If you were hurt in a rear-end collision in Fort Worth or Tarrant County, J. Alexander Law Firm can review your case and explain your options. It's free. Through our years of experience, we have seen and heard from both the plaintiff's and defense side.
Reviewed by Josh Alexander, Founder & Managing Attorney · Updated September 2026
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Texas law requires drivers to leave enough space to stop safely based on speed, traffic, and road conditions. That is often critical in a rear-end collision, but it is not a shortcut to a result in every case. What we ask and address is what matters most:
A successful rear-end claim starts with the actual sequence of events, not the insurance company's first explanation.
The most common defense we hear in rear-end cases is that you stopped too fast.
However, traffic conditions, brake lights, dashcam video, witness accounts, nearby video, and the distance between vehicles may prove otherwise, which is why we investigate.
The insurers, our favorite people, may point to a small dent or limited visible damage and argue that the collision could not have caused serious injuries.
As far as we are concerned, vehicle damage is one piece of the evidence. It is not the whole story. The injuries, type of treatment, medical records, and the force and direction of the impact can tell a different story.
Insurers often look through prior medical records for a reason to call an injury old or unrelated.
A prior injury does not necessarily mean that a recent collision did not harm you. The question we ask ourselves is how the wreck affected you, your symptoms, your treatment, and your ability to work and live normally afterwards.
A rear-end crash looks simple at first. Our work is ensuring the insurance company sees the whole picture, not just a repair estimate or its first version of the crash.
Call (214) 206-3264We review the crash report, photos, witness information, video, traffic conditions, and vehicle damage. That helps answer the questions that matter in a rear-end case: Were you stopped? Were you slowing? Did the other driver follow too closely? Is the “sudden stop” story supported by evidence?
Rear-end collisions can mean more than bumper damage. We document the medical bills, missed income, pain, and day to day limits connected to your injuries. This is so the claim reflects the full impact of the crash.
We handle claim communications, submit the information needed to support it, and pressure the insurer to respond. You do not have to explain the crash, chase adjusters, or negotiate alone.
We explain meaningful settlement offers, tell you what the insurer disputes, and discuss the next move. Most cases settle, but if the offer is not fair, we can file a suit and prepare the case for a Tarrant County jury.
Matthew Graham has more than 25 years of civil litigation experience. Before he began representing injured people, he spent over a decade representing insurance companies, including directing subrogation litigation across 10 states. He knows how insurers assess injury claims, look for weaknesses, and build arguments to limit what they pay.
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Josh Alexander is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and trial lawyer who founded J. Alexander Law Firm. He has helped injured Texans recover millions of dollars and leads the firm’s serious injury work.
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Laura Rivas is a bilingual Texas attorney with more than nine years of experience representing people injured in motor vehicle crashes, catastrophic accidents, and wrongful death cases. She serves Fort Worth and Tarrant County clients in English and Spanish.
Read Laura’s bioClients describe a team that answers questions, returns calls, and keeps them informed while their case moves forward. That is the standard we work to meet for every client.
I’ve trusted J. Alexander Law Firm with two separate cases, and they’ve always been responsive, professional, and easy to work with. They kept me informed throughout the process and helped me achieve a better outcome than I expected. I’m grateful for their work and would definitely recommend them.
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Our office is on North Main Street near the Stockyards and downtown Fort Worth. We represent people injured in rear-end crashes across Fort Worth and Tarrant County, including Arlington, Mansfield, Keller, North Richland Hills, Burleson, and nearby communities.
Rear-end collisions happen in stopped traffic on I-35W, I-30, Loop 820, US-287, at busy Fort Worth intersections, and on local streets. If travel is difficult because of your injuries, ask about a home or hospital visit.
The fastest answers come from a quick, free call with an attorney who can discuss your specific situation.
Call (214) 206-3264Not automatically. In many rear-end crashes, the following driver may be responsible for failing to leave enough room to stop safely. But the fault still depends on the evidence, including traffic conditions, whether you were already stopped or slowing down, available video, witness accounts, and the crash report.
Texas law requires drivers to maintain an assured clear distance based on the circumstances.
Possibly. There are multiple versions of a crash, and a sudden stop claim is not the final one. The question is why you stopped, what the traffic was doing, whether the other driver had room to react, and what the evidence shows.
Photographs, dashcam footage, witnesses, nearby video, road conditions, and vehicle damage can help answer those questions.
Visible damage is only one part of the picture. The insurance company may use a low impact argument to question an injury, but the case should also consider your symptoms, medical evaluation, treatment, the direction of the impact, and the facts of the collision.
Do not accept a quick conclusion about your injuries before understanding the full situation.
Fort Worth Police directs crash report requests to TxDOT's CRIS system. FWPD says it can take up to 14 days from the crash date for a report to become searchable.
If it is not available after 14 days, contact the FWPD Police Records Unit at 817-392-4160.
In most Texas personal injury cases, the general deadline to file suit is two years from the date the claim accrues. Different rules and shorter deadlines can apply in some circumstances, including certain claims involving government entities.
Speak with a lawyer promptly about the deadline for your case.
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Disclaimer: This page is attorney advertising and is provided for general information only. It is not legal advice, and reading it or contacting J. Alexander Law Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship, which is formed only by a signed written agreement. Case results described here were obtained on behalf of clients across Texas; they are not necessarily Fort Worth outcomes, and past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case. Every case is unique and depends on its own facts and the insurance coverage available. The firm handles every injury case on a contingency fee basis, meaning no attorney fee and no case costs are owed unless a recovery is obtained. Time limits, including the Texas statute of limitations and shorter deadlines for claims involving government entities, can permanently bar a claim if missed; speak with an attorney promptly about the deadlines that apply to you. Prior outcomes were achieved by attorneys at the firm and do not reflect any guarantee regarding your matter.
