Canutillo Personal Injury Attorney in Texas

How long you have to file a lawsuit depends on Texas statutes of limitations, which typically require filing within two years of the injury date for personal injury claims. Certain circumstances can modify deadlines, so early consultation helps protect your rights. Even if you are unsure whether your case meets filing deadlines, a prompt review ensures important evidence is preserved and deadlines are identified before they expire.

Seek medical care for any injuries and call law enforcement to create an official crash report. Document the scene with photos, collect contact information from witnesses, and exchange insurance details with the other driver. Avoid giving recorded statements to insurance adjusters until you have spoken with a lawyer, and keep records of all medical visits, bills, and correspondence related to the accident.

Fault is assessed based on evidence such as police reports, witness statements, photographs, video footage, and expert analysis when needed. Texas applies comparative fault, so recovery may be reduced by your percentage of responsibility for the incident. Establishing liability often requires careful investigation to demonstrate how another party’s actions or omissions led to the crash or injury, and demonstrating damages that resulted from those actions.

Many cases settle through negotiation, but some require filing suit and proceeding through the court process if the insurer refuses a fair resolution. We evaluate settlement offers against your total current and future needs before advising whether to accept or continue pursuing additional recovery. When trial becomes necessary, thorough preparation and presentation of evidence are essential to seek full compensation for your losses and future care.

Case value depends on factors like medical expenses, lost income, property damage, the severity of injuries, and long-term impacts on work and daily life. Non-economic losses such as pain and suffering are also considered. A personalized review of your records and prognosis is needed to estimate a realistic recovery amount; we prepare detailed calculations to support valuation during negotiations or trial.

The White Law Firm, P.C. typically offers an initial consultation to discuss your case at no cost and evaluates cases on a contingency-fee basis in many injury matters, meaning fees are collected from any recovery rather than upfront. You will receive a clear explanation of fee arrangements and any case-related costs before proceeding. If you have questions about billing, costs for expert witnesses, or court expenses, we will explain how those are handled and how they affect potential recovery.

Yes. Under Texas law, if you are partially at fault, you can still recover damages, but your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. If your share of fault is greater than the allowable threshold, recovery may be barred. An attorney can investigate the facts to minimize your assigned fault and present evidence that shifts responsibility where appropriate.

You may recover economic losses such as medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and property damage, as well as non-economic damages for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. In some wrongful death cases, families can seek recovery for funeral costs and loss of financial support. Punitive damages may be available in limited circumstances where conduct was particularly harmful, subject to specific legal standards and caps under Texas law.

Resolution timing varies by case complexity, severity of injuries, and how quickly medical treatment and records are obtained. Simple claims may conclude in months, while cases involving long-term care or complex liability can take a year or more. We provide timeline expectations during intake and keep clients informed about progress, key deadlines, and what to expect at each stage.

Begin by contacting our office at (713) 780-1633 or completing an online intake to schedule a free consultation. We will review the incident, advise on next steps, and explain how we can assist with evidence collection and claim filing. Early contact helps preserve critical evidence and sets the case on a timely path to protect your legal rights under Texas law.