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You did not plan for this month. The insurance company did. Ace Law handles injury claims across Houston in English and Spanish, and takes them to a jury when that is what it takes.

Personal Injury

The first call you make matters more than you think.

Within days of a serious collision, an adjuster will call and ask for a recorded statement. They are pleasant, they sound like they are helping, and the questions are designed to fix your story before you know the extent of your own injuries. That call is the moment most cases are quietly lost.

Kevin Acevedo has been trying injury cases for over 25 years, first in Puerto Rico and since 2013 in Texas. The firm prepares every claim as though it is going in front of a jury — which is precisely why most of them settle properly instead.

What we handle

Two Texas rules that decide most cases

These are the two that catch people out, and both of them reward calling a lawyer early:

  • Two years to file. Texas generally gives you two years from the date of the injury to file suit. Miss it and the claim is gone regardless of how strong it was. Some situations shorten that window considerably — claims against a government entity can require formal notice within months.
  • The 51% bar. Texas uses proportionate responsibility: your recovery is reduced by your share of the fault, and if you are found more than 50% responsible you recover nothing. This is exactly why insurers work so hard, so early, to move a few percentage points of blame onto you.

What it costs

Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee. There is no fee to talk to us, nothing upfront, and the firm is paid out of the recovery — so if there is no recovery, there is no fee. We will tell you the percentage and how case expenses are handled in writing before you sign anything.

Common questions

How much does it cost to talk to a lawyer about my injury?

Nothing. The consultation is free, there is no obligation to hire us, and injury cases are handled on a contingency fee — the firm is paid out of a recovery, not out of your pocket.

Do I really need a lawyer, or can I handle the claim myself?

You can handle it yourself, and for very minor property-damage claims that is often sensible. Once there are injuries, a claim involves proving fault, valuing future care and negotiating against someone who does this professionally every day.

Should I give the other driver's insurance company a recorded statement?

Not before you have spoken to a lawyer. You are not required to give one, and the questions are written to fix your account before anyone knows how badly you are hurt.

How soon after an accident should I call?

As early as you can. Evidence such as camera footage and vehicle data has a short life, witnesses become hard to find, and the legal deadlines start running from the day of the injury.

What if the accident was partly my fault?

You may still have a claim. Texas reduces recovery by your share of the blame rather than eliminating it, up to a limit — and the blame assigned at the scene is frequently wrong and can be contested.

What can I actually recover?

Medical care already received and the care your doctors say is still needed, lost income and lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, physical impairment and disfigurement, and property damage.

I do not have health insurance. Can I still get treatment?

Usually yes. Treatment can often be arranged on a letter of protection so that care begins now and is paid from the eventual recovery.

How long will my case take?

It depends mostly on your treatment. We do not want to settle before your doctors can say what your recovery looks like, because the value of the claim follows the medical picture.

Will my case go to trial?

Most resolve without one. We prepare every case as though it will be tried, which is precisely why most of them settle on proper terms instead.

Does my immigration status affect my claim?

It does not bar you from bringing a personal injury claim in Texas, and it is not something the other side is entitled to turn your case into. We handle these matters in Spanish every week.

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Tell us what happened. We will tell you what it is worth.

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