Personal Injury

Tarrant County Personal Injury Attorneys

We Stand Up for the Wrongfully Injured

Do you need guidance and legal counsel after being in a serious accident in Tarrant County? Make the Law Offices of Mark M. Childress, PLLC your first choice of representation. We understand what you are going through, and we are here to guide you through the legal process with honesty, compassion, and determination.

When you have been hurt because of someone else’s negligence, you deserve a legal team that will protect your rights and pursue fair compensation, even if that means going to trial. Our firm is known for combining experience with workable strategies that keep your needs front and center.

For an initial consultation with our Tarrant County personal injury lawyers, call (817) 497-8148 now.

Bring Your Personal Injury Case to Us

Personal injury law covers many types of accidents and injuries. Our firm has the experience and resources needed to represent clients across a variety of situations and claims.

We can work on personal injury cases that involve the following and more:

Car accidents
Truck accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Construction accidents
Premises liability
Dog bites
Product liability
Workplace injuries
Medical malpractice

Can You File a Claim If You’re Partially At Fault?

One of the most common questions we hear is whether you can still recover damages if you were partly responsible for an accident. In Texas, the law applies a rule known as comparative negligence.

Under this system, your ability to recover damages depends on your share of responsibility. If you are found to be more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover compensation. However, if you are 50% or less at fault, you may still be able to recover damages, but your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.

For example, if you were awarded $100,000 in damages but found to be 10% at fault, your recovery would be reduced to $90,000. Because of this comparative fault system, insurance companies often try to push more blame onto injury victims. That’s why having an experienced personal injury lawyer in your corner from the start is highly recommended, even by the courts that hear civil injury claims.

What Compensation Can You Get Through a Successful Claim?

A successful personal injury claim can provide compensation to help offset the physical, financial, and emotional toll of an accident.

Common types of compensation that can be pursued through a personal injury claim include:

Medical expenses (past and future)
Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Property damage
Loss of consortium (for spouses and family)

It’s important to remember that no lawyer or law firm can promise or guarantee any particular result or recovery. What we can do is give it our all to fight for the maximized compensation you deserve.

Texas Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury

In most cases, Texas law gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations.

Allowing the statute of limitations to expire before you file a claim could mean losing your right to pursue compensation, no matter how strong your case may be. Because evidence can fade and witnesses’ memories can weaken over time, it is always advised to act quickly and consult an attorney as soon as possible after an accident, even if the statute of limitations has months or more than a year left.

Will Your Case Go to Trial?

Many successful personal injury cases in Texas are resolved through negotiation or settlement before reaching a courtroom. Settling can often save time, money, and stress, so defendants and insurance companies like to consider it.

However, not every case settles, and not every defendant wants to settle. When a fair resolution cannot be reached, we are prepared to take your case to trial. At the Law Offices of Mark M. Childress, PLLC, we do not back down from courtroom litigation when it is in your best interest.

Begin Your Claim Today with Professional Counsel

Our Tarrant County personal injury attorneys are here to protect your rights after you’ve been in an accident or suffered an injury due to someone else’s mistakes. With our contingency fees, you can hire our team with no upfront, out-of-pocket expenses, and you only need to pay attorney fees if we end your case in your favor. It’s one of the many ways we make your client experience our top priority.

Call (817) 497-8148 today to speak with a Tarrant County personal injury lawyer about your case.

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"My questions were heard and answered without having to ask twice."
Value a capable team with experienced staff. For the past 9 months, the folks at the Law Offices of Mark Childress handled my case with class and empathy. My questions were heard and answered without having to ask twice. I felt like I was kept in the loop and always briefed properly. As I move forward with other ventures I wouldn't be surprised if we crossed paths again. And hats off to Konner, THANK YOU!

- Cody C.
"Mark was there to answer every question, every phone call and did it in a way that I felt as if I were his only client."
I needed an attorney who would stand up for me and my child during a very hard time. Mark was there to answer every question, every phone call and did it in a way that I felt as if I were his only client. He was very knowledgeable not only about the law but about the opposing attorney and the judge. He prepared me well and we won our case. I would recommend Mark Childress to anyone who is fighting for custody or in need of child support.

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This guy is amazing. In a matter of minutes, he accomplished what no other attorney could in 6 years. He had my case figured out in 1short conversation and had what he called "a convoluted mess" fixed. I'm pretty sure my ex felt like he'd been hit by a bus. My family is finally in tact and everyone is finally happy.

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Our Attorneys personally handle each case themselves. You will have direct access to your attorney to be able to get the answers that you need.
Transparency
Honesty and transparency are critical in building trust with your attorney. You will always know what is going on with your case every step of the way.
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At our firm you're not just a case number, our staff will always know the status of your case and help to make your situation more manageable.
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Our team understands that no two cases are the same. Your strategy will be tailored specifically to you and your family's goals.