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Black Dallas Personal Injury Lawyers
Hurt by Someone Else's Negligence? Trust a Firm That Fights for Our Community
You did not ask to be hurt. A negligent driver, a careless company, or a property owner who cut corners changed your life in an instant, and now you carry the medical bills, the lost paychecks, and the pain that someone else caused. That is not justice. At Corbett & Corbett LLP, a Black owned Dallas personal injury firm, we exist to flip that script. We hold negligent people and corporations accountable, and we go to war with the insurance companies that would rather pay you pennies than what your case is truly worth.
If you have been searching for a Black personal injury lawyer in Dallas who understands you, who will treat you with respect, and who knows the system does not always fight fair, you have found the right firm. Call us today at (469) 726-2626 for a free consultation. You will speak with a real attorney, and you will pay us nothing unless we win.
Why It Matters to Have a An Exeprienced Black Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer in Your Corner
There is nothing wrong with wanting an attorney who shares your background and understands your community, and you are far from alone in that search. Many of our clients come to us because they want a lawyer who listens, who does not talk down to them, and who has personally felt the sting of a system that too often treats people of color as an afterthought. We have. That lived experience is not a slogan for us. It shapes how hard we fight, because we know what is at stake when the deck is stacked against you.
At the same time, understand this clearly. Choosing a Black owned firm does not mean choosing anything less on skill or results. It means choosing a team that brings both the legal firepower to take on any insurance company and the understanding to stand with you as a person, not a case file.
What Personal Injury Law Actually Does for You
Personal injury law exists for one reason. When another person or company harms you through negligence, the law gives you the right to recover compensation for what that harm cost you. It shifts the financial burden off your shoulders and back onto the party that caused the injury, where it belongs. These cases are decided in civil court, and they can involve drivers, trucking companies, employers, retail stores, property owners, manufacturers, and medical providers.
The core question in nearly every case is simple. Did someone owe you a duty of care, did they breach it, and did that breach cause your injuries and your losses. When the answer is yes, you have a claim, and you deserve a Dallas personal injury lawyer who knows how to prove it.
The Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Dallas
Personal injury is a broad field, and each type of case has its own rules, its own evidence, and its own tactics. Here is where we fight for injured people across Dallas and throughout Texas.
Car Accidents. A large part of our practice is representing people injured in car wrecks, from minor MIST claims to catastrophic collisions. Learn more on our Dallas car accident lawyers page.
Truck and 18-Wheeler Accidents. The physics are brutal. The more a vehicle weighs and the faster it moves, the more damage it does, and commercial trucking companies lawyer up fast. Learn more on our truck accident page.
Wrongful Death. When negligence takes a life, the family has the right to pursue justice and compensation. We stand in the shoes of the person who can no longer fight. Learn more on our Dallas wrongful death lawyer page.
Hit and Run Accidents. You have rights and may recover compensation even when the driver is never identified.
Other Negligence Claims. Workplace injuries, defective products, dangerous property conditions, and more. If someone’s carelessness hurt you, call us and we will tell you honestly whether you have a case.
Why the Insurance Company Is Not on Your Side
Understand this clearly. The insurance company is not in the business of paying you fairly. It is in the business of collecting billions in premiums and paying out as little as possible. Their adjusters are trained and paid to keep your compensation low. They will call you fast, sound friendly, and try to get you to give a recorded statement or sign papers before you have talked to a lawyer. Do not do it. You may be signing away rights you can never get back.
Here is our rule for you, starting today. Sign nothing the adjuster sends you. Give no statement. Then call us and let our Dallas personal injury attorneys deal with them, because you are no match for their adjusters, their lawyers, and their experts on your own, and you should not have to be.
No Fee Unless We Win. On Personal Injury Cases, You Risk Nothing.
We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay us no attorney’s fees up front and no fees at all unless we recover money for you. And on our personal injury cases, if we do not win, you owe nothing, no attorney’s fees and no case expenses. You get a legal team willing to take on the insurance companies without taking a dime out of your pocket to start. The consultation is free, and it will always be free.
What to Do After an Accident in Dallas
The steps you take in the hours and days after an injury can protect or wreck your case. Do these things. Call 911 and report the accident. Get medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine, because some injuries hide for days. Photograph everything, the vehicles, the scene, your injuries, the conditions. Get the names and contact information of every witness. Keep every bill, record, and receipt. Do not talk to the other side’s insurance company. Then call a lawyer before you make a single decision that could cost you.
The Damages You May Be Entitled to Recover
Texas law allows an injured person to recover for the full range of harm negligence caused. That can include your medical bills, both what you have already paid and what you will need going forward, your lost wages and lost earning capacity, your physical pain and suffering, your mental anguish, and the loss of enjoyment of your life. In cases involving gross negligence, Texas law may also allow punitive damages, which are meant to punish especially reckless conduct. Every case is different, and the value of yours depends on its specific facts, which is exactly why you want an experienced lawyer measuring it rather than an insurance adjuster.
You Have Limited Time. The Texas Statute of Limitations Is Strict.
In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under Section 16.003 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Wait too long and the court can throw your case out no matter how strong it is. Evidence also disappears, witnesses move and forget, and the trail goes cold. The sooner you call, the better we can protect your rights and build your case.
Why Clients Trust Corbett & Corbett LLP
We are a Black owned Dallas firm that knows, personally, what it means to fight a system that does not always fight fair. Augustus Corbett has practiced law since 2007, focusing on personal injury, civil rights, and criminal defense, and he is also a minister and a longtime advocate for social and racial justice. He brings that same relentless, justice driven approach to every injury client we serve. We treat our clients like family, we keep you informed at every stage, and we do not take no from tight fisted insurance companies. When they refuse to pay what your case is worth, we are ready to take them to trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I look for a Black personal injury lawyer in Dallas? Many clients want an attorney who understands their background and community and will treat them with genuine respect. There is nothing wrong with that, and at Corbett & Corbett LLP you get that understanding along with the legal skill to take on any insurance company.
How much does it cost to hire a Dallas personal injury lawyer? Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, and on our personal injury cases you pay no attorney’s fees and no case expenses unless we win. The consultation is free.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Texas? Generally two years from the date of the injury under Section 16.003 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Some situations shorten or change that window, so call us as soon as possible.
What is my personal injury case worth? It depends on your medical bills, lost income, the severity and permanence of your injuries, your pain and suffering, and the specific facts of what happened. Be cautious of anyone who promises a number before reviewing your case. We will give you an honest assessment.
Should I talk to the insurance company myself? No. Do not give a recorded statement and do not sign anything before speaking with a lawyer. Adjusters are trained to reduce what you receive. Let us handle them.
What kinds of personal injury cases do you handle? Car accidents, truck and 18-wheeler accidents, wrongful death, hit and run accidents, and other negligence claims across Dallas and Texas.
Talk to a Black Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If someone’s negligence injured you or someone you love, do not wait and do not face the insurance companies alone. Call Corbett & Corbett LLP at (469) 726-2626 for a free consultation, or fill out our contact form and we will get back to you quickly. You pay nothing unless we win.
