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El Paso Personal Injury Lawyer

Hurt in a wreck on I-10, US-54, or Loop 375? Injured at Fort Bliss or in a trucking crash near the Bridge of the Americas or Ysleta crossings? Patterson Law Group has recovered $100 Million+ for injured Texans. Free phone or Zoom consultation. Se habla español. No fee unless we win.

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How we serve El Paso clients

Patterson Law Group does not maintain a brick-and-mortar office in El Paso. We serve El Paso County and the surrounding far-West Texas region from our Fort Worth and San Antonio offices. The initial case review is by phone or Zoom — at no cost — and our attorneys travel to El Paso for depositions, mediations, court hearings, and trial. The geography is real, but it is not a barrier: signed retainers, medical authorizations, deposition prep, and settlement signings can all be handled remotely. Se habla español: la consulta inicial completa y la preparación de su caso se pueden manejar en español.

Cities we serve in El Paso County

El Paso Socorro Horizon City San Elizario

County served: El Paso, plus adjacent Hudspeth.

What to do after an accident in El Paso

Get medical care immediately. University Medical Center of El Paso is the only Level I trauma center in far-West Texas — and the only Level I between San Antonio and Tucson. The Hospitals of Providence and Las Palmas Medical Center handle a significant share of regional emergency care. For Fort Bliss service members, William Beaumont Army Medical Center handles military medical care, though severe trauma is often transferred to UMC.
Report the crash. El Paso PD handles crashes inside the city. Socorro, Horizon City, and Anthony have their own departments. El Paso County Sheriff handles unincorporated areas. DPS handles I-10, US-54, and Loop 375. On-post crashes at Fort Bliss are handled by Military Police.
For international-bridge cases, document everything fast. If the crash involved a vehicle or driver from Cd. Juárez, get the carrier name, the bridge crossing, and any U.S. DOT or MX SCT numbers before the driver can return to Mexico.
Photograph everything.
Do not give a recorded statement.
Call a lawyer before you sign anything.

El Paso's most crash-prone corridors

I-10. The east-west spine through El Paso. Heavy commercial trucking, including hazmat from the maquiladora industry.
US-54 (Patriot Freeway). Connects downtown to northeast El Paso and Fort Bliss. Heavy soldier and dependent commuter traffic.
Loop 375 (Border Hwy / Trans Mountain Rd). Wraps the city. Steep grades on Trans Mountain and high-speed crashes on the Border Hwy stretch.
Mesa St, Montana Ave, Alameda Ave, Dyer St. Major surface arterials with frequent intersection crashes.
Bridge of the Americas, Ysleta-Zaragoza, Stanton St, Paso del Norte bridges. Cross-border traffic from Cd. Juárez. Commercial truck volume is heavy at BOTA and Ysleta.
Transmountain Rd. Steep mountain crossing — severe crashes from speed and weather.
SH-178, FM-258, FM-1281. Connect El Paso south to Socorro and San Elizario.

Texas law — what El Paso clients should know

Two-year statute of limitations

§16.003 gives you two years for most claims.

Federal Tort Claims Act

FTCA cases against the federal government have a two-year administrative-claim deadline.

Modified comparative fault

Under §33.001, you can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault.

Paid or incurred medical bills

§41.0105 limits medical damages to amounts paid or incurred.

Wrongful Death Act

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 71 governs wrongful death actions. Patterson Law Group won the highest Wrongful Death Settlement in Texas in 2024.

Cross-border carrier cases

Commercial Mexican carriers operating in the U.S. must carry BMC-91/91X filings — sorting out which policy covers a cross-border loss is part of the work.

Where El Paso personal injury cases are heard

Civil cases are heard at the El Paso County Courthouse, 500 E San Antonio Avenue, El Paso. The 34th, 41st, 65th, 120th, 168th, 171st, 205th, 210th, 243rd, 327th, 346th, 384th, 388th, 409th, and 448th District Courts handle the civil docket. Federal cases are filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, El Paso Division. Hudspeth County cases go to Sierra Blanca.

Common questions from El Paso clients

Does Patterson Law Group have an office in El Paso?

We do not have a brick-and-mortar office in El Paso. We serve El Paso County and the surrounding far-West Texas region from our Fort Worth and San Antonio offices. The initial consultation is by phone or Zoom — at no cost — and our attorneys travel to El Paso for depositions, mediations, court hearings, and trial. Signed retainers, medical authorizations, deposition prep, and settlement signings can all be handled remotely so the geography never becomes a barrier.

¿Atienden a clientes en español?

Sí. Hablamos español. Toda la consulta inicial, los acuerdos de representación y la preparación de su caso se pueden manejar en español.

Do you handle cases for Fort Bliss soldiers and their families?

Yes. We handle personal injury and wrongful death cases for active-duty soldiers, dependents, retirees, and civilian DoD employees connected to Fort Bliss and Biggs Army Airfield. We are familiar with the Feres Doctrine (which limits some suits against the federal government), the Federal Tort Claims Act, and the practical realities of working a case across deployments and PCS moves.

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

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 sets a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury and wrongful death cases. Federal Tort Claims Act cases have a two-year administrative-filing deadline. Claims against governmental entities can have notice deadlines as short as six months under the Texas Tort Claims Act.

How much does an El Paso personal injury lawyer cost?

Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee — our fee comes out of the settlement or verdict, not your pocket.

Where will my case be heard if it goes to court?

Civil personal injury cases in El Paso County are heard at the El Paso County Courthouse, 500 E San Antonio Avenue, El Paso. The 34th, 41st, 65th, 120th, 168th, 171st, 205th, 210th, 243rd, 327th, 346th, 384th, 388th, 409th, and 448th District Courts handle the civil docket. Federal cases are filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, El Paso Division.

What if my crash involved a vehicle from Mexico?

Crashes near the international bridges that involve Mexican drivers or commercial Mexican carriers raise cross-border insurance issues. Mexican carriers operating in the U.S. must carry BMC-91/91X filings; their U.S. coverage can differ significantly from their Mexican coverage. Sorting out which policy covers the loss is part of the work — and the differences can be the difference between a paid case and an unpaid one.

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