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A back injury lawyer Plano crash victims can actually talk to after a wreck that still hurts days later. This guide covers what to look for, Texas fault and deadline rules, common mistakes, compensation, and a free consultation at Feizy Law Office.

Back Injury Lawyer Plano: What Crash Victims Should Know Before They Call

#TLDR
A back injury after a Plano crash can look small at the scene and still change how you sit, sleep, and work. Texas generally gives you two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. You can still recover if you share some fault, as long as you are not more than 50 percent responsible. Call Feizy Law Office at (214) 651-8686 for a free consultation.

• What to look for in a Plano back injury attorney
• Why experience with spine and crash cases matters
• How Feizy Law Office handles back injury claims
• Common mistakes back injury victims make
• What compensation you may be entitled to
• The free consultation process
• FAQ

A rear-end crash on the Dallas North Tollway, a sideswipe on US 75, or a stop-and-go hit near Legacy West can leave you walking away from the scene and still unable to sit through a workday two weeks later. Searching for a back injury lawyer Plano families can trust usually means the pain did not fade, the MRI is scheduled, or an adjuster already called and asked if you “felt fine.” That is a reasonable time to get help.

Feizy Law Office represents injured people in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Dallas, and the rest of DFW. Nick Feizy has practiced since 2000. If your back, neck, or spine was hurt in a wreck, call (214) 651-8686.

What to look for in a Plano back injury attorney

“Best” is not a billboard. It is a fit for a claim that may involve delayed symptoms, competing medical opinions, and an insurer that wants to treat a disc injury like a pulled muscle.

Ask whether the lawyer regularly handles car wrecks with spinal complaints, not only property-damage files. Ask who will speak with you after you sign. Ask how they collect crash photos, nearby video, and medical records before gaps appear in the chart. Ask how they talk about fault. Texas uses modified comparative negligence with a 51 percent bar. Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 33.001 says a claimant may not recover damages if that person’s percentage of responsibility is greater than 50 percent. An insurer that assigns you extra blame is trying to shrink the check or bar recovery altogether.

Look for someone who will not promise a dollar figure before they have seen imaging, wage records, and the crash report. A low-speed collision on Preston Road is not the same as a multi-car pileup on SH 121. Local knowledge of Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, and Prosper traffic patterns helps an investigation start in the right place.

Pay attention to the first conversation. If you feel rushed, or if you hear a guaranteed result before anyone has read your records, keep looking.

Call Feizy Law Office at (214) 651-8686 for a free consultation.

Why experience with spine and crash cases matters

Back injuries after wrecks are easy for insurers to minimize. You may have walked at the scene. You may have gone to work the next morning. Soft-tissue language in an ER note can be used later to argue nothing serious happened, even after a herniated disc shows up on imaging.

Experience changes how that story is documented. A lawyer who has handled North Texas crash files knows to ask about delayed onset, radiating pain into a leg or arm, missed work, and whether you already had a prior back issue. Prior problems do not automatically end a claim. They do require a clear medical timeline so the insurer cannot pretend the crash did nothing.

Evidence also lives outside the hospital. City cameras, nearby businesses, toll-road operators, and witnesses on US 75 or the President George Bush Turnpike leave the scene quickly. A lawyer who works these files knows which records to request first. Our car accident evidence collection guide covers why the first days matter more than a polished demand letter later.

Texas generally requires a personal injury lawsuit within two years. Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003 sets that two-year period for injury resulting in personal injury or death. Do not treat the deadline as a planning calendar. Camera footage and witness memory fade much sooner.

TxDOT publishes statewide crash records, including crash data analysis and statistics. Those reports do not decide your claim. They do show why North Texas wrecks deserve a careful, local investigation rather than a generic intake form.

Call Feizy Law Office at (214) 651-8686 for a free consultation.

How Feizy Law Office handles back injury claims

The firm’s job is to take the legal pressure off you so you can get care. That starts with the facts: how the collision happened, who may share responsibility, what coverage exists, and what the injury is doing to your work and daily life.

A typical file includes gathering the crash report, photographs, medical records, wage information, and communications from insurers. When needed, the team looks for nearby video, vehicle data, and witnesses. You should expect straight answers. Some claims settle because the evidence is clear and the coverage is adequate. Some need a lawsuit because the insurer will not move. Feizy Law Office prepares files as if they may have to be proven.

Clients come from Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, and Dallas. The office is at 8668 John Hickman Parkway, Suite 902, Frisco, TX 75034. The number is (214) 651-8686.

If you already started talking to an adjuster, that does not bar you from getting counsel. It does mean you should stop giving recorded statements until someone reviews what you have already said. Dealing with insurance companies after an accident in Texas is a separate problem from getting medical care, and it should be treated that way.

Call Feizy Law Office at (214) 651-8686 for a free consultation.

Common mistakes back injury victims make

The most expensive mistakes often look harmless in the moment.

People skip follow-up care because they hope the pain will fade. An adjuster later argues the crash was minor. People give a recorded statement while they are still shaken and guess about speed or “feeling okay.” People post photos from a weekend outing that an insurer later uses to claim they are uninjured. People cash an early check that closes the injury claim before the MRI, the injection, or the time off work is even on paper.

Gaps in treatment are a favorite argument. If you cannot see a specialist this week, document why and keep the next available appointment. Tell every provider the crash caused the pain. “I have always had a little back trouble” without context becomes a defense theme.

Another mistake is waiting until the two-year mark because bills are still arriving. The lawsuit deadline and the medical picture are related, but they are not the same clock.

Call Feizy Law Office at (214) 651-8686 for a free consultation.

What compensation you may be entitled to

Texas personal injury damages can include more than the ER bill. Depending on the facts, a back injury claim may seek recovery for medical expenses, future care, lost wages, reduced earning ability, pain, and the way the injury changes daily life: sitting at a desk in Plano, lifting a child in McKinney, commuting from Allen or Prosper.

The Texas Department of Insurance explains that if the other driver is at fault, you generally deal with that driver’s insurer, and that Texas minimum auto liability limits include $30,000 per injured person for bodily injury. See how to deal with the other driver’s insurance and the auto insurance guide. Minimum limits are not a prediction of your case value. Serious spinal injuries often exceed those numbers, which is why uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and a full picture of available policies matter.

No honest lawyer can quote a settlement before they know the injury, the coverage, and the proof of fault. Be cautious of anyone who does.

Call Feizy Law Office at (214) 651-8686 for a free consultation.

The free consultation process

A free consultation is a working conversation, not a sales pitch. You can expect questions about the crash, your treatment, time off work, and any contact from insurers. Bring what you have: the crash report if you have it, photos, insurance letters, and a list of providers.

You do not need a complete file to call. If you are still waiting on imaging, say so. If you already spoke to the other driver’s carrier, say so. Nick Feizy and the team at Feizy Law Office can explain next steps in plain language, including whether the facts support a claim and what evidence still needs to be preserved.

The office serves Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Dallas, and the rest of DFW. Call Feizy Law Office at (214) 651-8686 for a free consultation.

FAQ

Do I need a back injury lawyer in Plano if I already have insurance?

Your own policy may pay some medical bills through PIP or med-pay. That does not replace a claim against a negligent driver. An attorney can sort which coverage applies and keep you from signing something that cuts off the rest of the claim.

Can I still recover if I had back problems before the crash?

Often yes. Texas law looks at whether the wreck made a condition worse. The medical timeline has to be clear. Do not hide prior treatment. Hide it, and the insurer will find it.

How long do I have to file a lawsuit in Texas?

Texas generally requires a personal injury suit within two years of the injury. Section 16.003 sets that period. Evidence can disappear much earlier.

What if the other driver says I am partly at fault?

Partial fault can reduce recovery. If you are found more than 50 percent responsible, you may recover nothing under section 33.001. That is why recorded statements and incomplete crash narratives are dangerous.

What does a free consultation cost?

Nothing. Call Feizy Law Office at (214) 651-8686. You can describe what happened, ask questions, and decide whether you want help. There is no fee for that conversation.

If you were hurt in Plano or anywhere in DFW and your back still is not right, do not wait for the insurer to decide what that pain is worth. Call Feizy Law Office at (214) 651-8686 for a free consultation.