Personal Injury

Dallas Personal Injury Lawyers

More Than $1 Billion Since 2023. Serious Injury Representation Built for Trial.

At Lyons & Simmons, LLP, we represent people and families facing serious personal injuries, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death claims in Dallas and across Texas. We evaluate the facts, legal issues, and potential challenges in each case, then develop a customized strategy for insurance negotiations or litigation. When a case calls for trial, we’re prepared to present complex medical, technical, and financial evidence in court.

Our attorneys have earned numerous professional awards, and our case results include more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements since 2023 alone. We pair that record with clear communication and respectful client service. Service is also available in Spanish.

Get a Free Consultation with Our Dallas Personal Injury Attorneys

Our Dallas personal injury attorneys are available to discuss the incident, your injuries, the documentation you have, and your potential legal options. We use contingency fee agreements, so you won’t owe attorney fees unless we win your case. We also handle all upfront costs.

Call (844) 297-8898 to talk with our Dallas personal injury attorneys and schedule a FREE case consultation.

What Happens after a Serious Personal Injury?

A serious injury claim begins with understanding what happened, who may be responsible, and how the harm has affected the injured person. The path forward depends on the available evidence, the parties involved, the extent of the damages, and which issues are disputed.

Early case review may include incident reports, photographs, medical records, witness information, insurance communications, and available physical or electronic evidence. Records can become harder to obtain over time, so preserving documents and identifying witnesses promptly can matter.

Potentially responsible parties may include drivers, employers, property owners, manufacturers, medical providers, or others, depending on the facts. A damages assessment may consider medical treatment, lost income, future care needs, reduced earning capacity, and the injury’s effect on mobility, independence, and daily life.

Negotiation, Mediation & Litigation

A claim may proceed through insurance negotiations, mediation, or litigation. The appropriate route depends on the strength of the evidence, the positions taken by the parties, the damages at issue, and whether responsibility is contested. We evaluate the legal and factual challenges in each case and can prepare for negotiation or litigation based on those circumstances.

$860 millones Muerte por negligencia: colapso de una grúa
$860 Million Wrongful Death: Crane Collapse
$109.5 millones Explosión de gas: quemaduras
$109.5 Million Gas Explosion: Burn Injuries
$70 millones Muerte por negligencia: seguridad/operaciones negligentes
$70 Million Wrongful Death: Negligent Security / Operations

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Real Stories of Impact

I can’t say enough good about them. They found the hospital so negligent, and we have been ever so grateful. They’ve done this whole thing with respect. Get somebody you can trust, and Lyons & Simmons you can trust. - Jessie Adams
I don't think I could have found a better law firm to represent me because I needed someone that was going to go out there and really bat for me. I don't have anything but great things to say about Lyons & Simmons. My husband deserved the best, and they are the best. - Wendy Jackson
We realized that we needed someone on our side to be his voice, and that’s when Mike & Chris came into the picture. The authority they speak with...I wanted someone like that to stand there and be the voice for my brother. - Mirza Ammar Baig
It was a lot to process, and a lot to take in. But I was very grateful to hear the positive news, all the hours that they put into working for my mom and my brother, showed. The jury saw it, the jury heard them, and the jury was fair. - Pauline Rymers Sanchez
I just want to give thanks to Mike and Chris. They did the hard work, and brought my family together again. They did what was supposed to be done…better than it was supposed to be done. It’s very hard to find these kinds of people. - Mirza Muhajid Baig
Lyons & Simmons is incredible. You instantly feel the compassion, the security, the protection. And you know that you’re in the right place. They treated me like family. When we settled this case, it felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders. - Nate Vasquez
I talked to Mike Lyons and I never consulted another firm after I met him and Chris Simmons. I knew that from talking with Mike & Chris that they were going to do the best job. They're just good people fighting for justice. - Dianna Waldridge

One Team for Serious & Catastrophic Personal Injury Claims

If another party caused your accident and you suffered serious or catastrophic harm, our attorneys can assess your legal options. Our trial team works together on complex, high-stakes personal injury and wrongful death cases, drawing on extensive courtroom and litigation experience.

These cases may involve disputed liability, multiple responsible parties, extensive medical evidence, and long-term financial consequences. Catastrophic injuries can affect mobility, cognition, independence, earning capacity, and the need for ongoing care.

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We have tried personal injury cases throughout Texas and nationally, and we’re prepared to take on an insurance company or corporation at trial when the circumstances require it. Cases filed locally may proceed through Dallas County Civil District Courts or County Courts at Law, depending on jurisdiction. If you’re concerned that your case is complex or likely to end up in court, we can assess the evidence, disputed issues, and potential next steps.

Contact us at (844) 297-8898 to discuss your legal options after an accident in Dallas.

Compensation in a Texas Personal Injury Claim

After being in an accident that someone else caused, you will understandably want compensation and a sense of justice. A personal injury claim or lawsuit may provide a legal path for pursuing both, depending on the evidence, liability facts, applicable law, and parties involved.

At Lyons & Simmons, LLP, we pursue compensation for documented financial and personal losses while keeping each client informed about the case. We tailor our strategy to the evidence, liability issues, and each client’s immediate and long-term needs.

Depending on the losses supported by the claim, available compensation may include:

Medical expenses (past and future)
Lost wages
Lost earning capacity
Loss of support and services
Pain and suffering damages
Funeral expenses
Property replacement expenses
Miscellaneous costs associated with the injury

Economic damages may address measurable losses such as medical treatment, income loss, reduced earning capacity, and necessary services. Non-economic damages may address physical pain, emotional harm, impairment, disfigurement, and changes to daily life when those losses are recognized and supported under the claim.

Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

When a personal injury claim is based on negligence, the injured person generally must establish four legal elements:

Duty of Care: The defendant owed a duty of care to the injured party.
Breach of Duty: The defendant breached that duty by acting negligently or failing to act.
Causation: The breach caused the injury addressed by the claim.
Damages: The plaintiff suffered actual harm or loss.

You don’t have to figure out how to prove negligence on your own when you have our Dallas personal injury attorneys on your side. Using our resources and courtroom experience, we often work with third-party professionals when preparing a case. For example, if another driver hit you, then we can consult an accident reconstructionist. We work to gather and present records, testimony, physical evidence, and technical analysis relevant to liability and damages.

Texas Personal Injury Filing Deadlines

Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003, the statute of limitations for many personal injury actions is generally two years from the date the claim accrued. The applicable deadline can vary based on the claim type, defendant, claimant’s circumstances, and statutory exceptions. You shouldn’t assume that the general two-year period applies to your case, and some matters may have shorter notice or filing requirements.

Prompt review can also help preserve records, identify witnesses, and address evidence that may become more difficult to obtain with time.

Call (844) 297-8898 as soon as possible to discuss your case. We can review the facts, identify time-sensitive issues, and explain your legal options.

The Team Behind Record-Breaking Results

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What We Stand For. What We Deliver.

Client-Focused Attention

Lyons & Simmons is a nationally recognized trial firm combining personalized, hands-on representation with the experience and resources to take on the nation’s largest corporations and insurers. Our battle-tested lawyers prepare every case to win, with more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements secured for clients since 2023.
Aggressive Representation

Our highly skilled trial lawyers are fearless about going to battle for our clients. When the opposition pushes back, we push back harder. We are determined to end your case with the best possible result.
A National Reputation

Our firm has successfully tried life-altering wrongful death and personal injury cases throughout Texas and nationwide. We have earned a reputation for taking on—and winning—complex, high-exposure cases.
Customized Legal Strategies

No two cases are exactly alike. We provide each of our clients with customized legal strategies and litigation solutions tailored to their unique needs.

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