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Personal Injury Attorney Serving Dallas

Every year, thousands of people across Dallas suffer serious injuries because of someone else’s careless or reckless behavior. Whether you were hurt in a car accident on I-635, a commercial truck collision on I-30, or a slip and fall at a local business, you deserve a legal team that will fight to hold the responsible party accountable. At The Patel Firm, our Dallas personal injury attorneys have helped thousands of injured Texans recover the full compensation available to them under the law.

We know how overwhelming it can feel to face mounting medical bills, lost wages, and physical pain while trying to determine your legal options. Our law firm offers free consultations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call The Patel Firm today to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation case review with an experienced personal injury attorney in Dallas.

Why Choose Our Dallas Personal Injury Lawyers?

When you work with The Patel Firm, you are not just another case number. We believe that strong legal representation and genuine personal attention should go hand in hand. Our Dallas accident lawyers take the time to understand your situation, respond to your questions with compassion, and build a solid legal strategy tailored to your needs.

We also understand that the days and weeks after a serious injury are stressful enough without worrying about how to reach your attorney. At The Patel Firm, we prioritize promptly returning calls, texts, and emails. Our team is committed to standing by your side from the very first phone call through the final resolution of your claim.

Finally, we believe no person should have to worry about affording a lawyer when they’re hurt. The Patel Firm operates on a contingency-fee basis. That means you pay nothing up front, and we only get paid if we recover compensation for you.

“The attorneys and staff at the Patel Firm helped me with a recent slip and fall accident I was involved in. They exceeded my expectations and handled everything on my behalf. Absolutely grateful for their knowledge and attention, will definitely recommend to friends and family!”

– Joselin F.

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Common Types of Personal Injury Cases in Dallas

Dallas is one of the busiest cities in the Lone Star State, and its heavy traffic and fast-paced environment create conditions that lead to all kinds of serious accidents. The personal injury attorneys at The Patel Firm handle a wide range of cases, including:

No matter what type of incident caused your injuries, our experienced attorneys will review the facts and discuss your legal rights and options under Texas law.

Do You Have a Personal Injury Case in Dallas?

Most personal injury cases are based on negligence, meaning someone failed to act with reasonable care and caused another person’s injury. If someone else’s careless, reckless, or intentional behavior led to your injuries, you may have grounds to pursue a personal injury claim.

Examples of negligent actions that may give rise to a personal injury claim include:

A driver who runs a red light and causes an intersection accident
A trucking company that fails to perform proper maintenance on its rigs
A property owner who fails to post warning signs of wet floors or other hazards

Texas also allows injury claims in cases involving intentional harm and strict liability. Strict liability applies in certain product liability and dog bite cases, where the injury victim does not need to prove that the responsible party acted carelessly to seek compensation.

Intentional harm is exactly what it sounds like: someone deliberately causing another person’s injuries, such as an assault. If you are unsure whether you have a valid claim, a free consultation with The Patel Firm can help answer your questions.

How a Dallas Accident Lawyer Can Help You

After a serious injury, the last thing you should have to worry about is dealing with insurance companies, tracking down evidence, or trying to figure out what your claim is worth. A skilled Dallas injury lawyer from The Patel Firm can handle those details while you focus on healing.

Our lawyers can:

Handle all communications with the insurance company
Conduct an independent investigation of your case
Gather your medical records
Review police reports and incident reports
Gather evidence to determine liability
Identify available insurance coverage to maximize your potential compensation
File your personal injury claim
Participate in settlement and take your case to trial, if necessary

Our Clients Testimonials

“They treated me with a lot of respect and they kept me informed the whole time.”

Mariana Sanchez

“They guided us through it all; we would have been lost without them.”

Josue Rodriguez

“When they’re with you, they’re with you — and they’re like family.”

Creon Martin

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What Damages Are Available in Personal Injury Lawsuits in Dallas?

Often, injured people who pursue personal injury claims without a lawyer do not realize what compensation is available in their case. Most people believe that their recoverable damages are limited to medical bills.

However, you are entitled to other economic damages, such as lost wages, and non-economic damages, including mental anguish, the loss of enjoyment of life, and others. Damages in personal injury cases can be broken down into three categories:

Economic damages

Including medical expenses, loss of income, the cost of repairing or replacing damaged property and belongings, and other easily quantifiable damages

Non-economic damages

Including relatively subjective losses including mental anguish, emotional distress, loss of consortium, loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and others

Exemplary damages (also known as punitive damages)

Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 41.003 provides that exemplary damages are available when the defendant’s conduct can be described as malicious, fraudulent, or grossly negligent. Unlike other damages, exemplary damages are meant to punish the defendant for their wrongful conduct. These damages are rarely awarded in personal injury cases.

A Dallas personal injury lawyer at The Patel Firm is prepared to review your particular situation to identify all damages that are available in your case. Our goal is to help you obtain the compensation you deserve because we believe you should not have to pay out of your own pocket for someone else’s negligent conduct.

Compensation Available in Dallas Personal Injury Claims

Many injured people do not realize how much compensation may be available to them. While medical bills are often the first expense that comes to mind, Texas law allows you to seek recovery for more than that.

Compensation in a successful personal injury case can include money for:

Past and current medical expenses
Cost of future medical treatment
Lost income
Lost earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Loss of enjoyment of life
Scarring and disfigurement

In certain cases where the at-fault party demonstrated extreme recklessness or intentional wrongdoing, Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 41.003 allows courts to award exemplary damages, also known as punitive damages. A personal injury attorney in Dallas at The Patel Firm will review every aspect of your situation to identify the full scope of what you may be able to recover.

Understanding Texas Personal Injury Laws

Two Texas laws play a key role in personal injury cases: the statute of limitations and the modified comparative negligence rule.

Statute of Limitations

First, state law gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a claim. If you miss that deadline, you may lose your right to seek compensation entirely. For this reason, it’s important for Dallas accident victims to consult an attorney for legal help as soon as possible.

Modified Comparative Negligence Rule

Texas law recognizes that in many cases, more than one party may be legally responsible for an accident. The state’s modified comparative negligence law addresses that by assigning a percentage of fault to every party involved. Your compensation is then reduced by your share of fault.

Second, Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule under Section 33.001. This means that if you share some of the blame for the incident, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

For example, if your total losses add up to $100,000 and you are found to be 20 percent at fault, you would receive $80,000.

At The Patel Firm, we have years of experience handling cases involving disputed liability and presenting evidence to challenge unfair insurance arguments.

Investigating Your Accident Claim

A thorough investigation is crucial to building a strong personal injury case. Gathering compelling evidence is essential. At The Patel Firm, our experienced lawyers can identify the evidence needed to support your claim and send preservation letters so that relevant evidence is maintained by the involved parties.

Examples of evidence that may apply in your situation include:

Medical records
Accident-related bills, receipts, repair estimates, pay stubs, tax returns, and more
Photos and videos from the accident scene
Witness statements
Police or incident reports
Expert testimony

Dallas Accident Trends and High-Risk Areas

Dallas consistently ranks among the most dangerous large cities in the country for traffic safety. According to Dallas’s Vision Zero data analysis, the city holds the second-highest traffic fatality rate among the 15 most populous cities in the United States. In a recent year, 207 people died in traffic incidents on Dallas roads.

Speeding plays a role in more than a quarter of all severe crashes in Dallas, followed by impaired driving and failure to yield. Pedestrians are especially at risk. While only about two percent of Dallas residents commute on foot, pedestrians account for roughly 30 percent of all traffic deaths in the city.

The data analysis also reports that just seven percent of Dallas streets account for more than 60 percent of all severe crashes. Major arterial roads like Great Trinity Forest, Buckner, and Northwest Highway are among the most dangerous corridors.

These numbers show just how important it is for anyone involved in a serious collision in Dallas to have an experienced Dallas motor vehicle accident attorney on their side.

Our Areas of Practice

The Patel Firm possesses the necessary expertise, resources, and understanding to assist both residents and visitors of Dallas in securing the rightful compensation they are entitled to under Texas law for damages caused by the wrongful actions of others. Our practice frequently involves representing clients like the following.

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Car Accidents

Just like any other bustling city, Dallas witnesses a fair number of devastating car accidents. For those uninvolved, these collisions might seem like just another part of city life; however, there is nothing commonplace about an accident for the victims, who frequently endure severe, life-changing injuries. At The Patel Firm, we comprehend the significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens that car accident injuries place on our clients' lives. Our primary objective is to hold the responsible party for the accident accountable and to guarantee that our clients receive the necessary compensation to recover from their injuries. As established car accident lawyers, we are committed to fighting for justice for those affected by such unforeseen circumstances.

Slip & Fall Accidents

Falling, as commonplace as it may appear, represents one of the most frequent causes of severe injuries among Dallas residents and visitors, especially those aged 65 and over. Injury lawyers often categorize these unintentional falls as slip-and-fall incidents, though we understand that slipping is just one of many ways an individual can suffer a fall. Property owners carry legal responsibilities to ensure the safety of their visitors. As dedicated slip and fall lawyers, our team is committed to holding property owners accountable when a fall occurs due to their negligence in meeting these responsibilities. We tirelessly strive to uphold the rights and safety of those affected by such unfortunate incidents.

Pedestrian Injury

Every driver in Dallas, whether they're behind the wheel of a car, truck, motorcycle, or bicycle, carries the crucial responsibility of ensuring pedestrian safety. The simple act of crossing a street or walking along a roadside should not equate to risking one's life. Our team at The Patel Firm is acutely aware of the calamitous consequences a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian can bring about. As devoted pedestrian lawyers, we tirelessly advocate for pedestrian victims and their families, ensuring they receive the full compensation they are entitled to.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle enthusiasts understand the inherent risks that come with enjoying the freedom of the open road. In the event of a collision, there is little to shield a rider from a harsh impact with another vehicle, a roadside object, or the road itself. However, this acceptance of risk by motorcyclists does not grant other drivers the liberty to neglect motorcycle safety on the roads. Motorcycles have the full right to occupy a lane of traffic and to expect cars and trucks to yield to them just like any other vehicle. As experienced motorcycle accident lawyers at The Patel Firm, we fiercely advocate for compensation for motorcyclists when other road users display a reckless disregard for biker safety.

18-Wheeler Accidents

Semi truck accidents cause immense pain and suffering for those involved. However, unlike many car accidents, big rig crashes often entail complex legal and factual issues, making the pursuit of compensation a challenging task. The skilled team at The Patel Firm is well-versed in navigating the physical destruction and legal complexities arising from 18-wheeler accidents to identify and hold accountable those responsible for compensating injured victims the damages they deserve.

Wrongful Death

No family should ever have to endure the heartache of losing a loved one due to an unforeseen accident. Unfortunately, when such incidents occur, Texas law permits surviving family members to seek legal recourse for wrongful and accidental death. Although no one at The Patel Firm ever wishes to see grieving families coming to us for assistance, we provide our unwavering dedication in helping them pursue justice and compensation for their dearly departed when they need us the most. In Dallas, our experienced wrongful and accidental death lawyers are here to support and guide you through this difficult time.

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Contact a Dallas Personal Injury Attorney Today

If you suffered injuries in Dallas, TX, and someone else is at fault, you can pursue justice and accountability through a personal injury claim. The Patel Firm offers free, no-obligation consultations around the clock so you can get answers quickly without worrying about cost.

Our law firm has a track record of recovering six- and seven-figure dollar verdicts and settlements for clients in a range of personal injury matters. Here’s what Dallas client Jeff McDonald had to say about his experience with our firm:

“What a great job helping me with my case! I was always communicated with in a timely fashion, which is all one can ask. I’m blown away and will definitely recommend the Patel Firm to any and all of my friends and colleagues. Keep it up!”

Our experienced personal injury lawyers are ready to listen, evaluate your situation, and advocate for fair compensation throughout the legal process. Call or contact us today for your free initial consultation today.

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