Irving, Texas · Personal Injury
Ten Irving injury firms with verifiable track records, contingency fees, and free consultations — plus what a claim is worth under Texas law and how to choose.
If you were hurt in a crash on 183 or the 114, in a truck wreck near the DFW freight corridors, or by someone else's negligence anywhere in Irving, you have a limited window to act. Texas generally gives you two years to file a personal injury claim, and the insurance company began protecting itself the day of the accident. The reassuring part: injury lawyers work on contingency, so you pay nothing up front and the fee comes out of the recovery only if they win.
Irving sits in the middle of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and its injury firms handle the full range — car and 18-wheeler crashes, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents, workplace injuries, and wrongful death. Several firms below have decades of experience, board-certified personal injury specialists, and recoveries in the hundreds of millions or more.
We cross-checked each firm against at least two independent sources and confirmed a real Irving-area injury practice. Treat this as a shortlist: call two or three, ask the same questions about experience and fees, and choose the firm whose answers and responsiveness give you confidence.
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 Irving-area personal injury practice. We do not accept payment for placement, and we do not write sponsored reviews. More on our methodology →
Practice focus: Car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, brain injury
Based at 4500 Fuller Dr in Irving, the Dashner Law Firm has helped thousands of injured clients and handles car, motorcycle, truck, pedestrian, and brain-injury cases.
Why they made the list: A true local pick with an Irving office and a broad injury practice — convenient and experienced for DFW crash cases.
Practice focus: Auto accidents, workplace injury, negligence
Founded in 2008 by Kristopher Barber, the firm has an Irving location and statewide reach; attorney Geoffrey Barber has been named to the Super Lawyers list and holds a perfect Avvo rating.
Why they made the list: A well-established full-service injury firm with peer recognition and an Irving presence.
Practice focus: Auto, truck, and catastrophic injury
Angel Reyes has helped tens of thousands of injury victims recover more than $1 billion since 1993 and has been named to the Texas Super Lawyers list for many years.
Why they made the list: A heavyweight recovery record and long-running peer recognition — strong for serious DFW injury claims.
Practice focus: Catastrophic injury, 18-wheeler, wrongful death
Ramez F. Shamieh carries a 10/10 Avvo rating and an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, with a practice centered on catastrophic injury and 18-wheeler collisions.
Why they made the list: A top pick for serious truck and catastrophic-injury cases where peer ratings and trial focus matter.
Practice focus: 18-wheeler, car, and serious accidents
Tate Law Offices represents Irving accident victims with a strong emphasis on 18-wheeler and serious auto crashes across the DFW metroplex.
Why they made the list: A focused choice for commercial-truck cases, which require specialized investigation Tate emphasizes.
Practice focus: Auto accidents and personal injury
MAS Law handles Irving personal injury and auto accident claims and is noted for bilingual client service across the DFW area.
Why they made the list: A practical option for routine auto claims and clients who want service in Spanish and English.
Practice focus: Personal injury and serious accidents
Attorney Jerry D. Andrews has more than 30 years of experience, founded his firm in 1991, and is recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in personal injury law.
Why they made the list: Board certification in personal injury is a meaningful credential held by relatively few Texas lawyers — a strong experience signal.
Practice focus: Auto accidents and personal injury
Texas Resolve is an Irving personal injury practice listed across legal directories for auto and injury claims.
Why they made the list: Rounds out the list as another vetted local option; compare its approach and fee terms in your free consult.
Hurt in an accident in Irving? Tell us what happened and we'll connect you with one of these injury firms — or a similar one — for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Match the firm to the crash type. A soft-tissue car claim and an 18-wheeler catastrophic case are different animals. For serious or commercial-truck wrecks, lean toward board-certified or peer-rated firms with trial records.
Look for Texas board certification. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifies personal injury trial law. It is held by relatively few lawyers and is a strong signal of focused experience.
Get the contingency terms in writing. Most Irving firms charge ~33% pre-suit and ~40% if a lawsuit is filed. Ask whether case costs come out before or after the fee — it changes your net.
Ask who handles your file. At larger firms, a partner does intake and staff do the work. Get the handling attorney's name and direct contact.
Use the free consult to compare. Interview two or three. The firm that is candid about your odds, organized, and responsive now is usually the one to trust later.
You should not pay an Irving injury lawyer out of pocket. The fee is a percentage of the recovery, plus case costs. Typical numbers:
On most claims, the lawyer's percentage is more than offset by a larger settlement and avoiding mistakes that cap recovery. Get the full fee-and-cost breakdown in the engagement letter before signing.
A realistic arc for an Irving injury case:
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.
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.
You will get more out of the first call if you arrive organized. For most personal injury matters, gather:
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.
Tell us about your situation. We'll match you with one of these firms or a similar one. Free, confidential, no obligation.
Almost every Irving injury firm works on contingency: you pay nothing up front and the lawyer takes a percentage of the recovery only if you win — typically about 33% if the case settles before a lawsuit and 40% if it goes into litigation. Case costs come out of the settlement on top of the fee, so get the full breakdown in writing.
Texas generally gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Some situations have shorter notice requirements, and claims against government entities follow special rules. Miss the deadline and your claim is usually barred, so talk to a lawyer early.
Texas uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You can still recover if you were 50% or less at fault, with your award reduced by your share. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing — which is why how fault is argued matters so much.
Usually not. First offers tend to be low and come before your full injuries are known. Once you sign a release, you cannot reopen the claim if your condition worsens. Have a lawyer value the claim before you sign anything.
It depends on your medical bills, lost wages, the severity and permanence of the injury, and available insurance. A minor injury that heals quickly is worth far less than one with lasting effects. Be skeptical of any lawyer who quotes a big number before reviewing your records.
A clear-liability claim can settle in a few months once you finish treatment. A disputed claim or one requiring a lawsuit can take one to two years. A good lawyer gives you a realistic range, not a promise.
Most injury claims settle, but some go to trial when the insurer disputes fault or lowballs a serious injury. Hiring a firm that genuinely tries cases gives you leverage, because insurers know the firm will follow through.
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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