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Contact UsA collision on a rural East Texas highway can total a vehicle in seconds and leave injuries that take months to resolve. If another driver’s carelessness caused your wreck, a car accident lawyer in East Texas can help you sort out fault, medical bills, and insurance disputes while you focus on recovery.
Monsour Law Firm represents injured drivers and passengers across Longview, Tyler, Marshall, and the surrounding counties, handling claims from the first phone call through settlement or trial. Our team knows how East Texas juries, insurers, and courts handle these cases, and we put that knowledge to work from the first phone call.
Texas operates under a fault-based system, not a no-fault model, meaning the driver who caused the crash bears financial responsibility for the resulting harm. Insurance companies and courts still look closely at both drivers’ conduct, however, because Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Under the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §33.001, an injured driver cannot recover damages if their own share of fault exceeds 50 percent, and any recovery is reduced by whatever percentage of fault a jury or adjuster assigns to them. Determining fault usually starts with the police crash report and then expands to include witness statements, photographs, and often the vehicle’s event data recorder, commonly known as its black box. A car accident lawyer in East Texas can help gather and interpret that evidence early, before insurers have a chance to frame the story their own way.
Some causes of East Texas crashes appear again and again: distracted driving, speeding, driving while intoxicated, and failing to yield the right of way. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, rural highways carried 50.12 percent of all Texas traffic deaths in 2024, a total of 2,080 deaths, and single-vehicle, run-off-the-road crashes alone accounted for 32.60 percent of all motor vehicle deaths statewide that year. That pattern carries particular weight for East Texas, where long stretches of two-lane highway connect towns across the region. Understanding why a crash happened often points directly to who bears legal responsibility for it.
The forces involved in even a moderate-speed collision can cause harm that is not immediately apparent. Common injuries from East Texas car accidents include:
Documenting each injury thoroughly, through emergency room records, follow-up visits, and specialist evaluations, strengthens a claim regardless of which category applies.
A car accident rarely affects just one part of a person’s life. Medical bills accumulate while lost income makes it harder to keep up with rent, groceries, and other obligations that do not pause for a recovery. Texas law allows injured drivers and passengers to pursue several categories of compensation, depending on the facts of the crash and the severity of the harm:
Not every case includes all five categories, and punitive damages in particular require strong, convincing proof of extreme carelessness or recklessness, not just ordinary carelessness. Building a complete claim means documenting every cost connected to the crash, not just the most obvious ones.
An adjuster’s first call often arrives within days of the crash, sometimes before medical treatment is even finished. Their job is to close the file quickly and for as little money as the policy allows. That goal does not match what an injured person actually needs: full compensation for their losses. Recorded statements, quick settlement offers, and requests for broad medical authorization are common early tactics, and each one carries risk for someone who has not yet spoken with an attorney.
Texas law places real limits on how insurers can behave. Under Texas Insurance Code §541.060, an insurer cannot misrepresent your coverage, drag its feet on a reasonable investigation, or refuse a fair settlement once it is clear who is at fault. Knowing that gives an injured person real leverage most adjusters do not expect.
A few practices help protect a claim during this stage. Avoid giving a recorded statement until you understand how it may be used. Do not sign a medical release broader than the crash requires. Keep every letter, email, and claim number in one place, and resist the urge to accept a fast settlement before the full scope of an injury is known. Insurers count on getting an injured person’s cooperation before that person has a chance to fully document the crash, and slowing down usually works in the injured person’s favor.
Our negotiators have secured meaningful results for car accident victims across East Texas, including a $1.425 million settlement for a client injured in a car accident and a $300,000 settlement for a victim of an auto accident involving a commercial vehicle. These results reflect what a car accident lawyer in East Texas can accomplish when a case gets the attention it deserves.
Past results depend on the specific facts of each case, and no result guarantees a particular outcome in a future matter. We prepare every case as though it will go to trial, and insurers tend to value a claim differently once they know that is the approach.
A settlement number does not capture what it is like to work with our team during a difficult time. Mistique S. described how our team stepped in after a car wreck left her daughter paralyzed: “They took on my car wreck when no one else would. This was a huge relief on my end because I was busy trying to make sure I was there for my daughter.”
Doug D. shared a similar experience after a neck injury from a car wreck complicated his recovery: “I called Christina, and she got on top of it right away. They worked very hard for me and got me in with a top-notch surgeon.”
Every case is different, and these accounts reflect individual client experiences rather than a promise of similar results in another matter.
Families across Longview, Tyler, Shreveport, and the surrounding communities turn to our team because we take the time to actually explain what is happening in a case, not just settle it and move on. Clients often mention how quickly someone returned their call after a wreck, and how clearly our staff explained what to expect at each stage of a claim.
A lot of that trust comes from what a car accident lawyer in East Texas does well before a case settles. We file the paperwork, negotiate with adjusters, and keep clients in the loop instead of making them call and ask. We also work on contingency, meaning our fee comes out of your settlement, not your pocket, upfront. Consultations are free, and clients pay nothing unless we recover compensation on their behalf.
A crash can upend a family’s finances and health in a single afternoon, and insurance companies rarely make that easier. If you need a car accident lawyer in East Texas, Monsour Law Firm offers free consultations and handles cases on contingency, so there is no upfront cost to get answers. Call (903) 999-9999 today to discuss your crash and find out what your claim may be worth.
Douglas C. Monsour, or Doug Monsour, is a trial lawyer who handles important and significant injury cases in Texas and across the nation. He is one of a handful of trial lawyers who have successfully tried multiple pharmaceutical, medical device, and mass tort product liability cases as the lead lawyer. He also vigorously represents injured oil field workers, victims of 18-wheeler wrecks, industrial accident victims, and those that have been severely burned.
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Most car accident victims have two years from the date of the crash to file suit. Under the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003, missing that deadline typically bars any recovery, no matter how strong the case is, so it helps to start gathering evidence well before that deadline arrives.
Call 911, seek medical attention, and photograph the scene if it is safe to do so. Exchange insurance information with the other driver, note the location and time, and avoid discussing fault with adjusters until you have spoken with an attorney about your options.
I reached out to Monsour law firm and from the very beginning they have been amazing. They have great communication skills and made sure to take their time with me on any questions I had! I definitely felt like a priority! The lady that took great care of me and my family was Cheyenne !
This is the first time that I ever needed an attorney for a PI case. They have been very honest and upfront about everything. Special thanks to Martha, Benton and Christina. They have been so kind and informative throughout the process. Highly recommend Monsour Law Firm!
Christina is an inspiration when it comes to delivering outstanding customer service. She sets a high bar for the team at Monsour Law Firm with her unwavering dedication to understanding her clients needs and providing solutions that leave a lasting impression. Thank you for being outstanding!!!
I reached out to Monsour law firm and from the very beginning they have been amazing. They have great communication skills and made sure to take their time with me on any questions I had! I definitely felt like a priority! The lady that took great care of me and my family was Cheyenne !
Injured in a car accident in Longview, TX? Monsour Law Firm provides expert legal representation to help you secure fair compensation.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Doug Monsour who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.
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