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How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Texas?
Texas personal injury attorney Chris Sanchez explains the 2-year statute of limitations under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, key exceptions (minors, discovery rule, mental incapacity, fraudulent concealment), government entity claim deadlines under the Texas Tort Claims Act, and why waiting until the deadline is a serious strategic mistake.
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What to Do After a Car Accident in Texas — Step-by-Step Guide
Texas car accident attorney Chris Sanchez explains exactly what to do after a car accident — from calling 911 and documenting the scene to protecting your legal rights under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. Covers the 2-year statute of limitations, comparative fault, damages, and why you should not speak to insurance adjusters…
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UTRGV Pre-Law Guest Speaker: Attorney Chris Sanchez
oin the UTRGV Pre-Law Society as we welcome local personal injury attorney and proud UTRGV alumnus, Chris Sanchez. Learn about legal careers, law school prep, and practicing in the Rio Grande Valley.
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How Long Do You Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?
Texas wrongful death claims must be filed within 2 years of the date of death. Learn about the deadline, exceptions, and why acting fast protects your family.
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Wrongful Death Caused by a Drunk Driver in Texas — Your Legal Rights
If a drunk driver killed your family member in Texas, you may be entitled to wrongful death damages including punitive damages. Learn about your rights and options.
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What Damages Can You Recover in a Texas Wrongful Death Case?
Texas wrongful death damages include lost income, loss of companionship, mental anguish, and funeral costs. Learn what your family can recover under Texas law.
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Can You Sue for Wrongful Death After a Car Accident in Texas?
Fatal car accidents in Texas can give rise to a wrongful death lawsuit. Learn who can sue, what damages are available, and how McAllen families can pursue justice.
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Wrongful Death Attorney in McAllen, Texas
Losing a family member to someone else’s negligence is devastating. Learn how a McAllen wrongful death attorney can help your family recover what you are owed.
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Who Is Liable in an 18-Wheeler Accident in Texas?
Multiple parties can be liable in a Texas 18-wheeler accident — driver, trucking company, cargo loader, and manufacturer. Here is how liability works.
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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas?
Texas law limits who can file a wrongful death lawsuit to the spouse, children, and parents of the deceased. Learn the rules and how they work in practice.
Texas Personal Injury Law: Resources for Accident Victims
The Relentless Lawyer blog publishes practical, locally-focused content for Texas accident victims and their families. Each post is written or reviewed by a licensed Texas attorney and updated to reflect current Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code provisions, Texas Department of Transportation data, and relevant Texas Supreme Court decisions. We do not republish generic legal content from national directories — every post is grounded in Texas law and the specific reality of injury cases in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas Gulf Coast, Permian Basin, Hill Country, and other regions Chris serves.
Topics covered include: car accident law (statute of limitations, comparative negligence, settlement amounts), 18-wheeler crashes (FMCSA rules, black box data, driver fatigue), slip and fall cases (premises liability, notice requirements, H-E-B and Walmart cases), wrongful death claims (Texas Wrongful Death Act, Survival Act), insurance disputes (PIP, MedPay, UM/UIM, bad faith), and workplace injuries (subscriber vs. non-subscriber, third-party claims).
If you have a question about a Texas personal injury topic that is not covered in our blog, email it to us or call (956) 686-4357 — many of our blog posts started as questions from clients. Bilingual service in English and Spanish.
Topic Clusters
- Refinery and oilfield safety — Houston Ship Channel, Beaumont/Port Arthur, Corpus Christi, Texas City. Start here.
- Spanish-language guides — qué hacer después de un accidente, cómo funciona PIP, cuánto vale tu caso. Start here.
- Settlement valuation — what your case is actually worth, how Texas insurers calculate offers, when to take and when to fight.
- Workplace injury — Texas non-subscriber, third-party claims, oilfield and construction. Start here.
- Insurance tactics — recorded statements, lowball offers, the 60-day clock, bad faith.
- Catastrophic injury — TBI, spinal cord, severe burns, life-care planning. Start here.
How to Use This Blog
If you’ve been hurt and want a fast read on what to do, start with the “first 72 hours” sections in any of our practice area pages. If you want to understand a specific tactic — recorded statements, PIP stacking, hurricane claims — search the topic in the bar above. If you want Spanish-language resources, every blog post tagged Spanish is fully native, not translated. If you want to know what your case is worth, the settlement-range articles cover the major Texas verdict and settlement bands.
Areas We Serve
All of Texas — primary case work in McAllen, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Brownsville.
Most-Read Articles From Our Texas Personal Injury Blog
Here are the questions our prospective clients most often want answered — each linked to the longer in-depth article. Bookmark this page; we update it as we publish.
Trucking and 18-Wheeler Cases
- 18-Wheeler Accident on I-2 Between McAllen and Edinburg — Who to Call — what to do in the first 72 hours when an 18-wheeler is involved.
- 18-Wheeler Accident Settlements in Texas — What Determines Your Payout — the multi-policy stacking rules that separate $250K cases from $2.5M cases.
- 18-Wheeler Accidents on US-83 and I-2 in the Rio Grande Valley — the specific corridors where we see the most serious commercial-truck wrecks.
- Texas Truck Accident Lawyer — Practice Area Overview — FMCSA basics, defendants, settlement ranges.
Refinery and Oilfield Cases
- Texas Oil Refinery Accident Lawyer — Bilingual Statewide Coverage
- Houston Refinery Accident Lawyer — ExxonMobil Baytown, Shell Deer Park, LyondellBasell
- Beaumont and Port Arthur Refinery Accidents — The Golden Triangle Corridor
- Corpus Christi Refinery Accident Lawyer
- Texas City and Pasadena Refinery Accidents — Galveston Bay
Spanish-Language Resources
- Abogados de Accidentes Cerca de Mí en Texas — Consulta Gratis 24/7
- Abogado Latino Accidentes Auto Texas — Servicio Bilingüe
- Abogado de Choques en Texas — Cómo Funciona Tu Caso
- Accidentes de Tráfico en Texas — Guía Completa
- Lesiones de Trabajo en Texas — Reglas para Trabajadores Latinos
- Abogado de Accidentes de Auto en Texas — El Abogado Implacable
Insurance and Settlements
- First-Party Insurance Claims — UM/UIM, PIP, Hurricane, Freeze — the 60-day Texas Insurance Code §542 clock and how it forces fair offers.
- McAllen Insurance Claim Lawyer — Hidalgo County hail and storm claims.
Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death
- Austin and Houston Catastrophic Injury Lawyer — TBI, Spinal Cord, Burns — life-care planning, why expert work is the case.
What to Search For If You Are Not Sure Where to Start
If you were just in a Texas crash, start with one of the practice-area pages: car, motorcycle, bus, premises liability, or workplace injury. They each have a “first 72 hours” checklist plus realistic settlement ranges. If you want to talk to us instead of read, the contact page has all our phone, text, and WhatsApp options. Free, 24/7, bilingual.