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Got Hurt in an Accident? We Fight to Get You What You Deserve
Accidents kill and injure people in Midland every week. February 2026: a Ford Escape hit 67-year-old Liborio Garcia crossing Midland Drive near Dengar Avenue. He died in the street. Driver Jordan McLaughlin, 23, fled the scene. Police found his damaged vehicle at Summer Hill Apartments. He admitted leaving without helping Garcia.
That same month, Jason Carreon, 28, died on Highway 176 when a truck’s tire blew out. The driver lost control and veered into his lane. The head-on crash killed Carreon instantly.
Weeks earlier in January 2026, a Ford Mustang hit a barrier on Loop 250 and caught fire. Three people died: driver Rene Galindo, 20, passenger Natalia Torres who was ejected, and passenger Luisa Valencia Garcia, 20.
When accidents happen, you face problems immediately. Medical bills arrive while you’re still recovering. Paychecks stop. Insurance adjusters call asking questions before you’ve even left the hospital.
We represent injured people throughout West Texas. When someone else’s carelessness or recklessness hurts you, we build your case and go after fair money while you focus on getting better.
Our local office is located at 223 W Wall St Suite 200, Midland, TX 79701. We’ve recovered millions for injured Texans.
First conversation costs nothing. You don’t pay us unless we win money for you.
Call (800) 863-5312 or our local office: (432) 400-4680.
Meet Our Lead Attorney
Jack Zinda opened this firm in 2008 after getting fed up watching insurance companies push injured people around. He wanted to create something strong enough to stand up to any corporation.
Hiring us means you’re getting way more than a single attorney. Over 100 people work injury cases here: investigators who grab evidence before it vanishes, medical specialists who document exactly how badly you’re hurt, trial lawyers who’ve won in Texas courtrooms, support staff tracking every deadline.
We reject cases constantly. We’re selective. That selectivity means your attorney actually has time to know your file completely, call you back quickly, and treat your situation like it genuinely matters.
We’ve closed 6,500+ injury cases across Texas and surrounding states. We’ve recovered $400 million+ for people dealing with car wrecks, truck collisions, workplace injuries, slip and falls, dog attacks, and deaths caused by negligence.
Want to talk about what happened? Call us at (800) 863-5312 or send us an online form. Won’t cost you a thing.
Our Awards and Recognition
Jack Zinda holds lifetime membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He got there by winning seven-figure and eight-figure awards for catastrophically injured people. That puts him in the top 1% of attorneys nationwide.
Our lawyers earned spots in the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. The Better Business Bureau rated us A+ based on how clients say we communicate and handle cases.
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) ZINDAOur Awards
See How We’ve Helped Others
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.
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
Payment Only When We Win
Here’s the deal: we win you money, we take a cut. We don’t win anything, we don’t get paid. Simple as that. No hourly charges. Nothing required upfront. Texas regulates what percentage we can take. We’ll walk you through exact numbers before you agree to anything.
Attorneys Who Actually Have Time
Most firms bury lawyers under 100+ cases each. We don’t operate that way. We intentionally limit caseloads so your lawyer has bandwidth to genuinely read files, respond to calls fast, and care about what happens.
Communication That Makes Sense
Our A+ BBB rating reflects what clients tell the Bureau: we keep people in the loop. Legal stuff confuses everyone. Most lawyers speak in riddles. We explain what’s happening using everyday language and tell you immediately when things change.
A Full Team Behind You
Over 100 professionals support injury cases: investigators securing evidence quickly, medical experts calculating real long-term care costs, trial attorneys with courtroom wins, administrative staff making sure nothing gets dropped.
Real Texas Experience
We’ve resolved injury claims all over Texas that involve vehicle crashes, trucking collisions, slip and falls, workplace injuries, dog bites or animal attacks, and wrongful deaths. We know Texas law. We know how Texas insurers work. That knowledge gets results.
CASE RESULTS
Our Process for Cases
1. Free consultation and case review
Every case begins with a conversation. You tell us what happened, how the injury occurred, and what challenges you are facing now. We review the details, look at any documents you already have, and give you a clear and honest assessment of your options. This consultation is free and comes with no pressure to move forward.
2. Case investigation and evidence collection
Once we take your case, we begin gathering the evidence needed to prove fault and damages. This may include police reports, medical records, witness statements, surveillance footage, accident scene photos, and other supporting documentation. Our team works quickly because key evidence can disappear or become harder to obtain as time passes.
3. Medical documentation and expert support
Injury claims depend on clear medical evidence. We coordinate with your healthcare providers to make sure your injuries, treatment plans, and recovery progress are fully documented. When necessary, independent medical experts review the case and provide professional opinions about the long term effects of your injuries and the care you may need in the future.
4. Full calculation of damages
A strong claim accounts for every loss connected to the injury. This includes current medical bills, future medical care, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and the physical and emotional toll the accident has caused. Understanding the full impact of the injury allows us to pursue the compensation your case truly deserves.
5. Negotiations with insurance companies
After the evidence and damages are documented, we prepare a detailed demand package and present it to the insurance company. Our team negotiates directly with adjusters and defense lawyers while pushing for a settlement that reflects the full value of the case. Because we prepare every claim as if it will go to trial, insurers know we are ready to take the next step if needed.
6. Trial when a fair settlement is not offered
Some insurance companies refuse to make reasonable offers. When that happens, we are prepared to file a lawsuit and present the case in court. Our trial attorneys have courtroom experience and are ready to advocate for our clients before a Texas jury when negotiations fail to produce a fair outcome.
Cases We Handle
Texas law lets injury victims pursue money when someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or deliberate actions cause harm. Our attorneys handle many accident types:
- Car Accident
- Truck Accident
- Rideshare Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Bicycle Accident
- Pedestrian Accident
- Scooter Accident
- Premises Liability
- Slip and Fall
- Construction Accident
- Workplace Accident
- Boating Injury
- Drowning Accident
- Accidental Shooting
- Dog Bite and Animal Attack
- Wrongful Death
What to Do After an Accident
Actions immediately after accidents directly impact the amount of money.
Get Medical Care Immediately
See doctors right away, regardless of how you feel. Adrenaline masks pain. Brain injuries and internal bleeding often don’t hurt until hours or days later. Without medical records linking injuries to accidents, insurance companies argue injuries aren’t serious or originated elsewhere.
Get an Official Report
Call 911. Law enforcement must respond, document everything, and file official reports. Those reports become foundational evidence. If accidents occurred on business property, insist managers create incident reports and get copies.
Document Everything Possible
If physically able: photograph all vehicles or property, scenes from multiple angles, visible injuries, road or environmental conditions, anything relevant. Collect witness names and contact information. Write down everything while your memory is fresh. Save damaged clothes and belongings.
Follow Treatment Plans Consistently
Once medical care starts, stay consistent. Missed appointments and treatment gaps give insurance companies ammunition to argue injuries resolved faster than claimed or weren’t serious.
Don’t Give Insurance Companies Statements
Other parties’ insurers will likely reach out fast. Adjusters are trained gathering information limiting what insurers pay. They may sound sympathetic. Their job is to protect the company’s profits. Decline recorded statements and direct them to your attorney. Then call us.
Contact Attorneys Early
The sooner we’re involved, the more we can protect cases. Insurance companies build defenses immediately. Evidence at scenes disappears. Witnesses become harder to locate. Early representation means someone actively works protecting rights from the start.
Common Injuries We See
Accidents cause injuries ranging from temporary pain 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 the money you can pursue. We work with medical professionals and care specialists to understand what you’ll need now and years ahead.
Compensation Available in Texas Personal Injury Cases
Texas law allows injured individuals and families to pursue several types of financial recovery after an accident. The exact compensation available depends on the facts of the case, the severity of the injuries, and the long-term impact on your life.
Medical care and treatment costs
You can pursue compensation for all medical care connected to your injuries. This includes ambulance transportation, emergency room treatment, surgeries, hospital stays, doctor visits, physical therapy, medications, medical equipment, and home health services.
If your injuries require future treatment, those expected costs can also be included in your claim. Our team works with medical professionals who estimate the long-term care you may need, so the financial burden does not fall on you years later.
Income losses and reduced earning ability
Many accident victims cannot work while they recover. You may seek compensation for wages lost during this time.
If your injuries prevent you from returning to the same type of work or reduce your ability to earn a similar income in the future, Texas law also allows recovery for reduced earning capacity. This can include lost benefits, retirement contributions, bonuses, and other long-term financial losses tied to your career.
Damage to vehicles and personal property
Accidents often leave vehicles and personal belongings damaged or destroyed. Compensation may cover the cost to repair or replace these items so you are not responsible for losses caused by another person’s negligence.
Physical pain and emotional distress
Serious injuries affect far more than your bank account. Texas law allows compensation for the physical pain and emotional strain caused by an accident.
This may include chronic pain, trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and the mental stress that often follows a life-changing injury.
Loss of enjoyment of life
Some injuries permanently limit what a person can do each day. If your condition prevents you from enjoying hobbies, activities, or routines that once mattered to you, you may seek damages for this loss. These claims recognize how serious injuries can change a person’s independence and daily life.
Loss of consortium for spouses
Severe injuries can affect an entire household. In some cases, a spouse may pursue a separate claim for the loss of companionship, emotional support, and intimacy that existed before the accident. Texas law recognizes the impact that catastrophic injuries can have on a marriage.
Wrongful death compensation for families
When an accident results in the loss of a loved one, surviving family members may pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim. This may include funeral and burial costs, the loss of financial support, and the profound personal loss experienced by the family.
Punitive damages in extreme cases
In situations involving extreme recklessness or intentional misconduct, Texas courts may award punitive damages. These damages are meant to punish especially dangerous behavior and discourage similar conduct in the future.
Legal Factors in Texas
Texas’s two-year statute of limitations
Texas law places a strict deadline on personal injury claims. In most cases, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Wrongful death claims also follow a two-year filing window.
If this deadline passes, you generally lose the right to pursue compensation in court. This rule applies even if the evidence strongly supports your case. Acting early allows attorneys to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and build a stronger claim before time runs out.
Modified comparative negligence in Texas
Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means your compensation can be reduced if you share responsibility for the accident.
For example, if a jury determines that your total damages equal $200,000 but finds you 30 percent responsible for the incident, your recovery would be reduced to $140,000.
However, if you are found 51 percent or more at fault, Texas law prevents you from recovering any compensation. Insurance companies understand this rule and often attempt to shift blame onto injured victims. Careful investigation and strong evidence are essential to accurately show what happened.
Insurance settlement offers often fall short
Many accident victims expect insurance companies to offer fair settlements once a claim is filed. In reality, initial offers are often far below the true value of the case.
Insurance adjusters are trained to limit payouts. They may question medical treatment, delay responses, or present early settlement offers before the long-term impact of injuries becomes clear.
An experienced attorney calculates the full value of the claim and handles negotiations with insurers. This helps prevent injured individuals from accepting settlements that fail to cover their long-term needs.
How Liability Is Proven In Texas Injury Cases
A successful personal injury claim must establish several legal elements that demonstrate responsibility for the accident.
Duty of care
Every person and business has a responsibility to act with reasonable care. Drivers must follow traffic laws and operate vehicles safely. Property owners must maintain safe premises. Manufacturers must design and produce products that do not pose unnecessary risks.
Breach of duty
A breach occurs when someone fails to meet that responsibility. Examples include speeding, distracted driving, unsafe property conditions, or selling defective products. These actions show that the responsible party did not meet the expected standard of care.
Causation
The breach of duty must be directly connected to the injuries that occurred. Attorneys often rely on accident reconstruction specialists, medical experts, and physical evidence to demonstrate how the negligent action caused the harm.
Damages
Finally, the injured person must show measurable losses. These may include medical expenses, lost income, property damage, and the physical and emotional effects of the injury. Proper documentation ensures that every category of loss is accounted for in the claim.
More Resources for Injury Victims
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- What Factors Determine the Value of your Personal Injury Claim?
- How Attorneys Prove Negligence in Complex Injury Cases
- 3 Most Common Types of Personal Injury Claims
- How to Calculate Value of a Personal Injury Claim
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Talk to Our Lawyers, It’s Completely Free
When you contact our team, you will speak with someone who takes time to understand what happened and how the injury has affected your life. We review the situation, explain your legal options, and answer your questions honestly.
Consultations are free and confidential. If we take your case, you pay nothing upfront. Our fees come from the compensation we recover for you.
If you were injured in Midland or anywhere in West Texas, call (800) 863-5312 or our local office at (432) 400-4680. You can also submit our online form, and a member of our team will follow up shortly.
Meetings are available by appointment.
FAQs
Do I still have a case if the accident happened months ago?
Yes, you may still have a case as long as the legal deadline has not passed. Texas generally allows two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Even if several months have already passed, it is still worth speaking with a lawyer. Evidence can still be gathered and your legal options can be reviewed.
What if the person who caused the accident does not have insurance?
You may still have options for recovering compensation. Some cases involve uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage through your own policy. Other situations may involve additional responsible parties, such as employers, property owners, or vehicle manufacturers. An attorney can review all possible sources of compensation.
Can I recover compensation if the driver who hit me left the scene?
Yes. Hit and run accidents do not automatically prevent you from pursuing compensation. Police investigations, surveillance footage, witness statements, and insurance coverage such as uninsured motorist policies may still allow you to recover damages. A lawyer can help determine the best path forward.
How long does a personal injury case usually take in Texas?
The timeline varies depending on the severity of the injuries and how complex the case is. Some claims resolve in a few months through settlement negotiations. Others may take longer if medical treatment is ongoing or if the case goes to court. Your attorney will keep you informed about progress and expected timelines.
Will my case have to go to court?
Many personal injury cases settle through negotiations with insurance companies. However, some cases require filing a lawsuit if the insurer refuses to offer fair compensation. Preparing every case for trial helps strengthen negotiations and ensures you are ready if court becomes necessary.
What happens if I was injured as a passenger in a vehicle?
Passengers injured in accidents often have strong legal claims because they rarely share fault for the crash. Depending on the circumstances, claims may be filed against the driver of the vehicle you were in, the other driver involved in the collision, or both.
What if my injuries seem minor at first but get worse later?
This happens more often than people expect. Some injuries, especially those involving the neck, spine, or brain, may not show full symptoms immediately. That is why medical evaluation and documentation are important after any accident. If symptoms appear later, they can still be connected to the original incident through medical records.
How do I know if my case is worth pursuing?
The best way to find out is by speaking with an experienced attorney. A lawyer can review how the accident happened, examine available evidence, evaluate your injuries, and estimate the financial impact. This review helps determine if a claim is likely to succeed and what steps should come next.
John (Jack) Zinda
Founder / CEO
Over 100 years of combined experience representing injured victims across the country.
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Neil Solomon
Partner
Real results matter. We do not get paid unless we win your case.
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