The Fort Worth Office of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC is committed to protecting the legal rights of accident victims throughout Fort Worth, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Keller, Burleson, and the greater Tarrant County area. Whether you were injured in Houston, Fort Worth, or anywhere else in Texas, you have powerful legal rights under Texas injury law—rights that insurance companies will rarely explain to you.
Our mission is to ensure that every accident victim understands what compensation they’re legally entitled to, how fault is determined, how Texas injury law protects them, and how to avoid common mistakes that weaken their case. We handle all communication with the insurance companies, gather evidence, negotiate aggressively, and—when necessary—fight in court to secure the compensation you deserve.
Your Legal Rights After an Accident in Texas
Texas is a fault-based state, meaning the driver who caused the collision is financially responsible. Here are the key legal rights and protections available to accident victims:
Right to Full Compensation
If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may recover compensation for:
- Emergency room bills
- Ongoing medical treatment
- Future medical care
- Lost wages & reduced earning capacity
- Pain & suffering
- Emotional distress
- Physical impairment
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage & rental car costs
Our Fort Worth team calculates the true value of your damages—not the low estimate offered by the insurer.
Right to Hold Negligent Drivers Accountable
Common examples of negligence include:
- Distracted driving (texting, cellphone use)
- Drunk or impaired driving
- Speeding or aggressive driving
- Tailgating
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Failing to yield
- Unsafe lane changes
We gather the evidence necessary to prove fault—even if your crash happened in Houston.
Right to Decline Insurance Company Requests
Insurance companies may pressure you to:
- Give a recorded statement
- Provide full medical history
- Sign broad authorizations
- Accept fast, low settlement offers
You have the legal right to decline all of these.
Our attorneys handle communication so insurers cannot manipulate or intimidate you.
Right to Medical Privacy
You are not required to give insurers unrestricted access to your medical records.
We ensure only relevant, necessary documents are shared.
Right to Legal Representation With No Upfront Costs
Texas allows accident victims to hire an attorney under a contingency fee, meaning:
- No upfront payment
- No hourly billing
- No fees unless you win
Our Fort Worth Office believes every victim deserves strong legal representation—regardless of financial situation.
Right to File a Claim Within the Statute of Limitations
Texas personal injury claims must be filed within:
- 2 years from the date of the accident
Failing to file on time usually means losing all rights to compensation. We make sure your deadlines are protected.
Right to Access Evidence Supporting Your Claim
You are legally entitled to request:
- Police crash reports
- Body cam and dashcam footage
- 911 call recordings
- Surveillance video
- Medical records
- Accident reconstruction reports
Our team handles all evidence requests on your behalf.