Injury Claims for Non-Citizens

The law protects people, not passports.

Texas courthouses are open to injured people regardless of where they were born or what their immigration paperwork says. Lawful permanent residents, visa holders, DACA recipients, undocumented immigrants, and even visitors passing through can all bring injury claims. The Texas Supreme Court held in 2010 that, as a general rule, an injured person's immigration status cannot be used against them in an injury case, because it is unfairly prejudicial. Insurance companies know this — and they also know that fear keeps many injured people from ever picking up the phone.

That silence is worth money to them. Every person who absorbs their own medical bills after a crash they didn't cause is a claim the insurer never has to pay. You do not have to be one of them.

Your concerns, answered honestly.

Will filing an injury claim affect my immigration status or visa?

An injury claim is a civil matter between you and the responsible party's insurance company — it is not an immigration proceeding. Our work is your injury case, and we treat your information with strict confidentiality. We do not report anyone's immigration status. Every situation is different, and your free consultation is where we talk through yours candidly.

Can I recover compensation if I'm undocumented?

Yes. The right to recover for injuries caused by someone else's negligence does not require citizenship or legal status. Medical expenses, pain and suffering, and the other damages the law allows are available based on what happened to you — not on your paperwork. How lost-income claims work can depend on your particular situation, and we review that with you honestly from the first conversation.

Do I have to appear in court and answer questions about my status?

Most injury claims settle without a trial. And when a case does go to court, the general rule in Texas is that immigration status is not a permitted subject in an injury case. We prepare every case to protect our clients at every step.

What if I was here on a visa or just visiting when the accident happened?

You can still pursue your claim — and we can continue it even if you have to return home before it resolves. Depositions, signatures, and settlement can often be handled remotely. Leaving the country does not automatically forfeit your case.

How we work with you.

You speak directly with the attorney — not a call center. We answer 24/7, in English and Spanish. We work on contingency: no fees unless we win your case. And your consultation is free and confidential from the very first call.

If fear has kept you or a loved one from making that call after an accident, make it today. Telling us your story costs nothing — and it may change everything that comes after.

Not a U.S. Citizen? You Still Have an Injury Claim

The law protects people, not passports.

Your concerns, answered honestly.

How we work with you.

Don't let fear cost you your claim.