Personal Injury Lawyer McAllen TX | Chris Sanchez — The Relentless Lawyer

The Law Office of Chris Sanchez handles personal injury cases throughout Texas, including car accidents, 18-wheeler and commercial truck accidents, slip and fall and premises liability, workplace and oil field injuries, catastrophic and traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death. All cases are taken on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win.

Nothing upfront. Chris Sanchez works on a contingency fee — his fee is a percentage of the money he recovers for you, and only if he wins. If there is no recovery, there is no attorney’s fee. This means every injured person in the Rio Grande Valley can access the same level of legal representation regardless of their financial situation.

Texas law gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003). Missing this deadline permanently bars your right to compensation. If a government entity is involved, certain notice deadlines can be as short as six months. Do not wait to consult an attorney — evidence disappears quickly.

Yes. While the primary office is in McAllen at 317 W. Nolana Avenue, the Law Office of Chris Sanchez handles cases throughout the entire Rio Grande Valley — Edinburg, Weslaco, Harlingen, Brownsville, Mission, Pharr, San Juan — as well as San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and across Texas. Appointment-only offices are available in San Antonio and Houston.

Texas follows modified comparative negligence (Chapter 33 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code). If you were partly at fault for your accident, your compensation is reduced proportionally — but you can still recover as long as you are not more than 50% responsible. Insurance companies routinely try to inflate your fault percentage to reduce their payout. An experienced attorney challenges these tactics directly.

Yes. Chris Sanchez is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Given the demographics of the Lower Rio Grande Valley — where Spanish is the primary language for many residents — this is essential for effectively representing clients and communicating with their families throughout the legal process.

After a car accident in Texas, call 911 and file a police report — Texas law requires reporting any crash causing injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000. Seek medical attention even if you feel fine, since symptoms like whiplash or internal injury can appear days later. Document the scene with photos, collect the other driver’s insurance information, and avoid admitting fault or discussing the accident with their insurance company. Contact a Texas personal injury attorney as soon as possible — early evidence preservation significantly affects case outcomes.

No. Insurance companies routinely make low initial offers, often before the full extent of your injuries is known. Accepting too early can waive your right to additional compensation if your condition worsens. An attorney can evaluate whether an offer truly covers your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs — and negotiate or litigate for full compensation.