Garland Personal Injury Lawyer

When someone else’s negligence hurts you or someone you love, everything you had planned for the next year, or the next ten, is suddenly on hold.

If you were seriously hurt in Garland, the Garland personal injury attorneys you choose next shape what your family recovers and whether the person or company responsible is held accountable. At Crain Brogdon, LLP, we take serious injury cases from Garland and across DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth). Our firm has secured more than $355 million for injured Texans.

Call (214) 522-9404 for a free case review.

Why Choose Crain Brogdon for a Garland Personal Injury Case?

Because after a serious injury, three things decide the outcome: how much attention your case actually gets, how much investigation the firm can afford to fund, and how close the lawyer is when you need to reach them. Our Dallas office sits minutes from Garland along the LBJ Freeway (I-635), and every client works directly with a named partner, not a rotating associate.

Rob Crain describes what the firm’s client relationships look like:

“It’s a family atmosphere. And likewise with our clients. I’ve been to weddings, I’ve been to funerals, I’ve been to sit with them at major events in their life that have nothing to do with the lawsuit.”

Our attorneys are recognized by the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Best Lawyers in America. Rob served as president of the Dallas Bar Association in 2017. Javier Perez is a past president of the Dallas Hispanic Lawyers Association, and our firm has bilingual staff to serve Spanish-speaking clients in Garland and across DFW.

We take a limited number of catastrophic cases at a time. That is intentional. It is what allows the case that changes your family’s future to actually receive the resources and attention it needs.

What Kinds of Serious Injury Cases Do We Take in Garland?

Serious and catastrophic cases where the injuries are life-changing and liability can be proven. We are not a volume firm, and the care we take at intake shows up later in results.

Core Garland case types include:

• Car accidents. Serious collisions on I-635, the President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT), Belt Line Road, Northwest Highway, and the neighborhoods surrounding Firewheel Town Center. See Garland car accident claims.
• Motorcycle accidents. Riders are especially vulnerable on Garland’s high-speed corridors. Read more about Garland motorcycle accidents.
• Truck and commercial vehicle crashes. 18-wheelers, delivery vans, and service vehicles operating on I-635 and I-30.
• Wrongful death. Fatal Garland accidents require immediate evidence preservation and close coordination with any pending criminal investigation.
• Premises liability. Serious falls, negligent security, and dangerous property conditions at apartment complexes, retail centers, and businesses.
• Product liability. Defective vehicles, consumer products, and industrial equipment.
• Workplace and construction accidents. Third-party negligence claims and non-subscriber employer claims.
• Dog bites. Serious attacks causing scarring, nerve damage, or infection.

We do not take soft-tissue-only claims, minor property damage cases, or medical malpractice matters.

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Who Pays When Someone Is Seriously Hurt in Garland?

Whoever caused the harm, and every insurance policy that applies. Identifying the full stack of coverage is often what separates a token settlement from one that actually pays for what your family needs.

Common sources of recovery in a Garland personal injury case include:

• The at-fault driver, owner, or company
• A commercial policy when the at-fault person was working at the time of the incident
• An employer under vicarious liability
• A property owner or landlord under premises liability
• A manufacturer under product liability
• A bar or restaurant under the Texas Dram Shop Act
• Your own UM/UIM (uninsured motorist / underinsured motorist) coverage when the at-fault driver has no insurance

Insurers rarely volunteer information about coverage layers. Employer policies, umbrella policies, and dram shop policies frequently exist and go unmentioned until pushed. Consumer information on Texas auto policy limits, which often cap what a single insurer will pay, is available from the Texas Department of Insurance.

What Should You Do After a Serious Accident in Garland?

Get emergency medical care first. Everything else waits.

Adrenaline masks serious injuries for hours or days, and a documented ER or urgent-care visit protects both your health and your claim. Once you are stable:

• Confirm the police documented the crash. Under Texas Transportation Code §550.062, an officer must file a written report for any crash involving injury or death. Order the report through Garland PD records or the TxDOT Crash Records Information System.
• Photograph the scene, the vehicles, your injuries, and any signage or signal conditions.
• Get names and phone numbers from every witness before they leave.
• Do not give a recorded statement to the other side’s insurer.
• Stay off social media about the accident. Anything you post can be used against you.

Then call a lawyer. First conversations are free, they carry no obligation, and they protect what your case may need later.

What Does a Garland Personal Injury Case Typically Recover?

It depends on the injury, the insurance available, and how clearly liability can be proven. There is no standard settlement figure. Any lawyer quoting a number on the first phone call is guessing.

Damages in a serious Garland personal injury case typically include:

Economic damages:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
• Property damage
• Out-of-pocket costs directly caused by the injury

Non-economic damages:

• Physical pain and mental anguish
• Physical impairment and disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium for a spouse
• Wrongful death damages, including loss of companionship, financial support, and mental anguish

Punitive (exemplary) damages may apply when the at-fault party acted with gross negligence, drove drunk, or committed certain intentional acts.

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How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Texas?

Two years from the date of the incident for most personal injury and wrongful death claims, under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003. That is the outside deadline. The practical deadline is much shorter because evidence starts disappearing within days.

If a City of Garland vehicle, DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) bus, Dallas County vehicle, or TxDOT crew was involved, the Texas Tort Claims Act may require formal written notice within six months, and some ordinances shorten that further. Missing that notice window can end the case before a lawsuit is even filed.

Ask Crain Brogdon

Do I need a Garland-based lawyer, or can I work with a Dallas firm?

Location of the office matters far less than experience with catastrophic cases and the resources to fund a serious investigation. Our Dallas office is minutes from Garland along I-635, and we handle Garland cases in Dallas County courts routinely. We travel to clients when needed and use electronic documents and remote meetings to keep the process simple.

How much does a Garland personal injury attorney cost?

Nothing up front. Crain Brogdon takes Garland personal injury cases on a contingency fee, which means the fee comes out of the settlement or verdict, not your pocket. If we do not recover money for you, you owe no attorney’s fee. Case expenses like expert testimony and accident reconstruction are advanced by the firm.

What if another lawyer already turned down my Garland case?

Get a second opinion. Case value depends on facts that are often not visible in a first phone call, especially total insurance coverage, employer or corporate liability, and the medical trajectory of the injury. Crain Brogdon has taken cases that were rejected elsewhere and secured meaningful recoveries after deeper investigation.

Does the firm accept referrals from other Texas attorneys on Garland cases?

Yes. Attorneys refer catastrophic Garland matters to our firm when the case needs specialized trial resources, deep expert benches, or the financial capacity to advance significant expenses. Referring counsel remain protected under State Bar of Texas fee-sharing rules and stay involved at whatever level is agreed on in writing.

FAQs

What if I was partly at fault for the accident in Garland?

You may still recover, as long as you were less than 51% at fault. Texas uses proportionate responsibility under Chapter 33 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, and completely barred if you cross that threshold. Insurer pressure to accept fault often collapses when the story is investigated properly.

What if the at-fault driver had no insurance?

You may still recover through your own UM (uninsured motorist) or UIM (underinsured motorist) coverage. Texas insurers must offer both, and unless you signed a written rejection, you likely have this coverage on your auto policy. It also applies to most hit-and-run crashes.

Does the firm handle Garland wrongful death cases?

Yes. Surviving spouses, children, and parents can bring a Texas wrongful death claim, and the estate may bring a related survival claim for pain and medical costs before death. Both share the two-year filing deadline, and coordination with any pending criminal investigation is often part of the case.

What if the injured person is a child?

A parent or legal guardian can file the claim on behalf of a minor child. Texas courts often require judicial approval of settlements involving minors, and structured settlements are commonly used to protect long-term recoveries. Our firm has handled catastrophic cases involving children and understands how to plan for lifelong care.

Talk to a Garland Personal Injury Attorney Today

A short call with our team costs nothing and carries no obligation. We will listen to what happened, tell you honestly whether we think we can help, and if we can, we go to work.

Call (214) 522-9404, available 24/7, or complete our online contact form. Our office is at 4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 1450, Dallas, minutes from Garland along I-635. We take personal injury cases in Garland, throughout Dallas County, and across Texas.

Attorney Quentin Brogdon

Quentin Brogdon has over thirty years of experience and expertise in the field of personal injury trial law. He is board certified in both personal injury trial law and civil trial advocacy. Quentin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. This rating reflects an attorney’s ethics and abilities according to reviews from fellow attorneys. [ Attorney Bio ]