Leonard Personal Injury Attorney in Texas

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Texas? For most personal injury claims in Texas, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the injury. Missing this deadline can bar your right to pursue a claim, so it is important to seek legal guidance promptly. There are exceptions to the deadline depending on the circumstances, such as claims involving minors or delayed discovery of injury. An early consultation can help determine the applicable time limit and preserve your rights.

You may recover economic damages such as medical bills, prescription costs, rehabilitation, and lost wages. Non-economic damages like pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life can also be recoverable depending on the case. Recoverable amounts depend on factors including the severity of injuries, medical prognosis, evidence of fault, and applicable legal limits or offsets. Our team evaluates your losses to seek full and fair compensation tailored to your circumstances.

You can speak with your own insurer to report the claim, but be cautious providing recorded statements to the at-fault party’s insurer without advice. Adjusters may seek information that limits your recovery. Contacting our firm before giving detailed statements helps protect your position and ensures that communications do not inadvertently harm your claim. We can handle communications with opposing insurers and negotiate on your behalf.

Resolution timelines vary widely based on the severity of injuries, the complexity of liability, and the willingness of insurers to settle. Simple claims may settle in a few months once treatment concludes, while complex cases with disputed fault or significant damages can take a year or longer. We provide realistic timelines after reviewing your case and commit to regular updates throughout the process.

The White Law Firm, P.C. offers an initial consultation at no charge. Following review, we often handle personal injury matters on a contingency arrangement where fees are collected from recovery, not out of pocket during representation. We explain all fee structures and costs upfront so you understand how representation will proceed financially.

Texas follows comparative responsibility rules that reduce recovery based on the plaintiff’s percentage of fault. If you share some responsibility, you may still recover damages reduced by your share of fault. Understanding the facts surrounding the accident helps assess how comparative responsibility might apply and how to present evidence to minimize its effect.

Most personal injury cases resolve through negotiation and settlement. Trial becomes necessary when a fair settlement cannot be reached. We prepare each case as if it will go to trial to ensure strong negotiating leverage and to protect your right to a full recovery if litigation is required.

Pain and suffering valuations consider the severity and duration of injuries, impact on daily life, medical treatment, and supporting testimony. There is no fixed formula; valuation relies on documented harm and comparisons to similar cases. We work to present a comprehensive picture of non-economic losses to insurers or juries.

Important evidence includes medical records, accident reports, photos of the scene and injuries, witness statements, and documentation of lost income. Timely collection of these items strengthens a claim and supports accurate valuation. We assist clients in gathering and preserving the evidence needed to pursue recovery.

Begin by calling (713) 780-1633 or submitting a contact request for a no-cost case review. We will discuss your situation, explain the process, and outline next steps, including any immediate actions to preserve evidence and protect your claim. From there we take an organized approach to investigate and pursue your case efficiently.