Texas Personal Injury Lawyer for Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Statewide
Kaufman & Lynd represents people injured in car wrecks, 18-wheeler crashes, falls, and other negligence cases across Texas. Attorney Jeffrey Kaufman is licensed to practice in Texas and has more than twenty years of experience helping injured people take on insurance companies and commercial defendants. Your case review is free and confidential, and you pay no fees unless we win.
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Texas personal injury claims at a glance
- Filing deadline
- 2 years
- Fault rule
- Recovery barred if more than 50% responsible
- Insurance
- At-fault state; 30/60/25 minimums
- Your attorney
- Jeffrey S. Kaufman is licensed to practice law in Texas and 17 other states.
- Cost to you
- Free consultation and no fees unless we win.
Texas injury attorneys
Why Texas Injury Victims Choose Kaufman & Lynd
Licensed in Texas
Attorney Jeffrey S. Kaufman is a licensed Texas attorney, so you work directly with a lawyer admitted to practice in your state.
Decades of experience
Partners Jeffrey Kaufman and Craig Lynd have worked together since 1997 and have been responsible for more than fifty thousand cases.
No fees unless we win
You pay nothing upfront, and your consultation is always free and 100% confidential.
Trusted by clients
Kaufman & Lynd holds a 4.9-star rating from more than 750 Google reviews.
Recognized legal commentary
Our attorneys have been called on for legal analysis by CNN, MSNBC, CNN Business, and Fox News.
Every case is personal
You get individualized attention and regular updates, not a case number.
Attorney Jeffrey Kaufman
Personal injury attorney · Licensed in Texas
Accident risks
Common Accident Risks in Texas
Texas has more road miles than any other state and some of the busiest freight corridors in the nation. I-35, I-10, I-45, I-20, and I-69 carry enormous volumes of commercial trucks, and Houston's I-610 and I-45, Dallas's I-635, and Austin's I-35 are notorious for congestion and serious crashes. Oil field traffic in West Texas and fast-growing suburbs add even more risk.
How we can help
Texas Personal Injury Cases We Handle
If someone else's negligence caused your injury in Texas, we can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. Our Texas practice includes:
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Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
Know your rights
Texas Personal Injury Laws You Should Know
Every state sets its own rules for injury claims. These are the Texas rules that most often affect what you can recover and when you must act.
Statute of limitations
Texas generally allows two years for personal injury and wrongful death claims (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003).
Proportionate responsibility (51% bar)
Under Chapter 33 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, you cannot recover if you are more than 50% responsible. Otherwise, your damages are reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
At-fault insurance system
Texas requires minimum liability coverage of $30,000 per person, $60,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage. Insurers must also offer $2,500 in PIP coverage unless you rejected it in writing.
Claims against government entities
Under the Texas Tort Claims Act, notice is generally required within six months, and some city charters require notice even sooner (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 101.101).
Recent Changes to Texas Injury Law
Texas injury law in 2025: Proposed legislation that would have limited the medical damages injured Texans can recover did not pass in the 2025 legislative session. Current law on medical expenses still limits recovery to amounts actually paid or incurred, so detailed billing records remain important.
After an accident
What to Do After an Accident in Texas
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Get to safety and call 911.
Request police and medical help, and ask for a copy of the crash or incident report.
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See a doctor right away.
Some injuries, including concussions and internal injuries, do not show symptoms for hours or days.
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Preserve evidence in truck crashes immediately.
Commercial carriers control electronic logging data and driver records, and a prompt preservation letter helps protect them.
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Document everything.
Take photos of the scene, vehicles, and injuries, and collect names and contact information for witnesses.
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Avoid recorded statements to the other insurer.
Insurance adjusters may use your words to reduce or deny your claim.
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Call a Texas personal injury lawyer.
A free consultation helps you understand your rights before important deadlines pass.
Communities we serve
Serving Injury Victims Across Texas
We represent injured people throughout Texas, including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Plano, Corpus Christi, Lubbock, and Laredo, as well as smaller towns and rural communities statewide. Our main office is located at 200 E. Robinson St., Suite 400, Orlando, Florida, and we work with Texas clients by phone, video conference, and secure online document sharing, so you can focus on your recovery.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas?
Generally two years from the date of injury. Claims against government entities require notice within six months, or sooner under some city charters.
Can I recover if I was partly at fault in Texas?
Yes, as long as you are not more than 50% responsible. Your damages are reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
What are the minimum insurance requirements in Texas?
Texas requires $30,000 per person, $60,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage. Insurers must offer $2,500 in PIP unless you reject it in writing.
Can Kaufman & Lynd represent me in Texas?
Yes. Attorney Jeffrey Kaufman is licensed in Texas, and we handle Texas cases through phone, video, and secure document sharing.
Do I pay anything if we lose?
No. There are no fees unless we win, and the consultation is free.
Talk to a Texas Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you or someone you love was hurt in Texas, you do not have to face the insurance companies alone. Call Kaufman & Lynd at (407) 500-JEFF or complete our free case evaluation form. Your information is kept 100% confidential, and there are no fees unless we win.