How Our Car Accident Lawyers Help in Fort Worth
Numbers show how often crashes happen. Our job is to prove what happened in yours and what it cost you.
When you hire us, we:
- Order your crash report and gather photos, video, and witness accounts
- Identify every at-fault party and insurance policy
- Document your injuries, treatment, and lost income
- Negotiate with insurers and file suit when needed
How Many Car Accidents Happen in Fort Worth?
TxDOT recorded 13,401 crashes in Fort Worth in 2022, compared with 14,679 in 2021. A query of TxDOT’s CRIS database for 2022 shows the city’s crashes included:
- 311 pedestrian crashes
- 250 motorcycle crashes
- 61 bicycle crashes
- 2,949 hit-and-run crashes
- 487 crashes involving alcohol and 48 involving drugs
How Many Fort Worth Crashes Cause Injury or Death?
In 2022, TxDOT counted 114 fatal crashes and 5,029 non-fatal injury crashes in Fort Worth. Those crashes resulted in:
- 120 deaths
- 449 serious, incapacitating injuries
- 2,721 visible minor injuries
- 3,724 possible injuries, such as pain without a visible wound
“Possible injury” often means neck or back pain that shows up later. Those injuries can become serious, so see a doctor even if the officer marked your crash as minor.
What the Numbers Mean for Your Claim
Crash data explains patterns. It does not prove fault in a single case. For your claim, what matters is:
- Your crash report and evidence. Officers’ notes on contributing factors, such as speeding or failure to yield, carry weight with insurers.
- Insurance coverage. With thousands of hit-and-runs each year, uninsured motorist coverage is often the only source of payment.
- Comparative fault. Texas reduces your recovery by your share of fault and bars it above 50% (CPRC ch. 33).
- Deadlines. Injury and property damage lawsuits generally must be filed within two years.
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Fort Worth Car Accident Statistics FAQs
Where do Fort Worth crash statistics come from?
Texas law requires reportable crashes to be documented by police, and those reports feed TxDOT's Crash Records Information System. TxDOT publishes yearly city and county summaries, and anyone can run queries on CRIS. Your own crash report can be ordered through TxDOT as well.
Do crash statistics help my injury claim?
Usually only indirectly. A claim is decided by what happened in your crash. Still, data showing repeated crashes at the same spot can support arguments about known hazards, especially if a government entity or property owner failed to act.
What should I do if I was injured in a hit-and-run in Fort Worth?
Call 911, get medical care, and note any detail about the other vehicle. If the driver is not found, uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy may pay. Notify your insurer promptly, since policies set reporting requirements.
How much does it cost to hire a Fort Worth car accident lawyer?
We work on a contingency fee. You pay nothing upfront and owe no attorney's fees unless we recover money for you. Our fee will never exceed your recovery, and we explain the exact terms in writing before we start.
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Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers – Fort Worth Office
209 N Hampton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday – Sunday Closed