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A car accident can turn your world upside down in seconds. One moment you are heading to work, dropping off your kids, or running an errand across town. The next, you are hurting, overwhelmed, and staring at a pile of unexpected medical bills. While you are still trying to make sense of what just happened, an insurance adjuster is already building a case to limit what they owe you.
You should not have to fight that battle alone, especially while you are still recovering.
Car accident claims in Fort Worth can get complicated fast. Insurance companies are not on your side. They move quickly, assign adjusters, and look for any opportunity to shift blame or downplay the severity of your injuries. Our Fort Worth car accident attorneys have spent decades pushing back against those strategies. We understand how insurers build their defenses, and we know how to go up against them with evidence and preparation that holds up.
We do not look for the fastest way to close your file. We build every case with the same care and attention we would bring to a courtroom. That sends a clear message to the other side, and it often leads to better outcomes at the negotiating table.
If you or someone close to you was hurt in a car accident in Fort Worth, we may be able to help you seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, future care costs, and the physical and emotional toll the crash has taken on your life.
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Do I have a car accident claim in Texas?
You may have a claim if another driver's negligence caused your accident and you suffered injuries or property damage. Texas is an at-fault state, which means the driver who caused the crash is responsible for your losses.
Key things to know:
Every case is different. The information above is general and is not legal advice. Contact us for a free review of your specific situation.
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Your safety is the priority. If you are able to move your vehicle out of traffic safely, do so and switch on your hazard lights. Call 911 to report the accident and ask for medical help if anyone is hurt. The police report created at the scene can be important evidence for your claim.
Get the other driver’s information. That includes their name, phone number, address, insurance company, and policy number. Photograph the damage to all vehicles involved, the surrounding scene, any nearby street signs, and any visible injuries. If anyone witnessed the crash, ask for their contact information before they leave.
Do not admit fault or say anything that could be taken as an apology. Even a simple “I am sorry” can be used against you later. Stick to the facts when speaking with officers.
See a doctor as soon as you can, even if you feel all right at the time. Injuries like whiplash, concussions, and soft tissue damage may not cause immediate symptoms. Seeing a doctor promptly creates a medical record that connects your injuries to the accident.
Texas law requires drivers to carry liability insurance, but many still get behind the wheel without it. If an uninsured driver hits you in Fort Worth, you may be able to recover compensation through your own policy if you carry Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage.
UM coverage is there to step in when the at-fault driver has no insurance at all. If they have some coverage but not enough, Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage may fill the gap. Your own insurer pays the claim, up to the limits on your policy.
That said, your own insurance company can still try to minimize what they pay out. Insurers sometimes dispute UM/UIM claims even when you are their own customer. A lawyer can help you recover the full value of the coverage you have already paid for.
Texas uses a modified comparative fault rule, sometimes called the 51% bar rule. Even if you share some of the blame for an accident, you may still be able to recover compensation, as long as your portion of fault does not exceed 50%.
Your total recovery will be reduced by your share of fault. If your damages come to $100,000 and you are found 20% responsible, your award drops by $20,000, leaving you with $80,000. If you are assigned 51% or more of the blame, you cannot recover anything.
Insurance companies will work hard to push as much fault onto you as possible. That is a strategy to reduce what they have to pay. An attorney can investigate the accident, gather the right evidence, and challenge fault claims that are not supported by the facts.
No two cases are alike. The value of your claim depends on the severity of your injuries, your total medical costs, your ability to return to work, and how the accident has affected your life day to day.
You may be able to seek compensation for medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Insurance companies often come in with low, fast offers before you fully understand your injuries. Do not sign anything without speaking to a lawyer first. Once you settle, you generally cannot come back for more compensation, even if your condition turns out to be more serious than it first appeared.
Under Texas law, you have two years from the date of the car accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This is called the statute of limitations. If you miss this deadline, you typically lose your right to seek compensation.
For property damage claims, you also have two years. However, if a government vehicle is involved, like a city bus or county vehicle, you may need to file a notice of claim within six months. Missing that shorter deadline could bar your entire case.
The sooner you contact a lawyer, the better. Evidence can disappear, witnesses can move away or forget details, and surveillance footage often gets deleted after 30 to 90 days. Acting quickly helps protect your rights and preserve critical evidence.
At Frenkel & Frenkel, we work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing out of pocket to get started. We only collect a fee if we recover compensation for you.
Your first consultation is completely free. Call us, share what happened, and we will tell you honestly whether we think we can help. No pressure. No obligation.
Our attorneys have spent decades fighting for people injured in car crashes. We have the knowledge and resources to take on even the most complex cases.
Our founding attorneys used to defend insurance companies. Now, they use that inside knowledge to fight for injured people like you. We know the tactics companies use, and we know how to counter them.
We have recovered more than $1 Billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients.** For 16 straight years, our attorneys have been named among the Best Lawyers in Fort Worth.
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Distracted Driving: Taking your eyes off the road, whether for a text, a phone call, or something in the car, can lead to a serious crash in just seconds. Distracted driving is consistently one of the top causes of accidents on Fort Worth roads and throughout Tarrant County.
Drunk Driving: Alcohol affects judgment, slows reaction time, and reduces coordination. Drunk drivers are responsible for some of the most severe and heartbreaking crashes in Fort Worth each year.
Speeding: The faster a vehicle is traveling, the less time a driver has to react and the worse the damage becomes. High-speed roadways like I-35W and I-820 see some of the most serious speed-related crashes in the Fort Worth area.
Running Red Lights and Stop Signs: Intersection crashes caused by drivers ignoring signals can be especially dangerous. When a vehicle gets hit from the side at speed, there is very little structure protecting the people inside.
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way: Failing to yield is a common cause of collisions at intersections, on highway entrance ramps, and during left turns in Fort Worth. These situations require drivers to pay close attention, and when they do not, the results can be severe.
Tailgating and Aggressive Driving: Road rage, following too closely, cutting across lanes, and other aggressive behaviors create dangerous conditions for everyone nearby. These behaviors are especially common during Fort Worth rush hour traffic on I-30 and the Mixmaster interchange.
Caused by tailgating, distracted driving, or sudden stops in heavy traffic. Whiplash, neck injuries, and back injuries are common outcomes. In most cases, the driver who hits from behind carries the fault.
One of the most deadly crash types, head-on collisions often result from wrong-way driving, impaired driving, or crossing the center line. The combined force makes survival and recovery extremely difficult.
These broadside collisions happen most often at intersections when a driver runs a red light or fails to yield. Because the side of a vehicle offers little structural protection, these crashes can cause devastating injuries.
Occur when two vehicles traveling in the same direction make contact. Unsafe lane changes and failure to check blind spots are common causes, especially on Fort Worth's multi-lane expressways. Contact at speed can cause drivers to lose control entirely.
Vehicles tip onto their side or roof, most often SUVs and trucks. A sharp turn at highway speed, a tire blowout, or striking a raised curb or pothole can cause a rollover. The injuries from these crashes are often catastrophic.
Chain reaction crashes on Fort Worth's busiest corridors, including I-35W and I-820, can involve many vehicles, especially during poor weather or rush hour congestion. Sorting out fault in these situations requires a detailed investigation.
Fleeing the scene after a crash is a crime in Texas, but it still happens on Fort Worth roads. We work to identify responsible parties and explore every available option for recovery, including UM/UIM coverage.
Insurance coverage in rideshare crashes depends on the driver's status at the time of the crash. Whether they were active, waiting for a request, or off the app can affect which policy applies, and how much coverage is available.
Low-speed crashes in parking lots can still cause real injuries and property damage. Backing up without looking, failing to yield, and distracted driving in crowded lots are some of the most common causes.
Do not sign anything until you have spoken with a lawyer. Insurance companies often put a fast, low offer in front of you before you understand how serious your injuries are. They count on you accepting quickly and giving up your rights. Once you agree to a settlement, you generally cannot go back for more, even if your injuries end up being far more serious than they first appeared. Have a lawyer look at any offer before you respond.
Proceed carefully. The adjuster calling you works for the other driver's insurance company. Their goal is to pay out as little as possible. Questions that seem routine can be designed to get you to say something that weakens your claim. You are not legally required to give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer. Speak with a lawyer before agreeing to any recorded conversation.
That is more common than most people realize. Whiplash, concussions, and soft tissue injuries often do not cause noticeable pain right away. Symptoms may show up days or even weeks after the crash. See a doctor as soon as possible after any accident, even if you feel okay. If new symptoms appear later, go back to your doctor and let them know about the accident. Gaps in medical care can be used against you during a claim.
Yes. A police report is one piece of evidence, not the final decision on fault. Officers work quickly at the scene and do not always have the full picture. We can look into the accident on our own, gather additional evidence, and dispute the report if it does not accurately reflect what happened. Under Texas' comparative fault rule, you may still be able to recover compensation even if you were partially responsible.
It depends on the case. Some claims settle within a few months. Others take a year or longer, based on the severity of the injuries, how straightforward the evidence is, and whether the insurance company is prepared to offer fair compensation. We push cases forward as efficiently as we can, but we will not push you into a settlement that leaves you short.
Stay calm. What someone says at the scene is not what decides fault. Fault is based on evidence: the police report, photos, witness accounts, video footage, and sometimes expert reconstruction of the crash. Courts and insurance companies look at facts. A lawyer can build a case based on what actually happened.
Yes. Texas law allows recovery for economic damages, like medical bills and lost wages, and non-economic damages, like pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life. The amount depends on how serious your injuries are and how they have affected your day-to-day life. Insurers routinely try to minimize these damages, which is one of the key reasons having an attorney matters.
You may have a claim against both the driver and their employer. If the driver was acting within the scope of their job at the time of the crash, the employer can potentially be held liable under the legal concept of vicarious liability. This matters because companies often carry significantly higher insurance limits than individual drivers do. We look at who owns the vehicle, what the driver was doing, and what commercial policies are in play.
Yes. Even in clear-cut cases, insurers find ways to reduce their exposure. They may challenge how serious your injuries are, suggest you share some of the fault, or offer a settlement that falls short of covering your future costs. A lawyer handles the insurer on your behalf, fights for a fair number, and protects your rights while you focus on getting better.
Texas requires drivers to carry at least $30,000 per person for bodily injury, $60,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damage. These minimums often fall well short of what is needed in a serious crash. That is why carrying Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage on your own policy is so important. It can protect you when the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough.
