In Texas, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim is two years from the date of the accident. If you miss this deadline, you lose the right to recover compensation — no matter how strong your case is.

However, waiting even a few weeks can hurt your case. Evidence gets lost, witnesses forget details, and surveillance footage is often overwritten within days. Contact Martinez Legal as soon as possible after your accident to give your case the best chance of success.

Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003 — two-year deadline for personal injury claims.

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. You can still recover compensation as long as you are found to be 50% or less at fault for the accident. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.

For example, if you are found 20% at fault and your total damages are $100,000, you would recover $80,000. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover anything under Texas law.

Insurance companies often try to exaggerate your share of blame to reduce what they owe — an experienced attorney can push back on those claims.

Every case is different, but compensation in a Texas car accident claim can include:

Economic damages: Medical bills (current and future), lost wages, reduced earning capacity, vehicle repair or replacement, and other out-of-pocket costs.

Non-economic damages: Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium.

Punitive damages: In cases involving drunk driving or especially reckless behavior, additional damages may be available to punish the at-fault party.

The value of your case depends on the severity of your injuries, the strength of the evidence, and the insurance coverage available. We offer free case evaluations to give you a clear picture of what your claim may be worth.

Most car accident cases in Texas are resolved through a negotiated settlement — without ever going to trial. Insurance companies generally prefer to settle rather than face the uncertainty and cost of a courtroom.

That said, we prepare every case as if it will go to trial. When insurers know your attorney is willing and ready to litigate in Cameron County District Court, they are far more likely to offer fair compensation.

If the other side refuses to settle fairly, we will take your case to court and fight for the full amount you deserve.

Uninsured and underinsured drivers are a real problem in the Rio Grande Valley. If the at-fault driver has no insurance — or not enough insurance to cover your losses — you may still have options:

Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage: If you carry UM coverage on your own policy, you can file a claim with your own insurer to cover your damages.

Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage: If the other driver’s policy limits are too low to fully compensate you, your UIM coverage can make up the difference.

Third-party liability: In some cases, other parties — such as a negligent vehicle owner, employer, or government entity responsible for road conditions — may share liability.

We investigate every angle to maximize your recovery.

At Martinez Legal, we work on a contingency fee basis — which means you pay nothing upfront and nothing out of pocket. We only get paid if we win your case. Our fee comes as a percentage of the settlement or verdict we recover for you. This means every Brownsville resident has access to experienced legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. Your initial consultation is always free. Hablamos español.

According to Texas Department of Transportation data, Brownsville’s most high-risk corridors include US Highway 77/83, Boca Chica Boulevard, International Boulevard, and Highway 48, all of which see heavy local and cross-border commercial traffic.

Intersections near the Port of Brownsville and along the expressway frontage roads are also frequent accident sites.

If your accident occurred on any of these roads or elsewhere in Cameron County, Martinez Legal knows the local road conditions, enforcement patterns, and court procedures that apply to your case.

Be very careful. Insurance adjusters — even those from your own insurer — are trained to gather information that can be used to minimize or deny your claim.

You are not required to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company.

If an adjuster calls, it is best to politely tell them you are represented by an attorney and direct them to contact us.

Once Martinez Legal is involved, we handle all communication with insurance companies on your behalf so nothing you say can be used against you.