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Oil field, petrochemical plant, 18-wheeler, and hurricane matters are widespread across Texas. Our service does not file lawsuits in district court.
Legal snapshot
How Texas cases are often discussed
General information about injury and civil matters in Texas. This is not legal advice, and rules change.
Fault rule
Modified comparative fault (51%)
Reaching 51 percent fault can block many injury recoveries. Damage caps apply to some medical and government claims.
Typical filing window
Many personal injury lawsuits discussed around 2 years
Ranges vary by claim type. Confirm the date that applies to you with a participating attorney.
Auto system
At-fault
No-fault states often start with PIP benefits. At-fault states usually look first at who caused the wreck.
Where cases are heard
District Court and county courts at law, varying by county
GoFreeLegal does not file cases or appear in these courts.
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Local context
Texas law and injury claim basics
Texas relies on modified comparative fault. Once your fault reaches 51 percent or more, numerous injury claims could be shut out. Caps on damages apply to some medical and government claims. Disputes tied to the Houston Ship Channel and West Texas energy operations often name several defendants.
Two years is generally the window for personal injury suits. Government claims might require earlier notice. Ask a Texas attorney to confirm your deadlines.
Issues that often come up in Texas reviews
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Energy, trucking, and the coast
Houston Ship Channel, West Texas energy, 18-wheeler, and hurricane-related claims are everyday Texas fact patterns. Extra defendants are common. We do not file in district court.
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Big-county practice
Harris, Dallas, Travis, and Bexar Counties each have local rules on top of statewide statutes. A reviewing attorney will know which court and which standing order apply.
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Government notice and medical caps
Government claims can require earlier notice than a two-year injury range. Some medical claims face damage limits. Have a Texas attorney confirm your dates.
Case types
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Good to know in Texas
- Oil-field and trucking files can mix workplace and civil claims.
- A form request does not hire a lawyer.
- This summary is general information, not advice.
This page is general information about Texas law, not legal advice from GoFreeLegal. A participating attorney who reviews your facts can confirm what applies to you.