Car Accidents

Car Accident Attorney in Lubbock, TX

Board-Certified Trial Advocacy for Lubbock Car Accident Victims

When a car accident leaves you or a family member seriously injured, the attorney you choose determines how your case is built and whether it can go to trial. At Wood Law Firm LLP, Attorney Wood holds dual board certifications: Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Board Certified as a Civil Law Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Our team brings over 40 years of combined experience representing injured Texans, and we’re fully prepared to take your case to trial to pursue full and fair compensation.

We represent individuals, children, and families in Lubbock, TX, and surrounding West Texas communities who have suffered catastrophic injuries in car accidents. From distracted-driving collisions on the Loop to high-speed crashes on US-82, Lubbock’s roadways can produce serious harm. We’re here to help you through it.

Contact our car accident attorneys in Lubbock today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’re available same-day, evenings, and weekends. Call (806) 304-0447 to get started.

Why Lubbock Car Accident Clients Choose Wood Law Firm LLP

Peer recognition and professional credentials matter when your case may go to court. Our attorneys have maintained a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating for over 15 years, an honor reflecting outstanding ethical standards assessed by fellow attorneys and judges. We’ve been selected for the Super Lawyers list multiple years, hold an Avvo rating of 10.0 Superb, and are recognized among the Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers. We’re also members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Access matters just as much as credentials. We offer free initial consultations with no obligation to hire. We take car accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no attorneys’ fees unless we recover compensation for you, with no upfront or out-of-pocket costs. Same-day, evening, and weekend appointments are available because injuries don’t follow business hours.

Car Accident Risks in Lubbock County

Lubbock’s roadways present real, documented hazards. According to TxDOT, distracted driving caused 570 crashes in Lubbock County in 2023, roughly 12% of all accidents that year. In 2022, failure to yield right of way led to 679 crashes countywide, one of the leading accident causes on record, while TxDOT documented 195 DUI-related crashes resulting in 11 fatalities and 86 injuries. These figures reflect the risks facing Lubbock drivers and why experienced legal representation can make a meaningful difference after a crash.

Compensation Available After a Lubbock Car Accident

Texas is a fault-based state, meaning the driver responsible for the accident may be liable for your losses. Recoverable damages fall into two categories.

Economic Damages
These cover quantifiable financial losses: emergency transport, medical expenses, surgery, rehabilitation, lost income, and out-of-pocket costs tied directly to the accident.

Non-Economic Damages
These address physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, and the loss of ability to participate in daily activities you previously enjoyed.

Future losses, including projected medical costs and reduced earning capacity, may also be recoverable. Calculating them accurately requires expert analysis, and we prepare every case at that level of thoroughness. We handle cases involving brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burn injuries, amputations, wrongful death, rideshare accidents, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, distracted-driving crashes, drunk-driving accidents, and defective vehicle parts.

Start Your Lubbock Car Accident Case Before the Deadline

Texas law gives most car accident victims two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim, under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003. Missing that window may eliminate your right to recover, regardless of how strong your case may be. Acting promptly also helps preserve evidence, witness recollections, and documentation that can erode over time.

There are no attorneys’ fees unless we recover compensation, and your first consultation is free. Call Wood Law Firm LLP at (806) 304-0447 to speak with our Lubbock car accident lawyers today.

What to Do After a Car Accident in Lubbock

The steps you take immediately after a crash can affect both your health and your legal position. Moving through them carefully can protect your ability to recover compensation later.

Call 911 and ensure an official Lubbock Police Department report is filed. That report can become a foundational document in your claim.
Seek medical attention promptly, even when injuries feel minor. Concussions, whiplash, and internal trauma can take days to become symptomatic, and delayed treatment can complicate a claim.
Document the scene by photographing vehicle damage, visible injuries, road conditions, and any contributing hazards before vehicles are moved, if it’s safe to do so.
Collect information from all drivers, passengers, and witnesses: names, contact details, and insurance information.
Don’t give recorded statements or accept any settlement offer before speaking with an attorney. Insurance adjusters are typically assigned immediately after a crash and are working to limit payouts.
Keep all records in one place: medical bills, correspondence, receipts, and any documentation connected to the accident.

We can conduct independent investigations, gather police reports, interview witnesses, and build a thorough, documented record. Don’t speak to the other driver’s insurance company without consulting us first.

How Texas Car Accident Liability Works

Texas follows a fault-based liability system. The driver found responsible for causing the accident may be required to compensate those harmed, typically through their insurance carrier. Proving that responsibility requires establishing four elements: the at-fault driver had a duty of care, they breached that duty, the breach caused the crash, and the crash caused your damages.

Evidence that supports a negligence claim includes police reports, photographs, witness statements, surveillance or dashcam footage, and medical records. Texas applies a modified comparative fault rule, which means you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault, as long as your share of fault doesn’t exceed 50%. Your recovery may be reduced proportionally by your percentage of fault.

Attorney Wood’s Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law reflects deep experience proving negligence in complex cases. We prepare every case with trial-level rigor, including accident-scene analysis, expert review, and evidence preservation, because thorough preparation is what can position a case for the strongest possible outcome.

Car Accident Injuries We Handle in Lubbock

Our practice centers on catastrophic injury representation. The injuries our Lubbock clients bring to us range from soft-tissue damage and broken bones to traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burn injuries, and amputations. Wrongful death claims arising from fatal car accidents are also a core part of what we do.

Serious injuries aren’t always obvious at the scene. Concussions and internal trauma can appear hours or even days after a crash, which is one reason prompt medical attention matters. Psychological harm, including PTSD and anxiety, is a recognized and compensable category under Texas personal injury law. Catastrophic injuries often require ongoing care and rehabilitation, and those long-term costs must be fully accounted for in any damages calculation we prepare.

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