Hurt in a crash or by someone else's carelessness in Garland? Here are the injury firms that show up again and again in the rankings, with what they cost and who they fit.
Updated March 24, 202611 min readEditorially independent
If you were injured in Garland and the insurance adjuster is already calling, you need two things fast: a clear sense of what your claim is worth, and a lawyer who has tried cases against these insurers. Texas is an at-fault state, so the driver or business that caused your injury (and their insurer) pays your damages. Texas also uses 'modified comparative negligence,' meaning you can recover as long as you were 50% or less at fault, with your award reduced by your share, but you recover nothing if you were more than half to blame.
Texas generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, one of the shorter windows in the country. That deadline arrives faster than people expect: evidence disappears, witnesses move, and insurers count on you waiting. Most Garland injury cases are filed in Dallas County courts. The firms below were chosen for verifiable DFW-area injury practices and real records of taking cases to trial when an insurer lowballs.
Nearly every firm here works on contingency: no upfront fee, and the lawyer is paid a percentage only if you recover. That aligns their incentives with yours and means the first call costs you nothing.
How we picked these 8: We cross-referenced peer rankings and directories (Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, Justia, Expertise.com, FindLaw) and each firm's own published practice pages. Every firm below appeared in at least two independent sources and has a verifiable Garland-area personal injury practice. We do not accept payment for placement, and we do not write sponsored reviews. More on our methodology →
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Mullen & Mullen Law Firm
Garland office; DFWFamily-owned since 1983Contingency
Practice focus: Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, slip-and-fall
A family-owned boutique injury firm in business across North Texas for over 40 years, with a dedicated Garland office and a long record of strong client reviews and substantial settlements.
Why they made the list: Four decades of North Texas injury work, a Garland presence, and consistently high client ratings.
Practice focus: Car and truck accidents, workplace injury, wrongful death
Kraft & Associates handles Garland personal injury and car accident cases with a notably experienced staff (averaging decades with the firm) and a track record reflected in strong client reviews.
Why they made the list: Deep institutional experience and a stable, long-tenured legal team.
Practice focus: Car, truck, and 18-wheeler accidents, catastrophic injury, wrongful death
Founded by Angel L. Reyes III, this large Dallas-based firm reports representing tens of thousands of injury victims and recovering more than $1 billion, serving Garland clients in serious accident cases.
Why they made the list: Scale and resources for serious motor-vehicle and catastrophic injury claims.
Practice focus: Car accidents, truck accidents, premises liability, wrongful death
A Dallas-area injury firm serving Garland clients across motor-vehicle, premises, and wrongful-death claims, with a focus on individual attention to each accident victim.
Why they made the list: A focused accident-and-injury practice with attentive client service for Garland.
Practice focus: Car accidents, 18-wheeler and commercial truck accidents
Known across DFW for its auto and truck accident practice, Witherite Law Group represents Garland-area crash victims and brings significant resources to commercial-vehicle cases.
Why they made the list: A high-resource auto and big-truck practice for serious crash claims.
Practice focus: Car accidents, serious injury, wrongful death, insurance disputes
Scott Mackenzie brings decades of trial experience to Garland-area injury and wrongful-death claims, with a reputation for taking strong cases to court when insurers will not pay fairly.
Why they made the list: A trial-tested solo practice for clients who want a seasoned courtroom advocate.
Practice focus: Car accidents, slip-and-fall, premises liability, injury claims
RTRLAW operates a Garland office as part of a multi-state injury practice, handling car accidents, premises liability, and general injury claims for local clients.
Why they made the list: A local Garland office backed by a larger multi-state injury operation.
Practice focus: Catastrophic injury, 18-wheeler accidents, wrongful death, industrial accidents
A nationally known Texas trial firm that reports recovering tens of billions for clients, Arnold & Itkin takes serious Garland-area catastrophic injury and wrongful-death cases statewide.
Why they made the list: Elite trial resources for the most serious, high-value catastrophic cases.
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How to choose between them in Garland
Match the firm to the severity of your injury. A straightforward fender-bender claim is different from a catastrophic injury or wrongful death. Larger trial firms shine on high-value cases; a focused local firm may give a routine claim more personal attention.
Ask about trial experience, not just settlements. Insurers track which firms actually try cases. A lawyer with a real courtroom record tends to command better settlement offers because the insurer knows they will go the distance.
Confirm the contingency percentage in writing. Most Texas injury firms take roughly a third before suit and more if the case is filed. Get the exact percentages and how case costs are handled before you sign.
What personal injury help typically costs in Garland
Personal injury firms in Garland work on contingency, so you pay nothing upfront. As rough guidance:
Upfront cost to you: Typically $0. The firm is paid only if you recover.
Contingency fee: Commonly around 33% if the case settles before a lawsuit is filed, rising to roughly 40% if the case is filed and litigated.
Case costs (records, experts, filing): Advanced by the firm and repaid from the recovery; ask whether you owe these if the case does not succeed.
Free consultation: Standard across the firms above, so you can learn what your claim is worth at no cost.
Because the fee comes out of the recovery, a good lawyer who increases the settlement often nets you more than handling the claim yourself, even after the fee.
How long it takes
An injury claim can resolve in months or stretch into a lawsuit, depending on the injuries and the insurer:
Treatment and investigation: The firm gathers the police report, medical records, and evidence while you focus on healing; rushing settlement before you know your full injuries is a common mistake.
Demand and negotiation: Once your treatment stabilizes, the firm sends a demand to the insurer and negotiates; many claims settle here within a few months.
Filing suit: If the insurer will not pay fairly, the firm files a lawsuit in Dallas County, which opens formal discovery.
Settlement or trial: Most cases still settle, but a trial-ready firm can take it to a Dallas County jury if needed, which can extend the timeline past a year.
Red flags to watch for when hiring a personal injury lawyer in Garland
Guaranteed outcomes. No ethical attorney can promise a specific result. If a firm guarantees a win, a number, or a court ruling, walk away.
The disappearing senior partner. You meet a named partner at intake, then never hear from them again while an unsupervised junior runs the file. Ask in writing who handles your matter day to day.
Pressure to sign on the spot. Reputable firms give you the engagement letter in writing and time to read it. High-pressure intake is a volume-mill signal.
No verifiable track record. Look for named results, peer rankings, board certifications, or bar recognition — not "we have helped thousands of clients."
Vague fees. Every legitimate firm will put the fee structure, what is covered, and what triggers extra charges in a written engagement letter.
10 questions to ask in your free consultation
Most of the firms on this list offer a free or low-cost initial call. Use it. Bring a written list and write down the answers, then compare across two or three firms before you sign anything.
Who, specifically, will handle my matter day to day? Get a name and a direct email, not just the firm.
How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years? You want a number, not a brochure line.
What is your fee, and what does it cover? Get the structure in writing before you sign.
What out-of-pocket costs am I responsible for, and when? Filing fees, records, and experts add up - ask now.
What is the realistic range of outcomes? A good lawyer gives a range; a weak one promises the high end.
How long will this take? An honest estimate, with the assumptions stated.
What is my deadline, and is it at risk? Many personal injury matters carry hard filing deadlines.
How often will I hear from you? Set the communication cadence now.
What can I do to help my own case? The best lawyers will give you homework.
What is the worst-case outcome? A lawyer who refuses to discuss downside risk is selling you something.
What to bring to your Garland consultation
You will get more out of the first call if you arrive organized. For most personal injury matters, gather:
A short written timeline. Dates, names, and what happened, in order.
The key documents. Any contracts, letters, agreements, court orders, or filings you have received.
Your correspondence. Relevant emails, texts, or messages - and do not delete anything.
Any deadlines you know about. A court date, a signing deadline, or an agency notice.
Your questions. The 10 above are a good place to start.
If you are not sure whether something is relevant, bring it anyway. It is easier for a lawyer to set aside what does not matter than to chase down what you left at home.
Talk to a vetted Personal Injury attorney in Garland
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Frequently asked questions about personal injury lawyers in Garland
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Texas?
Generally two years from the date of the injury. Miss that deadline and you usually lose the right to sue, so it is important to talk to a lawyer well before it runs.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Texas uses modified comparative negligence. You can still recover as long as you were 50% or less at fault, but your award is reduced by your percentage of blame, and you recover nothing if you were more than half at fault.
How much is my Garland injury case worth?
It depends on your medical bills, lost income, the severity and permanence of your injuries, and pain and suffering. A lawyer can give you a realistic range after reviewing your records, not a guaranteed number.
Should I accept the insurance company's first offer?
Usually not without advice. First offers are typically low and may come before you know the full extent of your injuries. Once you settle, you generally cannot reopen the claim.
What does a personal injury lawyer cost?
Usually nothing upfront. These firms work on contingency, taking a percentage of any recovery, and advance the case costs, which are repaid from the settlement.
Do most injury cases go to trial?
No. Most settle before trial. But hiring a firm willing and able to try the case often produces a better settlement, because the insurer knows the threat is real.
What should I bring to the consultation?
Bring the crash or incident report, photos, medical records or bills, insurance information, and any correspondence from the insurer. The more the lawyer can review, the better the first read on your claim.
One last thing. Choosing a lawyer is personal. Read the reviews. Call two or three firms before you sign. Ask each one: How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years? The answer tells you a lot. — The LawFirmSquare team
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