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Personal Injury
You Were Hurt. Find Out What Your Claim Is Worth Before the Window Closes.
Texas gives you two years to file a personal injury claim — but evidence fades, witnesses move on, and insurance companies start building their defense the moment an accident is reported. I represent injured people in Corpus Christi and across Texas, and my first step is always the same: a straightforward evaluation of what happened, who was at fault, and what your case is actually worth.
Whether your injury happened on the highway, at a job site, on someone else's property, or because of an animal attack, I can tell you whether you have a claim and what pursuing it looks like.
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Insurance Companies Are Not on Your Side
When you file a claim after an accident, you are dealing with an adjuster whose job is to pay out as little as possible. They are trained for this. They take notes from the moment you call, and they will use anything you say to reduce what they owe you.
Having an attorney changes that dynamic. When I represent you, every communication with the insurance company goes through me. The threat of litigation sits behind every negotiation, and adjusters know it. That changes how seriously they treat your claim.
If you are not sure whether what happened to you is even worth pursuing, that is exactly the conversation I want to have with you. Many clients come to me uncertain. Most of them have a case they did not know they had.
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Personal Injury Cases I Handle in Texas
Every accident is different. Here is where I can help.
Auto Accidents
Corpus Christi sits at the intersection of I-37, US-181, and the Crosstown Expressway, with port-adjacent industrial traffic and coastal recreation routes adding to the volume. Serious crashes happen here every day. If you were hit by another driver — whether in a highway collision, a rear-end impact, or a commercial vehicle accident — I can evaluate fault, damages, and your path to recovery.
Property owners in Texas have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors. When they fail — broken pavement, wet floors, poor lighting, unmarked hazards — and someone is hurt as a result, that is a premises liability claim. I represent clients injured on commercial property, private property, and public spaces.
Slip and Fall
Dog Bites
Texas dog bite law holds owners responsible when their animal injures someone and the owner knew the dog had a history of aggressive behavior. These cases require establishing what the owner knew and when. I handle the investigation and build the record your claim needs.
Not every workplace injury is handled through workers' compensation. When a third party — a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner — contributed to your injury, you may have a personal injury claim alongside or instead of a workers' comp claim. I can evaluate both paths and tell you which one applies to your situation.
Workplace Injuries
Being Partially at Fault Does Not End Your Case
One of the most common reasons injured people do not call an attorney is this: they think they were partly responsible for what happened, so they assume they cannot recover anything. That is not how Texas law works.
Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you were less than 51 percent at fault for the accident, you can still recover damages. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault — but it is not eliminated. If a jury finds you were 20 percent responsible, you recover 80 percent of your damages.
The insurance company will try to assign you as much fault as possible. That is another reason having an attorney matters. I push back on inflated fault assignments and build the record that shows what actually happened.
A Note for Non-Citizen Clients
If you are not a U.S. citizen, a personal injury settlement can sometimes interact with your immigration status or your eligibility for certain public benefits. This is a nuanced area, and most personal injury attorneys are not equipped to address it. Because I practice both personal injury and immigration law, I can see the full picture of how a settlement might affect your situation and advise you accordingly.
What You Can Expect When You Work With Me
- A direct evaluation of your case — I will tell you honestly whether I think you have a viable claim
- Clear communication in English or Spanish throughout your case
- Representation focused on maximizing your recovery, not settling quickly to close the file
- 14 years of experience handling Texas personal injury claims
- An attorney who also understands immigration law if your status is part of the picture
Common Questions About Personal Injury Claims in Texas
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What is the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim in Texas?
In Texas, misdemeanors are the less severe category of criminal offense and are punishable by up to one year in county jail and fines. Felonies are more serious charges that carry potential state prison sentences ranging from 180 days to life, depending on the degree. Both categories carry collateral consequences — including effects on employment, housing, and immigration status — that extend well beyond the sentence itself.
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What should I do immediately after an accident?
That depends on the value of your home, your belongings, and your level of risk. We’ll help you calculate replacement costs and liability needs to ensure you’re fully protected without overpaying.
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How is fault determined in a Texas personal injury case?
Fault is determined by evaluating who acted negligently — meaning who failed to exercise reasonable care and caused the injury as a result. Evidence includes police reports, surveillance footage, witness statements, expert testimony, and physical documentation of the scene. Insurance companies conduct their own fault investigations, which is why having an attorney to conduct an independent one matters.
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What does comparative negligence mean for my case?
Comparative negligence means that fault can be shared between parties. In Texas, if you are found to be less than 51 percent at fault for the accident, you can still recover damages — but your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found 51 percent or more at fault, you cannot recover. This rule is frequently used by insurance companies to reduce payouts, which is why how fault is assigned matters enormously.
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How much does it cost to hire a personal injury attorney?
Personal injury cases are typically handled on a contingency fee basis, which means I do not charge attorney fees unless I recover money for you. My fee comes as a percentage of the settlement or verdict. There is no upfront cost to start your case.
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Do I need an attorney if the insurance company already offered me a settlement?
You are not required to accept the first offer, and in most cases you should not. Initial settlement offers are almost always lower than what the claim is actually worth. An attorney can evaluate the offer against your documented damages — medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering — and negotiate for a number that reflects what you actually lost.
Ready to Find Out Whether You Have a Case?
The evaluation costs you nothing. I will review what happened, give you my honest assessment, and tell you what your options are. If you have a claim worth pursuing, we move forward. If you do not, I will tell you that too.
