Injured in Texas? We Work on Contingency — You Pay Nothing Unless We Win.

Texas law gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §16.003. This deadline — the statute of limitations — is firm. Missing it permanently bars your claim even if liability is clear and your damages are severe.

Key exceptions:

Discovery rule: If your injury was not immediately apparent (latent injuries, toxic exposure), the two-year clock may start from when you discovered or reasonably should have discovered the injury.

Government entities: Claims against Texas state agencies or local governments require a formal notice of claim within 6 months under §101.101, with the lawsuit still filed within 2 years.

Minors: The statute of limitations is tolled during minority — it begins running on the injured person’s 18th birthday.

Do not wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses’ memories fade, and surveillance footage is routinely overwritten within days.

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §33.001. You can recover damages as long as you are not more than 50% at fault for the accident. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Example: If your damages are $100,000 and you are 20% at fault, you recover $80,000. If you are found 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing.

Insurance companies exploit this rule from the first phone call. Their adjusters are trained to gather statements from injured parties in the hours after an accident — when you are shaken and unrepresented — looking for anything that shifts fault onto you. Before you speak to any insurance adjuster, speak to an attorney.

Texas personal injury law allows recovery of:

Economic damages: All past and future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, and out-of-pocket costs caused by the accident. There is no cap on economic damages in most personal injury cases.

Non-economic damages: Pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, physical impairment, and disfigurement. In standard personal injury cases (not medical malpractice), there is no statutory cap on non-economic damages.

Exemplary (punitive) damages: Available under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §41.003 when the defendant’s conduct was fraudulent, malicious, or grossly negligent. Caps apply: the greater of $200,000 or two times economic damages plus up to $750,000 in non-economic damages.

Car Accidents: Texas has some of the highest traffic volume in the United States. Texas Defense Team handles car accident claims statewide — from initial investigation through settlement or trial. We gather police reports, document medical treatment, and negotiate against insurance adjusters trained to minimize payouts.

18-Wheeler and Commercial Truck Accidents: Commercial truck accidents involve layers of liability — the driver, the trucking company, the freight broker, the cargo loader, and the vehicle manufacturer may each bear responsibility. Federal motor carrier regulations under 49 C.F.R. govern hours of service, vehicle maintenance, and cargo securing — violations establish negligence per se.

Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcyclists are seriously injured in accidents that would be minor for passenger vehicles. Texas Defense Team fights against the bias motorcycle riders face in negotiations and at trial.

Slip and Fall / Premises Liability: Texas property owners owe a duty of care to lawful visitors under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code Chapter 75 and related common law. When a dangerous condition causes injury, the property owner may be liable.

Wrongful Death: When a family member’s death was caused by negligence, Texas law allows surviving spouses, children, and parents to bring a wrongful death claim under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §71.004. Recoverable damages include pecuniary loss, loss of companionship, and mental anguish.