The Southwest Office of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC proudly serves accident victims throughout Bellaire, Meyerland, Sharpstown, Gulfton, Westbury, and the broader Southwest Houston region. Whether your collision happened on Bellaire Blvd, Westpark Tollway, I-69, Bissonnet, or a neighborhood street, Texas injury laws give you important rights designed to protect your health, finances, and future.
Insurance companies often take advantage of victims who don’t fully understand Texas accident laws. They may shift blame, downplay injuries, offer low settlements, or delay your claim. Our Southwest Houston attorneys ensure you know your rights, avoid common mistakes, and secure the fair compensation you deserve under Texas law.
Your Legal Rights Under Texas Injury Laws
Texas is a fault-based state, meaning the driver who caused the accident is financially responsible for all resulting damage. Here are the key rights you have as an accident victim in Texas.
Right to Full and Fair Compensation
If someone else caused your accident, you may recover compensation for:
- Emergency medical care
- Hospital treatment and surgery
- Follow-up care and specialist visits
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Future medical costs
- Lost wages & lost earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress & mental anguish
- Physical impairment
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Property damage & vehicle repairs
- Rental car expenses
We calculate ALL damages—not just what insurance companies want to cover.
Right to Hold Negligent Drivers Accountable
Negligence includes:
- Distracted driving (texting, phone use)
- Drunk or impaired driving
- Speeding or reckless driving
- Following too closely
- Running stoplights or stop signs
- Failing to yield
- Unsafe lane changes
Our legal team collects evidence to prove fault and protect you from unfair blame.
Right to Decline Insurance Company Requests
You are NOT required to:
- Give a recorded statement
- Sign broad medical releases
- Communicate directly with the at-fault insurer
- Accept the first settlement offer
- Admit fault at any point
Insurance companies use these tactics to reduce claims. We shield you from them.
Right to Medical Privacy
Texas law protects your medical information.
You have the right to:
- Limit what medical records insurers receive
- Decline access to old or unrelated medical history
- Protect sensitive medical information
Our Southwest Office ensures your privacy is maintained.
Right to Hire an Attorney With No Upfront Fees
Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning:
- No upfront cost
- No hourly fees
- You pay only if we win
Every accident victim deserves high-quality legal representation—no matter their financial situation.
Right to File a Claim Within the Texas Statute of Limitations
Texas law gives you:
- 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to compensation entirely.
We ensure all legal deadlines are met.
Right to Access and Preserve Evidence
You may legally obtain:
- Police crash reports
- Surveillance footage
- Dashcam videos
- 911 call recordings
- Medical records
- Witness statements
Our Southwest Office collects and preserves all necessary evidence on your behalf.