Killeen, Fort Cavazos & Bell County Personal Injury Attorneys · 30+ Years

Killeen Personal Injury Lawyer

Hit by a careless driver, an 18-wheeler, or a property owner in Killeen, Harker Heights, Temple, Belton, Copperas Cove, or anywhere in Bell County? Patterson Law Group has recovered $100 Million+ for injured Texans, including many Fort Cavazos military families. Free phone or Zoom consultation. No fee unless we win.

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How we serve Killeen and Fort Cavazos clients

Patterson Law Group does not maintain a brick-and-mortar office in Killeen. We serve Bell County clients from our Fort Worth and San Antonio offices. The initial case review is by phone or Zoom — at no cost — and we travel to Bell County for depositions, mediations, court hearings, and trial. We are designed for military life: signed retainers, medical authorizations, deposition prep, and settlement signings can all be handled remotely so deployments, PCS moves, and irregular duty schedules do not stop your case.

Cities and counties we serve around Killeen

Patterson Law Group represents personal injury clients across Bell County, Coryell County, and the Fort Cavazos area:

Killeen Temple Belton Harker Heights Copperas Cove Nolanville

Counties covered: Bell, Coryell, plus adjacent Lampasas and Williamson.

Why injured Bell County clients choose Patterson Law Group

Built for military families

Remote signings, video depositions, deployment-aware case timelines, and experience navigating TRICARE liens and the Federal Tort Claims Act when the case involves the federal government.

$100 Million+ recovered

Three decades of trial-tested results, including the highest Wrongful Death Settlement in Texas in 2024 — an 8-figure recovery for a grieving family.

No fee unless we win

You pay nothing up front. Free phone or Zoom consultation, available 24/7. Se habla español.

What to do after an accident in Killeen or Fort Cavazos

If you or someone in your family has been in an accident in the Killeen / Fort Cavazos area, the next 24–48 hours matter:

Get medical care immediately. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple (Level I trauma) is the regional flagship and the highest-level trauma center between Austin and DFW. AdventHealth Central Texas (Killeen) and Seton Medical Center Harker Heights also handle local emergency care. For active-duty soldiers, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center on post handles military medical care, though severe trauma is often transferred to Baylor Scott & White Temple. Document every visit — the insurance company will dispute injuries that are not documented.
Report the crash. Killeen PD handles crashes inside the City of Killeen. Harker Heights, Belton, Temple, and Copperas Cove each have their own departments. Bell County Sheriff handles unincorporated Bell County. DPS handles I-14, I-35, and US-190. On-post crashes are handled by Fort Cavazos Military Police.
Photograph everything. Vehicles, the scene, license plates, road conditions, traffic controls, and any visible injuries.
Get witness contact info. Independent witnesses are gold.
Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company. Their adjusters are trained to limit your recovery.
Call a lawyer before you sign anything. Early settlement offers are almost always low.

Texas personal injury law — what Killeen clients should know

Two-year statute of limitations

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 gives you two years from the date of the injury to file most personal injury and wrongful death claims.

Federal Tort Claims Act

When a federal employee (including DoD civilian) causes a wreck on duty, the case proceeds under the FTCA — a two-year administrative claim must be filed before suit. We have run these claims and know the pitfalls.

Modified comparative fault

Under §33.001, you can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Paid or incurred medical bills

§41.0105 limits medical damages to what was actually paid or incurred. For TRICARE-covered care, the TRICARE rate is the "paid" amount — we handle the TRICARE lien negotiation.

Caps on exemplary damages

§41.008 caps exemplary (punitive) damages. When gross negligence is in play, we know how to plead and prove it.

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.

Killeen and Bell County's most crash-prone corridors

I-14 (former US-190). The east-west spine through Killeen and Harker Heights, recently re-designated as Interstate 14. Heavy daily commuter traffic between Fort Cavazos and Bell County. Multi-vehicle crashes are common at peak hours.
I-35 through Bell County. The Belton-to-Temple stretch sees heavy commercial truck traffic and is part of one of the most dangerous stretches of I-35 in Texas.
US-190. Connects Killeen and Copperas Cove to the west and the I-35 corridor to the east.
SH-9 / FM-2410 (Knights Way). Major north-south route through Harker Heights — heavy commuter and retail traffic.
Stan Schlueter Loop. Killeen's outer loop, carrying soldiers between housing areas and Fort Cavazos gates.
Clear Creek Rd, Trimmier Rd. Heavy local commuter corridors with frequent intersection crashes.
FM-2484 (West Adams). Connects Killeen to Lampasas County to the west.
Loop 121 / SH-36 in Belton-Temple. Beltway around Belton, heavy retail and commercial truck traffic feeding I-35.

Where Bell County personal injury cases are heard

Bell County

Civil personal injury cases in Bell County are heard at the Bell County Justice Complex, 1201 Huey Drive, Belton. The 27th, 146th, 169th, 264th, and 426th District Courts handle the civil docket.

Coryell County

Cases from Copperas Cove and the western edge of the Fort Cavazos area are heard at the Coryell County Courthouse, 620 E Main Street, Gatesville. The 52nd District Court handles civil cases.

FTCA cases involving the federal government are filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Waco Division. Most cases settle and never see a courtroom.

Personal injury cases we handle in Bell County

Car accidents — including I-14 and I-35 crashes
18-wheeler and commercial truck accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Wrongful death
Pedestrian accidents
Slip and fall / premises liability
Traumatic brain injury
Catastrophic injuries

Common questions from Killeen clients

Does Patterson Law Group have an office in Killeen?

We do not have a brick-and-mortar office in Killeen. We serve Killeen, Harker Heights, Temple, Belton, Copperas Cove, and the surrounding Bell County area from our Fort Worth and San Antonio offices. The initial consultation is by phone or Zoom — at no cost — and our attorneys travel to Bell County for depositions, mediations, court hearings, and trial. We have deep experience working with Fort Cavazos military families, including the deployment-cycle and PCS issues that come with that life.

Do you handle cases for active-duty 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 Cavazos. 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. A soldier deploying mid-case does not have to lose the case — we are set up for remote signings, depositions by video, and limited powers of attorney where appropriate.

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. Claims against the federal government (under the Federal Tort Claims Act) have their own administrative-filing timeline — generally two years to present an administrative claim. Claims against Texas governmental entities can have notice deadlines as short as six months. Call a lawyer well before any deadline.

How much does a Killeen 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. If we do not recover money for you, you do not pay attorney's fees.

What is my Killeen car accident or wrongful death case worth?

It depends on the severity of injuries, the medical bills (including TRICARE liens and military medical care), lost income, and the insurance coverage available. Commercial trucking cases on I-14 or I-35 often carry larger policies than passenger-car cases. We will give you an honest assessment on the free consultation.

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

Civil personal injury cases in Bell County are heard at the Bell County Justice Complex, 1201 Huey Drive, Belton. The 27th, 146th, 169th, 264th, and 426th District Courts handle the bulk of the civil docket. Coryell County cases (Copperas Cove, Gatesville) are heard at the Coryell County Courthouse in Gatesville.

What if the at-fault driver does not have insurance?

You may still be covered through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. USAA, GEICO, and Armed Forces Insurance all write substantial UM/UIM coverage to military families. We deal with these claims constantly.

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