceed to trial to ensure the strongest possible position in negotiations. That preparation improves the chances of obtaining a fair settlement and ensures readiness if litigation becomes necessary.

Fault is determined by examining the actions of each party and assessing whether those actions breached a duty of care that caused the injury. Evidence such as police reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, and expert opinions can be used to establish responsibility. Texas follows comparative fault rules, which can reduce a claimant’s recovery if they are partly responsible for the incident. Understanding how fault allocation affects potential recovery is an important part of case evaluation.

Recoverable compensation commonly includes medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and damages for pain and suffering. In certain cases, future medical care and loss of earning capacity are also included when injuries have long-term effects. Each claim is evaluated based on documented losses, medical records, and expert assessments to determine a reasonable estimate of total damages. Thorough documentation is essential to support full recovery.

We typically handle personal injury matters on a contingency fee basis, which means fees are paid as a portion of any recovery rather than upfront hourly billing. This arrangement helps clients pursue claims without immediate financial burden. During a consultation we will explain fee structure, potential costs, and how expenses are handled in your specific case so you understand the financial aspects before moving forward.

Yes. Under Texas comparative fault principles, you can recover damages even if you share some responsibility, but the total recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, a 20% fault allocation reduces your award by that amount. Accurately documenting the incident and challenging unfair fault allocations are important steps to maximize recovery. Legal representation can help minimize assigned fault where appropriate.

Resolution timelines vary widely depending on injury severity, medical treatment duration, and case complexity. Minor claims may settle in a few months, while complex matters involving major injuries or litigation can take a year or more. We provide realistic timelines based on case facts and keep clients updated about milestones, settlement negotiations, and trial-related schedules to manage expectations throughout the process.

A Houston-based firm like The White Law Firm, P.C. can represent clients throughout Texas, including Dalhart. We coordinate with local providers, investigators, and courts to handle on-the-ground needs while bringing the firm’s resources to the case. We maintain clear communication and travel to Dalhart as needed for depositions, hearings, or client meetings. Local knowledge and statewide practice experience combine to ensure effective representation for Dallam County matters.

Critical evidence includes medical records and bills, incident or police reports, photographs of the scene and injuries, witness statements, and any available video footage. Documentation that links the injury to the accident is especially important. Timely evidence preservation increases the strength of a claim. Gathering detailed records and statements early helps support liability and damages when negotiating with insurers or presenting a case in court.