Houston Personal Injury Lawyer

Injured in an accident in Houston, TX? Contact the top Houston personal injury lawyer to seek justice and compensation.

A crash on I-45, a fall at a local business, or another sudden personal injury can turn an ordinary week into a stack of medical appointments and bills. Your paycheck shrinks while you miss work, and the insurance company starts building its side of the story before you even know what your injuries will cost. Their adjuster may call quickly with sympathy and a low offer, hoping you settle before you understand the full picture.

At DeHoyos Accident Attorneys, our Houston personal injury lawyers bring the preparation of a firm that has secured more than $20 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients. We gather the police report, photographs, and witness accounts while they are still fresh, and we work with your doctors to show what your recovery actually requires. You focus on healing while we handle the adjusters and build the case the insurance company was not planning for.

Get a free consultation and discover how our personal injury lawyers in Houston, TX, can help you seek the compensation and justice you deserve.

How Our Personal Injury Lawyers Help Injury Victims in Houston, TX

An injury leaves you with medical bills, missed work, and an insurance company that wants a quick answer. DeHoyos Accident Attorneys guides you through every stage of your claim so you can focus on getting better.

• Free case evaluation and consultation: We listen to what happened, answer your questions in plain English, and tell you what your claim may be worth.
• Evidence preservation: We act fast to secure police reports, surveillance footage, witness statements, and other evidence before it disappears.
• Investigation: We reconstruct how the accident happened and identify every party that shares responsibility.
• Medical documentation: We work with your doctors to connect your injuries to the accident and show how they affect your work and daily life.
• Damages calculation: We work with financial and medical experts to calculate your full losses, including future medical care and lost earning power, not just today’s bills.
• Insurance negotiations: We handle every call and demand letter so you never have to negotiate with an adjuster alone.
• Filing suit and trial preparation: If the insurer will not offer a fair settlement, we prepare your case for court and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Contact us to schedule a free consultation and discover how our Houston personal injury lawyers can help you seek the compensation and justice you deserve.

What Compensation Can You Recover in a Texas Personal Injury Claim?

Texas law allows you to pursue two main types of damages. Economic damages cover your concrete financial losses:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and reduced future earning capacity
• In-home care and rehabilitation costs
• Property damage

Non-economic damages cover what doesn’t appear on a receipt, physical pain, emotional distress, disfigurement, and loss of quality of life. Courts may also award exemplary damages in cases involving extreme recklessness or intentional misconduct, designed to punish the at-fault party rather than simply repay your losses.

“Very professional, authentic, honest, reliable and always kept in touch with me about my case. Ryan is bringing trust back to personal injury attorneys. I highly recommend him if you are injured in an accident.” – Angie C.

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule: if you share some responsibility for the accident, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, but only if you were 50% or less responsible. We challenge fault assignments aggressively, because even a small shift can significantly change what you receive.

How We Build Your Case against Insurers

You have bills that need to be paid. Insurance companies know that, and they count on that pressure to push you toward a fast, low settlement. We make sure it doesn’t work.

From day one, our team:

• Issues preservation notices before surveillance footage, electronic data logs, and other time-sensitive evidence can be destroyed
• Collects police reports, medical records, and witness accounts to build a complete record
• Works with accident reconstruction experts and medical specialists to establish liability and the full long-term cost of your injuries
• Manages all communication with the insurer so you’re never pressured into statements or early settlements that harm your case

We prepare every case as though it will go to trial. That preparation, and that reputation, changes what insurers are willing to put on the table.

“Sometimes that’s what it takes–showing them that we’re gonna go to trial on this case–in order for them to be fair with you.” — Attorney Ryan DeHoyos

What Does It Cost to Hire a Houston Personal Injury Lawyer?

Nothing upfront. Our contingency fee means you pay us only if we win, and only from the amount we recover. We also advance all case-related costs, expert witness fees, filing expenses, and investigator fees, so financial pressure never forces you into a settlement you don’t deserve.

How Long Do You Have to File in Texas?

Texas law gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, statute of limitations. Miss this deadline and you permanently lose your right to compensation.

Important exceptions apply:

• Claims against government entities in Houston may require formal written notice within as few as 90 days.
• For injured minors, the two-year period typically begins on their 18th birthday.
• Injuries not immediately apparent may qualify for a later start date under the discovery rule.

The safest move is to contact an attorney right away so we can identify exactly which deadlines apply to your case.

One pattern we consistently see in Houston personal injury claims is that surveillance footage from businesses along the Gulf Freeway and I-45 gets overwritten within a matter of days, long before most injured clients think to call an attorney. Harris County juries expect a complete evidentiary record, so we treat evidence preservation as urgent from the first phone call, not something to revisit after the two-year deadline starts to feel close.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Houston, TX

DeHoyos Accident Attorneys focuses exclusively on personal injury law, and that focus means deeper preparation on every case we take. We represent injured people across Houston and Harris County. Each case type below links to a page with more detail.

Car Accidents

Houston drivers face daily congestion on I-45, the 610 Loop, and the Gulf Freeway, and crashes there often cause whiplash, fractures, and head injuries. Our car accident lawyers gather the police report, camera footage, and witness statements before the other driver’s insurer builds its own version of events.

Truck Accidents

When a commercial truck causes a crash, responsibility often reaches past the driver to the trucking company, cargo loaders, and maintenance contractors. Each may carry a separate insurance policy, which can raise the coverage available to you. We send preservation letters right away to protect driver logs and black box data. Discover how our truck accident lawyers can help you with your truck accident claim, including those involving 18-wheelers.

Motorcycle Accidents

Riders on Houston freeways have no frame or airbags around them, so even a low speed crash can cause broken bones, brain injuries, and road rash. Insurers often argue the rider caused the crash or should have avoided it. Our motorcycle accident lawyers investigate how the collision happened and push back on blame that belongs to the other driver. 

Catastrophic Injury

Brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and severe burns bring medical needs that can last for decades. Our catastrophic injury lawyers work with physicians and financial experts to calculate the lifetime cost of your care and lost earning power, so a settlement covers more than the bills in front of you today.

Wrongful Death

When negligence takes a life, Texas law allows the surviving spouse, children, and parents to seek compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and the loss of companionship. These claims carry strict deadlines, and evidence like vehicle data and surveillance footage can disappear quickly. Our wrongful death lawyers handle these cases for Harris County families so you can focus on grieving.

Pedestrian Accidents

People walking near busy Houston roads have almost no protection when a driver fails to yield or looks away for a moment. Even a low speed impact can cause broken bones and head trauma. Our pedestrian accident lawyers identify the driver, document the crosswalk or roadway conditions, and pursue every available source of coverage. 

Bicycle Accidents

Cyclists share Houston streets with drivers who often do not see them, and a door opening or a right turn can cause serious injuries in an instant. Insurers may claim the cyclist was riding unsafely. Our bicycle accident lawyers gather witness accounts and video to show what really happened. 

Slip and Falls

A spill that nobody cleaned up or a slick entryway at a local store can cause fractures, torn ligaments, and head injuries. Stores and their insurers often argue that you should have watched your step. Our slip and fall lawyers act quickly to request surveillance footage and incident reports before they are erased..

Premises Liability

Property owners in Texas must keep their premises reasonably safe. When a landlord, business, or property manager ignores a hazard like a broken staircase, poor lighting, or weak security, we hold them accountable for the injuries that follow. Our premises liability lawyers gather maintenance logs and inspection records to show what the owner knew.

Dog Bites

Dog attacks can cause deep wounds, infections, and permanent scarring, and children are often the victims. Our dog bite lawyers pursue the dog owner and their insurance for medical care, emotional trauma, and lasting damage.

Workplace Accidents

Falls, equipment failures, and industrial incidents can leave you unable to work while bills keep arriving. Employers and their insurers may downplay what happened or point the blame at you. Our workplace accident lawyers review how your job and injury fit together so you pursue every source of compensation.

Do You Have a Houston Personal Injury Case?

You likely have a claim if someone else’s negligence caused your injury. Negligence is the legal term for failing to act with reasonable care, when that failure causes harm, you have the right to hold the responsible party accountable.

Four elements must be present to build a valid claim:

• The at-fault party had a legal duty to act safely toward you
• They breached that duty through careless or reckless conduct
• Their conduct directly caused your injury
• You suffered real damages, medical expenses, lost wages, or physical pain

Many people who call us aren’t sure whether they have a case. Don’t assume before speaking with an attorney. A free consultation with Ryan DeHoyos costs nothing and gives you a clear, honest answer.

What to Do after an Accident in Houston

Get Medical Care First

See a doctor right away, even if you feel fine. Serious injuries like traumatic brain injuries often have delayed symptoms, and early treatment creates the documentation your claim depends on.

“Anytime you’re gonna have a gap in treatment, especially one as big, it creates a big problem.” – Attorney Ryan DeHoyos

Document and Report Everything

Call the police or notify a property manager. Photograph the scene, your injuries, and any visible damage, and collect names and contact information from witnesses before the scene disperses, these are essential steps to take after being injured in Houston.

Don’t Give the Insurer a Recorded Statement

The other side’s adjuster may call quickly and sound sympathetic. Don’t provide a recorded statement or accept any payment before speaking with an attorney, both can permanently limit your recovery.

Call Us as Early as Possible

Key evidence disappears fast, surveillance footage gets overwritten, vehicle data gets cleared. The sooner we get involved, the more we can protect and the stronger your case will be.

Why Choose the Houston Personal Injury Lawyers at DeHoyos Accident Attorneys 

The personal injury mill model is built on volume: take as many cases as possible, settle quickly, and collect fees. Clients are processed, rarely represented, and most never speak directly to a licensed attorney.

We refuse that model. Ryan DeHoyos personally handles every case with the focus he’d bring to representing a family member. Because we don’t operate on volume, we invest real effort in understanding your story and building a case around it. When insurers see who is handling your file, they respond accordingly.

“Ryan DeHoyos is the MAN when it comes to legal representation for an injury in an accident. Ryan and his staff treated me like family. They kept me informed about my case and were readily available to speak to me. DeHoyos Accident Attorneys is definitely different than the rest!” – Hector M.

Proven Results for Houston Accident Victims

Results matter more than promises. We’ve recovered more than $20 million for over 1,000 injured Texans.

Every figure above represents a real person who received the financial foundation to recover on their own terms, not a quick settlement that closed a file over their future.

In one case we handled, a car wreck case, the insurance company’s offer never moved off $20,000, even two days into trial with their own representative sitting in the courtroom watching the case unfold. The jury came back with a verdict of over $260,000. Results like that are why we prepare every case as if it will be decided by a jury, not a claims adjuster.

Where We Serve in Greater Houston

We represent injured Texans from three offices across the region:

• Houston: Harris County and throughout the city
• Pearland: Brazoria County, Friendswood, and surrounding communities
• League City: the Bay Area, Clear Lake, Webster, and Galveston County

“Outstanding service by this lawyer who puts their clients first. Ryan treated me like I was his only case. I would definitely recommend Ryan to anyone that is involved in a motor vehicle accident. Ryan leveled the playing field with the big insurance company. Definitely exceeded expectations on my recovery!” – David M.

Get Started with a Free Consultation

An accident can leave you with medical bills, missed paychecks, and an insurance company already building its defense. 

Every day that passes makes evidence harder to secure and your case harder to prove. A free case evaluation with DeHoyos Accident Attorneys gives you a clear picture of what happened, who is responsible, and what your case may be worth. Backed by more than $20 million in settlements and verdicts, we handle the insurance company while you focus on healing. There is no cost and no obligation to find out where you stand.

Contact us to schedule your free consultation and discover how our Houston personal injury lawyers can help you seek the compensation and justice you deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I Give the Insurance Company a Recorded Statement after My Accident?

No, and you should not without first speaking to an attorney. Recorded statements give insurers a way to find inconsistencies that reduce or deny your claim.

How Does a Letter of Protection Allow Me to Get Medical Care without Paying Upfront?

A letter of protection is an agreement between our firm and your medical provider guaranteeing payment from your future settlement, so you can receive care today at no out-of-pocket cost.

Can I Recover Compensation if I Was Partially at Fault for My Accident?

Yes, Texas’s modified comparative fault rule allows recovery as long as you were 50% or less responsible, though your award is reduced proportionally by your percentage of fault.

How Long Does a Houston Personal Injury Case Take to Resolve?

Cases settled before a lawsuit is filed can close in a few months. Cases requiring litigation typically take one to two years or more, depending on their complexity.

How Much Will I Receive after Attorney Fees and Medical Liens Are Deducted?

The net amount depends on the contingency fee, case costs, and outstanding medical liens, we walk you through every number before you approve any settlement.

What Are My Options if the At-Fault Driver Had No Insurance?

After crashes involving uninsured drivers, you may be able to recover through your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, called UM/UIM, which exists to protect you when the at-fault party doesn’t carry adequate insurance.

Will Ryan DeHoyos Personally Handle My Case?

Yes, Ryan DeHoyos works directly with every client, and you will not be handed to a case manager, paralegal, or associate attorney at any point in the process.

Do You Provide Legal Support in Spanish?

Yes, we assist Spanish-speaking clients throughout Greater Houston and can guide you through every step of the legal process in Spanish.

Contact the Houston Personal Injury Attorneys at DeHoyos Accident Attorneys

Every day you wait is a day the insurance company uses to build its case against you, while evidence that could strengthen yours quietly disappears. 

You deserve a firm that has secured more than $20 million in settlements and verdicts for injured Texans, and that treats your story as more than a file number. When you call DeHoyos Accident Attorneys, you get a team ready to handle the insurers, protect your evidence, and fight for the full value of your claim. There is no cost and no obligation to get started, and you pay nothing unless we win.

Contact us to schedule your free consultation and discover how DeHoyos Accident Attorneys can help you seek the compensation and justice you deserve.