Car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and other injury claims.
Personal injury law in Texas covers claims for physical, emotional, or financial harm caused by another party's negligence — car accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, defective products, and workplace injuries are among the most common case types. Texas's large size, heavy commercial-freight traffic, and active energy industry mean attorneys here often handle commercial-vehicle crashes, oilfield and refinery incidents, and other industrial-injury matters in addition to standard auto cases.
Most Texas personal injury attorneys work on contingency — the fee is paid as a percentage of the recovery rather than billed hourly — and free initial consultations are common. When evaluating attorneys, prospective clients typically weigh trial experience, prior settlements, areas of focus within personal injury (e.g., truck wrecks vs. medical malpractice), and language fit. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifies attorneys in Personal Injury Trial Law, a credential some clients use as a shortlist filter.
General information only — not legal advice. Consult a licensed Texas attorney for guidance on your specific situation. Last reviewed 2026-05-18.
The Law Office of Patrick O'Fiel, P.C.
Kerrville, Texas · 24 yrs experience
Patrick Edwin Ofiel is an attorney in Kerrville, Texas, focusing on Criminal Defense, Family Law, Business Law, and Personal Injury. They practice with The Law Office of Patrick O'Fiel, P.C.. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2002, Patrick brings 24 years of legal experience. The office is located at 222 Sidney Baker St S Ste 500, Kerrville, Texas 78028-5900.
Law Office Of John H. Matthews
Kerrville, Texas · 12 yrs experience
John Harley Matthews is an attorney in Kerrville, Texas, focusing on Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Personal Injury. They practice with Law Office Of John H. Matthews. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2014, John brings 12 years of legal experience. The office is located at 327 Earl Garrett St Ste 103, Kerrville, Texas 78028-4500.
Law Offices of Deborah S. Perry, PLLC
Kerrville, Texas · 22 yrs experience
Deborah Suzanne Dick Perry is an attorney in Kerrville, Texas, focusing on Business Law, Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Personal Injury. They practice with Law Offices of Deborah S. Perry, PLLC. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2004, Deborah brings 22 years of legal experience. The office is located at 829 Main St Ste B, Kerrville, Texas 78028-5378.
Barton Law Firm, PLLC
Kerrville, Texas · 5 yrs experience
Ariel R. Erwin is a Personal Injury attorney based in Kerrville, Texas. They practice with Barton Law Firm, PLLC. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2021, Ariel brings 5 years of legal experience. The office is located at 301 Junction Hwy Ste 100, Kerrville, Texas 78028-4330.
Barton Law Firm, PLLC
Kerrville, Texas · 25 yrs experience
Amos Louis Barton is a Personal Injury attorney based in Kerrville, Texas. They practice with Barton Law Firm, PLLC. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2001, Amos brings 25 years of legal experience. The office is located at 301 Junction Hwy Ste 100, Kerrville, Texas 78028-4330.