How much is my Houston car accident case worth?

The value of a Houston car accident case depends on factors such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the severity of your injuries. Every case is different, and an experienced attorney can evaluate your claim to determine its potential value.

How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Texas?

In most cases, Texas law gives injured victims two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing this deadline could prevent you from recovering compensation, so it's important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

What should I do after a car accident in Houston?

First, seek medical attention and call the police. Take photos of the scene, exchange information with the other driver, and avoid discussing fault. Contacting a Houston car accident lawyer early can help protect your rights and preserve important evidence.

Who pays my medical bills after a Houston car accident?

Medical bills may be covered by your health insurance, MedPay coverage, or through a settlement with the at-fault driver's insurance company. An attorney can help you explore all available options and pursue compensation for your expenses.

What if the other driver was uninsured or underinsured?

You may still have options for compensation through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage or other available sources. A Houston car accident attorney can review your policy and explain your legal options.

Do I need a lawyer for a Houston truck accident case?

Yes. Truck accident cases are often more complex than regular car accidents because they may involve trucking companies, multiple insurance policies, and federal regulations. Having an experienced Houston truck accident lawyer can help maximize your recovery and ensure critical evidence is preserved.

Indiana University Maurer School of Law Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) Texas Christian University Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance

Member of Texas State Bar Member of New Mexico State Bar U.S. Federal District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of Texas

Texas Trial Lawyers Association Board of Directors Houston Trial Lawyers Association Board of Directors American Association for Justice American Bar Association

Super Lawyers Rising Star 2017-2023 Houstonia Top Houston Lawyer

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John Hallman

Education

Indiana University Maurer School of Law Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)
Texas Christian University Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance

Bar Admissions

Member of Texas State Bar Member of New Mexico State Bar
U.S. Federal District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of Texas

Memberships

Texas Trial Lawyers Association Board of Directors
Houston Trial Lawyers Association Board of Directors
American Association for Justice
American Bar Association

Awards

Super Lawyers Rising Star 2017-2023
Houstonia Top Houston Lawyer

Area of Practice

100% Personal Injury Litigation

John focuses on complex litigation, representing clients in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases in Texas and beyond. John has tried personal injury and business dispute cases to juries around Texas and won. John has been part of multiple multi-million-dollar trial verdicts and is at home fighting for his clients in the courtroom. John is regularly in court cross-examining corporate representatives and eliciting critical trial testimony from adverse witnesses. John has been selected as a Thomson Reuters Texas Rising Star in the field of personal injury litigation each year since 2019.

John is a third-generation Texas attorney who has dedicated his career to personally serving Plaintiffs in civil litigation and all aspects of trial work.

John attended Texas Christian University where he received a degree in Accounting & Finance. John’s strong academic background led to a scholarship to study law at Indiana University, where he was an E.W. Kintner Merit Scholar, drummer in the law school band, and a semi-finalist in the Maurer School of Law Trial Competition. John grew up in Dallas and played varsity baseball at Highland Park High School with three-time Cy Young award winner Clayton Kershaw and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Before joining the James Law Firm, John worked as an associate attorney at Ted B. Lyon & Associates, P.C. and Simon Greenstone P.C. where he gained significant catastrophic personal injury trial experience. Since being licensed as an attorney, John has spent thousands of hours litigating extremely large value cases involving oil and gas pipeline explosions, refinery fires, workplace disasters, 18-wheeler and motor vehicle wrecks, and injuries caused by defective products.

John has significant experience in a wide range of jury trials, and is adept at managing a docket of serious injury cases as lead attorney that includes commercial trucking and bus wrecks, oil & gas field injuries, non-subscriber workplace injuries, wrongful death claims, product liability claims, premises liability claims, and general litigation.

John Hallman

John Hallman

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