Start with the investigating agency
Dallas area crashes may involve different agencies. Nolan identifies the relevant crash report and reviews it alongside your account rather than treating the first summary as complete.
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Injured in a car crash?
Get help with the claim pressure.
Treatment, missed work and calls from insurers can pile up while you are still recovering. Nolan handles car accident cases personally and can discuss the crash, the insurance requests and the losses that need attention.
- Connect an insurer’s specific request or fault argument to the evidence that could answer it.
- Review possible coverage and documented losses before treating the other driver’s insurer as the only part of the claim.
Nolan Ryan McConvilleManaging attorney · Licensed in Texas since 2016
Firmwide: 99% win rate.
Firmwide: 99% win rate.
Dallas car accident cases
Car accident help from a Dallas trial lawyer
Nolan Ryan McConvilleManaging attorney · Licensed in Texas since 2016A Dallas crash can upend your week in seconds. Then the calls start: the other driver's insurer, the body shop, the hospital billing office. Nolan Ryan McConville handles car accident cases across Dallas County and North Texas, and he handles each one himself.
You talk to Nolan, not a case manager. He moves on evidence early, builds the file as if it may go to trial, and tells you plainly where your case stands. The consultation is free, and there is no attorney's fee unless money is recovered.
- Free consultation
- No fee unless we recover
- Work directly with Nolan
Has an insurer called or already offered to settle?
Are you looking for help with your own policy or a request from the other driver’s insurer? Go directly to that discussion, then return to the case-preparation steps for the records behind the question.
About Nolan Ryan McConville, Texas attorney since 2016 · Updated October 2026
Nolan Ryan McConville
Managing attorney
- Licensed in Texas since 2016
- J.D. cum laude, Texas Tech School of Law
- Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Give each insurer message a place in the file
Who sent it?
Label the message with the insurer, claim number and person or vehicle it concerns. Keep messages from different insurers separate, even if they discuss the same crash.
What are they asking?
Mark whether it requests information, discusses vehicle repairs or makes an offer. Keep the wording and attachments rather than relying on a phone summary.
What is unclear?
List questions about the request or offer for Nolan, including which part of the claim it addresses. Flag stated response dates promptly; do not guess what an unfamiliar document means.
Your own policy
Coverage you may already be paying for
- Personal injury protection (PIP), with at least $2,500 in coverage unless rejected in writing by a named insured, for medical bills and lost income
- PIP that may also cover passengers riding in your car
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage for when the at-fault driver can't cover your losses
- Medical payments coverage, if your policy includes it
- Rental and collision coverage for your vehicle
- Health insurance, which may pay bills now and seek repayment later
- Short-term disability through your employer
Case preparation
What Nolan checks first
Early preparation focuses on preserving evidence, the crash report, coverage and medical records. Your part stays simple.
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01Review step
Preserve the evidence
- Nolan sends preservation letters to the other driver, their insurer and any business that may have video, such as a gas station or apartment complex at the intersection.
- He also photographs the scene and the vehicles before repairs or salvage.
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02Review step
Check the crash report
He orders the Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report (CR-3) and checks it for errors in fault, diagrams and witness names.
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Find every policy
He identifies every insurance policy that may apply: the other driver's liability coverage, your PIP and UM/UIM, and any employer or commercial policy if the driver was working.
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Gather medical records
He starts gathering your medical records and bills, so your injuries are documented from the first ER visit forward.
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05Review step
Get care, save everything
Get medical care, keep your appointments, save every bill and letter, and send Nolan anything you receive from an insurer instead of answering it yourself.
The sequence and timing depend on your case, engagement and the records available.
Many systems record over footage on a short cycle, so the video request often matters most.
Local roads
Dallas roads, Dallas crashes
Many Dallas car cases start on roads you drive every day. The road, the setup around it and who was driving can all shape who may share responsibility.
The responding agency determines where to request the report.
Freeways and intersections
- Stop-and-go traffic on Central Expressway (US-75) and I-35E Stemmons leads to rear-end crashes.
- Merges on LBJ Freeway (I-635), Woodall Rodgers and the Dallas North Tollway lead to sideswipes.
- Northwest Highway, Lemmon Avenue and Buckner Boulevard see left-turn and red-light crashes.
Construction zones
Work zones can bring shifting lanes, narrow shoulders and temporary closures. When a contractor's traffic setup played a part in a crash, that company may share responsibility.
Off-freeway and work drivers
- Crashes also happen in crowded parking lots, outside a Greenville Avenue restaurant or at a neighborhood stop sign.
- If the driver was on the job, such as a delivery or service driver, the employer and its commercial policy may join the claim.
Who wrote the report
- Inside city limits, Dallas Police usually investigate.
- On some highways it may be the Dallas County Sheriff's Office or Texas DPS, and Richardson, Garland and Irving have their own departments.
- Nolan knows where to request each report, plus video and 911 records.
What Nolan handles
Car crash cases Nolan takes on
Rear-end collisions
Common in freeway backups and at lights. Fault often looks clear, but insurers still dispute how badly you were hurt.
Intersection and left-turn crashes
These often turn on who had the light or the right of way. Signal timing, video and witnesses can settle that.
Distracted drivers
Texting and app use behind the wheel are hard to prove without moving fast. Phone records may be requested in a lawsuit.
Drunk and impaired drivers
Exemplary damages may be available. A provider may be liable when it served someone who was obviously intoxicated to the point of being a clear danger, and that intoxication proximately caused the harm.
Uninsured and hit-and-run drivers
When the other driver has little or no insurance, your own policy may be the main source of recovery.
City vehicles and DART buses
Government claims need an applicable immunity waiver and can have short notice deadlines and damage caps.
The insurance side
What the other driver's insurer is doing
The other driver's insurer starts building its file right away. None of its moves mean your claim is weak. Your vehicle claim usually moves faster, and Nolan can help get property damage and a rental moving.
Early calls and requests
- An adjuster may call within a day or two for a recorded statement, a medical authorization and an injury description.
- Each can be used to argue you weren't badly hurt, an old injury explains your pain, or you were partly at fault.
Common insurer arguments
Insurers point to light property damage and call it a low-impact crash, treat a gap in treatment as proof you recovered, and make early offers before anyone knows what your care will cost.
Fast settlements are risky
- Neck and back injuries, concussions and herniated discs can feel minor the first day and worse the next week.
- Once you sign a release, the claim is usually over, even if you later need surgery.
How Nolan answers them
- Nolan answers those arguments early: records tying injuries to the crash, an explanation for any gap in care, and proof of fault beyond your word against the other driver's.
- A smaller caseload lets him prepare each case for a Dallas County courtroom.
He is not a settlement mill.
The process
How a Dallas car accident case moves
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Free consultation with Nolan by phone, video or in person
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Investigation and evidence work while you focus on medical care
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A written demand once your treatment and future needs are clear
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Negotiation with the insurer, backed by a trial-ready file
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A lawsuit and trial preparation if a fair offer doesn't come
Hit by a city vehicle or a DART bus?
A government-vehicle claim requires an applicable immunity waiver. Formal notice may be due within six months or sooner; reporting a crash is a separate step.
When immunity is waived, Texas city bodily-injury limits are generally $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence. DART generally has lower $100,000 / $300,000 limits. The entity and claim matter, so check both notice and immunity early.
Questions about a deadline? Call Nolan at (214) 706-4031
Past results
Related results
Past result
$1,500,000
Motor vehicle accident settlement
Past result
$1,150,000
Motor vehicle accident settlement
Pre-suit offer: $0
Past result
$775,000
Motor vehicle accident settlement
Case results are gross settlement amounts from past Nolan Ryan Law cases and depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Related cases
Related practice areas
Truck accidents
Uber and Lyft accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Pedestrian accidents
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Talk to Nolan about your case
There is no cost to talk with Nolan, and no attorney's fee unless money is recovered.
Have the report number, insurance declarations or written offer handy, if available. Missing records need not delay your call.
For an offer or information request, identify who sent it and what it says it addresses. Ask Nolan which questions remain open before treating different parts of the claim as one decision.
- Fee agreed in writing
- Phone, video or in person
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Your written fee agreement also explains how case expenses are handled.
Your case, handled personally
5 reasons to choose Nolan Ryan
Look beyond the vehicle damage
Medical records, scene evidence and the collision circumstances can answer different questions. Nolan considers those records together rather than relying only on repair estimates.
Identify the policies that may apply
The other driver's coverage may not be the only relevant policy. Nolan reviews your own coverage and any employer or other company connection.
Preserve the evidence that can change
Video, vehicle condition and witness information may become harder to obtain. Nolan requests relevant evidence and considers it alongside the available crash and medical records.
Review the offer against the record
An insurer's early number is only part of the picture. Nolan considers responsibility, documented injuries and applicable coverage before discussing the available options with you.
Recent Victories
Proven Case Results
Case results are gross settlement amounts from past Nolan Ryan Law cases and depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
$10 Million
Major 18 Wheeler Accident Settlement
$12 Million
Construction Accident and Wrongful Death Settlement
$1.5 Million
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
$1,150,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
Pre-suit Offer: $0
$775,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
$2,100,000
Motorcycle Accident Settlement
Pre-suit Offer: $0
Personal Injury Cases we handle
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you need a team that acts fast and fights hard. Nolan Ryan Law has a strong record of securing significant settlements and verdicts for injured Texans.
We pursue the full compensation you deserve so you can focus on healing while we handle the fight.
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Talk with Nolan Ryan Law about the incident, the records available and your questions. The consultation is free. Fees and case expenses are explained in a written agreement.
- Start with what you know — incident details and report number, if available
- Discuss your questions — evidence, responsibility and possible coverage
- Understand the next steps — consultation and written agreement
- Meet by phone or video — Dallas office meetings by appointment
- Clear expectations — an inquiry does not create an attorney–client relationship
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How common are serious car crashes in Dallas?
Very common. The City of Dallas Vision Zero 2025 report counts 168 fatal crashes and 919 crashes with severe injuries in 2025. Separately, the city’s High Injury Network identifies a small share of streets with a disproportionate share of fatal and severe crashes. See the Dallas Vision Zero data.
What should I do right after a Dallas car crash?
Stop, check on everyone and call 911 if anyone is hurt; Texas law requires drivers in injury crashes to stay, exchange information and give reasonable help. Get medical care. If it is safe, photograph the vehicles and scene and collect witness names. Avoid giving a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer before you get advice.
How do I get my Dallas police crash report?
Buy the Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report (CR-3) online through TxDOT's CRIS system for $6, or $8 for a certified copy. An officer investigating a crash involving injury, death or apparent property damage of $1,000 or more to any one person must submit the CR-3 to TxDOT within 10 days of the crash. Online availability can take longer.
How much insurance does a Texas driver have to carry?
For a Texas auto liability policy used to meet financial-responsibility requirements, minimum limits are $30,000 per injured person, $60,000 per crash and $25,000 for property damage. Serious injuries often cost far more, so your own personal injury protection (PIP) and uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can matter. Texas auto policies include PIP and UM/UIM unless a named insured rejected them in writing; policy terms and available coverage still matter.
How long do I have to file a Texas car accident lawsuit?
Generally two years from the date of the crash (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003). If a City of Dallas vehicle was involved, the City Charter requires written notice of the claim within six months, and other government bodies may have different or shorter notice deadlines.
What if the insurance company says I was partly at fault?
Texas uses proportionate responsibility. You can recover if you were 50% or less at fault, with your damages reduced by your share. Above 50%, you recover nothing, which is why insurers often argue fault. Scene photos, video and witness statements help answer that.
What compensation can I recover after a car crash?
Typically past and future medical expenses, lost wages and earning capacity, physical pain, mental anguish, impairment, disfigurement and property damage. Exemplary (punitive) damages are available only in limited cases, such as gross negligence, and are generally capped by Texas law, subject to statutory exceptions.
Where would my Dallas car accident lawsuit be filed?
A case properly venued in Dallas County may be filed in district court or a county court at law at the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building, 600 Commerce Street. The incident, defendants and applicable venue rules may point to Tarrant, Collin or another county.
What does it cost to talk to a lawyer?
The consultation is free. We can review your case by phone, video or in person at our Dallas offices on Pacific Avenue or LBJ Freeway.
Where we help: we represent injured people across Dallas-Fort Worth, including Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie, Mesquite and the other communities we serve. Meet attorney Nolan Ryan McConville.