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Dallas's relentless injury attorneys.

From the High Five interchange to Deep Ellum, from Uptown to Pleasant Grove — when negligence in Dallas changes your life, we fight for the compensation you're owed.

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Dallas Quick Facts

  • 9th largest U.S. city with over 1.3 million residents
  • Major freeways: I-30, I-35E, I-45, I-635 (LBJ), US-75, Dallas North Tollway
  • Dallas County District Courts handle Dallas injury cases
  • One of America's most dangerous metros for traffic fatalities
  • Home to Parkland Hospital and UT Southwestern
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From I-35E corridor crashes and Central Expressway commuter wrecks to LBJ Freeway interchange incidents and Deep Ellum pedestrian accidents, Longhorn Law Firm represents injury victims throughout Dallas and Dallas County. As one of the largest metros in America with some of the most complex freeway interchanges, Dallas generates serious injury cases at one of the highest rates in Texas.

Why Dallas injury victims choose us

  • DFW highway expertise. We know which interchanges, construction zones, and merge points cause the worst crashes.
  • Direct attorney access. Real attorneys, not call-center intake.
  • Trial-ready preparation. Insurance companies respect firms that try cases. We do.
  • No fee unless we win.

Common Dallas accidents

Highway and Interchange Crashes

The "High Five" interchange (I-635/US-75), the I-30/I-35E mixmaster, and the constant construction along I-35E generate massive crash volumes. Speed differentials, merging conflicts, and confusing construction signage create dangerous conditions.

Trucking Accidents

Dallas sits at the intersection of major north-south and east-west commercial corridors. 18-wheeler crashes on I-30, I-35E, and I-20 produce catastrophic injuries.

Rideshare Accidents

With Dallas's nightlife districts (Deep Ellum, Lower Greenville, Uptown), rideshare usage is extremely high. We handle Uber and Lyft accident cases regularly.

Construction Zone Crashes

DFW has been one big construction zone for years. When inadequate signage, missing barriers, or sudden lane changes cause crashes, work zone contractors may share liability with drivers.

What Texas law means

Statute of Limitations: 2 Years

Modified Comparative Fault

Texas allows recovery as long as you're less than 51% at fault.

DART Cases

If your accident involved DART buses or trains, that's a government entity with much shorter notice requirements. Call us immediately if this might apply.

"Dallas has grown faster than its roads can handle. The crashes that result aren't accidents — they're predictable consequences."

If you've been hurt anywhere in Dallas or Dallas County, call us. The consultation is free, the conversation is confidential, and you'll talk to a real attorney. Get your free case review now.

What We Handle in Dallas

All injury cases — any neighborhood.

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Car Accidents
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Truck Crashes
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Motorcycle
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Pedestrian
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Slip & Fall
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Dog Bites
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Wrongful Death
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Workplace
Areas We Serve in & Around Dallas

All of Dallas County. And beyond.

We represent injury victims throughout the Dallas metro and surrounding communities.

Neighborhoods & Communities We Serve
Downtown · Uptown · Deep Ellum · Bishop Arts · Oak Cliff · Pleasant Grove · East Dallas · Lake Highlands · Lakewood · M Streets · Greenville · Knox-Henderson · Preston Hollow · Highland Park · University Park · Far North Dallas · North Dallas · Northwest Dallas · Love Field · West Dallas · South Dallas · Garland · Mesquite · Richardson · Plano · Frisco · McKinney · Allen · Carrollton · Irving · Grand Prairie · DeSoto · Duncanville · Lancaster · Cedar Hill · Rowlett · Sachse · Wylie
Highways & Corridors

The roads where we fight your case.

Local knowledge matters. We know the highways, surface streets, and dangerous corridors where serious injury crashes happen here — and how each crash type plays out in negotiation and court.

I-35E
Interstate 35E (Stemmons Freeway)
Major north-south corridor through downtown Dallas. Heavy commercial traffic, frequent construction, and high rush-hour congestion.
I-30
Interstate 30 (Tom Landry Hwy)
East-west corridor connecting Dallas to Fort Worth. Major commuter route with constant high speeds and frequent serious crashes.
US-75
US-75 (Central Expressway)
Major commuter corridor through North Dallas to Plano. High-volume route with frequent rear-ends and lane-change collisions.
I-635
Interstate 635 (LBJ Freeway)
Dallas's major outer loop with managed toll lanes. Complex configuration generates frequent serious crashes, particularly at major interchanges.
Dallas North Tollway
Dallas North Tollway
High-speed (70 mph) commuter route to Frisco and Far North Dallas. Higher severity crashes when they occur.
I-345
I-345 / US-75 Spur
Downtown elevated freeway with complex merges and frequent serious crashes.
High-Risk Intersections

Where local crashes happen most.

These intersections come up over and over in our case files. If you were hit at one of them, that pattern itself can become evidence of foreseeable danger and contribute to your case.

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I-635 at US-75 (High Five)
The famous "High Five" interchange — five-level stack with complex configurations and frequent merge crashes.
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I-35E at I-30
Mixmaster - downtown Dallas interchange with extreme complexity and high crash volumes.
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US-75 at LBJ Freeway
Major North Dallas commuter convergence point.
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Mockingbird Lane at US-75
Heavy retail/commuter intersection with frequent T-bones.
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Greenville Ave at Mockingbird
Active nightlife/restaurant area with significant pedestrian and DUI-related incident history.
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I-30 at I-35E (Mixmaster)
Downtown Dallas freeway convergence with chronic crash issues.
Commercial Trucking

Where the 18-wheelers run through.

Dallas is a major continental freight hub with massive distribution operations including Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and major trucking companies headquartered or operating in the metro. I-35E, I-30, I-635, and I-20 all see enormous commercial truck volumes. Dallas-area truck crashes are frequent and often catastrophic, with cases involving major carrier policies, federal regulations, and complex multi-defendant litigation.

See Truck Accident Cases →
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Local Courts

Where we file your case.

Dallas County District Courts

600 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202

Dallas County operates one of Texas's largest court systems with 17 District Courts handling civil and criminal matters. Personal injury cases are filed downtown at the George Allen Sr. Civil Courts Building. The court is experienced with complex truck accident and commercial vehicle litigation.

  • Dallas County Civil Courts at LawCases up to $250,000
  • U.S. District Court — Northern District of TexasFederal jurisdiction matters
  • Justice of the Peace CourtsMinor disputes
Dallas County Pop
~2.6 Million
Annual Traffic Crashes
80,000+
Fatal Crashes/Year
300+
Truck-Related Crashes
Significant
Local Insurance Climate

The insurance landscape locally.

Dallas's insurance market reflects its scale — high traffic volumes, significant commercial vehicle presence, and substantial uninsured driver rates. Multiple major insurers maintain regional offices in DFW including Allstate, State Farm, and Farmers. We've negotiated with every major insurer operating in Dallas and know how DFW-area adjusters handle cases.

Local Facts & Figures

By the numbers.

Dallas County Pop
~2.6 Million
Annual Traffic Crashes
80,000+
Fatal Crashes/Year
300+
Truck-Related Crashes
Significant

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Local knowledge.

When we represent Dallas clients, we know the roads, courts, hospitals, and accident patterns specific to this market.

Major highways

I-30, I-35E, I-635 (LBJ), I-20, the Dallas North Tollway, US-75 (Central Expressway), SH-114

Courts

Dallas County Civil District Courts (14 trial courts) and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division

Trauma & hospitals

Parkland Memorial Hospital (Level I trauma — one of the largest public hospitals in the U.S.), Baylor University Medical Center, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Medical City Dallas

Local context

Dallas County and the broader DFW metro see over 60,000 motor vehicle crashes annually. The High Five (I-635/US-75 interchange) is one of the most complex urban interchanges in the country.

Practice areas in Dallas.

Dedicated landing pages for the case types we handle most frequently in Dallas — each with local court, hospital, and procedural details specific to this market.

View all 12 practice areas →

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about personal injury cases in Dallas. Have a question not answered here? Call us anytime — no consultation fee.

01 Do I need a personal injury lawyer specifically in Dallas?
Not necessarily. Most personal injury work happens via phone, email, video calls, and document exchange — so the attorney doesn't need to be physically in Dallas. What matters is that they're licensed in Texas, familiar with Dallas County courts, and experienced in cases like yours. We represent clients throughout Texas and New Mexico, including Dallas, with the same dedication regardless of distance.
02 How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Dallas?
You pay nothing upfront. We work on contingency — typically 33.33% of the recovery before a lawsuit is filed, 40% after litigation begins. Case expenses (expert witnesses, court filing fees, depositions) are separate and only paid from recovery. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
03 How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Dallas?
Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, starting from the date of the accident. After 2 years, your claim is generally barred forever. But practically, you should act much sooner — evidence disappears within weeks (surveillance video, witness memories, vehicle data). Aim to consult an attorney within the first 30 days.
04 What kinds of cases do you handle in Dallas?
Car accidents, truck accidents (18-wheelers), motorcycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall, dog bites, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries (TBI, spinal cord), workplace injuries, Uber/Lyft accidents, insurance bad faith claims, and negligent security cases. We handle the full range of Texas personal injury law.
05 Will an attorney personally handle my Dallas case?
Yes — one of our three attorneys (Shawn Barnett, Jonathan Perez, or Jeff Barnett) personally handles every case we accept. You won't be passed off to a junior associate or paralegal. We deliberately keep our caseload manageable so each client gets actual attorney attention.
06 What if my accident involves a commercial trucking company in Dallas?
Commercial trucking accidents typically involve Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations in addition to state personal injury law. We have experience with these cases including spoliation letters to preserve truck black box data, hours-of-service violations, and multi-party liability (driver, trucking company, broker, shipper).
07 Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault for my Dallas accident?
Yes — Texas uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar rule. As long as you were 50% or less at fault, you can recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. If you were 51%+ at fault, you cannot recover. This is why insurance companies aggressively try to shift blame to victims — to push you over the 51% threshold.
08 What should I do immediately after an accident in Dallas?
(1) Get to safety; (2) Call 911 even for seemingly minor accidents; (3) Get medical care within 24 hours, even if you feel okay; (4) Photograph everything; (5) Get witness contact info; (6) Don't give recorded statements to the other driver's insurance company; (7) Contact a personal injury attorney before signing anything. See our complete First 7 Days After an Accident guide for detailed day-by-day steps.