Car accident case resolution in Houston typically ranges from 4 to 18 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether the case settles early or proceeds to trial.
Houston Court Backlog
The Harris County courts often have a backlog of 800 to 2,500 car accident cases at any given time, reflecting both high filing volumes and ongoing case processing.
Car Accident Houston Filing Volume
Houston sees an estimated 350 to 600 new car accident case filings per month, based on recent public court data and local trends.
Car Accident Case Outcomes
Most car accident claims in Houston resolve before litigation (about 65%), with 25% settling after filing and roughly 10% reaching trial.
Practice Areas: Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Trucking Accident, Personal Injury, Defective Products, Car Accidents
I was born and raised in the Houston area. I left Houston for 4 years to attend college at UT in Austin and then got back as soon as I could. My parents taught me at a very young age to fight for the little guy. They taught me the values of respect, hard work, and ethics.. When I decided to go to law school, I chose a school that prides itself on advocacy and litigation skills. I knew that I wanted to be in the courtroom. I did not want to be a transactional attorney so I enrolled at South Texas College of Law in downtown Houston, one of the finest law schools for advocacy in the country. While at South Texas, I participated in several moot court and mock trial competitions and served on the Board of Advocates.. I was very fortunate to begin my legal career working for Howard Nations, one of the preeminent plaintiff attorneys in the country. Working with Mr. Nations, I obtained invaluable knowledge and experience working on very complex personal injury and wrongful death cases, including automotive products liability, 18-wheeler collisions, serious motor vehicle collisions, industrial accidents, as well as commercial and contractual disputes.. I always knew I wanted to have my own law firm so, after several years of practice with Mr. Nations, I partnered with my law school buddy, Chad Points, to form Denena & Points, PC in 2003. Since that time, the firm has focused its practice on representing individuals, families, and business entities in complex personal injury and commercial disputes. We have successfully represented clients against major corporations and insurance companies such as Ford Motor Company, Daimler Chrysler, General Motors, Firestone, Reliant Energy, Bank One, ARE, Inc., Allstate, State Farm, Farmers, Progressive, Geico, and others.. I have obtained countless successful recoveries for my clients through settlements and trials. Together with my law partner, We have achieved favorable results in cases involving catastrophic 18-wheeler collisions, serious car, motorcycle, and truck collisions, defective and dangerous products, including vehicles, vehicle components, and children’s toys, maritime and Jones Act injuries, and general personal injury, wrongful death, and commercial matters. Chad and I have represented thousands of clients over our careers.. I am Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This honor is achieved by less than 2% of the licensed attorneys in Texas. To become Board Certified, I had to demonstrate an extensive knowledge of personal injury trial law through my education, experience, and substantial involvement in a wide variety of personal injury matters including auto wrecks, truck wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, and defective products. I had to sit as lead counsel on several cases that were tried to a jury verdict. I had to be evaluated by my peers, including attorneys with whom I have worked, opposing attorneys, and judges. Lastly, I had to pass a day-long written examination administered by the Board. To maintain my Certification, I have to attend personal injury continuing legal education courses to stay current on all of the latest trends and cases involving personal injury trial law.. I have been recognized by H Texas Magazine as a Professional on the Fast Track. I have published "PowerSurfing The Web: The Internet as a Research Tool for Personal Injury Lawyers," Advanced Personal Injury Course State Bar of Texas 1997 and “Demonstrative Evidence Predicates,” Ultimate Trial Notebook, State Bar of Texas Annual Convention 2000 and have spoken on a variety of internet and evidence topics for the State Bar of Texas. I have also submitted a brief to the Texas Supreme Court on the applicability of the hospital peer review privilege.. Together with my beautiful wife, Andrea, we have three wonderful children. They are a handful and keep us very busy at home. Andrea is also a licensed attorney, but she chose to temporarily retire from the practice of law when our first child was born so she could devote herself to raising our children. Her temporary retirement has lasted ten years now, but I could not be happier with her decision. I have coached my children's sports teams from baseball to basketball and football and thoroughly enjoy working with all kids.. Recently I fought for my neighborhood against the homeowners association's attempt to wrongfully limit the association's liability if an individual was injured or killed at our community pool. The association tried to require all homeowners to sign a waiver of liability before granting access to the pool for the summer. I was successful in convincing the association to table the discussion. As a reward, I was nominated to serve on the pool committee to oversee all community pool operations. I served 3 years on the committee.. Andrea and I are active members of First United Methodist Church of Pearland and have participated in adult bible studies to strengthen our faith. Our children have all gone through the Methodist preschol program and Andrea has taught Vacation Bible School for the past several summers.. I am licensed to practice in all state courts in Texas and in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts. I am a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Attorneys Information Exchange Group, and the American Association for Justice.
Practice Areas: Maritime, Trucking Accident, Wrongful Death, Defective Products, Personal Injury, Car Accident, Admiralty & Maritime
Dax Frank Garza is an experienced trial attorney who has handled many multimillion-dollar injury matters throughout his career. He has successfully represented clients against large pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, trucking and 18-wheeler companies, maritime employers, insurance companies, and other parties responsible for his client’s injuries and losses.. Mr. Garza attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Government, and received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in Houston.. Mr. Garza is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This certification is awarded to less than 2% of attorneys licensed in Texas. Dax has also been honored to be nominated and selected by his peers as a Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine and is a Life Member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.. Additionally, Mr. Garza is a Past-President of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association (HTLA) and a Past-Chair of the Board of Advocates for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA). Mr. Garza is also a member of the Houston Bar Association (HBA), American Association of Justice (AAJ), and the Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit. Dax also volunteers at the Houston Bar Association Legal Clinic for Veterans, and is a frequent speaker on topics including truck wrecks, trial advocacy, pharmaceutical litigation, and courtroom strategy.. Mr. Garza has represented victims across the state of Texas and the country as lead trial counsel in wrongful death, personal injury, defective product, and pharmaceutical litigation. He considers his relationships with his clients crucial to the success of their cases.
Dennis Damonn Spurling completed his studies at Southern University Law Center in spring 2000, where he earned a perfect score on the Louisiana bar exam in July of that year. During his time at Tulane Law, he acquired hands-on experience at the Civil District Court of New Orleans, serving under judges such as Roland Belsome and Nadine M. Ramsey. These judges granted him curatorships which financially supported him throughout his education.. After graduating from Tulane Law in 2001, Spurling started working at a New Orleans plaintiff's firm as a legal secretary, with an initial pay of $10 per hour. Quickly recognized for his skills, he received a promotion and was tasked with drafting a Louisiana Supreme Court brief, Romero v. Bellina, which contributed to a $500,000 trial judgment. He also served as a clerk for Judge Wilford D. Carter in Calcasieu Parish.. Returning to the firm and contributing significantly, he opened his own law practice in Houston in 2005. In his first year running his practice, he secured a 3.2 million judgment in an environmental lawsuit, demonstrating his legal acumen. Spurling has since made a name for himself as a distinguished personal injury attorney, holding licenses in several states, and has successfully overseen more than 100 federal cases. He played a leading role in the Arkema Class Action, obtaining class certification for the residents of Crosby, Texas, affected by the incident. His role in the Philips CPAP Class Action litigation, which settled for $479 million, showcases his expertise in handling complex legal challenges.. On April 6, 2024, Mr. Spurling was inducted into the Attorney Hall of Fame at the Southern University Law Center 2024.
Practice Areas: Wrongful Death, Car Accident, Trucking Accident, Personal Injury, Defective Products, Spinal Cord Injury, Slip and Fall, Dog Bite, Motorcycle Accident, Brain Injury
Attorney George K. Farah was raised in El Paso and obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at El Paso. He moved to Houston to attend law school, and earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University in 2003. During school he maintained a 3.76 grade point average and gained invaluable knowledge and experience while interning for a Federal Magistrate Judge and clerking at a civil litigation law firm. Attorney Farah graduated summa cum laude and was ranked number 2 over all in his class of 243 students, earning the West Publishing Award.. After law school Attorney Farah worked for a reputable civil litigation firm in Beaumont for two years, and then partnered with Attorney Juan L. Guerra to found Guerra & Farah, PLLC. With office locations in Houston, El Paso, and Edinburg, Attorney Farah represents clients in all types of personal injury. He is dedicated to protecting his clients’ rights and providing every case with the smart and effective counsel needed to pursue the best possible result.. Attorney Farah is licensed to practice law in all state courts in Texas, the Supreme Court of Texas, the United States District Court – Southern District of Texas, and the United States District Court – Eastern District of Texas. He is also a proud member of the American Bar Association, the Houston Bar Association, and the Texas Young Lawyers Association.. Visit the firm’s website if you are interested in learning more or retaining Attorney George Farah’s skilled representation for your case!
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Trucking Accident, Car Accident
I graduated from Concordia University at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in kinesiology. I went on to attend the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where I participated in moot court activities. Soon after graduation, the Intense Trial Advocacy program at the University of Notre Dame Law School invited me to participate, which taught me invaluable trial skills and techniques. I have since been honored with an invitation from Notre Dame to assist in the very same program, and look forward to giving back to an initiative in which I strongly support.. During the California-based American Board of Trial Advocates Conference, I served as a witness in an ABOTA seminar. This was a huge honor as only the best of the best attorneys receive invitations to participate in this prestigious event.. In my first year of practice, I played an integral role in obtaining 18 million dollars in settlements for our firm which includes two wrongful death claims and four premises liability claims.. In the summer of 2014, I was honored with an invitation to attend the ABOTA National Trial College, in which I successfully attended and completed.. In my spare time, I enjoy the great outdoors, rooting for the Notre Dame football team and Houston local teams with my college sweetheart and our two sons. I also volunteer with the Archidiocese of Galveston-Houston.
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Car Accident
I am a native Houstonian, dedicated to defending the rights of the citizen accused. I have never worked for law enforcement, and I have never worked for the District Attorneys Office. The reason for that is simple: my passion flows only one way, and that is to defend those citizens accused of crimes.. I'm Board Certified in Criminal Defense, and there is no one more equipped to handle your trial, your appeal, or your post-conviction case. I understand people. I understand the law. And I'm willing to fight either one, to protect you.
Practice Areas: Nursing Home Abuse, Personal Injury, Trucking Accident, Litigation, Transportation, Car Accident, Wrongful Death, Spinal Cord Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
I grew up in North East Texas before coming to Houston to study law. After graduating from law school I began to practice law on my own and have since had the opportunity to help hundreds of clients deal with personal injury matters of all kinds. I truly enjoy what I do.
Practice Areas: Car Accident, Personal Injury, Trucking Accident, Maritime, Spinal Cord Injury, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury
Walter Clark Martin IV ("Clark") was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Since middle school, Clark had always wanted to be an attorney. Clark began pursuing his goal by attending Texas State University, where he received his B.A. in Public Administration. While at Texas State, Clark was a member of Phi Eta Signa National Honor Society and an Associated Student Government Senator. Clark was also a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity, Student Foundation, and was the Vice Chair of Federal Communications for the Legislative Relations Agency.. Upon earning his B.A., Clark continued his education at Texas State and received his Master's Degree in Legal Studies, during which time he worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Legal Studies department. Clark subsequently attended the South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas, where he earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence (law degree) and became a certified mediator.. While pursuing his studies, Clark gained experience in several industries. During his summer and winter breaks, Clark worked off-shore on pipe-lay vessels and overseas as a weld inspector. When he wasn't working offshore, Clark found himself working for the Honorable William Royal Ferguson (Federal Judge for the Western District of Texas), Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (United States Senator for the State of Texas), Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, the Honorable Frank G. Evans, and Dr. Walter A. Wright.. Clark began his legal career serving as general counsel to Austin Social Planner (where he continues to serve as general counsel) and working for a large insurance defense firm in Houston, Texas. While working for an insurance defense firm, Clark realized that he would rather represent "the people" instead of faceless corporations. Realizing this, Clark decided to stop defending large corporations and began representing individuals through The Martin Law Firm.
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accident, Wrongful Death, Drunk Driving Accident, Truck Accident, Construction Worker Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Premises Liability, Bicycle Accident, Gas and Oilfield Injuries, Pedestrian Accident, Trip and Fall, Xarelto, 18 Wheeler Accident, Nursing Home Abuse, Slip and Fall, Traumatic Brain Injury, Insurance, Airbag Injury, Airplane Crash Litigation, Automobile Accidents, Automobile Negligence, Construction Products Liability, Products Liability, All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability, Automotive Products Liability, Bicycle Products Liability, Recreational Vehicle Products Liability, Boating Accidents, Cruise Ship Injuries, Dog Bites, Head Injury, Spinal Injury, Helicopter Crash Litigation, Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, Maritime Personal Injury, Maritime Products Liability, Mass Torts, Medical Malpractice, Biomedical Products Liability, Drug and Medical Device Litigation, Mesothelioma, Motorcycle Accidents, Motorcycle Products Liability, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Nursing Home Negligence, Hospital Negligence, Medical Negligence, Negligence, Nursing Negligence, Professional Negligence, Nursing Home Liability, Nursing Malpractice, Nursing Liability, Oilfield Personal Injury, Plaintiffs Personal Injury, Toxic Torts, Trucking Law, Trucking Liability, Workers Compensation, Federal Workers Compensation
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