Tapia Trial Lawyers | Texas Personal Injury Attorneys

TEXAS PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL LAWYERS

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you didn't deserve this

You were doing everything right.

Then someone else's mistake changed everything. Now you're dealing with pain, missed work, medical bills you didn't ask for, and an insurance adjuster who's already calling, already taking notes, and already working to pay you as little as possible.

You don't have to figure this out alone. And you don't have to say a word to the insurance company before you talk to us.

At Tapia Trial Lawyers, we represent injured Texans who deserve more than a quick settlement and a closed file. We take cases seriously. We build them for trial. And we don't back down when the other side pushes back, because that's exactly what they're counting on.

The consultation is free. The conversation is confidential. There's no obligation to move forward.

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2 years

Texas statute of limitations for personal injury claims. After that, your right to sue is gone.

Day 1

The insurance company starts building their case against your claim the moment the accident is reported.

72 hrs

Critical window after an accident. Surveillance footage gets overwritten. Witnesses forget. Evidence disappears. Don't wait.

3.5x

Injury victims represented by an attorney receive on average 3.5x more than those who handle their claim alone.*

$0

Cost to speak with us. No fee of any kind unless we win your case.

*Insurance Research Council. Results may vary based on individual case circumstances.

personal injury cases we handle

If you were hurt, we want to hear from you.

Every case type below gets the same treatment: built for trial from day one, not for a quick settlement.

Car Accidents

Rear-ends, T-bones, head-on collisions. If another driver's negligence caused your injuries, you have a case.

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Truck & 18-Wheeler Accidents

Commercial trucking cases involve multiple liable parties, federal regulations, and high-stakes insurers. We know how to fight them.

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Motorcycle Accidents

Riders are vulnerable and often blamed unfairly. We fight the bias and pursue full compensation for your injuries.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe. When they don't and you're hurt, they're liable.

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Rideshare Accidents

Uber and Lyft accidents involve layered insurance coverage that companies exploit to minimize payouts. We cut through it.

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Wrongful Death

Losing someone due to another's negligence is devastating. We pursue justice and maximum compensation for your family.

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Not every PI firm is the same.
Ours was built to be different.

We build every file as if it's going to trial, because that's what gets our clients what they actually deserve.

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We build every case for trial.

A PI firm that is a settlement mill takes volume, moves fast, and accepts whatever the adjuster offers. We don't. Every case we take gets built ready for depositions, experts, and trial strategy from day one. Insurance companies know which firms will actually go to trial. We make sure they know we will.

"The insurance company already knows which lawyers go to trial. We make sure they know we do."

02

You pay nothing unless we win.

No retainer. No hourly fees. No upfront costs of any kind. We work on contingency, which means our fee comes from the recovery we win for you, and only if we win. If we don't recover, you owe us nothing. No fine print. No exceptions.

$0

to hire us. We only get paid when you do.

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We speak your language.

No translator, no miscommunication, no losing the details that matter. If you're more comfortable in Spanish, we handle your entire case in Spanish, from the first call through trial.

Se habla español.

Completamente bilingüe, de la primera llamada hasta el juicio.

Here's what happens when you call us.

No pressure. No obligation. Just a straight conversation about what happened and what your options are.

1

You reach out.

Call us, fill out the form, or text us. Tell us what happened in your own words, there's no wrong way to start. We'll take it from there.

2

We evaluate your case, for free.

We review what happened, ask the right questions, and give you an honest assessment. If you have a case, we'll tell you. If you don't, we'll tell you that too.

3

We fight for everything you're owed.

If you hire us, we get to work immediately. We build the case, handle the insurance company, and prepare for trial, so you can focus on recovering.

The first call costs you nothing.

No commitment. No retainer. No hourly clock running. Just an honest conversation with a trial lawyer who will tell you exactly where you stand.

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Edward Tapia Jr.

Founding Attorney · Tapia Trial Lawyers, PLLC

State Bar of Texas

your attorney

You deserve a lawyer who treats your case like it's going to trial.

"Every case gets built as if a jury is going to decide it. That preparation is what changes what the other side offers."

— Edward Tapia Jr., Founding Attorney

Licensed

State Bar of Texas

Based in

Dallas, Texas

Practice

Personal Injury

Languages

English · Spanish

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The burden of proof is a legal standard. We treat it as a personal one.

The burden of proof
is on us.

We don't ask clients to trust us based on promises. We earn it through preparation, the kind that changes what the insurance company puts on the table before a single day of trial.

Every file we take gets built with the same rigor as a case going to a jury. Expert witnesses identified. Liability documented. Damages calculated to the last dollar. That preparation is what separates a real result from a quick close.

As Tapia Trial Lawyers grows its verdict and settlement record, results will be published here in full, with context, not just numbers.

In the meantime, the standard we hold ourselves to is simple: every case gets everything it needs to win at trial.

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what trial-ready preparation means for your case

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Full liability investigation: accident reconstruction, witness statements, evidence preservation

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Medical record review and expert identification, so every injury is documented and valued correctly

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Full damages calculation: past and future medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, impairment

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Demand built for trial: not optimized for a fast close, but for maximum recovery

what our clients say

"Fantastic experience."

★★★★★

Google Review · 5.0 stars

"They care and treat you like family."

★★★★★

Google Review · 5.0 stars

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Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its own facts. Tapia Trial Lawyers, PLLC — State Bar of Texas. Attorney Advertising.

What our clients say.

★★★★★ 5.0 · Google Reviews

★★★★★

"Fantastic experience. They kept me informed every step of the way and made a complex process easy to understand. Truly grateful for their help."

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Alex T.

Google Review · 6 weeks ago

★★★★★

"They care and treat you like family."

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Paul S.

Google Review · 5 weeks ago

★★★★★

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Questions we hear every day.

If you're not sure whether to call, these answers might help. Still have questions — that's what the free consultation is for.

How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in Texas?

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Nothing upfront. We work on contingency — meaning our fee is a percentage of what we recover for you, and only if we win. If we don't recover, you owe us nothing. No retainer. No hourly rate. No risk.

What should I do right after a car accident in Texas?

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Call 911, get medical attention even if you feel fine, document the scene if safe, and do not give a recorded statement to the insurance company before speaking with a lawyer. The adjuster's job is to minimize your claim — yours is to protect it.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Texas?

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Generally two years from the date of injury under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §16.003. Exceptions apply — wrongful death, injuries to minors, and cases involving government entities have different deadlines. Don't wait to find out which applies to you.

What if the accident was partly my fault?

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You may still have a case. Texas follows modified comparative fault — as long as you're less than 51% responsible, you can recover damages. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but it's not eliminated. Call us before you assume you don't have a claim.

Do I have to go to court?

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Most personal injury cases settle before trial. But the reason they settle — and settle for more — is because the other side knows your lawyer is prepared to go to trial if necessary. We build every case as if it's going to a jury. That preparation is what drives better settlements.

How long will my case take?

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It depends on the complexity of your case, the severity of your injuries, and whether it settles or goes to trial. Simple cases can resolve in months. Cases with serious injuries, disputed liability, or multiple parties can take a year or more. We'll give you an honest timeline after reviewing your specific situation.

What is my case worth?

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That depends on your medical bills, lost wages, future care needs, pain and suffering, and the extent of the other party's liability. We don't throw out numbers without reviewing your case. What we can tell you is that cases handled by trial-ready lawyers consistently recover more — because the preparation changes what gets offered.

Should I talk to the insurance company after an accident?

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No — not before speaking with a lawyer. Insurance adjusters are trained to get information that reduces or eliminates your claim. Even a casual statement like "I'm doing okay" can be used against you. You are not required to give a recorded statement to the other party's insurer. Call us first.

What if the at-fault driver didn't have insurance?

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You may still have options. If you carry uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM), your own policy may cover your damages. We can review your policy and evaluate all available sources of recovery — including the at-fault driver directly in some cases.

Can I still file a claim if I didn't go to the doctor right away?

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Yes — but delays in treatment can be used by the insurance company to argue your injuries weren't serious or weren't caused by the accident. The sooner you get evaluated, the stronger your claim. If you haven't been seen yet, go today. Then call us.

What types of damages can I recover in a Texas personal injury case?

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Texas allows recovery for economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, future care costs) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement). In some cases involving egregious conduct, exemplary damages may also be available. We calculate every category to make sure nothing is left on the table.

Hablamos español: ¿pueden manejar mi caso en español?

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Sí. El abogado Edward Tapia Jr. es completamente bilingüe. Podemos manejar su caso completamente en español — desde la primera llamada hasta el juicio. No necesita un traductor. Llámenos.

Tell us what happened.
We'll take it from here.

The consultation is free. What you share is confidential. No obligation, just answers.

Call or text

(469) 325-3275

We answer. Available for urgent matters.

Email

[email protected]

We respond same day during business hours.

Office

3500 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 460
Dallas, TX 75219

By appointment. We meet clients at their location when needed.

Hours

Monday – Friday
8AM – 6PM

Available outside these hours for urgent matters.

What happens after you reach out:

We review your information — usually within a few hours

A member of our team contacts you directly

We tell you honestly whether you have a case

No pressure. No commitment. Just answers.

Get a free consultation → No fee unless we win. Se habla español.