Houston Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney
Last updated on October 2, 2026
My name is Rafael Quesada, and I’m a motor vehicle accident lawyer for people in Houston. Victims of motor vehicle crashes often leave with serious injuries, financial burdens and emotional distress. Whether you were injured in a car, motorcycle or rideshare accident, I will fight for your full compensation under Texas personal injury laws.
Types Of Auto Accidents I Handle
Motor vehicle accidents have a lot in common with each other; mainly, they are serious accidents that result from automobiles. But that’s a superficial, surface-level connection, and if you look closer, you’ll see the considerable variations that arise in each type of accident:
- Car accidents: Caused by distracted, drunk or reckless drivers, these are extremely common and cross into many distinct areas of the law.
- Motorcycle crashes: Caused by many of the same factors as car accidents, resulting in catastrophic injuries and complicated legal fights due to a perception of risk in motorcycle riding.
- Rideshare accidents: Accidents involving Uber and Lyft vehicles are more common each year, and the legal complexities of who is held liable can confuse most of the victims seeking compensation.
- Commercial vehicle crashes: Including delivery trucks and company cars, these are often the cause of the most catastrophic injuries and hard-fought legal battles for compensation.
I take on all the difficulties ahead of you, from insurance claims and negotiations to lawsuits, to secure the compensation you deserve. When you have a car accident, you cannot wait for help; you need to call my office to learn how I can assist you.
Texas Laws On Auto Accident Liability
Texas follows a fault-based system for car accidents, meaning the at-fault driver’s insurance is responsible for covering damages. However, insurance companies often attempt to reduce payouts. And one of the first ways to do that is to imply that because you may have been partly at fault, you don’t deserve to get any compensation.
The truth of the matter is that Texas law allows for people who are partly at fault to recover compensation for an accident. As long as you were not more than 50% at fault for an accident, you could recover some damages from it. The ultimate payout would be reduced by your percentage of fault; so, for example, if you received a verdict of $100,000 and were 15% at fault, the payout would be $85,000.
Maximizing Your Compensation After A Car Crash
If you were injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for two different categories of damages. The first category is economic damages, which include all billed costs of the accident, including:
- Medical expenses and rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages due to missed work
- Vehicle repair or replacement costs
The other part of the damages calculation is noneconomic damages, which include pain and suffering and other hard-to-quantify losses you may have suffered.
What Texas Law Says About Your Motor Vehicle Accident Claim
How you handle the days and weeks after a motor vehicle accident in Texas can directly affect how much compensation you recover. Below, I’ve compiled the questions I hear most often from accident victims in Houston, and the answers you need to make informed decisions about your case.
How much time do I have to take legal action after a car accident in Texas?
Texas law gives you two years from the date of your accident to take your case to court. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations. While two years may feel like a long time, missing it almost always means losing your right to seek compensation, no matter how strong your claim is. Starting early gives you the time you need to gather police reports, medical records and other evidence that can make a real difference in the outcome of your case.
What if the driver who caused my accident has no insurance or not enough coverage?
If the driver who caused your accident was uninsured or underinsured, your own auto insurance policy may still provide coverage. Check whether your policy includes Personal Injury Protection (PIP), which can cover your medical bills and lost wages. If you have uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, it can step in where the at-fault driver’s insurance falls short.
Beyond your own policy, other parties may share responsibility for the accident, including another driver, a vehicle manufacturer or a government entity responsible for road maintenance. Each of these could open additional paths to compensation.
Should I accept the insurance company’s settlement offer after a Texas car accident?
Before accepting any offer, make sure the offer actually covers everything you have lost. Insurance companies often make early offers that seem fair but fall short of covering your long-term medical costs, lost income and other damages. Once you accept a settlement, you generally cannot go back and ask for more money, even if your injuries turn out to be more serious than you initially thought. As your attorney, I can review any settlement offer you receive, assess whether it reflects the true value of your claim and negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf to pursue the full compensation you deserve.
Call My Office Today
You shouldn’t have to suffer long-term for an accident that wasn’t your fault. It’s my job to help you get the results and compensation you deserve to move on from the pain you’ve suffered. Call my Houston office, RQ Law Group, at 832-390-4537 or send an email.