Personal injury lawyers in Midland

• Two years: a personal injury suit generally must be filed within two years of the day the claim accrues. A wrongful death suit also has two years, counted from the date of death.
• Minors: time while the injured person is under 18 generally doesn't count against that period. Health care claims follow a separate rule: a child under 12 has until age 14.
• Medical claims: a health care liability claim needs written notice at least 60 days before suit, generally must be filed within two years, and has an absolute 10-year limit. In these claims, noneconomic damages against physicians and providers are capped at $250,000 per claimant.
• Government defendants: under the Tort Claims Act, a governmental unit is entitled to notice within six months, and a city charter can set its own deadline. Damages in Tort Claims Act cases are capped at $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for the state and cities, and $100,000 and $300,000 for other local governments.

On fault, a Texas claimant more than 50 percent responsible is barred; below that, damages are cut by the claimant's own percentage. A defendant generally pays only its share, unless found more than 50 percent responsible, when it becomes jointly and severally liable.

Every case has its own facts and exceptions. Confirm your deadline and options with a licensed Texas attorney.

If an injury lawyer offers to work on contingency, Texas requires that contract to be in writing and signed by both you and the lawyer. It has to state how the fee is calculated, any different percentages for settlement, trial or appeal, and which expenses are deducted and when. An ad that offers contingent fees must say whether you will owe other expenses, such as litigation costs, which is a good question to ask in person too.

For hourly work, the State Bar reported a statewide median of $368 an hour for full-time private practitioners in 2025. Ask any Midland lawyer to put the rate in writing. See the Texas lawyers guide for fees in other practice areas.

After a crash, letters and calls can arrive fast. Texas law generally bars lawyers from sending written personal injury or wrongful death solicitations about an accident before the 31st day after it, and ethics rules generally forbid in-person, live phone or live social media solicitation; mail must be marked "ADVERTISEMENT". Barratry, including paying a runner to sign you up, is a third-degree felony. If your contract came from barratry, you can void it and recover the fees you paid plus a $10,000 penalty, and someone solicited illegally who didn't sign can sue for $50,000.

The State Bar's Advertising Review Department reviews lawyer ads and solicitation letters under the disciplinary rules, and lawyers may ask it to pre-approve an ad at least 30 days before use. If a letter arrives, ask the lawyer how it complied.

The State Bar's Find a Lawyer directory lists every licensed Texas attorney and filters by board certification. Personal Injury Trial Law is a certified specialty, and a lawyer may advertise as "Board Certified" only if the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, or a group it accredits, certified them. You can also view a lawyer's disciplinary history.

Grievances are filed on the State Bar's current form, effective October 1, 2025, online. If a lawyer stole your money or kept an unearned fee, the Client Security Fund may repay you, generally after a grievance finds that happened. The State Bar's referral line, (800) 252-9690, sets up a consultation of up to 30 minutes for no more than $20. For where to file a Midland County case, ask your lawyer or the county clerk's office.

Injury claims often involve a damaged roof or vehicle and an insurer; for home repairs see Midland roofers. Compare lawyers in Odessa, or read the Midland city guide.