Fort Worth Personal Injury Lawyers

Protecting the Wrongfully Injured in North Texas

At Hilliard Law, we understand how overwhelming life can feel after a serious accident. Medical bills add up quickly, work becomes difficult—or impossible—and you’re left trying to recover while wondering how to protect your future. Our Fort Worth personal injury attorneys are here to guide you every step of the way. We fight aggressively for injury victims across North Texas, ensuring negligent parties are held accountable and you receive the compensation you deserve.

Our firm has a proven track record of success in various types of personal injury cases, including:  

• ATV Accidents
• Oil Field Injuries
• Premises Liability
• Golf Cart Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Car & Truck Accidents
• Pool & Waterpark Accidents

If you were injured in an accident caused by negligence, call (866) 927-3420 to schedule a free consultation with our Fort Worth personal injury attorney.

Texas Personal Injury Laws

If you’ve been injured in Texas, it’s important to understand how the law may impact your claim. A few key points include:

Statute of Limitations

In Texas, personal injury victims typically have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, you may lose your right to pursue compensation.

Comparative Negligence

Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means you can still recover compensation if you were partially at fault for the accident—so long as you are not more than 50% responsible. However, your award will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

For example, if you’re awarded $100,000 but are found to be 20% at fault, your recovery would be reduced to $80,000.

In personal injury cases, the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff. This means that the injured party is responsible for demonstrating by a preponderance of the evidence—in other words, it is “more reasonable than not”—that the defendant's negligence directly caused the victim's injuries. 

To successfully bring a personal injury lawsuit, you must prove the following elements:

• The Plaintiff Was Owed a Duty of Care. The injured party must prove that the negligent party owed them a “duty of care.” For example, it can be argued that drivers owe fellow drivers a duty of care to operate vehicles safely and follow traffic laws.
• The Defendant Breached the Duty of Care. Once the duty of care has been established, plaintiffs must demonstrate that the negligent party failed to uphold their responsibility. For instance, if a driver caused a car accident by running a red light, it can be argued that they breached their duty of care to fellow motor vehicle operators on the road. 
• The Breach Caused Harm or Injury. To recover damages, injured parties must prove that the negligent party's actions directly resulted in harm or injury. Multiple parties can sometimes be at fault for an accident or injury. Our skilled attorneys can help identify all potential sources of liability to ensure maximum compensation is sought.
• Damages Were Incurred as a Result of the Injury. Finally, plaintiffs must provide evidence of tangible damages resulting from their injuries to receive compensation, such as medical expenses and lost wages.