Kelley Wolff Injury Attorneys handles car accident cases on contingency, meaning you pay nothing upfront and owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Our fee comes from the settlement or verdict—typically a percentage of your recovery. We also advance all case costs for investigation, experts, and litigation, so you never pay out-of-pocket expenses.

Car accident case values depend on injury severity, medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and available insurance coverage.

Minor soft tissue injuries may settle for thousands while catastrophic injuries involving permanent disabilities can reach millions. We evaluate your specific damages during a free consultation to estimate potential case value.

After a car accident, ensure safety first and call 911 for police and medical response.

Document the scene with photographs, exchange information with other drivers, gather witness contact details, and seek immediate medical attention even if injuries seem minor. Avoid admitting fault or providing recorded statements to insurance companies before consulting an attorney.

Texas law provides a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims from car accidents.

This deadline runs from the accident date, and missing it typically bars recovery entirely. However, insurance claims should be filed promptly after accidents, and evidence preservation requires immediate action for the strongest possible case.

Never accept insurance settlement offers without attorney consultation, especially soon after accidents when injury extent remains unclear.

Insurance companies make quick lowball offers hoping victims settle before understanding their claims’ true value. Once you accept a settlement, you cannot request additional compensation later—even if injuries prove worse than initially thought.

When at-fault drivers lack insurance, your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage provides compensation.

Texas requires insurance companies to offer UM coverage when you purchase policies, and we recommend carrying adequate limits. If you have UM coverage, we file claims against your own insurer, which must pay as if it insured the at-fault driver.

Yes, Texas follows modified comparative fault rules allowing recovery if you’re less than 51% responsible for the accident.

Your compensation gets reduced by your fault percentage—if you’re 20% at fault for a $100,000 claim, you’d receive $80,000. Insurance companies often exaggerate victim fault to reduce payouts, making strong legal representation essential.

Car accident case timelines vary from several months to years depending on injury severity, liability disputes, and whether litigation becomes necessary.

Simple cases with clear liability and moderate injuries may settle within months. Complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, disputed fault, or multiple defendants can take two years or longer, especially if trial becomes necessary.

Car accident victims can recover economic damages (medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, future medical costs) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life). Severe cases involving drunk driving or gross negligence may also warrant punitive damages to punish wrongdoing and deter similar conduct.

While you can handle minor car accident claims yourself, serious injuries benefit significantly from attorney representation.

Insurance companies employ teams of adjusters and lawyers working to minimize payouts—having experienced counsel levels the playing field. Studies consistently show represented victims recover more compensation than those who negotiate alone, even after attorney fees.