Hurt in an Accident? Get Help Fighting for What You Deserve
February 2026 brought tragedy in Fort Worth when a pickup truck slammed into the rear of a semi-trailer on I-35 near Basswood and the Highway 287 ramp. The pickup driver lost control and was pronounced dead at the scene. All northbound lanes shut down.
Weeks earlier, another wrong-way drunk driver on I-35W killed 63-year-old Fructoso Cielo Tlatenchi and 44-year-old Saul Carlos Flores when their cars collided. The 18-year-old driver, Axel Perez, was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter. In January, Israel Suastegui, 18, allegedly fled police while driving drunk on Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards. He lost control and hit a utility pole on East 4th Street. The car caught fire. His passenger, 17-year-old Jesus Gonzalez Jr., died at the scene.
On New Year’s Eve, a rollover crash on East Loop 820 near Trinity Boulevard killed one person when two vehicles collided and one flipped.
Accidents like these leave families dealing with medical bills, lost income, funeral costs, and insurance companies looking for reasons not to pay.
Zinda Law Group represents injured people in Fort Worth and throughout Texas. When someone else’s carelessness or recklessness hurts you, we build your case and fight for fair money while you recover.
Our local office: 201 Main St Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102. We’ve won millions for Texans hurt in accidents.
Free consultation. Nothing owed unless we win.
Call us: (800) 863-5312 or our local line: (214) 390-3177.
Meet Attorneys Working Your Case
Jack Zinda started this firm in 2008, tired of seeing insurance companies mistreat injured people. He wanted to build a practice strong enough to take on any corporation or insurer, regardless of their resources.
Hiring us means getting an entire team. Over 100 people work injury cases: investigators preserving evidence before it vanishes, medical specialists documenting injury extent, trial lawyers who’ve won in courtrooms, and administrative staff tracking every deadline.
We limit how many cases we accept. Not everything walks in and gets taken. That selectivity means your attorney has bandwidth to focus on your situation, return calls, and genuinely care about outcomes.
We’ve closed over 6,500 injury claims throughout Texas and surrounding states. We’ve recovered more than $400 million for clients dealing with car crashes, truck collisions, workplace injuries, premises liability, dog bites, and wrongful deaths.
Talk about your situation: (800) 863-5312. No charge!
What We’ve Achieved
Jack Zinda earned lifetime membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum by securing seven-figure and eight-figure recoveries for catastrophically injured clients. This distinction belongs to only the top 1% of attorneys nationwide.
Our lawyers hold positions in the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and The Trucking Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 10. We maintain an A+ Better Business Bureau rating based on how we communicate with clients and handle their cases.
Our Awards
AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA BY THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (2016-2020)
AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA (2009, 2011-2012, 2014-2021), & NEIL SOLOMON (2020-2021)
AWARDED TO JACK ZINDA (2016-2020)
LIFETIME MEMBERS JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA
What Clients Say About Us
After a serious injury, the right legal support should make things simpler, not harder. At Zinda Law Group, our goal is to reduce uncertainty so you can focus on recovery while we handle the legal work.
It’s free to speak to our lawyers; give us a call at (800) 863-5312 or fill out our online form. You will not pay legal fees unless we successfully win your case!
Hear From a Real Client – Jacob
“With Zinda Law Group, I was able to get my life back together.” – Jacob
Hear From a Real Client – Marlon
“Zinda was very prepared and very compassionate.” – Marlon
Why People Choose Us
You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
Contingency means straightforward math: we recover money, we get paid a percentage. No recovery means zero fee. No hourly billing. No upfront retainer. Texas regulates contingency percentages. We’ll walk you through the exact numbers.
Lawyers Who Actually Have Time for You
Most firms overload their attorneys with 100+ cases each. We don’t operate that way. We intentionally limit caseloads so your lawyer has time to read files carefully, respond to calls promptly, and treat your case like it matters.
Communication That Makes Sense
Our A+ BBB rating reflects client feedback: we keep people informed. Legal processes confuse everyone. Most lawyers speak in jargon. We explain things in everyday English and update you when situations change.
A Whole Team Has Your Back
Over 100 professionals support injury cases: investigators who lock down evidence fast, medical experts who calculate long-term care costs realistically, trial litigators with courtroom wins, support staff who ensure nothing falls through cracks.
Texas Experience That Matters
We’ve resolved injury claims throughout Texas involving vehicle crashes, trucking collisions, slip and falls, workplace injuries, dog attacks, and deaths caused by negligence. We know Texas law. We know how Texas insurers operate. That experience produces results.
CASE RESULTS
Our Process for Injury Cases
Step 1: Free Consultation
We listen to what happened, review available evidence, and give honest assessments. No charge. No pressure.
Step 2: Investigation
We collect police reports, medical records, witness statements, surveillance footage, and other documentation supporting claims. Investigators work quickly securing evidence before it becomes unavailable.
Step 3: Medical Documentation
We coordinate with healthcare providers ensuring injuries and ongoing implications get thoroughly documented. When necessary, we bring in independent medical experts assessing conditions and projecting long-term needs.
Step 4: Damages Calculation
We account for every loss category, including costs that won’t materialize until years from now. Complete damage understanding is the foundation of strong demands.
Step 5: Negotiation
We build detailed demand packages and present them to insurance companies. Because we prepare every case for trial, insurers understand low offers will be rejected. That preparation produces better results.
Step 6: Trial if Needed
If insurance companies won’t offer what cases are genuinely worth, we file lawsuits and present cases to Texas juries. Our trial attorneys have courtroom experience and use it.
Accidents We Handle in Fort Worth
Texas law allows injury victims to seek money when someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or deliberate actions cause harm. Our Fort Worth attorneys handle many accident types.
Vehicle Crashes
Fort Worth roads carry heavy traffic. I-35, I-35W, Loop 820, and Highway 287 see regular accidents. The February crash where a pickup hit a semi-trailer’s rear end demonstrates how quickly things go wrong. The January wrong-way drunk driving crash that killed two people shows the devastating consequences of impaired driving. The New Year’s Eve rollover on Loop 820 that killed someone reminds us collisions happen constantly.
We handle all crash types: rear-ends, T-bones, head-ons, sideswipes, rollovers, hit-and-runs.
Commercial Truck Accidents
When 80,000-pound trucks hit passenger vehicles, injuries are catastrophic. Truck companies violate safety rules regularly. We investigate thoroughly and hold carriers accountable when their violations hurt people.
Motorcycle and Scooter Crashes
Riders face serious risks. Insurance companies often blame motorcyclists automatically. We investigate what actually happened and ensure you’re judged fairly.
Pedestrian Accidents
Getting struck while walking almost always causes severe injuries. These cases involve heavy medical expenses and long recovery periods. We calculate what your treatment will cost long-term, not just immediately.
Slip and Fall Injuries
Texas property owners must keep premises reasonably safe. Wet floors without warnings, broken stairs, poor lighting, unstable walkways, unsecured hazards. When these cause falls resulting in brain injuries, hip fractures, or spinal damage, we hold property owners responsible.
Workplace Injuries
When third-party negligence contributes to workplace injuries, personal injury claims may run alongside workers’ compensation. We evaluate all recovery options and pursue every applicable one.
Product Liability
Defective products hurt consumers who trusted manufacturers. When products are designed wrong, manufactured wrong, or lack proper warnings, makers face liability for harm caused.
Daycare Injuries
Parents trust childcare facilities to keep kids safe. Facilities that fail creating safe environments and children get hurt face accountability.
Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
Dog attacks cause physical wounds often requiring surgery and leave permanent scars. Psychological impact can be equally serious. Texas holds owners liable when their animals injure people.
Drunk Driving Accidents
The January crashes involving suspected drunk drivers Suastegui and Perez killed young people and devastated families. Impaired drivers cause preventable tragedies. When drunk drivers injure or kill people, we pursue maximum compensation and accountability.
Wrongful Death
Texas law allows certain family members to sue when negligence kills loved ones. We handle these cases compassionately while fighting for accountability and fair compensation.
Different situation? Call (800) 863-5312. We handle many injury types.
Common Injuries We See
Accidents cause injuries ranging from temporary discomfort to permanent disabilities:
- Brain injuries affecting memory, thinking, and personality
- Spinal cord damage causing paralysis
- Multiple broken bones requiring surgery
- Severe burns requiring grafts
- Neck injuries needing ongoing treatment
- Chronic pain limiting daily activities
- Head trauma with lasting effects
- Deep cuts leaving permanent scars
- Internal organ damage
- Soft tissue injuries and whiplash
- PTSD and anxiety
- Fatal injuries
Injury severity directly shapes compensation you can pursue. We work with medical professionals and care specialists to understand what you’ll need now and years ahead.
Compensation You May Pursue
Texas law allows injury victims to seek several types of damages based on the facts of the case and the severity of the harm.
Medical Expenses
You can recover the full cost of treatment related to the accident. This includes ambulance transport, emergency care, surgery, hospital stays, doctor visits, physical therapy, medications, medical equipment, and home health services. Future medical needs are also considered. We work with medical professionals who calculate realistic long-term care costs.
Lost Income and Career Impact
If you missed work during recovery, those lost wages can be included. If your injuries affect your ability to return to your prior job or earn the same income, you may also recover for diminished earning capacity. That includes lost benefits, retirement contributions, and the long-term financial effect of reduced earnings.
Property Damage
This covers repairing or replacing your vehicle and any personal belongings damaged or destroyed in the crash.
Physical and Emotional Pain
Compensation is not limited to financial losses. Texas law recognizes physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and the overall strain of recovery.
Loss of Enjoyment of Life
If your injuries prevent you from participating in activities, hobbies, or experiences that once brought meaning to your life, that loss may be considered in your claim.
Loss of Consortium
In serious injury cases, a spouse may pursue a separate claim for loss of companionship, support, and intimacy resulting from the harm.
Wrongful Death Damages
When an accident results in a fatality, surviving family members may recover funeral expenses, lost financial support, and compensation for the profound loss they have suffered.
Punitive Damages
If the at-fault party’s conduct goes beyond ordinary negligence and involves willful or egregious recklessness, Texas courts may award punitive damages to punish that behavior and discourage similar conduct.
What to Do After an Accident
What you do in the hours and days after a crash can affect the strength of your claim:
Seek Medical Attention Immediately
Even if you feel stable, get evaluated right away. Adrenaline can mask symptoms. Brain injuries and internal bleeding may not appear until later. Prompt medical documentation connects your injuries directly to the accident.
Report the Accident
Call 911 so law enforcement can document the scene and prepare an official report. If the incident occurred on commercial property, request an incident report from management and keep a copy.
Preserve Evidence
If you are physically able, take photos of the vehicles, the surrounding area, visible injuries, and any contributing conditions such as road hazards or weather. Gather witness contact information and write down your recollection while details are fresh. Keep damaged clothing and personal items.
Follow Through With Treatment
Attend all medical appointments and follow your doctor’s recommendations. Gaps in care can be used by insurance companies to argue that your injuries were minor or unrelated.
Avoid Giving Recorded Statements
Insurance adjusters may contact you quickly and ask for a recorded statement. Their role is to limit what their company pays. Politely decline and direct them to your attorney.
Speak With an Attorney Early
Insurance companies begin building their defense immediately. Evidence can disappear, and witnesses can become difficult to locate. Early legal representation ensures someone is actively protecting your rights from the start.
Important Texas Legal Factors
Texas’s Two-Year Statute of Limitations
Texas law gives you two years from accident dates to file personal injury lawsuits. Wrongful death claims also carry two-year windows. Miss deadlines and you permanently lose ability to pursue compensation, regardless of case strength.
Modified Comparative Negligence in Texas
Texas follows modified comparative negligence. Shared fault reduces compensation, and if you’re found 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover anything.
If juries find damages total $200,000 but assign you 30% fault, you receive $140,000. If they assign 51% or more, you get nothing.
Insurance companies understand this rule and use it strategically, pushing to assign victims as much fault as possible. We investigate thoroughly and present evidence accurately reflecting what happened.
Insurance Offers Usually Fall Short
Many people assume filing directly with insurance companies will produce fair offers. That rarely happens. Adjusters get evaluated on how cheaply they close claims. They may question injuries, delay processing, or make early offers before victims understand what recovery will actually cost.
Our attorneys calculate true claim values and handle all negotiations. We know what fair settlements look like and won’t recommend accepting less.
How We Prove Liability
Successful Texas injury claims require proving specific elements:
Duty of Care
Everyone owes others reasonable care. Drivers must operate vehicles safely and follow traffic laws. Business owners must maintain safe premises. Manufacturers must make safe products.
Breach of Duty
Someone violated that duty. Drunk drivers like those in the January crashes breached their duties. Drivers who rear-end trucks like in the February I-35 crash may have breached duties by following too closely or not paying attention.
Causation
The breach directly caused your injuries. We use accident reconstruction experts, medical professionals, and evidence establishing clear connections.
Damages
You suffered measurable losses. Medical bills, lost income, pain, property damage all qualify. We document every category and calculate full impact.
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- How Is a Wrongful Death Settlement Divided Among Family Members?
Reach Out to Our Local Office
When you contact us, you’ll speak with someone who takes time understanding what you’ve experienced. We’ll walk through options honestly. Consultations are free and confidential. If we move forward, nothing’s due upfront. We collect fees from compensation we recover.
Hurt in Fort Worth or anywhere in Tarrant County? Call (800) 863-5312 or our Fort Worth office: (214) 390-3177. Submit our online form and we’ll follow up quickly.
Meetings by appointment.
FAQs
What if the person who hit me does not have insurance?
If the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, you may still have options. Your own auto policy may include uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. In some cases, other parties may share liability, which can open additional insurance coverage. A full review of all available policies is critical.
Can I file a claim if the accident happened on someone else’s property but no police report was made?
Yes. While a police report is helpful, it is not always required to pursue a claim. Other evidence such as witness statements, surveillance footage, medical records, and incident reports can support your case. The sooner you speak with an attorney, the better your chances of preserving that evidence.
What happens if the at-fault party files bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy can complicate recovery, but it does not automatically end your claim. Many personal injury cases are paid through insurance policies, not directly from the individual’s personal assets. An attorney can determine how bankruptcy may affect your specific situation.
Do I have to go to court for my personal injury case?
Most personal injury cases resolve through settlement negotiations without going to trial. However, if the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer, filing a lawsuit may be necessary. Even then, many cases settle before reaching a courtroom.
Can I still recover compensation if I was not wearing a seatbelt?
Possibly. Texas law allows insurance companies to argue that failing to wear a seatbelt contributed to your injuries. This can reduce the amount of compensation you receive, but it does not automatically bar recovery. Each case depends on the specific facts and medical evidence.
What if my injury symptoms appeared days after the accident?
It is common for certain injuries, especially soft tissue damage or concussions, to develop symptoms later. As long as medical professionals can link your condition to the accident, you may still pursue compensation. Prompt evaluation once symptoms appear is important.
Can I recover damages for emotional distress without major physical injuries?
In many cases, emotional distress claims are connected to physical injuries. However, the severity of physical harm does not always determine the seriousness of emotional impact. Anxiety, trauma, and lasting psychological effects can play a role in the overall value of your claim.
What if multiple family members were injured in the same crash?
Each injured person typically has a separate claim, even if the accident occurred in the same vehicle. Compensation is calculated based on each individual’s medical expenses, lost income, and personal impact.
John (Jack) Zinda
Founder / CEO
Over 100 years of combined experience representing injured victims across the country.
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Neil Solomon
Partner
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