Trophy Club Personal Injury Attorney — Texas

Most personal injury lawsuits in Texas must be filed within two years of the injury, but there are exceptions depending on the case facts. Waiting to act can jeopardize your ability to seek recovery. Beyond filing deadlines, take immediate steps after an injury such as seeking medical care, documenting the scene, and preserving evidence. Early action preserves legal options and strengthens a claim.

We handle most personal injury matters on a contingency-fee basis, which means you generally pay attorney fees only if we recover compensation on your behalf. This arrangement lets you pursue a claim without paying upfront legal fees. There may still be case-related costs such as expert fees or court filing expenses. We discuss how those costs are managed and advanced during your initial consultation so there are no surprises.

Texas uses a comparative fault approach where each party’s share of responsibility affects recovery. If you are partially at fault, your damages may be reduced by your percentage of fault and recovery can be barred in certain circumstances. We assess evidence to minimize any allocation of fault to you and pursue all avenues to maximize recoverable compensation consistent with Texas law.

You may recover economic damages such as medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages, as well as non-economic damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. In certain cases punitive damages may be available when conduct was willful or malicious. We evaluate all damages categories to seek full compensation for present and future losses.

Case timelines vary depending on injury severity, medical treatment duration, liability disputes, and whether the claim settles or requires litigation. Some matters settle in months while complex cases can take a year or more. We provide an initial timeline after reviewing your file and keep you informed of progress, anticipated milestones, and any factors that may affect the schedule.

You should provide basic information to law enforcement and seek medical care, but be cautious about giving recorded statements to an insurer without legal advice. Insurers often seek early statements to limit payouts. If you are contacted by an insurance adjuster, direct them to our office and allow us to handle communications to protect your interests and preserve the strength of your claim.

Seeking prompt medical care both protects your health and creates important documentation linking injuries to the accident. Medical records and provider notes are central to proving damages. Even if injuries seem minor at first, certain conditions can worsen over time. Timely evaluation and treatment are important for recovery and for establishing a clear medical record.

If the at-fault party lacks insurance, there may be other avenues for recovery such as your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, third-party claims against responsible entities, or pursuing collection against personal assets. We review your insurance policies and the facts of the case to identify all potential recovery sources and advise on the most effective strategy for your situation.

Bring any medical records, bills, insurance information, photographs of the scene or injuries, police reports, and contact information for witnesses if available. These documents help us evaluate the claim efficiently. If you do not have all materials, provide as much information as possible about the incident and any treatment received. We will guide you on what to obtain and how to preserve important evidence.

We provide regular updates by phone and email and discuss case strategy and settlement offers as they arise. Our goal is to ensure you understand each step and have timely responses to questions. If your case proceeds to litigation we explain deadlines and what to expect at each stage so you remain informed and prepared throughout the process.