Guides for Texas car accident claims
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Getting hurt in a crash means a dozen decisions land on you at once, usually while you’re still sore and dealing with a damaged car. These guides cover the parts that trip people up most: how long you have to file a claim in Texas, what a case is actually worth, how to get your police report, and what to do in the hours right after a wreck.
Each guide uses the same Texas rules a lawyer would apply to your claim, written in plain talk instead of legal language. Read the one that matches your question right now. If it leaves you wondering whether you have a case, a free case review can tell you for sure.
Get Your Crash Report
Your crash report is the first document every insurer and lawyer asks for. Here's how the request actually works in El Paso.
Learn more →Case Value
There's no such thing as an average settlement, only factors that make yours bigger or smaller. Here's what actually moves the number.
Learn more →The 2-Year Deadline
Miss the filing deadline and even a strong case is worth nothing. Here's how Texas's two-year rule actually works.
Learn more →After a Crash
The next few minutes matter as much as the next few months. Here's the order that protects your health and your claim.
Learn more →Adjuster Tactics
Insurance adjusters are trained to get you talking. A few careful habits keep your own words from becoming their evidence.
Learn more →Lawyer Costs
Most personal injury lawyers charge nothing upfront. Here's what contingency actually means before you sign anything.
Learn more →Settlement Timeline
There's no fixed number of days. Here's what actually happens in each phase, and what speeds it up or slows it down.
Learn more →Partly at Fault
Texas doesn't shut you out for sharing some blame. It shuts you out at 51%, and the space in between is where most fights happen.
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