Dallas Personal Injury Attorney
Injured in an Accident Caused by Negligence in Dallas, TX?
If you have been the victim of a personal injury accident in Dallas, reach out to our team of legal professionals to file a personal injury claim on your behalf. We know how to fight for you.
Whether you’re riding an ATV, driving to work, or strolling down the street, accidents can happen at any time. No matter how fast-paced or mundane an activity may be, when an injury occurs, victims may be left with a long road to recovery. An estimated 400,000 personal injury claims are filed each year in the United States. A personal injury accident is defined as “any incident caused by a negligent party that results in one or more individuals being left with injuries and losses.”
Hilliard Law has been providing dedicated legal representation to clients since 1985. We believe no one should have to go through the Texas litigation process alone, which is why our experienced team of lawyers will relentlessly pursue justice for your injuries and losses. With more than four decades of experience, our Dallas personal injury attorneys are familiar with all aspects of negligence law and have the knowledge to help you build a strong claim. As you heal from your injuries, our team of legal professionals will do the work to protect you and your rights as we pursue the maximum possible compensation for your case.
Contact us today at (866) 927-3420 to schedule a free initial consultation with our Dallas personal injury lawyers.
Texas Personal Injury Laws
In Texas, personal injury law is based on the principle of negligence, which means that if a person or entity causes harm to another through careless or reckless actions, the injured party may be entitled to compensation. The state follows a modified comparative fault rule, meaning that if the injured party is found to be partially responsible for the accident, their compensation may be reduced by their percentage of fault. However, if they are more than 50% at fault, they are barred from recovering any damages. This principle applies in cases involving car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and other injury claims.
Texas imposes a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims. This means an injured party has two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. If they fail to do so within this period, their claim is generally barred unless an exception applies. For example, in cases where the injury was not immediately discoverable, the statute of limitations may be extended.
What Types of Personal Injury Claims Do We Handle in Dallas?
Personal injury accidents often occur when they are least expected. While the at-fault party may not have acted maliciously, if their negligent actions caused the accident that led to your injuries, you deserve to be fairly compensated.
At Hilliard Law our team of experienced lawyers is familiar with various different personal injury cases. Some of the cases we commonly help our clients pursue include the following:
- Car Accidents: Dallas roads are heavily congested, increasing the risk of collisions caused by distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, and reckless behavior. Even a seemingly minor crash can result in severe injuries and expensive medical treatment.
- Truck Accidents: Commercial truck accidents often involve catastrophic injuries due to the size and weight of 18-wheelers. These claims may involve multiple liable parties, including trucking companies, cargo loaders, and vehicle manufacturers.
- Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcyclists face unique dangers on Texas highways. Drivers frequently fail to notice motorcycles when changing lanes or turning at intersections.
- Slip and Fall Accidents: Property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe premises. Wet floors, broken stairs, inadequate lighting, and other hazardous conditions can lead to serious injuries.
- Workplace Accidents: Construction accidents, industrial injuries, and other workplace incidents may result in both workers’ compensation claims and third-party liability lawsuits.
- Wrongful Death: If a loved one died because of another party’s negligence, surviving family members may have the right to pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim.
Top Accident Hotspots in Dallas, TX
Dallas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, but with that growth comes congested highways and dangerous intersections. High-speed collisions and pedestrian accidents are tragically common in specific areas of the city. As local attorneys, we frequently see cases originating from these notorious accident hotspots:
- The High Five Interchange: This massive five-level stack interchange connecting I-75 and I-635 is a frequent site of merging accidents and high-speed rear-end collisions.
- I-35E (Stemmons Freeway): Known for its heavy commercial truck traffic and constant construction, this stretch of highway sees thousands of accidents annually.
- Loop 12 (Buckner Blvd / Walton Walker Blvd): This arterial road often sees severe accidents involving pedestrians and high-speed intersections.
- Skillman St & Abrams Rd: This intersection in Northeast Dallas is frequently cited in local traffic reports for high frequencies of "T-bone" collisions.
- Woodall Rodgers Freeway: The tight curves and rapid merging required near Klyde Warren Park often lead to side-swipe accidents during rush hour.
Real Results ReaL Justice
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Record-Setting$575Wrongful Death
Million Settlement*Hilliard Law attorneys represented numerous injury victims and the families of those killed in accidents caused by GM’s defective ignition switch and their concealment of safety defects.
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$310Wrongful Death
Million VerdictHilliard Law attorneys secured a $310 million verdict against “Funtime” Handelsgesellschaft M.G.H., the manufacturer of the defective Orlando FreeFall attraction at ICON Park, for the family of Tyre Sampson.
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$50Class Action
Million Settlement*Mr. Hilliard was the lead class counsel in Haese v. H&R Block, a class action lawsuit involving every Texan who received a rapid refund from H&R Block (approx. 300,000 plaintiffs). He assisted other class counsel in forcing H&R Block to disclose it received kickbacks for arranging loans between its tax preparation clients and predatory lenders.
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$50Wrongful Death
Million SettlementIn September 2021, Hilliard Law attorneys secured a $50 Million settlement for the family of a man who died in a commercial trucking accident.
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$33Traumatic Brain Injury
Million VerdictThe Hilliard Law trial team won a $33M product liability case against a golf-car company, involving a golf cart that tipped over on a child causing a severe traumatic brain injury.
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$33Work Injury
Million AwardWith the representation of Hilliard Law, two delivery drivers who were shot while completing a delivery were awarded $33 million through an arbitration panel.
