Legally Reviewed by Dale R. Rose on October 21, 2026
A serious injury rarely arrives at a convenient time. One moment you are driving along US-75 or crossing a parking lot in a neighborhood that did not exist five years ago, and the next you are facing medical bills, missed paychecks, and an insurance adjuster asking for a recorded statement. The choices made in the first few weeks after a wreck, a fall, or an animal attack may shape how a claim unfolds.
Rose Knows Law represents injured people in Anna and the other areas we serve across Collin County. Attorney Dale R. Rose has 27 years of experience and has tried more than 165 first-chair jury trials in over 54 Texas counties, and clients work directly with him from the first call to the final resolution.
⚠ Time-Sensitive Texas Filing Deadline
Texas law gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit.
27 years of experience. More than 165 first-chair jury trials. Free consultations. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
How Rapid Growth Changes Injury Risk
Anna grew by more than 62 percent between 2020 and 2023, and its roads and building sites are still catching up. US-75 connects the city to McKinney, Plano, and Dallas, State Highway 5 carries a growing share of local trips, and new developments add drivers, pedestrians, and work zones every month.
Wrecks are only part of the picture. Construction zones, new retail centers, and busy parking lots also create risks, and Texas law may allow injured people to seek compensation when a driver, contractor, or property owner fails to act with reasonable care.
What Makes a Personal Injury Claim Valid in Texas
A claim generally requires four connected elements. The other party owed you a duty of care, failed to meet it, and caused your injury, and you suffered real harm such as medical expenses or lost income. If any element is unclear, an insurer may use that gap to reduce or deny payment.
Texas is a comparative liability state, so fault may be shared. Under Texas law, you may still recover compensation if you are found 50 percent or less responsible, although your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Rose Knows Law represents Anna and Collin County residents in the following types of cases:
- Rear-end, hit-and-run, and distracted driving collisions handled by our Anna car accident lawyer
- Injuries to people struck while walking, represented by our Anna pedestrian accident lawyer
- Riders hurt by negligent drivers, represented by our Anna motorcycle accident lawyer
- Commercial truck wrecks involving drivers and trucking companies, handled by our Anna truck accident lawyer
- Premises liability, including slip and fall injuries
- Dog bite and animal attack injuries
- Medical malpractice
- Wrongful death
Each type of case carries its own legal requirements, so strategy depends on the facts, the injuries, and the parties involved.
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims
Under Texas law, a personal injury lawsuit must generally be filed within two years of the date of the injury, with limited exceptions. In a wrongful death case, the two years begin on the date of death. You may review the statute on the Texas Legislature’s website.
Missing the deadline may permanently bar your claim, no matter how strong the evidence is. Witness memories fade and surveillance footage is often overwritten, so speaking with an attorney promptly protects both your deadline and your proof.
What Sets Rose Knows Law Apart
At many larger firms, the attorney named on the website is not the person working on your case. At Rose Knows Law, Dale works directly with every client, so the person building your strategy is the same one answering your questions.
Over 27 years, Dale has represented individuals, small businesses, corporations, and the State of Texas as a prosecutor. That range helps him anticipate how an insurer will evaluate liability, and our practice is limited to injured people on a contingency fee basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from injured people in Anna and Collin County.
Do I have a valid personal injury case?
You may if another party’s negligence caused your injury and you suffered measurable harm, such as medical bills or lost income. A free consultation allows us to review the facts and explain your options.
What is the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas?
Texas law generally requires a lawsuit within two years of the date of the injury, with limited exceptions. For wrongful death, the two years begin on the date of death.
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?
Consultations are free, and Rose Knows Law works on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
May family members file a claim if someone died?
Certain surviving family members may bring a wrongful death claim under Texas law. Because the filing deadline is strict, it is important to speak with an attorney promptly.
What if I was partly at fault?
You may still recover compensation if you are found 50 percent or less responsible, although your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
I was injured on a construction site near Anna. Does that affect my claim?
Construction injuries may involve several responsible parties, including contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and equipment makers. An attorney may help identify each one and build the claim accordingly.
Contact Rose Knows Law for a Free Consultation
Dale R. Rose has 27 years of experience, more than 165 first-chair jury trials, and a practice dedicated to injured people. Consultations are free, and our fee is contingent on a recovery, so you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
If you were hurt in Anna or elsewhere in Collin County, the sooner you have answers, the more options you may have. Contact our office to schedule your free consultation.