Legally Reviewed by Dale R. Rose on October 26, 2026
A serious injury changes ordinary days quickly. If you were hurt in a crash on US-75, on State Highway 5 through town, or on FM 121, you may be facing medical bills, missed paychecks, and calls from an insurance adjuster before you have had time to recover. Understanding your options early may protect both your health and your claim.
Rose Knows Law represents injured people in Van Alstyne and across Grayson and Collin counties as part of the communities we serve in North Texas. 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, not a case manager, from the first call to the final resolution.
⚠ Time-Sensitive Texas Filing Deadline
Texas law gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit.
More than 165 first-chair jury trials. Free consultations. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
How Personal Injury Claims Work in Texas
A personal injury claim asks the person or company responsible for your harm to pay for what you lost. 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 at fault, although your recovery is reduced by your share of responsibility.
Van Alstyne sits mostly in southeastern Grayson County, with a small part of the city extending into Collin County. A lawsuit is generally filed in the county where the injury happened or where the defendant lives, so a case from this area may be heard by the county courts at law or district courts in Sherman or, in some situations, by Collin County courts in McKinney. Many claims are resolved through negotiation long before a courtroom, but Dale prepares every case with a possible lawsuit in mind.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Injuries reach well beyond the highway, and each kind of case raises its own questions about fault and insurance. Rose Knows Law represents people hurt in situations such as these.
- Car accidents, including rear-end, intersection, and hit-and-run collisions
- Truck accidents involving commercial trucks and the companies behind them
- Pedestrian and bicycle collisions with motor vehicles
- Slip and fall injuries on another party’s property
- Dog bite injuries
- Boating injuries caused by negligence
- Wrongful death after a negligent act
- Catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord and brain injuries
If your situation does not fit neatly into one of these categories, a free consultation allows us to review what happened and explain whether a claim may be available.
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. Missing the deadline may permanently bar your claim, no matter how strong the evidence is.
| Type of Claim | Filing Deadline |
|---|---|
| Personal injury | Generally two years from the date of the injury |
| Wrongful death | Generally two years from the date of death |
| Other situations | Exceptions may apply, so speak with an attorney as soon as possible |
You may review the statute on the Texas Legislature’s website. Speaking with an attorney promptly protects both the deadline and the evidence.
Compensation That May Be Available
Texas law allows injured people to seek compensation for the harm a negligent party caused. The value of any claim depends on the facts, the injuries, and the documentation.
| Type of Compensation | What It May Cover |
|---|---|
| Medical expenses | Emergency care, surgery, therapy, medication, and future treatment your doctors recommend. |
| Lost wages | Income you missed while recovering from the injury. |
| Reduced earning capacity | A lasting loss of the ability to earn at the same level in the future. |
| Physical pain | The pain and physical limits caused by the injury. |
| Mental anguish | The emotional distress that follows a serious injury. |
| Property damage | Repair or replacement of a vehicle or other damaged property. |
| Wrongful death damages | Funeral costs and the loss of support and companionship for certain surviving family members. |
This table is general information and is not a promise of any result in your case.
How Insurance Companies May Handle Your Claim
Insurers are businesses, and their adjusters may contact you quickly after a wreck or an injury. A few common situations are worth understanding before you speak with anyone.
Early recorded statements
An adjuster may ask for a recorded statement within days. Your words may later be used to question how you were hurt or how serious the injury is.
Quick settlement offers
An early offer may arrive before the full extent of your injuries is known, and accepting it usually ends the claim.
Questions about treatment
Gaps in care or a delay in seeing a doctor may be used to argue that an injury is minor or unrelated.
Shared fault arguments
Because Texas reduces recovery by your share of fault, an insurer may try to assign you a larger percentage.
Speaking with an attorney before you give a statement or sign a release may help you avoid these problems.
How Rose Knows Law Approaches Your Case
We start by reviewing the facts, the police report if there is one, photographs, medical records, and insurance information to understand who may be responsible. Dale then documents your losses, presents your claim, and negotiates toward a fair resolution. If one is not offered, he is prepared to take the case to trial.
Rose Knows Law is a boutique firm, so you work directly with Dale on every part of your case, and you may learn more about the firm on our about page. Consultations are free, and our fee is contingent on a recovery.
What to Do After a Serious Injury
Get medical care first, then protect the evidence while it is still available.
1. Get medical care
Call 911 for serious injuries and accept an evaluation even if you feel fine, since some injuries are not obvious at first.
2. Document the scene
Photograph the location, any hazards or vehicles, and your injuries, and collect contact details from witnesses.
3. Report the incident
Make sure a police report or property incident report is filed so there is an official record.
4. Keep your records
Save medical bills, treatment notes, and pay records, and write down how the injury affects daily life.
5. Be careful with insurers
Avoid a recorded statement or a signed release until you have spoken with an attorney.
This is general information and does not diagnose or establish the cause of any injury. A medical professional should evaluate any symptoms you notice.
Getting to Our Office
Our nearest office is in McKinney, roughly 25 minutes from Van Alstyne via US-75. We do not have an office in Van Alstyne, and our McKinney address is the location used for meetings with clients from this area.
Rose Knows Law, McKinney Office
201 W Virginia St, Suite 204
McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 634-ROSE (7673)
- From Van Alstyne, head south on US-75 toward McKinney.
- Take the University Drive (US-380) exit and turn left (east).
- Turn right (south) onto N. Tennessee Street toward downtown McKinney.
- Continue to 201 W. Virginia Street and look for Suite 204.
To schedule a free consultation, call (972) 634-ROSE (7673) or use the form on our contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from people hurt in Van Alstyne and the surrounding area.
Do I have a personal injury case in Van Alstyne?
You may if someone else’s negligence caused your injuries 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 requires a personal injury lawsuit to be filed 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 a personal injury lawyer in Van Alstyne cost?
Consultations are free, and Rose Knows Law handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
May a family member file a claim if someone died because of another party’s negligence?
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.
May I work with your firm if I live in Van Alstyne?
Yes. Rose Knows Law represents injured people in Van Alstyne and the surrounding area from our McKinney office, roughly 25 minutes away via US-75. Call (972) 634-ROSE (7673) to discuss your situation.
What if I was partly at fault for my injury?
You may still recover compensation if you are found 50 percent or less responsible, although your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Contact Rose Knows Law for a Free Consultation
Dale R. Rose has 27 years of experience and has tried more than 165 first-chair jury trials in over 54 Texas counties. Rose Knows Law is a boutique firm, which means you work directly with Dale on every part of your case.
Consultations are free, and you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. If you were hurt in Van Alstyne, contact our office to schedule your free consultation.