Marfa Personal Injury Attorney Serving Marfa, Texas

You should seek medical attention as soon as possible after an injury, even if symptoms seem mild. Early treatment documents your injuries and helps create a medical record that supports any later claim. Keep copies of all medical bills, test results, and treatment notes to show the extent of your care and recovery needs. If you plan to speak with insurers, consider consulting an attorney first so you understand how statements might affect your claim. Preserve evidence like photos of the scene and witness contact information, and report the incident to the appropriate authorities when required.

In most personal injury cases in Texas, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline can bar your claim, so it's important to act promptly. There are narrow exceptions that can extend or shorten the deadline depending on the facts, so discuss timing with a lawyer to ensure your rights are preserved.

Many personal injury cases resolve through settlement with insurers after effective documentation and negotiation. Settlement avoids the expense and uncertainty of trial and can provide timely compensation. However, if insurers refuse to offer a fair resolution, preparing for litigation and filing suit may be necessary to pursue full recovery. Your attorney will evaluate the case strength and advise whether settlement or trial posture best serves your interests.

You may recover economic damages such as medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and property damage. Non-economic damages can include compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. In rare cases involving egregious conduct, punitive damages may be available to punish wrongful behavior, subject to Texas law limits.

Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning the firm receives a percentage of any recovery rather than upfront hourly fees. This arrangement allows injured people to pursue claims without immediate out-of-pocket legal costs. We will explain fee structures, costs, and how expenses are handled during your initial consultation.

Provide basic information such as names, contact details, and the date of the incident, but avoid detailed recorded statements about fault or the extent of your injuries without legal guidance. Insurance adjusters may attempt to minimize claims; consulting an attorney before detailed conversations helps protect your position. Keep all insurer correspondence and offers for review.

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule, which reduces recovery by your percentage of fault and can bar recovery if you are more than 50 percent at fault. Even if you share some responsibility, you may still recover a portion of damages, so it's important to document evidence that limits your percentage of fault.

Claim timelines vary widely depending on injury severity, the need for ongoing medical treatment, and insurer cooperation. Some claims settle within months, while more complex cases can take a year or longer. Your legal team will aim to resolve your claim as efficiently as possible while protecting your long-term recovery interests.

You can work with a firm based in Houston that handles cases throughout Texas, including Presidio County. A firm familiar with Texas rules and local courts can manage the claim remotely while coordinating with local providers and investigators. The White Law Firm offers representation to clients across the state and will arrange in-person meetings as needed.

Medical records, diagnostic test results, and bills are central to proving the nature and cost of your injuries. Photographs of the scene and injuries, witness statements, police or accident reports, and employment records showing lost wages are also important. Preserving and organizing this evidence supports a persuasive claim for full and fair compensation.