From I-10 running the width of the state, to I-35 through the booming corridor between San Antonio and Dallas, to I-45 between Houston and Dallas and the US-59/I-69 corridor through Southeast Texas, Texans share the road every day with some of the heaviest traffic in the country. When a crash leaves you hurt, the other driver’s insurance company starts working to minimize your claim almost immediately — often before you have left the hospital.
The Estes Law Firm represents people injured in car accidents across Texas. Our firm has two lawyers Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization — Joshua Estes and Gary M. Freeman — and we prepare every case as if it is going to a jury, because that is what makes insurers pay full value.
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What to Do After a Car Accident in Texas
Get medical care first, even if you feel fine — adrenaline masks injuries, and a same-day medical record ties your injuries to the crash. Call the police so there is an official crash report. Document everything: photos of the vehicles, the road, your injuries, and the other driver's insurance card, plus names and numbers for witnesses. Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer, and do not accept a quick settlement — talk to a lawyer before you sign anything. Watch what you post: adjusters check social media for anything they can use against your claim.
Where Crashes Happen in Texas
- I-10 — the east–west artery across the state, with high-speed rear-end and merge collisions among heavy truck traffic
- I-35 — stop-and-go congestion crashes through the fast-growing corridor from Laredo through San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas–Fort Worth
- I-45 — the Houston–Dallas corridor, consistently among the most dangerous highways in the country
- US-59 / I-69 — the corridor through Houston and Southeast Texas, where freight and commuter traffic mix
Your Rights Under Texas Law
Deadline. In most cases you have two years from the date of the crash to file suit — but evidence and witness memories fade much sooner.
Shared fault. Texas uses modified comparative fault: you can recover as long as you are not more than half responsible, reduced by your percentage — which is why the other side works so hard to pin blame on you.
Uninsured drivers. A large share of Texas drivers carry no insurance or the bare minimum. If the driver who hit you carried no insurance or too little, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may apply. We review every available policy — many clients have more coverage than they realize.
The Insurance Company Is Not on Your Side
Quick lowball offers, requests for recorded statements, disputes over “pre-existing” injuries, and slow-walked claims are standard playbook — the adjuster’s job is to close your claim cheap. Ours is the opposite: we document the full extent of your losses, current and future, and negotiate from trial-ready strength. In Texas, suit is generally filed in the county where the crash happened — and we try cases where the crash happened.
Why The Estes Law Firm
Two board-certified personal injury trial lawyers, a practice built on serious vehicle collisions, contingency fees — no attorney’s fees unless we recover for you — and free consultations in English or Spanish. Our principal office is in Richmond, in Fort Bend County, with a satellite office in Missouri City, and we serve clients across the state. If your crash involved an 18-wheeler or commercial vehicle, see our Texas truck accident page — those cases follow different rules and we handle them differently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a lawyer for a minor accident?
If you were injured at all, it is worth a free consultation before you talk to any insurer. “Minor” injuries have a way of becoming major bills, and a release signed early is permanent.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee — we only collect if we recover compensation for you — and the consultation is free.
How long will my case take?
It depends on your treatment and how the insurer behaves. Straightforward cases can resolve in months; disputed cases can take longer — and we prepare every one for trial so the insurer knows waiting will not wear us down.
If you were hurt in a car accident anywhere in Texas, call (281) 238-5400 now for a free consultation.