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Essential Texas Personal Injury Laws You Must Know
For complete statutes, visit the Texas Legislature Online and review Title 4 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code . However, understanding how these laws apply to your specific situation requires a consultation with trial-experienced El Paso personal injury attorneys.
Police Reports in El Paso
Getting your police report quickly strengthens your personal injury claim, and you can file these steps:
- For El Paso Police Department reports , submit a written request with the crash date, location, or names involved – you can get it in person for $6 or by mail for $7.50.
- Highway accidents handled by the Texas Highway Patrol require using the TxDOT online system or calling 1-844-CRIS-HLP, though these reports take up to 14 days to appear.
- Hit-and-run accidents must be reported to (915) 832-4436 within 10 days, and any delays can cost you valuable evidence.
At Abrar & Vergara, we handle this process for you and know exactly which report details strengthen your case for maximum compensation.
Texas Insurance Requirements
Texas requires minimum liability coverage:
- $30,000 bodily injury per person
- $60,000 bodily injury per accident
- $25,000 property damage per accident
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage protects you when at-fault drivers lack adequate insurance or flee the scene. Texas requires insurers to offer UM/UIM coverage, but you can decline it in writing. Without this coverage, you could have zero recourse for compensation, regardless of how serious your injuries are. Dealing with insurance companies requires personal injury attorneys who understand their tactics and aren’t intimidated by their resources.
Personal Injury Blog
While online resources provide basic information, our blog offers insights you won’t find elsewhere because we don’t just read about personal injury law, we practice it in El Paso courtrooms. Our trial experience means we know which medical experts are credible to local juries, how judges handle evidence, and how insurance companies react when they’re facing El Paso personal injury lawyers who aren’t afraid of confrontation. This courtroom experience translates directly into better settlements and verdicts for our clients.
Additional Government Resources
Texas Medical Board (medical malpractice cases): tmb.state.tx.us
