I’ve sat across the table from a lot of injured people in this city, and one thing I hear over and over is some version of the same question: “How do I know if the lawyer I’m about to hire actually knows what they’re doing?” It’s a fair question. Anyone can put “personal injury” on…

I’ve spent years working personal injury claims out of our Irving office, and the cases that turn out well almost always share one thing: the client made smart decisions early, before the insurance company had a chance to shape the narrative. This post covers the strategic side of that process — the parts that don’t…

Most people never think about needing a personal injury lawyer until they’re sitting in an emergency room parking lot, staring at their phone, trying to figure out what happens next. I’ve had that same conversation hundreds of times with people across Tarrant County, and the questions are almost always the same. This guide answers them…

Written by Geoffrey Dashner. Read more about the author. Most people who come through our door have never hired a personal injury attorney before. They’ve just been hurt — sometimes badly — and they’re trying to figure out what to do next while dealing with pain, missed work, and a stack of medical bills. That…

Written by Geoffrey Dashner. Read more about the author. Most people who walk into my office after an injury have already made at least one mistake that will cost them — not because they’re careless, but because no one told them what the first 72 hours of a personal injury case actually look like from…

When you’re hurt because of someone else’s negligence, the last thing you want is to spend weeks guessing what to do next. Medical bills stack up. You miss work. Insurance adjusters start calling. And somewhere in the middle of all that, you’re supposed to figure out whether you have a case — and what it’s…

If you’ve been hurt in an accident in Arlington, you probably have questions — and you likely need answers fast. Medical bills pile up. Insurance adjusters call. You don’t always know who’s telling you the truth or what your rights actually are under Texas law. At Dashner Law Firm | Arlington Injury & Accident Attorney,…

How Do I Know If I Have a Strong Personal Injury Case? A strong personal injury case requires four essential elements working together: clear liability proving the other party caused your accident, documented injuries supported by medical evidence, quantifiable damages showing your actual losses, and a recoverable defendant with adequate insurance coverage to pay your…

You can sue for pain and suffering in Texas when someone else’s negligence or intentional actions caused your injuries, you suffered physical or emotional harm that can be documented, your share of fault does not exceed 50 percent, and you file your claim within the two-year statute of limitations. Texas law allows injury victims to…

The best thing to do after losing a court case is to act quickly and strategically. You typically have 30 days to file a motion for new trial or notice of appeal in Texas, so consulting with an experienced attorney immediately is critical. Your options include filing post-judgment motions asking the same court to reconsider,…