Legal Rights & Texas Injury Law

The Humble Office of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC proudly serves accident victims throughout Humble, Atascocita, Kingwood, and Northeast Houston by helping them understand their legal rights after a collision. Texas law offers strong protections for those injured due to another driver’s negligence—but insurance companies often rely on confusion and misinformation to reduce or deny valid claims.

Our Humble attorneys ensure that victims understand exactly what they are entitled to, how fault is determined, what types of compensation may be available, and how to avoid the mistakes that many people unknowingly make after an accident. Whether your crash occurred in Humble or anywhere in the Houston area, our team works tirelessly to protect your rights and secure the full value of your injury claim.

Texas follows a fault-based (tort) system, meaning the driver who caused the accident is financially responsible for damages. Below are your key legal rights under Texas injury law.

Right to Full Compensation for Damages

If you were injured due to another driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for:

  • Emergency room treatment
  • Follow-up medical care
  • Future medical needs
  • Lost wages and lost earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Physical impairment
  • Property damage and rental car costs
  • Scarring or disfigurement
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

Our Humble Office calculates your total damages, not the minimal amount the insurer offers.

Right to Hold Negligent Drivers Accountable

Negligence may include:

  • Distracted driving (texting, phone use)
  • Speeding or reckless driving
  • Drunk or impaired driving
  • Failing to yield
  • Running stoplights or stop signs
  • Tailgating
  • Unsafe lane changes

We collect the evidence needed to prove fault and defend you against false blame.

Right to Decline Insurance Company Pressure

You are NOT required to:

  • Give a recorded statement
  • Sign medical release forms
  • Accept the insurance company’s first offer
  • Go through the at-fault driver’s preferred repair shop
  • Admit fault

Our attorneys handle all communication so adjusters cannot trick or pressure you.

Right to Maintain Medical Privacy

Insurance companies do not have unlimited access to your medical history.

You have the right to:

  • Limit disclosure
  • Approve only relevant records
  • Decline overly broad authorizations

We protect your privacy at all times.

Right to Hire an Attorney at No Upfront Cost

Texas injury attorneys—including our Humble Office—work on a contingency fee basis, meaning:

  • No upfront fees
  • No hourly billing
  • You pay only if we win

This ensures every accident victim has access to legal representation.

Right to File Your Case Within the Texas Statute of Limitations

Texas law allows 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Failing to file on time could permanently prevent you from recovering compensation.

Right to Access and Use Evidence

You are legally entitled to request and use:

  • Police crash reports
  • Surveillance video
  • Dashcam footage
  • 911 call recordings
  • Body cam video (when available)
  • Medical records
  • Witness statements

Our Humble Office collects all necessary evidence to strengthen your claim.

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