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Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas, Texas

If you were hurt in Dallas, finding the right personal injury lawyer should not add to your stress. Our free directory helps you compare vetted local attorneys by location and focus, then connect with one directly.

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Finding a personal injury lawyer in Dallas

Dallas is a large, spread-out city, and the attorney who fits your situation may sit in a nearby community rather than downtown. The personal injury lawyers listed in our directory serve Dallas and the surrounding area, including Highland Park, University Park, Cockrell Hill, Irving, and Hutchins. That matters if you want someone close to home or work, or someone who regularly handles cases in the courts that cover your part of the region. Our directory lets you compare local firms by location and focus so you can narrow the list before you call. You can look at where each firm is based, what kinds of injury cases it handles, and how it presents its experience. From there, you decide who to contact and what questions to ask.

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12229 Personal injury lawyers serving Dallas, Texas

Our directory lists 4 offices based in Dallas, plus firms serving within 250 miles.

How to choose a lawyer in Dallas

Start with a lawyer who focuses on personal injury rather than one who handles it occasionally. Ask about a real trial track record, since insurers weigh whether a firm will actually go to court. Look for knowledge of local courts and the insurers that operate in the Dallas area. Get the contingency terms in writing, including the percentage and who pays case costs. Ask who personally handles your case day to day, and whether that changes as the case moves forward. Finally, check the attorney's standing with the State Bar. Use these questions to compare the local attorneys in our directory and pick the one who answers them clearly.

What to do after an accident in Dallas

Get medical care first, even if you feel fine, because some injuries show up later. Document the scene and your injuries with photos and notes, and gather names, contact details, and insurance information from everyone involved. Avoid admitting fault or giving a recorded statement to an insurer before you have advice. Keep records of treatment, bills, missed work, and any correspondence. Texas gives you a filing deadline of 2 years from the date of injury, so acting promptly matters and evidence is easier to preserve early. Once the urgent steps are handled, use our directory to connect with a Dallas personal injury lawyer who can review your situation.

Texas injury law, in brief

Texas sets a filing deadline of 2 years from the date of injury for personal injury claims. The state uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar, so you recover only if your fault is 50% or less. See the Texas page for full details.

You generally have 2 years to file in Texas

The clock usually starts on the date of injury. This summarizes the general rule, exceptions apply.

2 yr deadline
Date of injury3 yrs

How fault affects your recovery in Texas

Comparative negligence. Comparative fault reduces recovery by your share.

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0% your fault100% your fault
You can recover (reduced by your share) Recovery barred

Example: if you are 20% at fault on a $100,000 claim, you recover $80,000; at 51% or more fault you recover nothing.

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12229Attorneys serving the area within 250 miles
30Nearby cities covered with listed lawyers
199Lawyers nearby in surrounding cities
4Local offices in Dallas

Personal injury lawyers in cities near Dallas

Highland Park University Park Cockrell Hill Irving Hutchins Balch Springs Duncanville Lakeland Heights

Dallas, Texas injury lawyers, your questions answered

Clear answers for your situation. A local attorney can go deeper.

Most personal injury lawyers in Dallas offer a free consultation and work on contingency, so you pay no fee unless you win. Under a contingency arrangement, the attorney takes an agreed percentage of the recovery, and you should get the terms in writing before you sign.

Texas gives you 2 years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Waiting past that deadline can bar your claim, so contact a lawyer promptly. A local attorney can confirm how the deadline applies to your specific situation.

Get medical care first, even if you feel fine, then document the scene and your injuries. Exchange and gather information from everyone involved, avoid admitting fault or giving a recorded statement, and keep all records. Acting early also helps preserve evidence before it disappears.

Not every accident requires a lawyer, but you should consider one if you were injured, the fault is disputed, or an insurer is involved. A personal injury lawyer can explain your options, handle insurer communications, and protect the Texas 2-year filing deadline.

Use our free directory to compare listed personal injury lawyers by location and focus, including firms serving Dallas and nearby areas like Irving and Highland Park. Review the profiles, note your questions, then contact the attorneys who fit your case to request a free consultation.

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