A Kaufman car accident lawyer from Garcia, Garcia & Mullen Criminal Defense & Injury Lawyers fights to protect your claim after a crash leaves you seriously hurt. Between medical appointments and missed shifts, you may be fielding calls from an insurer that already has a plan. We represent injured drivers, passengers, and families throughout Kaufman County, and we meet clients by appointment at our Kaufman office.
In the days after a wreck, evidence can easily disappear, and statements get recorded. Our team moves quickly to secure the crash report, vehicle damage, and medical records before the other side controls the story. Call (214) 214-1000 for a free case evaluation.
Insurance companies treat a crash claim as a negotiation they plan to win. We treat it as a case to prove, and we build it from the same records an adjuster will use against you.
Our firm keeps an office at 307 N Washington St, Suite 212B, in Kaufman, available by appointment. Courtny Garcia, who handles injury claims from that office, focuses on motor vehicle collisions.
Medical evidence often determines a crash claim's value. Jim Mullen is a registered critical care trauma nurse, so our team reads emergency room records, imaging notes, and gaps in treatment the way an insurer's reviewer will.
Kaufman County clients get the same lawyers who serve as our car accident attorneys in Irving. Every injury case is handled on a contingency fee basis, with the terms set out in the written agreement you sign.
After you hire us, the insurer deals with our office instead of calling you at work or between appointments. Requests for recorded statements and medical authorizations come to us first.
When another driver causes a crash, the claim usually starts with that driver's liability insurance.
Texas sets minimum liability limits of $30,000 for injury to one person, $60,000 for injuries to two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage in one collision. A driver who carries only those minimums may not have enough coverage for a hospital stay, surgery, or months away from work.
We look for every policy that may apply, including coverage on the vehicle, an employer's policy if the driver was working, and your own policy.
Texas insurers must include uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage in an auto policy unless a named insured rejects it in writing. That coverage may pay when the at-fault driver has no insurance or too little to cover your losses.
The same written-rejection rule applies to personal injury protection coverage. You may not remember whether you signed a rejection form when your policy was issued, so we request those documents before anyone assumes the coverage is gone.
Each collision leaves different evidence, and our work starts with the proof that matters most in your crash.
A rear-end impact often points to following too closely or distraction, yet insurers still dispute how badly you were hurt. We pair the crash report and vehicle damage photos with treatment records that connect the impact to your symptoms and limitations.
Side impacts at intersections leave occupants with little protection, and fault often turns on who had the right-of-way. We look for traffic camera footage, nearby business video, witness accounts, and vehicle data showing signal timing, speed, and braking before the crash.
Head-on crashes combine the speed of both vehicles and frequently cause serious injuries. These crashes can involve a driver who drifted across the center line because of fatigue, impairment, or a phone. We trace that decision through the evidence and identify every source of coverage.
When a driver was impaired or texting, the crash report is only part of the story. We pursue arrest records, toxicology results, and phone evidence, and we evaluate whether the facts support a separate claim for exemplary damages under Texas law.
Crashes happen on Kaufman County roads every day. The 2025 county crash data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT PDF file) recorded 2,646 crashes in the county. That works out to more than seven crashes a day.
Those 2025 crashes killed 24 people in 19 fatal collisions, and 131 people suffered suspected serious injuries. Alcohol was involved in 108 Kaufman County crashes that year, and those crashes killed three people.
TxDOT's figures come from Texas Peace Officer's Crash Reports processed through April 7, 2026. Behind each number is a household dealing with medical expenses, missed paychecks, and an insurer asking for a recorded statement.
Insurers often argue that you share the blame because Texas law ties your recovery to your percentage of fault. Under Chapter 33 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, an injured person who is more than 50 percent responsible cannot recover damages.
At 50 percent or less, the court reduces your damages by your percentage of responsibility. Every point the insurer shifts onto you comes straight out of the recovery.
Seat belt use is part of that fight. In Nabors Well Services v. Romero, the Texas Supreme Court held that evidence of seat belt use or nonuse is admissible to apportion responsibility in civil cases.
A defense lawyer may argue that your injuries would have been less severe if you had worn a seat belt. We answer those arguments with crash data, medical evidence, and, when needed, expert analysis of how the injuries happened.
Texas law sets specific duties for drivers after an injury crash, and the evidence you protect early can shape the entire claim. Take the following steps:
Generally, 2 years. Under Section 16.003 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed no later than 2 years after the day the cause of action accrues. When an injury results in death, the 2-year period runs from the date of death.
You may be able to seek exemplary damages in addition to compensation for your losses. Section 41.003 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code requires clear and convincing evidence that the harm resulted from fraud, malice, or gross negligence. The jury must also be unanimous on both liability for and the amount of those damages.
A texting driver can be held responsible when the evidence ties the distraction to the crash. Section 545.4251 of the Transportation Code makes it an offense to read, write, or send an electronic message while driving unless the vehicle is stopped. We seek phone records, witness accounts, and vehicle data that can show where the driver's attention was.
Usually in Kaufman County, where the crash happened. Under Section 15.002 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, a lawsuit may be brought in the county where all or a substantial part of the events occurred. It may also be filed in the county where an individual defendant lived when the claim arose.
Value depends on the severity of your injuries, the treatment you need, the income you lose, and the insurance available. Economic damages such as medical expenses and lost wages are documented through records, while pain and suffering requires a different kind of proof. An accurate figure has to wait until the medical picture is clear.
Our injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, with the fee terms written into the agreement you sign before we begin. Your initial case evaluation is free.
The insurance company started building its file the day of the crash. Garcia, Garcia & Mullen Criminal Defense & Injury Lawyers can start building yours, with the evidence, coverage, and deadlines handled by a team that answers to you.
A Kaufman car accident lawyer from our firm can review your crash report, medical records, and any insurance letters you have received. Call (214) 214-1000 for a free case evaluation, or send us your case details online.
Phone: (214) 214 1000
Phone: (214) 214 1000
