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TX Laredo · Webb County

Laredo's border-city injury attorneys.

From I-35 to the Mexico border bridges, from downtown to Loop 20 — when negligence in Texas's busiest border city injures you, we fight for full compensation.

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Laredo Quick Facts

  • Largest inland port in the United States
  • Major roads: I-35, US-83, US-59, Loop 20
  • Webb County District Court handles local cases
  • Highest commercial truck volume of any U.S.-Mexico border crossing
  • Bilingual community — Spanish and English services
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From I-35 corridor crashes and Loop 20 commuter wrecks to dangerous border-area collisions and Mines Road truck incidents, Longhorn Law Firm represents injury victims throughout Laredo and Webb County. Laredo's position as the largest land port of entry in the U.S. creates massive commercial truck traffic.

Why Laredo victims choose us

  • Bilingual case handling. Full Spanish-language case management throughout.
  • International trucking expertise. Mexican commercial trucks create complex jurisdictional and insurance issues we know how to navigate.
  • Webb County experience. Local knowledge of courts and case dynamics.
  • No fee unless we win.

Common Laredo accidents

I-35 Commercial Trucking

I-35 from Laredo north carries the heaviest commercial truck traffic on any U.S. highway. Mexican trucks, U.S. trucks, fatigued drivers, and high speeds combine to produce constant serious crashes.

International Bridge Crashes

The four international bridges (World Trade, Juarez-Lincoln, Colombia Solidarity, Gateway to the Americas) produce frequent crashes involving Mexican drivers, Mexican insurance, and complex liability questions.

Loop 20 Accidents

Loop 20 carries heavy commercial bypass traffic and produces serious crashes.

Drunk Driving Crashes

Webb County has historically high DUI rates.

Texas law in Laredo

Statute of Limitations: 2 Years

International Cases

When the at-fault driver is from Mexico or carries Mexican insurance, additional jurisdictional and procedural complexity applies. We handle these regularly.

Federal Trucking Cases

Commercial trucking on the I-35 corridor is governed by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Violations of FMCSR rules become powerful evidence of negligence.

"Laredo cases sit at the intersection of state, federal, and international law. We navigate all three."

If you've been hurt anywhere in Laredo or Webb 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 Laredo

All injury cases — any neighborhood.

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Car Accidents
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T
Truck Crashes
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M
Motorcycle
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P
Pedestrian
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S
Slip & Fall
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D
Dog Bites
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W
Wrongful Death
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J
Workplace
Areas We Serve in & Around Laredo

All of Webb County. And beyond.

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

Neighborhoods & Communities We Serve
Downtown · North Laredo · South Laredo · Del Mar · Las Misiones · Plantation · La Bota Ranch · Heights · Cielito Lindo · Mines Road · Mangana-Hein · Killam · Rio Bravo · El Cenizo · Mirando City · Bruni · Encinal · Cotulla
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-35
Interstate 35
The single largest commercial truck corridor in the U.S. — Laredo is the start of I-35 carrying freight from Mexico.
Loop 20
Loop 20
Laredo's outer loop. Heavy commercial and commuter traffic.
US-83
US-83 (Saunders St)
Major Laredo arterial.
Mines Road
Mines Road (FM-1472)
Massive commercial truck route from border to I-35.
Bob Bullock Loop
Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20)
Major commuter corridor.
San Bernardo Avenue
San Bernardo Avenue
Major downtown corridor.
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-35 at Loop 20
Major Laredo interchange with chronic truck-related crash issues.
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Mines Road at Loop 20
Heavy truck intersection.
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I-35 at US-83
Major border-related convergence.
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Mines Road at I-35
Massive truck traffic intersection.
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Loop 20 at McPherson Road
Heavy commercial intersection.
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San Bernardo at Saunders
Downtown intersection.
Commercial Trucking

Where the 18-wheelers run through.

Laredo is the #1 inland port of entry in the United States — meaning more commercial trucks cross from Mexico into the U.S. through Laredo than any other location. Mines Road and I-35 carry constant heavy commercial truck traffic 24/7. Truck crashes are tragically frequent and often involve complex cross-border carrier issues.

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Local Courts

Where we file your case.

Webb County District Court

1000 Houston St, Laredo, TX 78040

Webb County District Court handles Laredo-area injury cases including complex cross-border commercial vehicle litigation.

  • Webb County Court at LawSmaller civil cases
  • U.S. District Court — Southern District of TexasFederal matters
  • Justice CourtsMinor disputes
Webb County Pop
~265,000
Truck Crossings/Year
~5 Million
Inland Port Rank
#1 in U.S.
Commercial Crashes
Disproportionately High
Local Insurance Climate

The insurance landscape locally.

Laredo's insurance market is dominated by cross-border commercial vehicle policies, significant uninsured driver rates, and complex international carrier matters.

Local Facts & Figures

By the numbers.

Webb County Pop
~265,000
Truck Crossings/Year
~5 Million
Inland Port Rank
#1 in U.S.
Commercial Crashes
Disproportionately High

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Local knowledge.

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

Major highways

I-35 (the only U.S. interstate that originates at the Mexican border), US-59 (Bob Bullock Loop), US-83, FM-1472 (Mines Road), SH-359

Courts

Webb County Civil District Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division

Trauma & hospitals

Laredo Medical Center, Doctors Hospital of Laredo, with emergency airlift to San Antonio Level I trauma centers for catastrophic cases

Local context

Laredo is the busiest inland port of entry in the United States — the World Trade Bridge handles the largest dollar volume of any U.S.-Mexico land port. Commercial truck traffic dominates I-35 and FM-1472.

Practice areas in Laredo.

Dedicated landing pages for the case types we handle most frequently in Laredo — 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 Laredo. Have a question not answered here? Call us anytime — no consultation fee.

01 Do I need a personal injury lawyer specifically in Laredo?
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 Laredo. What matters is that they're licensed in Texas, familiar with Webb County courts, and experienced in cases like yours. We represent clients throughout Texas and New Mexico, including Laredo, with the same dedication regardless of distance.
02 How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Laredo?
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 Laredo?
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 Laredo?
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 Laredo 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 Laredo?
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 Laredo 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 Laredo?
(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.