Texas Injury Law Guide

Latest guides and articles

New answers to the questions injured Texans ask us most, updated regularly.

Accidents and injuries: deadlines and FAQs

Most Texas injury lawsuits must be filed within 2 years, and claims involving a government entity can require notice in 6 months or less. Each guide covers the deadlines and questions specific to that kind of case.

• Car accidents

  Fault rules, PIP, uninsured drivers and recorded statements.

• 18-wheeler and truck accidents

  Evidence preservation, federal insurance minimums and who is liable.

• Car vs. truck accidents

  How these cases differ from ordinary car wrecks.

• Motorcycle accidents

  Helmet law, lane splitting and insurer bias.

• Uber and Lyft accidents

  Rideshare insurance in Texas, for passengers and drivers.

• Drunk driving accidents

  Dram shop claims, social hosts and punitive damages.

• Hit and run accidents

  Uninsured motorist coverage when the driver flees.

• Pedestrian accidents

  Right of way, crosswalks and your own coverage.

• Scooter accidents

  Rental waivers, road defects and insurance.

• Wrongful death

  Who can sue, survival claims and the 3-month rule.

• Workplace injuries and non-subscribers

  Workers’ comp deadlines and suing a non-subscriber employer.

• Burn injuries

  Causes, responsible parties and disfigurement damages.

• Product liability

  Defect types, the 15-year cutoff and innocent sellers.

• Premises liability and negligent security

  What property owners owe and what you must prove.

• Slip and fall

  What to do after a fall and why video matters.

• Dog bites

  Owner liability, reporting and who pays.

• Nursing home neglect

  Warning signs, reporting, notice and expert report deadlines.

• Misdiagnosis and medical negligence

  Chapter 74 deadlines, damage caps and ER claims.

Civil rights, probate and business disputes

• Civil rights and police excessive force

  Section 1983 deadlines, qualified immunity and suing a city.

• Barnes v. Felix (U.S. Supreme Court, 2025)

  Our client’s 9–0 win rejecting the “moment of threat” rule.

• Will contests and probate disputes

  Grounds, standing, no-contest clauses and the 2-year deadline.

• Breach of fiduciary duty

  Trustees, executors, agents and demanding an accounting.

• Business disputes

  Contract, fraud and DTPA deadlines and attorney’s fees.

Articles and common questions

• The $1.7 billion roof crush verdict against Ford

  What the verdict means for pickup truck roof crush cases.

• Do I have grounds to file a personal injury lawsuit?
• How do I know what a fair settlement is?
• What are special damages?
• What are general damages?
• How do I pay for legal services?
• How do I choose the right personal injury attorney?
• All frequently asked questions

These guides are general information about Texas law, not legal advice, and reading them does not create an attorney-client relationship. Deadlines have exceptions. Talk to a lawyer about your specific situation.