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Personal injury lawyer in Texas and Florida

We listen to you as an individual and do not treat you as just another file. You get personal attention and can discuss with us the next steps you need to take toward physical, mental, and financial recovery.

An injury can be life-altering. You can lose your house, your income, and your peace of mind to constant pain. Medical bills arrive before you are back at work, and an insurance adjuster can try to fool you into accepting less than the value of your case.

A personal injury case aims to hold the at-fault driver or person accountable for the harm they caused. In legal terms, someone owed you reasonable care, and they failed. Shayan will evaluate your case and treat you as an individual, not just another file.

Texas clients meet at our Dallas office on LBJ Freeway. Florida clients meet with Shayan by appointment only, by phone or video.

Injury claims we handle

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How an injury claim moves

An injury claim is not rocket science. At Elahi Law, we treat you like an adult and share with you the process and the likely timeline of your claim.

  1. Review the facts.

    First, we review your facts and the police report.

  2. Treat first.

    Then we wait while you get treatment, and let your doctor decide how long, and in what way, you should be treated.

  3. Make the demand.

    After your treatment, we make a demand on the insurance company.

  4. Push for trial.

    If the insurance company does not make a reasonable offer, we push to take the case to trial, to hold the at-fault party responsible.

Why clients work with Elahi Law

  • Direct access to your attorney.

    Shayan and his staff deal with you directly. You have access to your attorney and can ask follow-up questions as the claim or the lawsuit moves forward.

  • Both sides of insurance claims.

    Shayan has worked on the plaintiff and the defense side of insurance claims. He and his staff walk you through any issues that arise as they pursue compensation for your injuries.

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Personal injury questions

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

Our firm can help you take care of all the legal requirements. A claim with the insurance company should be filed as soon as possible, and treatment must start. A lawsuit usually has to be filed within 2 years from the date of the injury, under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003. Some facts change the date. A minor’s deadline usually does not start until age 18 (section 16.001). Claims against a city, county, or state agency often need written notice within 6 months (section 101.101), and some city charters set shorter windows.

This is general information, not legal advice. Your deadline depends on your facts.

What if I was hurt in Florida?

A claim with the insurance companies must be filed as soon as possible. For a lawsuit, most negligence claims that arose after March 24, 2023, usually have 2 years, under Florida Statutes section 95.11(5)(a). Injuries from before that date may still fall under the old 4-year rule.

This is general information, not legal advice. Your deadline depends on your facts.

What if the accident was partly my fault?

You may still have a claim. In Texas, any recovery is reduced by your share of fault, and a person found more than 50% responsible recovers nothing (Civil Practice and Remedies Code sections 33.001 and 33.012). Florida adopted a similar more-than-50% rule in 2023 (Florida Statutes section 768.81(6)), which does not apply to medical negligence claims.

This is general information, not legal advice. How fault is shared depends on your facts.

Should I talk to the other side’s insurance adjuster?

Be careful. Insurance companies make money by denying claims, so talk to a lawyer who is accessible and cares about you as an individual. Adjusters record what you say and take notes. Before you give a recorded statement or sign a release for your medical records, talk to a lawyer. Adjusters ask questions designed to narrow a claim, and what you say can be quoted back later. The same goes for social media posts about the injury.

This is general information, not legal advice.

What is my claim worth?

We evaluate your case based on the facts and the law. The value of a case depends on your medical costs, lost income, how the injury changes daily life, and how much coverage is available. Some of these are known at the start, and some are discovered through the litigation process.

This is general information, not legal advice.

Will my case go to court?

Most injury claims settle without litigation, after a properly documented demand to the insurance company. Many filed cases settle at mediation. At Elahi Law, we prepare for trial while we negotiate in good faith, and we work toward a settlement that reflects your injuries and losses.

This is general information, not legal advice.

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