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Personal Injury · Dallas, TX
Personal Injury Attorney in Dallas, TX
Overview
Personal Injury representation in Dallas and North Texas
An injury changes your week before it changes your case. The emergency room bill arrives, the time off work adds up, and an insurance adjuster calls asking for a recorded statement long before anyone has explained what your claim is actually worth. Herrera Bautista PC steps into that gap. We investigate what happened, document the full extent of your medical treatment, and deal with the carriers so you can concentrate on getting better.
Texas law gives injured people real leverage, but it also sets hard limits. Most injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of the injury under Section 16.003 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule — you can recover damages as long as you are not more than 50% responsible, with your recovery reduced by your share of fault. Those two rules shape strategy from day one, which is why the first conversation matters. Your consultation is free, and there is no obligation to hire us afterward.
Focus Areas
Specific personal injury matters we handle
Detailed pages on the case types clients ask about most.
What We Handle
Personal Injury matters we take on
If your situation is not on this list, ask anyway — the consultation is free and we will tell you where it belongs.
- Car, truck and 18-wheeler collisions
- Motorcycle and pedestrian accidents
- Rideshare crashes involving Uber and Lyft drivers
- Slip, trip and fall and other premises liability claims
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Injuries on construction sites and non-subscriber workplace claims
- Defective product and dangerous equipment injuries
- Wrongful death claims brought by surviving family members
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims against your own policy
- Injury claims that an insurer has already denied or undervalued
The Process
How a personal injury matter moves forward
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Free Case Review
We listen to what happened, review any police report, photos and medical records you already have, and tell you honestly whether you have a claim worth pursuing.
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Investigation & Documentation
We gather crash reports, scene evidence, witness statements, surveillance footage where it exists, and the medical records that establish the full scope of your injuries.
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Demand & Negotiation
Once your treatment has stabilized, we present a documented demand to the insurance carrier and negotiate for the medical costs, lost wages and damages the evidence supports.
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Litigation or Resolution
If the carrier will not deal fairly, we file suit and prepare the case for trial. Most claims resolve before that point — but preparing as though yours will not is what creates leverage.
Why Herrera Bautista PC
Why clients hire us for these cases
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One team, several kinds of trouble
A serious wreck can bring a criminal charge, an insurance dispute and a family strain all at once. Because we practice across six areas, you are not sent somewhere else when your case touches more than one.
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Direct attorney contact
You will know which attorney is handling your matter and how to reach them. Questions get answered by the person doing the work, not passed down a call queue.
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Local to the courts we appear in
Our office sits minutes from the Dallas County courts, and we regularly handle matters in Collin, Denton and Tarrant counties as well.
Client Feedback
What personal injury clients say
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“The adjuster called me three times before I had even seen a doctor. Once the firm took over, those calls stopped and I could actually focus on physical therapy.”
A. WhitfieldDallas, TXPersonal Injury “I did not know my own policy had coverage that applied when the other driver had none. They found it on the declarations page during the free consultation.”
Luis G.Irving, TXPersonal Injury “They told me not to accept the first offer and explained exactly why. I got a clear breakdown of the medical bills and liens before I signed anything.”
S. PatelFrisco, TXPersonal Injury
Questions about a personal injury matter?
Tell us what happened and we will tell you where you stand. Consultations are free, confidential, and available in English and Spanish.
FAQ
Personal Injury questions we hear
General information only — every case turns on its own facts. For an answer about your situation, call us.
Generally two years from the date of the injury, under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. A few situations shorten or extend that window — claims against a governmental unit can require written notice within months, and claims involving minors follow different timing. Because the exceptions are narrow, treat two years as the outer limit and speak with an attorney far earlier.
Texas uses a modified comparative fault rule with a 51% bar. If you are found 50% or less responsible you can still recover, though your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found 51% or more responsible you recover nothing. Insurers know this rule well and often push fault onto the injured person early, which is one reason not to give a recorded statement before you have advice.
No attorney can responsibly quote a number at the first phone call, and you should be cautious of one who does. Value depends on the medical treatment you actually needed, whether injuries are permanent, lost income, the available insurance coverage, and how clearly liability can be proven. We will walk you through the factors that apply to your situation and update our assessment as the evidence develops.
Most personal injury claims resolve through negotiation or mediation without a trial. That said, carriers pay attention to whether your attorney is prepared to try the case. We build every file as though it may be tried, and we will tell you plainly when a settlement offer is worth taking and when it is not.
Personal injury matters are commonly handled on a contingency fee, meaning the attorney's fee comes out of the recovery rather than from you up front. We will explain our fee agreement in writing, in plain language, before you sign anything — and your initial consultation is free either way.
Not before you know what your treatment will ultimately cost. Early offers usually arrive before the full medical picture exists, and accepting one typically closes the claim for good. Have the offer reviewed first — that review costs you nothing.
Related practice areas
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Start with a free consultation.
One conversation is usually enough to know whether you need an attorney and what your options are. There is no cost and no obligation.
- Free Consultation
- Licensed in Texas
- Multi-Practice Legal Team
- Serving Dallas & Surrounding Counties