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When you’re hurt in McAllen, it’s essential to have an advocate who prioritizes your recovery above all else. At The Patel Firm, we understand the challenges you face, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
We simplify the claims process so you can focus on healing without the added stress. Reach out to us at (956) 527-0321 for a free consultation today, and let us help you navigate the road to recovery.
Who will handle my case?
Minesh Patel leads with compassion, preparation, and courtroom readiness. He builds cases around your medical story, the facts, and the law. Never around guesswork.
He pairs meticulous investigation with a calm, steady communication style and explains your options, sets honest expectations, and acts fast when evidence is at risk. When needed, the McAllen personal injury attorneys at The Patel Firm deploy investigators, experts, and trial resources to protect your leverage.
“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.
What should I do in the first 48 hours after an accident in McAllen?
The first 48 hours set the tone for your claim. Quick steps prevent evidence loss and reduce insurer disputes later.
- Get medical care and follow orders. Hidden injuries can worsen and gaps will be used against you.
- Photograph vehicles, scene, hazards, and injuries. More context strengthens liability proof.
- Collect names and contacts for witnesses and responding officers. Independent voices carry weight.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other insurer. Unreviewed statements can be misused.
- Call us for a free case review. Our attorneys can preserve critical evidence and guide next steps.
- Track expenses, time off work, and symptoms. Documentation anchors damages.
Do I have a personal injury case?
A valid case rests on negligence and proof. We show duty, breach, causation, and damages.
We start by matching the facts to Texas standards. We then assemble evidence such as photos, reports, records, and expert analysis to demonstrate how choices or hazards caused your injuries. If fault is contested, Minesh Patel isolates the strongest proof and addresses weak points early so the narrative stays clear.
How much time do I have and how long will this take?
Texas generally allows two years to file most personal injury and wrongful death suits. Shorter notice rules may apply to certain government-related claims.
Timelines vary based on medical recovery, liability disputes, and court congestion. Many claims settle after treatment and a demand. Others require filing and litigation to unlock fair value. Minesh Patel prepares each matter like it may go to trial, because readiness drives settlement leverage.
How much could my case be worth?
Case value depends on medical needs, work impact, and how the incident changed your daily life. Policy limits and liability clarity also matter.
You may pursue economic damages (bills, future care, lost income) and non-economic damages (pain, limitations, loss of enjoyment). In rare cases, exemplary damages may be available; Texas law caps these under specific formulas. The personal injury attorneys at The Patel Firm explain realistic ranges and the proof required to support them.
What kinds of cases do you handle in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley?
Our team serves a full range of injury matters across McAllen and Hidalgo County. We tailor the plan to your injuries and the facts.
Common cases: car, 18-wheeler and commercial trucks, motorcycle, pedestrian, rideshare (Uber/Lyft), slip/trip and fall, negligent security, product liability, medical negligence, and wrongful death.
Uncommon but important cases: lithium-ion battery fires (e-bikes/phones), carbon monoxide exposure in rentals, elevator/escalator injuries in malls and offices, agricultural and tractor incidents, and cross-border commercial vehicle impacts.
Where do McAllen crashes happen most and why does location matter?
McAllen and greater Hidalgo County saw thousands of crashes in 2023, including serious-injury and fatal incidents. Local corridors shape how we investigate.
Busy arteries include I-2/US-83 (Expressway 83), I-69C/US-281 near the Pharr Interchange, SH-336/10th Street, Nolana Avenue, Trenton Road, Bicentennial Boulevard, Ware Road, and McColl Road. Knowing these corridors helps us anticipate camera sources, traffic patterns, commercial vehicle routes, and jurisdictional details that influence venue, experts, and strategy.
What counts as “negligence” in Texas?
Negligence means a person or business failed to use ordinary care and that failure caused harm. We translate the legal elements into plain evidence. Texas uses proportionate responsibility. If you are 50% or less at fault, you may still recover with a reduction matching your percentage.
How does our process work – start to finish?
A clear process reduces stress and prevents surprises. We keep you informed at each step.
Step 1 – Free consult & intake. We review facts, injuries, and deadlines and outline a plan.
Step 2 – Investigation & preservation. We obtain footage, records, black-box data, an
scene evidence before it disappears.
Step 3 – Medical and damages buildout. We coordinate records, bills, future care opinions, and wage documentation.
Step 4 – Demand & negotiation. We present liability and damages in a structured package that frames the case for settlement.
Step 5 – Litigation & trial readiness. If needed, we file suit, conduct discovery, take depositions, and prepare for trial. Prepared cases settle better and try better.
Step 6 – Resolution & liens. We finalize terms, address liens, and deliver your net recovery with transparent accounting.
Should I negotiate with the insurance company myself or hire a lawyer?
Insurers are trained to minimize claims quickly. Early recorded statements and broad authorizations can undercut your case.
The Patel Firm protects you from tactics that shift blame or undervalue injuries. He controls the flow of information, narrows the issues to what matters, and builds negotiation leverage through preparation. We keep communication clear so you understand every offer and risk.
Why call now instead of waiting?
Evidence fades fast. Delay can shrink value even when injuries are real.
Vehicles get repaired, camera footage cycles, and witnesses become harder to reach. Early legal help lets us lock in proof, coordinate care, and avoid missteps that insurers exploit. Calling now preserves choices later.
Will I pay anything up front?
We advance costs and charge no fee unless we win. You pay nothing upfront.
A contingency fee aligns our interests with yours and opens the courthouse to everyone. The McAllen personal injury attorneys at The Patel Firm will review the fee agreement with you in plain English and answer every question before you sign.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I recover if I’m partly at fault?
Yes, unless you are more than 50% responsible. Your recovery would be reduced by your share.
Do I have a case without visible car damage?
Possibly. Injury mechanisms, repair estimates, and medical findings matter more than photos alone.
Can I recover if the at-fault driver fled?
We explore uninsured motorist coverage, potential camera footage, and vehicle identification evidence.
What if the other driver had no insurance?
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and other avenues may apply. We analyze all sources.
Should I post about my crash on social media?
No. Posts can be misread and used out of context. Ask us before sharing anything public.
Who pays my medical bills before settlement?
Options can include health insurance, PIP/MedPay, letters of protection, or provider payment plans. We coordinate so care continues.
Will my case go to trial?
Most cases settle, but trial preparation increases settlement value and outcome control. We plan for both.
How long after settlement do I get paid?
Most funds disburse after releases are signed, liens are resolved, and the insurer issues payment. We move this quickly.
What if a bar over-served the driver who hit me?
Texas law allows claims against providers who served obviously intoxicated patrons who later caused injury. We investigate service logs, receipts, and witness accounts.
Can you help if a defective part caused the crash?
Yes. Product defect matters require engineering review, chain-of-distribution analysis, and prompt preservation of the product.
Do you serve all of McAllen and nearby areas?
We serve clients across McAllen, Mission, Pharr, Edinburg, and Weslaco. We regularly handle incidents near La Plaza Mall, McAllen International Airport, and major corridors like Expressway 83 and US-281.
Are you ready to speak with a McAllen personal injury lawyer?
Your next step is simple. A free, no-pressure conversation can answer your most important questions.
Call (956) 527-0321 to reach The Patel Firm or request a free case review. Meetings are available by phone and video for McAllen clients. Mail and administrative address: The Patel Firm, 2514 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501.
Our Areas of Practice
Car Accidents
Like any metropolitan area, McAllen sees its share of tragic car accidents. To an outsider, these crashes may seem more-or-less routine; but there is nothing routine about an accident for its victims, who often sustain catastrophic, life-altering injuries. At The Patel Firm, we understand how car accident injuries create enormous physical, emotional, and financial challenges in our clients’ lives. Our mission is to hold whomever caused that accident to account, and to ensure our clients receive the compensation they need to recover from their injuries. Read More 
18-Wheeler Accidents
Truck accidents, like car accidents, inflict enormous suffering on their victims. Unlike many car accidents, however, truck accidents frequently involve significant legal and factual complications that make recovering compensation difficult. The team at The Patel Firm knows how to sort through the physical devastation and legal tangles caused by a car accident to pinpoint and pursue the parties with legal liability for paying injured victims their due in damages. Read More 
Wrongful Death
No family should ever have to suffer the tragedy of losing a loved one to an accidental injury. When the worst occurs, however, Texas law allows surviving family members to pursue legal action for wrongful death. The Patel Firm never hopes to see anyone come through our doors mourning an untimely death, but we give the full measure of our commitment when families need our help-seeking justice and damages for their loved one. Read More Serving clients in McAllen
McAllen is the 21st largest city in Texas located in Hidalgo County at the southern tip of Texas in an area that is known as the Rio Grande Valley, which sits along the northern bank of the dividing waterway between the United States and Mexico, the Rio Grande River, and stretches over 4,244 square miles and the four counties of Cameron County, Hidalgo County, Starr County, and Willacy County. McAllen is roughly five miles away from the Mexican border and is situated along United States Route 83 (US 83), with other major highways servicing the city, including United States Route 281 (US 281) and Texas State Highway 107 (SH 107).
People can find regional air transportation at McAllen International Airport, which was built in 1993 and expanded and remodeled in 2015. The airport serves some 2.4 million people annually.
Airline partners include American Airlines, United, Allegiant, and Aeromar. The airport averages 18 daily nonstop flights to Dallas, Houston, and Las Vegas, as well as Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara in Mexico, as well as extended service to Puerto Vallarta, San Luis Potosí, Aguascalientes, and Torreón and seasonal flights to Los Angeles, Orlando, and Nashville.
History of McAllen, TX
John McAllen was a developer who settled in the Rio Grande Valley in the late 1800s, forming the McAllen Townsite Company and establishing a town site in 1904 known as West McAllen. Other developers soon started a neighboring town by the name of East McAllen, which saw some 5,000 acres of crops under cultivation, including citrus fruits, cotton, grapes, alfalfa, figs, and broom corn.
After East McAllen reached a population of 1,000 and West McAllen ceased to exist, the two eventually joined forces, and the City of McAllen became incorporated in 1911. McAllen then saw steady growth and by the 1970s saw an increase in both industrial trade and manufacturing because of the activation of the Free Trade Zone (FTZ).
According to the 2020 United States Census, McAllen is home to 123,250 Hispanic or Latino persons, making up 86.67 percent of the population. The remainder is 13,032 or 9.16 percent white, 3,576 or 2.51 percent Asian, 894 or 0.63 percent Black, 887 or 0.62 percent mixed or multi-racial, 409 or 0.29 percent some other race, 141 or 0.1 percent Native American or Alaska Native, and 21 or 0.01 percent Pacific Islander.
The population of McAllen has steadily increased every Census period, going from 150 in 1910 to a 3,454.0 percent increase of 5,331 in 1920. After that, the city was home to 9,074 people in 1930, 11,877 in 1940, 20,067 in 1950, 32,728 in 1960, 37,636 in 1970, 66,281 in 1980, 89,000 in 1990, 106,414 in 2000, 129,877 in 2010, and 142,210 in 2020.
What to do in McAllen
When you are seeking art and culture, the International Museum of Art and Science (IMAS) is a Smithsonian Affiliate that is fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. IMAS contains more than 50,000 square feet of exhibit space, and its galleries host a number of revolving art and science exhibits every year.
The museum’s permanent collection features over 2,000 natural history and geology specimens as well as 4,500 folk art and textile objects. There are 1,500 fine artworks in the permanent collection that reflect several countries and artistic movements well beyond Mexico, dating from the 16th century to the present.
Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center is a Spanish-revival estate located among sprawling tropical gardens that feature more than 250 species of birds. The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge saw establishment in 1943 for the protection of migratory birds and is along an east-west and north-south juncture of two major migratory routes for several species of birds.
The McAllen Nature Center, formerly known as the McAllen Botanical Gardens, is a 33-acre nature site that caters to the enjoyment of the outdoors. There are 1.6 miles of trails through the forest.
Town Lake at Firemen’s Park offers boat and fishing pole rentals, tackle, bait, and refreshments for sale. There are also pedal boat, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals.
Hiking and biking trails in McAllen include the La Vista Park Trail & Fitness System at 100 La Vista, Las Palmas Park Trail at 2500 Quince, Los Encinos Park Trail & Fitness System at 2900 Sarah, McAllen Hike & Bike Trails at Second Street and Bicentennial, Retama Village Park Trail at 2500 Laurel, Schupp Park Trail & Fitness System at 1300 Zinnia, and Westside Park Trail at 1000 S. Ware Road. The McAllen Municipal Swimming Pool is located at 1921 N. Bicentennial, while Zinnia Splash Park is at 29th and Zinnia and Palm View Splash Spray Park is at 3401 Jordan Road West.
McAllen Injury Statistics
According to the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), the most recent statistics show that there were 68,750 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work in private industry. The total includes 13,180 total goods producing injuries with 1,620 relating to natural resources and mining, 4,130 relating to construction, and 7,430 relating to manufacturing, while another 55,570 were service providing such as 18,640 relating to trade, transportation, and utilities, 490 relating to information, 3,360 financial activities, 5,410 professional and business services, 21,090 education and health services, 4,360 leisure and hospitality, and 2,220 other services.
TxDOT found that the 4,489 motor vehicle deaths statewide in 2021 represented a 15.22 percent increase from the year before and involved $51,400,000,000 in estimated economic losses.
McAllen Local Law Enforcement
Some of the major law enforcement agencies in the McAllen area include:
1601 N. Bicentennial Blvd.
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 681-2000
Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department
711 E. El Cibolo Rd.
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 383-8114
Hidalgo County District Attorney
100 E. Cano St.
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 292-7600
Texas Department of Public Safety
1414 N. Bicentennial Blvd.
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 984-5700
Company “D”
2525 N. International Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-7651
Texas DPS Criminal Investigations Division
South Region
2525 North International Boulevard
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 565-7611
McAllen Hospitals & Medical Centers
Some of the most common hospitals and medical centers people visit in the McAllen area include:
South Texas Health System McAllen
301 West Expressway 83
McAllen, TX 78503
(956) 632-4000
301 W. Expressway 83
McAllen, TX 78503
(956) 632-4000
101 East Ridge Road
McAllen, TX 78503
(956) 632-6000
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance
5501 S. McColl Rd.
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 362-8677
Mission Regional Medical Center
900 S. Bryan Rd.
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-9000
2302 Cornerstone Blvd.
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 618-4444
1401 E. 8th St.
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-8567
McAllen Chiropractors
Several chiropractors serve the McAllen area, including:
8001 N. 10th St.
Ste. 170
McAllen, TX 78504
(956) 305-1244
5403 N. McColl Road
McAllen, TX 78504
(956) 630-2255
Dr. Pablo Tagle III Chiropractic Wellness Center
3130 N. 23rd Street
McAllen, TX, 78501
(956) 686-8060
Chiropractic Center of McAllen
3515 N 10th St
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 687-7705
2921 N. 23rd St.
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 687-7878
206 West Nolana
McAllen, TX 78504
(956) 682-7351
McAllen Court System
Some of the courthouses in McAllen include:
City of McAllen Municipal Court
1601 N. Bicentennial Blvd.
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 681-2900
United States District and Bankruptcy Court
Southern District of Texas
United States Courthouse
1701 W. Business Hwy 83,
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 618-8065
100 North Closner Blvd.
Edinburg, Texas 78539
(956) 292-7090
Hidalgo County
Courthouse Annex III
100 E. Cano, 5th Floor
Edinburg, Texas 78539
(956) 318-2405
100 N. Closner
2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-2255
100 N. Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-2260
100 N. Closner
2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-2265
100 N. Closner
2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-2270
100 N. Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-2275
100 N. Closner
2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-2280
100 N. Closner
2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-2080
100 N. Closner
Second Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-2470
111 S. 9th St.
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 318-2900
1001 N. Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 381-0744
100 N. Closner Blvd.
Third Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 292-7046
McAllen Rehab Facilities
Several rehabilitation facilities serve McAllen, including:
South Texas Health System McAllen
301 West Expressway 83
McAllen, TX 78503
(956) 632-4000
DHR Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
1200 E. Savannah Avenue
Suite 10
McAllen, TX 78503
(956) 362-6680
5413 N 23rd St
McAllen, TX 78504
(956) 994-8880
Rio Grande Valley Orthopedic Center
1005 E. Nolana Avenue
McAllen, Texas 78504
(956) 686-6510
2001 South D. Street
Mcallen, Texas 78503
(956) 686-2242
Legend Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
2109 South K Center Street
McAllen, TX 78503
(956) 686-9100
McAllen Transitional Care Center
2109 South K Center Street
McAllen, TX 78503
(956) 686-9100
Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare
812 West Houston Avenue
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 682-6331
Briarcliff Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
3201 N. Ware Rd.
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 631-5542
1301 East Quebec
McAllen, Texas 78503
(956) 972-0049
Contact Experienced & Tenacious Injury Lawyers
When you happen to be dealing with any kind of injury or the death of a loved one following an accident caused by another party’s negligence, you are right to believe that somebody else should be paying you for all the hardships you are now facing. It can be easy to become lost when you are swimming in medical bills, dealing with property damage, and facing several other concerns, but do not wait to get in touch with the Patel Firm PLLC.
Minesh Patel is a member of Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys in America, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and has been recognized as 40 best under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers Association. You do not pay anything if we do not win your case.
Our record of success includes millions of dollars recovered for our clients in an assortment of legal cases. You can call 361-400-2036 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation that will let our firm take a much longer look at your case and really explain everything you are going to be able to do to achieve some measure of justice.
The Patel Firm Injury Accident Lawyers McAllen
2514 Pecan Blvd
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 527-0321
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