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Frisco Personal Injury Lawyers

Collin County reported 67 fatal crashes and 73 traffic deaths in 2024, along with another 319 wrecks that left people seriously injured, according to the Texas Department of Transportation’s Crash Records Information System (CRIS). The county logged 15,348 reportable crashes overall. A small portion of Frisco sits across the line in Denton County, which added 47 fatal crashes, 50 deaths, and 12,339 total wrecks of its own.

Frisco is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. It went from a small town of fewer than 7,000 people in 1990 to roughly 220,000 today, with a projected population of 325,000 by 2030. It was the fastest-growing city in the country in 2017, and again across the entire 2000 to 2009 decade. That kind of growth puts pressure on every road and intersection in the city.

It has also turned Frisco into the unofficial sports capital of Texas. The Dallas Cowboys’ world headquarters and practice facility sit at The Star off the Dallas North Tollway. FC Dallas plays at Toyota Stadium. The Frisco RoughRiders play AA baseball at Riders Field. The Texas Stars and Frisco Fighters share Comerica Center. The PGA of America’s national headquarters and the Omni PGA Frisco Resort opened on the north side of the city. Add the Universal Kids Resort and the 55-acre Fields West mixed-use development under construction, and Frisco has a year-round flow of game-day, tournament, and event traffic on top of its everyday commuter base.

You shouldn’t have to take an insurance company’s first offer just because medical bills are piling up. You deserve an attorney who knows Collin County, knows the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building in McKinney, and isn’t afraid to push back when an insurer won’t pay what your case is worth.

At DJC Law, our Frisco personal injury lawyers help accident victims and their families recover after serious injuries. If you were hurt in a wreck on the Dallas North Tollway or the Sam Rayburn Tollway, hit by a commercial truck on US 380, struck while crossing Preston Road or Main Street, injured at a stadium or event, or harmed in any other accident caused by someone else’s negligence, we can help.

We work on contingency. You pay nothing unless we win. Call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation. Hablamos español.

What Is Personal Injury Law?

Personal injury law lets people who’ve been hurt by someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct seek financial compensation for their losses. These are civil claims, separate from any criminal charges. They hold the responsible party accountable and help injured victims recover the money they need for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Most personal injury cases come down to negligence. To win a negligence claim, you have to prove four things: that the defendant owed you a duty of care, that they breached that duty, that the breach caused your injuries, and that you suffered actual damages.

That sounds simple enough on paper. In practice, insurance companies spend a lot of time and money working to deny, delay, and minimize claims. In Frisco, you may also be dealing with a national sports franchise, a major resort or stadium operator, a corporate retailer, a national trucking carrier moving freight on US 380 or SH 121, a tollway concessionaire, or a property management firm with its own in-house legal department. Each comes with its own defense team. An experienced personal injury attorney can level the conversation and improve your chances of a fair recovery.

Why Choose DJC Law

Not every personal injury firm is the same. Here’s what sets DJC Law apart.

You Pay Nothing Unless We Win

We take personal injury cases on contingency. There are no upfront fees, and you owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Our payment comes out of your settlement or verdict, so we only get paid when you do.

Personal Attention From Your Attorney

You won’t get handed off to a paralegal or left wondering what’s going on with your case. Our attorneys stay involved at every stage. We return calls. When you have a question, you’ll get an answer from the lawyer actually handling your case.

Bilingual Representation

Frisco is one of the most internationally diverse cities in Texas. Roughly 28% of residents are Asian-American, with significant Korean, Chinese, Indian, and Vietnamese communities, and a growing Hispanic population. Your attorney should never be a barrier to understanding your own case. Our team works in English and Spanish, so you can ask questions and make decisions in the language you’re most comfortable with.

Experience With Sports, Event, and Corporate Defendants

Frisco generates a kind of case mix you don’t see in most Texas suburbs. A wreck near The Star on a Cowboys game day. A pedestrian struck near Toyota Stadium during an FC Dallas match. A slip and fall at Stonebriar Centre or the Omni PGA Frisco Resort. A spectator injury at Riders Field, Comerica Center, or the Ford Center at The Star. A construction zone collision around the Universal Kids Resort site or the Fields West development. Each of those cases comes with corporate defendants, layered insurance policies, and experienced defense teams. We’re comfortable building cases that involve multiple potentially responsible parties (driver, employer, venue operator, property owner, contractor, manufacturer) rather than settling for the first or easiest target.

Trial-Ready Representation

Insurance companies and corporate defendants pay attention to which firms actually take cases to court. When they know we’re prepared to try a case, they’re a lot more willing to settle for a fair number. If they aren’t willing, we’re ready to put your case in front of a Collin County or Denton County jury.

Local Knowledge, Local Commitment

We know the Collin County District Courts at the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building in McKinney, the Denton County Courts of Law, the federal courts in the Sherman Division of the Eastern District of Texas (which holds court in both Sherman and Plano, just minutes from Frisco), the judges who hear these cases, and the roads where these crashes keep happening. From the PGA Parkway corridor up to US 380, from Toyota Stadium to Riders Field, we work cases here regularly.

Personal Injury in Frisco: By the Numbers

Frisco has more than 219,000 residents inside city limits and is the 14th-largest city in Texas. Most of the city sits in Collin County, with a smaller portion in Denton County. According to the Texas Department of Transportation and other public sources:

    • Collin County reported 67 fatal crashes and 73 traffic fatalities in 2024, along with 319 suspected serious injury crashes that left 375 people seriously hurt. The county logged 15,348 reportable crashes overall.
    • Denton County, which covers the western edge of Frisco, added 47 fatal crashes, 50 fatalities, and 12,339 total reportable crashes in 2024.
    • In an earlier city-level baseline, Frisco itself reported 2,000 total crashes in 2021, including 1,324 wrecks involving injuries and 11 fatal crashes that killed 12 people, the highest single-year fatality count the city had recorded in 15 years. Crash volumes have continued to track the city’s rapid growth.
    • Frisco was the fastest-growing city in the United States in 2017, and again across 2000 to 2009. The city’s population grew more than 500% in two decades and is projected to reach 325,000 by 2030.
    • Frisco is the home of the Dallas Cowboys at The Star, FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium, the Frisco RoughRiders at Riders Field, the Texas Stars and Frisco Fighters at Comerica Center, the PGA of America headquarters and the Omni PGA Frisco Resort, the National Soccer Hall of Fame, and the under-construction Universal Kids Resort. The city also hosts the Frisco Bowl college football game every December.
    • About 28% of Frisco residents are Asian-American and roughly 13% are Hispanic. Around 67% of adult residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, one of the highest education rates of any city in Texas.
    • Frisco’s median household income of about $150,000 is among the highest of any major city in Texas.
    • Major employers in Frisco include the Dallas Cowboys, the PGA of America, Comerica Bank, Keurig Dr Pepper, McAfee, T-Mobile, and Toshiba, alongside Stonebriar Centre (a 165-store regional mall) and IKEA.
    • Frisco does not currently have a Level I trauma center inside city limits. The closest is Medical City Plano, the only Level I trauma center in Collin County, about 15 minutes south. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco at PGA Parkway, an 84-bed campus at the intersection of the Dallas North Tollway and PGA Parkway, opened in late summer 2025 with a comprehensive emergency department and a dedicated trauma bay.

Dangerous Roads and Locations in Frisco

If your wreck happened on one of these corridors, you’re not alone. They show up in TxDOT crash data, Frisco Police Department reports, and the city’s traffic safety reviews year after year:

    • Dallas North Tollway: The major north-south spine through Frisco, running past Riders Field, Toyota Stadium, the Shops at Legacy, and continuing north toward Prosper. Heavy commuter, retail, and event traffic produces a steady volume of crashes. The Dallas North Tollway / Main Street interchange in east Frisco saw 13 reported crashes in a single year. The Dallas Parkway / King Road intersection near The Star and the PGA Frisco complex saw 15.
    • Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH 121): The east-west tollway across south Frisco, connecting the city to Plano, Allen, McKinney, and DFW International Airport. SH 121 is a heavily traveled freight route, and the State Farm safety rankings previously called the SH 121 / Preston Road intersection one of the most dangerous in the United States. High commuter volume during peak hours, frequent lane changes near the major interchanges, and the speed differential between toll lanes and frontage roads produce regular wrecks.
    • U.S. 380 (University Drive): The east-west corridor across north Frisco, connecting Denton, Frisco, McKinney, and points east. US 380 is congested with both commuter and freight traffic, and ongoing road expansion projects across north Collin County add construction-zone risks. The US 380 / Dallas Parkway intersection topped one local crash count with 35 reported crashes in 2023, in part because of the heavy event traffic to and from Panther Creek High School and the PGA of America headquarters. The US 380 / Preston Road intersection added another 25 in the same year. The US 380 / Custer Road and US 380 / Coit Road intersections are repeated truck-collision hotspots.
    • Preston Road (SH 289): The major north-south arterial running through the heart of Frisco, lined with retail, restaurants, and apartment communities. Preston Road shows up in four of the top ten dangerous intersections in city safety reports.
    • Main Street and Frisco Square: The downtown core of the city, with mixed retail, civic, and residential traffic. Main Street is part of three of the city’s top ten most dangerous intersections.
    • Lebanon Road, Eldorado Parkway, and Warren Parkway: Major east-west arterials that move heavy local traffic between the Dallas North Tollway and Preston Road. The Dallas North Tollway near Eldorado Parkway is a recurring truck-accident hotspot.
    • The Star, Toyota Stadium, Riders Field, and Comerica Center event corridors: Cowboys events, FC Dallas matches, RoughRiders games, Texas Stars and Frisco Fighters games, concerts, and youth sports tournaments all generate predictable surges of game-day traffic. The roads around Gaylord Parkway, Cowboys Way, and Stadium Drive (and the parking lots, garages, and pedestrian areas around them) see regular pedestrian, rideshare, and rear-end collisions tied to event entry and exit.
    • The Stonebriar Centre area: One of the largest regional malls in north Texas, with its own internal road network plus heavy retail traffic on Preston Road and the Dallas North Tollway. Higher accident volumes during the holiday shopping season and around major sales events.
    • PGA Frisco / Fields / Universal Kids construction corridor: Active construction zones on US 380 and along the Dallas North Tollway extension carry their own risks for both motorists and on-site workers, with heavy equipment, lane shifts, and reduced sightlines.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Our Frisco personal injury attorneys take on a wide range of cases. If you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s negligence, we can help.

Car accidents are the single most common cause of serious injury in Frisco. Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, and fatigue cause thousands of crashes in Collin County every year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) identifies all four as leading contributors to fatal crashes nationwide. [internal-link: car-accidents]

Truck accidents involving 18-wheelers, tanker trucks, and other commercial vehicles are a regular part of our practice in Collin County. The DFW Metroplex is one of the largest logistics and distribution hubs in the country, and the Dallas North Tollway, Sam Rayburn Tollway, and US 380 corridors carry significant freight volume. These cases are governed in part by federal regulations enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), including hours-of-service rules, drug and alcohol testing, hazmat handling rules, and maintenance standards. There are usually multiple parties who can be held liable, including the driver, the motor carrier, brokers, shippers, and maintenance providers. [internal-link: truck-accidents]

Motorcycle accidents tend to leave riders with severe injuries because they don’t have the protection of an enclosed vehicle. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has long reported that motorcyclists are killed at far higher rates than passenger-vehicle occupants per mile traveled. Insurance companies often try to use that risk against riders, and we push back hard. [internal-link: motorcycle-accidents]

Pedestrian accidents are a serious concern in Frisco, particularly around stadium and event corridors, the Stonebriar Centre area, the Frisco Square downtown, and along major arterials like Preston Road and Main Street. Drivers have a duty to watch for pedestrians, and we hold them responsible when they don’t. [internal-link: pedestrian-accidents]

Bicycle accidents can cause serious harm to cyclists who share the road with much larger vehicles. We represent injured cyclists and pursue full compensation under Texas law. [internal-link: bicycle-accidents]

Bus accidents, including crashes involving school buses, charter buses for sports tournaments and events, and tour operators, come with their own complications. Public transit cases can run into governmental immunity issues and shorter notice deadlines, and bus operators are held to a higher common-carrier duty of care. [internal-link: bus-accidents]

Rideshare accidents involving Uber, Lyft, and other transportation network companies are common around The Star, Toyota Stadium, Riders Field, the Omni PGA Frisco Resort, the Stonebriar Centre, and Frisco Square. These cases can involve overlapping insurance coverage that depends on whether the driver was logged into the app, en route to a passenger, or actively transporting one. We help injured riders, drivers, and third parties figure out which policy applies and pursue full recovery. [internal-link: rideshare-accidents]

Premises liability cases come up when a dangerous condition on someone else’s property causes an injury. That includes slip and falls at retail stores, restaurants, hotels, apartment complexes, and gas stations, plus inadequate security at bars, clubs, and parking garages, swimming pool incidents at apartment complexes and resorts, and spectator injuries at stadiums and event venues. Frisco’s mix of stadium, resort, mall, and high-density multifamily properties produces a steady stream of premises liability claims. Texas premises liability law is governed in part by Chapter 95 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code for certain property owners, along with case law that draws distinctions between invitees, licensees, and trespassers. [internal-link: premises-liability]

Construction and workplace accidents happen across Frisco’s ongoing build-out at the Universal Kids Resort site, the Fields West development, the PGA Frisco complex, the steady stream of new master-planned communities, and major NTTA and TxDOT projects on US 380 and the Dallas North Tollway extension. Many of these cases involve violations of OSHA workplace safety standards, third-party contractor liability under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 95, and equipment manufacturer claims. [internal-link: construction-accidents]

Dog bites can cause serious physical injuries and lasting emotional trauma. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States, with hundreds of thousands needing emergency care. We help victims pursue full compensation under Texas dog bite law. [internal-link: dog-bites]

Product liability cases involve injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. That includes vehicle defects (which can sometimes be tracked through NHTSA’s recall database), defective industrial equipment, and dangerous consumer goods regulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. [internal-link: product-liability]

Wrongful death claims allow surviving family members to seek compensation when a loved one is killed because of another party’s negligence or misconduct. These claims are governed by Chapter 71 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. [internal-link: wrongful-death]

If your situation isn’t on this list, call us anyway. Personal injury law covers a lot of ground, and we’d rather hear about your case and tell you straight whether we can help.

Common Injuries in Personal Injury Cases

Accidents can cause anything from temporary pain to permanent disability. We represent clients who have suffered:

    • Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
    • Broken bones and fractures
    • Back, neck, and whiplash injuries
    • Herniated discs and soft tissue damage
    • Internal organ damage
    • Burns and scarring
    • Amputation and loss of limbs
    • Knee, shoulder, and joint injuries
    • Cuts, lacerations, and disfigurement
    • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological injuries

Some injuries are obvious right away. Others, like concussions, internal bleeding, and soft tissue damage, can take days or even weeks to fully show up. That’s why getting medical attention as soon as possible after an accident matters. It protects your health, and it documents your injuries early. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco at PGA Parkway, which opened in late summer 2025 at the intersection of the Dallas North Tollway and PGA Parkway, has 84 beds, a comprehensive emergency department with 15 private rooms, and a dedicated trauma bay. Other hospitals serving Frisco include Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco on Warren Parkway, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial on Eldorado Parkway, and Texas Health Frisco. Patients with severe traumatic injuries are typically transported to Medical City Plano, the only Level I trauma center in Collin County, about 15 minutes south of Frisco.

Compensation Available in a Texas Personal Injury Case

Texas law lets injured victims recover both economic and non-economic damages. Depending on the case, punitive damages may also be available.

Economic Damages

These are the financial losses you can document with bills, pay stubs, and receipts:

    • Medical expenses: Past and future treatment, hospital stays, surgeries, medication, rehab, and home care
    • Lost wages: Income you couldn’t earn while recovering
    • Loss of earning capacity: Reduced ability to earn in the future because of permanent impairments
    • Property damage: Repair or replacement of your vehicle and other damaged belongings
    • Out-of-pocket expenses: Transportation to medical appointments, home modifications, and other accident-related costs

Non-Economic Damages

These are losses that don’t come with a receipt but are just as real:

    • Pain and suffering: Physical pain caused by your injuries and their treatment
    • Mental anguish: Emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and psychological trauma
    • Disfigurement: Permanent scarring or physical changes to your appearance
    • Loss of enjoyment of life: Inability to take part in activities and hobbies you used to enjoy
    • Loss of consortium: The impact your injuries have had on your relationship with your spouse
    • Physical impairment: Limitations on your physical abilities and daily activities

In cases that involve gross negligence or intentional misconduct, you may also be entitled to exemplary (punitive) damages under Chapter 41 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. These are meant to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct. Texas caps them in most cases at the greater of (1) two times economic damages plus non-economic damages up to $750,000, or (2) $200,000.

How Texas Negligence Law Works

Understanding the basics of Texas negligence law helps you understand your case. Here are the key ideas.

Proving Negligence

To win a personal injury case, you have to prove four things:

Duty of care. The defendant had a legal obligation to act reasonably to avoid causing harm. Drivers have to operate their vehicles safely. Property owners have to keep their property in safe condition. Manufacturers have to produce safe products.

Breach of duty. The defendant didn’t live up to that duty. Running a red light, texting while driving (which is prohibited statewide under Texas Transportation Code § 545.4251), or ignoring a known hazard are all examples of a breach.

Causation. The breach actually caused your injuries. There has to be a clear connection between what the defendant did wrong and the harm you suffered.

Damages. You suffered real losses as a result. That can mean medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other categories of harm.

Modified Comparative Negligence (the 51% Bar Rule)

Texas follows what’s called “modified comparative negligence,” set out in Chapter 33 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. In plain terms, you can still recover compensation if you were partially at fault for the accident, as long as your share of responsibility is 50% or less.

If you’re found partly at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example, if you’re 20% at fault and your damages total $100,000, you’d recover $80,000.

If you’re found more than 50% responsible, you don’t recover anything. That’s why insurance companies work so hard to push fault onto victims. Even a few percentage points can knock you across that 51% line. Our attorneys fight to keep that from happening.

The Personal Injury Claims Process

Every case is a little different, but most personal injury claims follow a similar path.

Investigation and evidence gathering. We dig into how the accident happened. That includes police reports (Frisco Police Department crash reports can be requested through the Records Division at the police headquarters at 7200 Stonebrook Parkway, by phone, or directly from the TxDOT C.R.I.S. portal), medical records, witness statements, photographs, and any other evidence that supports your claim. Crashes on the toll roads (Dallas North Tollway and Sam Rayburn Tollway) often involve North Texas Tollway Authority camera footage, which can be lost in days if no one preserves it. Wrecks on stadium and event corridors may also have private security camera coverage from venue operators or surrounding hotels and retailers, which has its own short retention windows.

Medical treatment documentation. We work to make sure your injuries are fully documented by medical professionals. Solid documentation is what proves the value of your damages later.

Demand and negotiation. Once we know the full extent of your damages, we send a demand to the insurance company and negotiate for fair compensation.

Filing a lawsuit. If the insurer won’t make a fair offer, we file suit. Most personal injury cases involving Frisco residents are filed in the Collin County District Courts at the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building, 2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney, TX 75071. Cases involving wrecks on the western edge of Frisco may be filed in Denton County. Federal cases involving Frisco residents are filed in the Sherman Division of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, which holds court in both Sherman and at the federal courthouse in Plano, just minutes south of Frisco.

Discovery. Both sides exchange information, take depositions, and gather more evidence under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure or the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, depending on the court.

Mediation or settlement. A lot of cases settle during litigation, often through mediation. Mediation is a structured negotiation with a neutral third party who helps both sides find common ground.

Trial. If the case doesn’t settle, we present it to a jury and ask for the verdict your case deserves.

Through all of this, we keep you in the loop. You’ll always know what’s happening and what your options are.

Dealing with Insurance Companies

After an accident, you’ll probably hear from an insurance adjuster who sounds friendly and concerned. Don’t read too much into the tone. The adjuster’s job is to keep their company from paying any more than it has to. The Texas Department of Insurance publishes consumer guides and complaint procedures if you ever feel an insurer is treating you unfairly.

Common insurance company tactics include:

    • Asking for a recorded statement they can later use against you
    • Requesting broad medical authorizations so they can dig for pre-existing conditions
    • Pushing a quick settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries
    • Disputing how serious your injuries are or claiming they aren’t related to the accident
    • Dragging things out, hoping you’ll accept less out of financial pressure
    • Trying to shift fault onto you to push you over the 51% comparative fault bar

Before you talk to any insurance company, talk to an attorney first. Once we’re involved, we handle communications with insurers for you. Trucking companies, rideshare carriers, hotel chains, stadium operators, and other large defendants all have dedicated claims handlers and rapid-response teams that show up at the scene of major incidents to start collecting statements and lining up favorable witnesses. The same advice applies.

Statute of Limitations: How Long You Have to File

Texas sets strict deadlines for filing personal injury claims. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Miss that deadline and you usually lose your right to recover, period.

Some situations have different deadlines.

Claims against government entities, like the City of Frisco, Collin County, Denton County, the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), the Texas Department of Transportation, or any school district (including Frisco ISD), typically require formal written notice within six months or less under the Texas Tort Claims Act. The City of Frisco charter and certain interlocal agreements can require notice even sooner in some cases.

Medical malpractice claims have additional procedural rules under Chapter 74 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, including a 60-day pre-suit notice requirement and an expert report requirement.

Claims involving minors may have extended deadlines under Texas tolling rules.

Don’t sit on your case waiting to see if your injuries get better. Even if you’re not ready to file a lawsuit, talking to a lawyer early makes sure you understand your deadlines.

Steps to Take After an Accident in Frisco

If you’ve been hurt in any kind of accident, the steps you take afterward can protect both your health and your legal rights.

    1. Get medical attention right away. Call 911 if anyone is seriously hurt. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco at PGA Parkway has a comprehensive emergency department with a dedicated trauma bay. Other hospitals serving Frisco include Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco on Warren Parkway, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial on Eldorado Parkway, and Texas Health Frisco. Patients with severe traumatic injuries are typically transported to Medical City Plano, the only Level I trauma center in Collin County.
    2. Report the accident. If the crash happened inside Frisco city limits, call 911 to get an officer to the scene. The Frisco Police Department non-emergency line is (972) 292-6010. Crashes in unincorporated parts of Collin County are handled by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Jim Skinner at 4300 Community Avenue, McKinney, (972) 547-5100. Crashes on the Dallas North Tollway, Sam Rayburn Tollway, and US 380 are sometimes worked by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Wrecks on the Denton County side of Frisco may be handled by the Denton County Sheriff’s Office.
    3. Document everything. Take photos of the accident scene, your injuries, property damage, road conditions, and traffic signs. Note the time of day, the weather, and the direction you were traveling.
    4. Get witness information. Collect names, phone numbers, and email addresses from anyone who saw what happened. With Frisco’s heavy mix of game-day, tournament, and tourist traffic, witnesses may be from out of state, so get their contact information before they leave.
    5. Request your crash report. Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Reports (Form CR-3) are usually available 7 to 14 days after the wreck through the TxDOT C.R.I.S. public portal for $6 (or $8 certified). Frisco Police Department reports can also be requested through the Records Division at 7200 Stonebrook Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034.
    6. Keep records. Save all medical bills, prescription receipts, mileage logs to and from appointments, and pay stubs that show the work you missed.
    7. For trucking and commercial cases, act fast. These defendants typically have rapid-response teams that arrive at the scene within hours. Evidence like driver logs, ECM (engine control module) data, surveillance footage, and maintenance records can be lost or overwritten in days. A spoliation letter from your lawyer puts the company on notice to preserve that evidence. NTTA toll camera footage on the Dallas North Tollway and Sam Rayburn Tollway is also subject to retention limits.
    8. For stadium, event, and venue cases, preserve venue evidence. Wrecks and injuries near or inside The Star, Toyota Stadium, Riders Field, Comerica Center, the Omni PGA Frisco Resort, Stonebriar Centre, and similar venues often have surveillance camera footage from the venue itself, the parking operator, and surrounding businesses. Each operator has its own retention window. We move fast to get preservation letters out.
    9. Don’t give a recorded statement. If the other driver’s insurance company asks for one, politely say no until you’ve spoken with an attorney.
    10. Don’t sign anything. Insurance companies sometimes hand over releases or settlements that look routine but quietly waive your rights. Have a lawyer look at it first.
    11. Call a personal injury attorney. The sooner you have legal representation, the better protected your case is.

How Our Frisco Personal Injury Lawyers Help

Trying to handle a personal injury claim while you’re still recovering from a serious injury is exhausting. Our team takes the legal work off your plate so you can focus on getting better.

We investigate the accident, gather the evidence we need to prove liability and damages, and handle every conversation with the insurance companies. When a case calls for it, we bring in medical experts, accident reconstructionists, biomechanical engineers, vocational economists, and life-care planners to help build it.

We also calculate the full value of your losses, including future expenses and the kinds of non-economic damages that are easy to undercount. Then we negotiate hard for fair compensation. We also prepare every case as if it’s going to trial, because the cases that look ready for trial almost always settle for more.

If the insurance company won’t pay what your case is worth, we go to court.

Frequently Asked Questions About Frisco Personal Injury Cases

How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in Frisco?

Nothing upfront. We work on contingency, which means we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. Our fee comes as a percentage of your settlement or verdict. If we don’t win, you don’t pay. The consultation is free.

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas?

Generally two years from the date of injury under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003. Claims against the City of Frisco, Collin County, Denton County, the North Texas Tollway Authority, Frisco ISD, or other government entities have notice deadlines as short as six months under the Texas Tort Claims Act, sometimes shorter under city charter. Don’t assume your deadline based on the general rule. Have an attorney confirm it.

My wreck happened on a toll road like the Dallas North Tollway or the Sam Rayburn Tollway. Does that change anything?

It can. Toll roads in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are operated by the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), a public agency, which means certain types of claims (especially those alleging unsafe road design or maintenance) may run into governmental immunity issues. NTTA also operates an extensive network of toll cameras and incident response. Footage from those cameras can be valuable evidence but is subject to retention limits. We move quickly to preserve it. Toll road wrecks also tend to involve higher speeds and more out-of-area drivers than ordinary surface street crashes, which has its own implications for how the case gets investigated and tried.

I was hit by a driver near The Star or Toyota Stadium on a game day. Is that case any different?

Game-day and event-day wrecks are common in Frisco, and they can be different in a few ways. Witnesses are often from out of state and harder to track down later, so getting contact information at the scene is important. Venue and parking-operator surveillance cameras may have captured the crash but are subject to short retention windows. Bars, restaurants, and clubs near the venues sometimes have dram shop liability under Texas law if they over-served an at-fault driver. And impaired driving rates can be elevated after major events. We pull permits, security footage, ride-share manifests, and bar receipts where they’re relevant.

My crash happened in Frisco but the at-fault driver lives in Plano (or McKinney, or Allen, or somewhere in Denton County). Where do I file?

Generally either the county where the wreck happened or the county where the at-fault driver lives will be a proper venue under Texas’s general venue statute. The choice can matter, because Collin County, Denton County, and Dallas County juries don’t always look at the same case the same way. Most Frisco wrecks involve Collin County venue, but cases on the western edge of Frisco may be filed in Denton County. We talk through venue strategy early in the case.

I was hit by an 18-wheeler on the Dallas North Tollway, Sam Rayburn Tollway, or US 380. What’s different about a truck case?

A lot. Commercial trucks are governed by federal regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that don’t apply to passenger vehicles, including hours-of-service rules, driver qualification files, drug and alcohol testing, and equipment inspection requirements. There are also typically multiple potentially responsible parties, including the driver, the trucking company, the freight broker, the shipper, and any maintenance contractor. Liability and insurance coverage in a truck case are usually much larger than in a typical car wreck, and the trucking company will have a defense team on the scene fast. We move just as fast to preserve evidence like ECM downloads, driver logs, dispatch records, and dashcam footage.

I was injured at a stadium or resort in Frisco. Can I sue the venue?

Maybe. Stadium and resort owners owe duties of care to their invited guests under Texas premises liability law. That includes keeping walkways, stairs, and seating areas reasonably safe, providing adequate security, addressing foreseeable risks of harm, and warning of hidden dangers. Venues sometimes try to argue the “spectator-injury rule,” which limits liability for risks inherent in the activity itself (like getting hit by a foul ball at a baseball game). That defense doesn’t apply to every injury. It depends on what specifically caused yours. We’ve seen these cases turn on the difference between an inherent risk of the sport and a separate negligent act by the venue or its contractors.

I was hit by an Uber or Lyft driver near The Star or Frisco Square. Whose insurance covers me?

It depends on what the driver was doing at the time of the wreck. If the rideshare app was off, the driver’s personal auto policy applies (and rideshare drivers often have policies that exclude coverage when driving for hire, which can leave a gap). If the app was on but the driver hadn’t accepted a ride, Uber and Lyft typically provide limited contingent coverage. If the driver had accepted a ride or had a passenger in the car, the rideshare company’s $1 million liability policy usually applies. We work through the layers and identify all available coverage.

Is Texas a no-fault state for car accidents?

No. Texas is an at-fault (or “tort”) state. The driver who caused the wreck, and that driver’s insurance company, is responsible for the damages. That’s different from no-fault states, where each driver typically files with their own insurer regardless of who caused the wreck. In Texas, fault investigation and the police crash report often shape the outcome of your case.

What is the minimum auto insurance required in Texas?

According to the Texas Department of Insurance, drivers have to carry at least 30/60/25 liability coverage. That’s $30,000 per injured person, up to $60,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage. These minimums often aren’t enough to cover serious injuries from a freeway or tollway wreck, which is why uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage matters so much.

How long will my case take?

It depends. Some cases settle within months. Others take a year or more, especially if litigation is needed. Cases with disputed liability, severe injuries, or commercial defendants generally take longer. We work to resolve your case as quickly as we reasonably can without rushing it past a fair result.

What if I was partially at fault for my accident?

You can still recover compensation as long as your share of fault is 50% or less. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Should I accept the insurance company’s settlement offer?

Not without talking to an attorney first. Initial offers are almost always far below what your case is worth. Once you sign a release, you can’t reopen the claim, even if your injuries turn out to be more serious than you thought. Have a lawyer review any offer before you sign anything.

How much is my case worth?

Every case is different. Value depends on the severity of your injuries, your past and future medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, the strength of the evidence, and the available insurance coverage. We can give you a more accurate range after we review the specifics of your case in a free consultation.

Are personal injury settlements taxable in Texas?

According to IRS Publication 4345, the part of a personal injury settlement that compensates you for physical injuries or physical sickness is generally not taxable. Portions allocated to lost wages, interest, or punitive damages can be taxable. Texas itself has no state income tax, but you should always confirm tax treatment with a CPA.

What if the other driver doesn’t have insurance?

You may still have options. Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may apply. Other parties, like an employer if the at-fault driver was on the job, may share liability. We look at every angle for compensation, including stacking applicable policies where Texas law allows.

Where do I get my Frisco accident report?

You can request your crash report online through the TxDOT Crash Report Online Purchase System or through the Frisco Police Department Records Division at 7200 Stonebrook Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034. Standard reports cost $6, with $8 for certified copies. If we represent you, we’ll handle getting the report as part of our investigation.

Helpful Frisco and Texas Resources

If you’ve been hurt in an accident in Frisco, these public resources may be useful:

    • Frisco Police Department. Emergencies 911, non-emergency (972) 292-6010, main line (972) 292-6000. 7200 Stonebrook Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034.
    • Medical City Plano. Collin County’s only Level I trauma center, about 15 minutes south of Frisco.

Contact Our Frisco Personal Injury Attorneys Today

If you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s negligence, you don’t have to take on the insurance companies on your own. The Frisco personal injury lawyers at DJC Law have the experience and the resources to go to bat for you.

Reach out for a free consultation. We’ll listen to your story, walk you through your options, and help you figure out what to do next. There’s no obligation, and you don’t pay us anything unless we win. Hablamos español.

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