How to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer in Texas

You were rear-ended on I-35 outside Austin. Now, the insurer wants a recorded statement, your back still hurts, and you need to choose a lawyer before key evidence is lost.

Here are the steps to take to find a personal injury lawyer in Texas.

Step One: Find the Appropriate Lawyer For Your Case

Not every injury firm handles the same types of cases. Some focus on crash cases. Others spend more time on truck crashes, unsafe property cases, or wrongful death claims. Start with a firm that regularly handles personal injury cases, then evaluate how it will specifically handle a case like yours. Our post on what qualifies as a personal injury case can help you narrow down your list.

Step Two: Confirm the Lawyer Is Licensed in Texas

Before you send records or sign a fee agreement, check the State Bar of Texas attorney search so you know the lawyer is licensed in Texas. Additionally, the State Bar Lawyer Referral & Information Service can point you toward lawyers or legal resources based on your county and type of case, but you will still need to compare each lawyer’s experience and how clearly they communicate with clients.

Step Three: Ask Who Will Handle Your Case

The name of a law firm does not always reflect the specific attorneys who will handle your case. Ask who will investigate the claim, who will deal with the insurance company, and who will update you when something changes. You should also ask whether you can speak with a lawyer before you accept or reject any settlement offer.

Step Four: Read the Fee Agreement Before You Sign

Many injury firms use contingency fees. This means they only get paid if you win the case or receive a settlement. However, firms can still differ significantly in how much they charge, how they handle costs, and the level of service they provide. Be sure to ask how costs are tracked, when they are deducted, and whether you will owe anything if the case ends without a recovery. You should understand their answer well enough to summarize it in a single sentence.

Step Five: Look for Proof, Not Slogans

Review the firm’s case results and client reviews with one question in mind: does this firm handle cases like yours and keep clients informed while the claim moves forward? Look for patterns in the types of cases, the quality of communication, and the level of detail.

Step Six: Act Quickly Before the Deadline Hurts Your Case

Evidence disappears quickly: photos can get lost, and witnesses can forget details. For many injury claims, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 sets a two-year limitation period, so the lawyer you hire should talk about deadlines and evidence preservation in the first conversation.

If your injuries came from a crash, our post on what to do after a car accident in Texas can help you protect the evidence you have.

Questions to Ask on the First Call

Use the same questions with every firm, so you can compare their answers:

• What percentage of your work is made up of personal injury cases in Texas?
• Have you handled claims like mine before?
• Who will be my main contact?
• How often will I get updates?
• How do case costs work?
• What should I do this week to protect evidence?

A strong answer should sound direct, specific, and easy to understand. If the answer feels vague or slippery, keep looking.

Choose a Lawyer Who Will Explain the Next Steps and Act on Them

The right lawyer should understand your claim, explain your options clearly, and move fast enough to protect evidence and deadlines.

At Angel Reyes & Associates, we offer free initial consultations, and you pay no fee unless we win. Use our contact form to discuss your case if you want to talk through your options with our team.