1. Mullen & Mullen Law Firm
Focus Area: Personal injury litigation with insurance industry insight
Practice Areas: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall, wrongful death, pedestrian accidents
Background: Serving North Texas since 1983 with 95 years of combined experience. Founder Regis L. Mullen was admitted to practice in 1967 and previously served as a Litigation Supervisor at Allstate Insurance Company. The firm has obtained over $750 million in settlements. They offer a below industry standard 29% pre-suit contingency fee. The firm has appeared on the Texas Top 50 Personal Injury Settlements list 43 times in four years according to TopVerdict.com.
Location: Dallas, Texas
Contact: (214) 747-5240 | https://www.mullenandmullen.com/
Consultation: Free consultation. You pay nothing unless the firm wins.
2. Hamilton Wingo
Focus Area: High-stakes personal injury and product liability litigation
Practice Areas: Personal injury, product liability, trucking accidents, defective medical devices, wrongful death
Background: Ranked as the number one personal injury law firm in Dallas by Texas Lawyer newspaper’s Best Of 2024 guide for two consecutive years. The firm won a $7.37 billion verdict in Dallas in 2022, the largest U.S. jury award that year. Led by Chris Hamilton and Paul Wingo.
Location: Dallas, Texas
Contact: https://hamiltonwingo.com/
Consultation: Free consultation available.
3. Shamieh Law
Focus Area: Personal injury with technology-enhanced case analysis
Practice Areas: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, Uber and Lyft accidents, hit-and-run accidents, defective products, drunk driving accidents
Background: The firm has recovered over $200 million for injury victims across Texas. Attorneys have earned recognition from Super Lawyers, Texas Lawyer Magazine, D Magazine, and The National Trial Lawyers 40 Under 40. Founded by Dallas natives with emphasis on community service.
Location: Dallas, Texas
Contact: (469) 813-7332 | https://shamiehlaw.com/dallas/
Consultation: Free case review. Contingency fee basis.
4. Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers
Focus Area: Personal injury litigation with courtroom trial experience
Practice Areas: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall, dog bites, wrongful death, premises liability
Background: Listed among Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report. The firm has earned a perfect 10 “Avvo-Superb” rating. Attorney Jeff Benton has obtained verdicts and settlements across North Texas including cases against national restaurant chains for premises liability.
Location: Dallas, Texas
Contact: (214) 556-8321 | https://www.thebentonlawfirm.com/
Consultation: Free consultation. No fee unless the firm wins.
5. Anderson Injury Lawyers
Focus Area: Personal injury trial law with board certification
Practice Areas: Car accidents, truck accidents, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, wrongful death
Background: Attorney Mark Anderson holds Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law, a distinction held by only 2% of all Texas attorneys. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions in awards and settlements. The legal team is available to visit clients who cannot travel to the office.
Location: Dallas, Texas
Contact: (214) 327-8000 | https://maafirm.com/
Consultation: Free consultation. You pay nothing unless the firm wins.
Personal Injury Laws in Texas
Statute of Limitations
Texas law provides a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. The clock begins on the date of injury. Missing this deadline typically bars any future claim regardless of injury severity.
Exceptions include:
The statute is tolled for minors until they reach age 18. For medical malpractice involving children under 12, claims must be filed by their 14th birthday. Sexual abuse cases have a 30-year statute of limitations from the date of incident.
If the defendant leaves Texas after the injury but before a lawsuit is filed, the statute is paused until they return.
Wrongful death claims have a two-year deadline that begins on the date of death, not the date of original injury.
Negligence Rules
Texas follows a modified comparative negligence system under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001. An injured party can recover damages only if their percentage of fault is 50% or less. If found 51% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred.
Compensation is reduced proportionally by the percentage of fault assigned. For example, if damages total $100,000 and the injured party is found 25% at fault, recovery is limited to $75,000.
Damage Caps
Texas imposes damage caps in specific circumstances:
Medical malpractice cases have caps on non-economic damages under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 74.301. Caps vary depending on whether claims are against individual physicians, hospitals, or both.
Government liability claims under the Texas Tort Claims Act are capped at $250,000 per injured person and $500,000 per incident for most claims against the State of Texas.
Punitive damages are limited under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 41.008.
There is no universal cap on general personal injury damages in Texas.
Auto Insurance Requirements
Texas is an at-fault state, meaning the driver who causes an accident bears financial responsibility for resulting damages.
Minimum liability insurance requirements are 30/60/25:
$30,000 bodily injury per person, $60,000 bodily injury per accident, $25,000 property damage per accident
Texas law requires every insurance provider to offer at least $2,500 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP), though drivers may reject this coverage in writing.
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is optional but recommended given an estimated 8% of Texas drivers operate without insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Dallas highway accidents differ from other car accident claims?
Dallas highways including I-35E, I-30, Loop 12, and the Dallas North Tollway handle high traffic volumes with commercial trucks. Accidents on these roads often involve multiple vehicles and severe injuries due to higher speeds. Investigation may require black box data from commercial vehicles, traffic camera footage, and accident reconstruction analysis. Multiple insurance policies may apply when commercial vehicles are involved.
What evidence should I gather after an accident at a Dallas intersection?
Obtain the police report filed with the Dallas Police Department. Photograph the intersection including traffic signals, signage, road markings, and any obstructions to visibility. Get contact information for witnesses. Note the weather and lighting conditions. If businesses nearby have security cameras, request footage before it is deleted. Medical records from your initial treatment create a documented connection between the accident and your injuries.
Can I sue my Dallas employer for a workplace injury?
Workers’ compensation generally provides the exclusive remedy against Texas employers for workplace injuries. However, Texas allows employers to opt out of workers’ compensation entirely. If your employer is a non-subscriber, you may pursue a negligence claim directly against them. Additionally, if a third party such as a subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner contributed to your injury, you can file a claim against them separately from workers’ compensation.
My Dallas truck accident involved a company from another state. Does Texas law still apply?
When a truck accident occurs in Dallas, Texas law typically governs the case regardless of where the trucking company is headquartered. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations also apply to interstate trucking operations. Claims may proceed in Texas courts, though the trucking company might be headquartered elsewhere. Discovery can involve corporate records, driver logs, and maintenance records from out-of-state locations.
What if the at-fault driver in my Dallas accident was uninsured or has minimal coverage?
File a claim under your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage if you carry it. Texas law requires insurers to offer this coverage, though you may have declined it. Without this coverage, you can sue the at-fault driver personally, but collection depends on their assets. If the at-fault driver was working at the time of the accident, their employer’s insurance may provide additional coverage. If a defective road condition contributed to the accident, a claim against the responsible government entity may be possible.