Personal injury lawyers in North Richland Hills

A contingent fee contract must be in writing and signed by you and the lawyer. Texas law bars written injury solicitations about an accident before the 31st day after it, and ethics rules generally forbid in-person or live phone solicitation.

Some rules cut a claim short. A claimant found more than 50 percent responsible can't recover damages, and a claim against a governmental unit generally needs notice within six months of the incident under the Tort Claims Act, though a city charter can set its own period. For a child under 18, the time while they're a minor generally doesn't count toward the two years, though health care liability claims have their own rule. See the Texas attorneys guide, and confirm your own deadlines with a licensed Texas lawyer.

The State Bar of Texas directory lists every licensed attorney and shows disciplinary history, and can filter for Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law. The Tarrant County Bar Association runs a certified referral service. Tarrant County civil district court records are kept by the District Clerk at 100 N. Calhoun, Fort Worth. See the North Richland Hills local services page.