Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer

If you were injured in a car, truck, or rideshare crash in Dallas, Fort Worth, or anywhere in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, you may be able to recover compensation from the person or company responsible. Attorney Elena Vlady represents injured people in Dallas and throughout Texas from her Austin-based office.

Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis: you owe no attorney’s fee or case expenses unless we recover for you.

Injury Cases We Handle in Dallas–Fort Worth

Car accidents, including rear-end, intersection, and highway collisions
18-wheeler and commercial truck accidents
Uber and Lyft accidents, for passengers, drivers, and other motorists
Slip and fall injuries at stores, restaurants, and apartment complexes
Premises liability claims when a property owner failed to keep the property reasonably safe
Vehicle property damage claims after a crash

Dallas–Fort Worth Roads and Crash Risks

The Dallas–Fort Worth area is one of the largest and fastest-growing metro areas in the country. Major routes such as I-35E, I-30, I-635 (LBJ Freeway), I-45, US-75 (Central Expressway), the Dallas North Tollway, and the President George Bush Turnpike carry heavy commuter traffic, and the region is a major freight hub, with large numbers of commercial trucks moving through distribution centers and along the I-35 and I-20 corridors.

Truck accident cases often involve federal safety rules, driver logs, and more than one insurance policy, so it is important to start investigating and preserving evidence early.

Do I Need a Lawyer Located in Dallas?

Not necessarily. Texas personal injury law is the same statewide, and much of a claim, from gathering medical records to negotiating with insurance companies, can be handled remotely.

Clients communicate with our office through a secure online client portal, where you can upload photos and documents and receive updates on your case. If a lawsuit becomes necessary, it is typically filed in the county where the accident happened, such as the Dallas County or Tarrant County district courts, and we appear there as needed.

Key Texas Rules That Affect Your Claim

The two-year deadline

In most Texas personal injury cases, a lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of injury (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003). Claims involving a government vehicle, such as a city truck or a DART bus, can have much shorter notice deadlines, sometimes six months or less.

Shared fault and the 51% rule

Texas follows modified comparative responsibility. If you were partly at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you were more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover damages (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001).

Texas is an at-fault state

The driver who caused the crash, and that driver’s insurance company, are generally responsible for the resulting losses. Texas minimum liability coverage is $30,000 per injured person, $60,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage, which often falls short when injuries are serious.

Your own auto policy may include personal injury protection (PIP) or uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. Texas insurers must offer these coverages unless you rejected them in writing.

What Compensation May Be Available

Past and future medical expenses
Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
Physical pain and mental anguish
Physical impairment and disfigurement
Repair or replacement of your vehicle

Every case is different. The value of a claim depends on the facts, the injuries, and the insurance coverage available.

What to Do After a Dallas Car Accident

Call 911 and get medical attention, even if your injuries seem minor.
Report the crash to the Dallas Police Department or the responding agency, and write down the report number.
Photograph the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries, and get contact information from any witnesses.
Exchange insurance information with the other driver.
Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company before getting legal advice.
Request your crash report through TxDOT’s Crash Records Information System (CRIS) once it becomes available.
Keep copies of all medical bills, records, and receipts.

How Our Contingency Fee Works

For personal injury clients, we charge no upfront fees. We handle your case on a contingency fee basis, which means you owe no attorney’s fee or case expenses unless we recover for you. The fee percentage and terms are explained in a written fee agreement before any work begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I accept the insurance company’s first offer?

Not before you understand your full losses. Early offers are often made before the extent of your injuries and future medical needs is known. Once you accept a settlement and sign a release, you generally cannot reopen the claim.

What if the other driver had no insurance?

You may be able to make a claim under your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, if your policy includes it.

Can I bring a claim if I am not a U.S. citizen?

In general, the right to recover for an injury in Texas does not depend on immigration status. Attorney Elena Vlady also practices immigration law and can address questions about how a claim may relate to your status.

Do you speak languages other than English?

Attorney Elena Vlady speaks Russian, our office has an assistant who speaks Russian and Ukrainian, and we assist clients in Spanish and other languages depending on staff availability.

Request a Free Case Evaluation

If you were injured in Dallas, Fort Worth, or elsewhere in Texas, request a consultation through our website. We will review your situation and explain your options.

Attorney responsible for the content of this page: Elena Vlady, Law Office of Elena Vlady, PLLC, Austin, Texas. This page provides general information and is not legal advice.