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Jason Stephens

Weatherford personal injury attorneys help people recover compensation after accidents caused by negligence. If you were injured in a car crash, truck accident, or workplace incident, a local attorney can explain your rights under Texas law and guide your next steps.

Stephens Law has an office in Weatherford at 109 York Avenue, serving clients across Parker County. Our attorneys bring nearly 30 years of trial experience and have recovered more than $300 million for injured clients, with direct access to the attorney handling your case.

Local experience matters. Knowledge of Parker County roads, courts, and insurance practices can shape how a case is handled and resolved.

If you were injured in Weatherford or nearby, call (817) 409-7000 for a free case review. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

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Proven Results

$300+ Million recovered for personal injury clients

Actual dollars paid to clients after deducting attorney fees and expenses.

$43,240,000

Settlement

$33,363,863

Settlement

$24,400,000

VERDICT & SETTLEMENT

$23,466,667

Wrongful death

$16,666,660

Wrongful death

$15,680,000

VERDICT

$13,608,247

Settlement

$12,482,891

Settlement

$11,500,000

Settlement

$10,000,000

SETTLEMENT

$9,349,973

SETTLEMENT

$8,184,123

Wrongful death

$8,178,203

Wrongful death

$7,272,724

Settlement

$6,568,717

Settlement

$5,829,487

SETTLEMENT

$5,740,658

Settlement

$5,740,658

Settlement

$5,622,850

SETTLEMENT

$5,424,120

Wrongful death

$4,501,688

SETTLEMENT

$4,200,000

VERDICT

$4,125,037

Settlement

$3,960,000

SETTLEMENT

$3,785,599

Settlement

$3,345,853

SETTLEMENT

$2,900,000

VERDICT

$2,884,000

SETTLEMENT

$2,789,570

SETTLEMENT

$2,626,000

SETTLEMENT

$2,500,000

SETTLEMENT

$2,436,432

Wrongful death

$2,316,639

SETTLEMENT

$2,054,758

Settlement

$1,990,160

Settlement

$1,946,014

SETTLEMENT

$1,868,188

Settlement

$1,710,518

Settlement

$1,710,518

Settlement

$1,362,690

SETTLEMENT

$1,169,676

Settlement

$1,137,393

VERDICT

$1,020,926

SETTLEMENT

$1,011,330

SETTLEMENT

$998,376

Settlement

$975,299

SETTLEMENT

$940,000

VERDICT

$875,935

SETTLEMENT

$871,481

SETTLEMENT

$854,650

Settlement

$840,500

SETTLEMENT

$839,046

SETTLEMENT

$801,562

SETTLEMENT

$683,179

VERDICT

$669,438

SETTLEMENT

$597,012

Settlement

$575,469

SETTLEMENT

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Why Did Stephens Law Open an Office in Weatherford?

Stephens Law opened a Weatherford office because Parker County residents need access to experienced injury representation without driving to Fort Worth or Dallas.

Our office at 109 York Avenue, Suite 201, puts us in the heart of Weatherford, minutes from the Parker County Courthouse and the communities we represent.

Local Roots With Statewide Reach

Jason Stephens, our founding attorney, grew up in the Fort Worth-Weatherford corridor. He attended Boswell High School, earned his undergraduate degree from TCU, and received his law degree from Baylor.

That background means something when your case goes before a Parker County jury or lands on the desk of a local adjuster.

Jason holds a Fellowship in the American College of Trial Lawyers, a distinction fewer than 1% of attorneys in the country receive. Thomson Reuters has named him a Texas Super Lawyer for 21 consecutive years.

Rieker Carsey, our trial attorney, served as president of the Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association and has been named a Texas Super Lawyer since 2022.

A Practice Built for Serious Injury Cases

We limit the number of cases we take so that every Weatherford client gets direct access to the attorneys working their file. Larger firms spread cases across junior associates and case managers.

Our approach is different. When you call our Weatherford office, you reach the people making decisions on your case.

We work on a contingency fee basis for all personal injury cases. You pay nothing upfront, and we collect no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our goal is maximizing compensation in personal injury cases, so our fee is tied to the outcome we achieve on your behalf.

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What Types of Cases Does a Weatherford Personal Injury Attorney Handle?

A Weatherford personal injury attorney at Stephens Law handles a wide range of injury claims arising from negligence in Parker County and across Texas.

The table below shows the most common case types we see from the Weatherford area and what each one typically involves.

Injury Case Types We Handle in Weatherford

Case Type	What It Involves
Car accidents	Collisions on I-20, US-180, FM roads, and Parker County two-lane highways
Truck and 18-wheeler accidents	Crashes involving commercial vehicles on I-20 and the freight corridors running through Parker County
Motorcycle accidents	Injuries to riders on rural highways and county roads where visibility and road conditions create added risk
Wrongful death	Claims filed by families who lost a loved one because of another party’s negligence
Brain injuries	Traumatic brain injuries from vehicle collisions, falls, or workplace incidents
Bicycle accidents	Injuries to cyclists on Weatherford roads where bike infrastructure is limited or nonexistent

Oil Field and Workplace Injuries in Parker County

Parker County’s proximity to active oil and gas operations in the Barnett Shale region means workplace injuries from drilling sites, pipeline construction, and heavy equipment operations come through our office regularly.

These cases often involve multiple contractors and layered liability questions that a general practice attorney may not have the background to sort through.

How Do Personal Injury Claims in Parker County Differ From Urban Cases?

Personal injury claims in Parker County involve different road conditions, different response times, and different jury dynamics than cases filed in Tarrant or Dallas County. Understanding those differences shapes how we prepare each Weatherford case.

Rural Roads and Response Time Realities

Weatherford sits at the intersection of I-20 and US-180, but much of Parker County consists of two-lane FM roads and county highways.

These rural stretches present hazards that urban freeways do not, and the differences affect both how accidents happen and how claims are built.

Conditions that regularly contribute to Parker County injury cases include:

Two-lane highways with no median barrier where head-on collisions occur at full speed
Slow-moving agricultural equipment sharing narrow roads with passenger vehicles and commercial trucks
Limited lighting on county roads outside of Weatherford city limits, increasing nighttime collision risk
Longer emergency response times in western Parker County that may delay medical treatment after a crash
Seasonal weather, including ice on elevated overpasses along I-20 and flash flooding on low-water crossings

Each of these factors shapes the evidence, the timeline, and the arguments an attorney brings to the negotiating table or the courtroom.

Parker County Courthouse and Local Jury Pools

Personal injury lawsuits filed in Parker County may proceed in a Parker County district court or another court with jurisdiction over the case. Jury pools drawn from Parker County tend to reflect the values and expectations of a smaller, more rural community.

An attorney who has handled cases in these courtrooms understands how to present evidence and frame arguments in a way that connects with local jurors.

What Compensation Might Be Available After an Injury in Weatherford?

Compensation after a personal injury in Weatherford depends on the type and severity of your injuries, the impact on your daily life and income, and the degree of fault assigned to each party. Texas law allows injured people to pursue both economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages cover the financial losses you accumulate because of someone else’s negligence. Non-economic damages address the physical and emotional toll that goes beyond receipts and pay stubs.

What a Weatherford Personal Injury Claim May Include

A personal injury claim filed in Parker County may seek recovery for the following:

Past and future medical expenses, including emergency care, surgery, physical therapy, and ongoing treatment
Wages lost during recovery and any long-term reduction in your ability to earn income
Physical pain and suffering caused by the injury and the recovery process
Mental anguish, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of daily life
Property damage to your vehicle or other personal belongings

No attorney may guarantee a specific dollar amount before reviewing the facts of your case. Texas does not cap non-economic damages in most personal injury claims, but punitive damages face limits under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 41.008.

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What Happens if You Share Some Fault for Your Accident in Weatherford?

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule that may reduce or eliminate your compensation based on your percentage of responsibility for the accident.

Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001, a court or jury assigns a fault percentage to each party involved in the collision.

If you are found 50% or less at fault, you may recover compensation, reduced by your percentage of responsibility. If you are found 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover damages.

How Fault Disputes Play Out in Parker County

Insurance companies routinely argue that the injured person shares blame for the accident. In Parker County cases, those arguments may involve:

Claiming you were speeding on a rural FM road where posted limits are lower than highway speeds
Arguing you failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle on a two-lane highway without a median
Pointing to gaps in your medical records as evidence that your injuries are less serious
Using your own recorded statements against you during settlement negotiations

A Weatherford personal injury attorney who handles fault disputes in Parker County regularly knows how to counter these arguments with physical evidence, witness testimony, and accident reconstruction when the facts support it.

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How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Weatherford?

In most Texas personal injury cases, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a claim. Some exceptions may apply, and certain cases have shorter notice deadlines.

This is especially true for claims involving government agencies, injured minors, or injuries that were not discovered right away.

Why the Clock Matters More in Rural Accident Cases

Evidence from rural Parker County accidents may degrade faster than evidence from urban collisions. Skid marks on unpaved shoulders wash away with rain.

Fence damage or road debris gets cleared by property owners. Witnesses in less populated areas may be harder to locate as time passes.

Starting the claims process early gives your attorney the best opportunity to preserve the physical and digital evidence your case needs. If you are unsure about your timeline or whether your injury qualifies for a claim, call our Weatherford office at (817) 409-7000 to talk it through.

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FAQs for Weatherford Personal Injury Attorneys

Do I need a personal injury lawyer for a car accident in Weatherford?

How much does a Weatherford personal injury attorney cost?

What if my accident happened outside Weatherford but still in Parker County?

What if the insurance company already made me an offer after my Weatherford accident?

What if I was hurt at work in Weatherford?

What types of evidence help a Weatherford personal injury case?

What if someone I love died because of an accident in Weatherford?

Speaking with a Weatherford personal injury attorney after a car accident is a good idea any time you have medical bills, disputed fault, or an insurer offering a quick settlement.

Insurance companies negotiate claims professionally and know how to minimize payouts to unrepresented claimants. A free case review with Stephens Law at (817) 409-7000 gives you a clear picture of whether legal representation makes sense.

Stephens Law handles all Weatherford personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover money for you.

There are no retainers, hourly charges, or upfront costs. The initial case review is free.

Stephens Law represents injury victims throughout Parker County, not just within Weatherford city limits.

Whether your accident occurred on I-20 near Millsap, on a county road south of town, or at a worksite in the surrounding area, our Weatherford personal injury attorneys handle claims across the entire county.

You have no obligation to accept the first offer from an insurance company. Early settlement offers frequently undervalue the full scope of an injury claim because they arrive before your medical treatment is complete.

Having a Weatherford personal injury attorney review the offer before you sign anything is a good idea. Once you accept and sign a release, you give up the right to seek additional money.

Workplace injury claims in Texas follow different rules depending on whether your employer carries insurance. Texas does not require private employers to carry coverage.

If your employer is a non-subscriber, you may pursue a personal injury lawsuit directly. If a third party such as a contractor or equipment manufacturer contributed to your injury, a separate negligence claim may also apply.

Strong personal injury cases in Weatherford rely on police or incident reports, medical records linking your injuries to the accident, photographs of the scene and your injuries, witness statements, and documentation of lost wages.

In rural Parker County accidents, preserving physical evidence early matters because scene conditions change quickly on county roads and private property.

Texas wrongful death law allows certain family members to file a lawsuit when a loved one dies because of another party’s negligence.

Spouses, children, and parents of the deceased may file a wrongful death claim under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.004.

The two-year statute of limitations applies from the date of death. Speaking with a Weatherford personal injury attorney promptly helps protect your family’s legal options.

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Having an attorney nearby matters when your case involves local roads, local adjusters, and a Parker County courtroom.

Stephens Law is not a Fort Worth firm that lists Weatherford on its website for SEO purposes. We keep a staffed office here because we represent this community.

If an accident in Weatherford or Parker County left you injured, call our local office at (817) 409-7000.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.