If you were hurt in a car accident in El Paso, Lovett & Murray Law Firm (formerly Lovett Law Firm) handles car crash injury claims from its main office at 619 Arizona Ave and its East office at 12102 Montwood Dr Suite C. Founded in 1999 by Robert L. Lovett, the firm offers a free consultation and charges no fee unless it wins your case; call 915-757-9999.
Many El Paso law firms handle car accident cases, so compare them on the same points: licensing, who actually works your case, contingency terms in writing, readiness for trial, and whether you can be helped in your own language. This page answers each of those for Lovett & Murray, then explains what Texas law means for your claim.
Who to call after a car accident in El Paso
There is no official ranking of car accident lawyers, and no lawyer can promise you a result. What you can do is ask every firm you are considering the same questions and check the answers yourself. Here is the checklist, with Lovett & Murray's answer to each point.
- Licensing. Make sure the lawyer is licensed where your crash happened. Robert L. Lovett and Russell A. Murray are both admitted to the State Bar of Texas and the State Bar of New Mexico. Robert L. Lovett is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico.
- Who works your case. Ask which attorney will handle your file, not just who signs you up. At Lovett & Murray, your case is handled by the firm's attorneys, and Robert L. Lovett stays personally involved in every case the firm takes.
- Contingency terms in writing. Ask for the fee percentage and how case costs are handled, and get both in writing before you sign. Lovett & Murray works on contingency: the consultation is free and you owe no attorney's fee unless the firm recovers compensation for you.
- Trial readiness. Ask whether the lawyer tries cases in court and will file suit if the insurer refuses to pay a fair amount. Robert L. Lovett has more than 30 years of trial experience, and Russell A. Murray takes cases to trial when an insurance company will not offer fair compensation.
- Language. If you are more comfortable in Spanish, ask whether you can speak with the team directly in Spanish. Lovett & Murray has a bilingual English and Spanish team, and this entire website is available in Spanish.
- Local offices. A lawyer close to you is easier to meet with. Lovett & Murray has two El Paso offices, one in central El Paso and one on the East Side, plus an office in Las Cruces.
For red flags and the questions to ask at a free consultation, read our guide on how to choose a personal injury lawyer in El Paso.
Who will work on your case
Robert L. Lovett founded the firm in 1999 and is its founding attorney and owner. He earned his law degree at Texas Tech University School of Law, has more than 30 years of trial experience, and is admitted in Texas and New Mexico. Read more on Robert L. Lovett's attorney profile.
Russell A. Murray joined the firm in 2015 and is a shareholder. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and earned his law degree at Baylor University School of Law in 2010. He is admitted in Texas and New Mexico.
Mayra Stanton is an attorney with the firm.
The attorneys are supported by a bilingual staff, so you can reach the office in English or Spanish.
Common causes of car accidents in El Paso
Heavy traffic on I-10, Loop 375 and US-54, and busy corridors like Mesa Street and Montana Avenue, put a lot of cars close together every day. The car accident cases our attorneys regularly handle involve:
- Distracted driving: texting, phone calls, eating or adjusting navigation behind the wheel
- Speeding: driving over the limit or too fast for conditions on roads like I-10 and Spur 601
- Drunk or impaired driving: alcohol and drug related crashes, often late at night
- Running red lights and stop signs: a common cause of T-bone collisions at intersections like Lee Trevino and Vista del Sol, or Dyer and Fred Wilson
- Unsafe lane changes and failure to yield: on multilane roads, highway on-ramps and left turns
- Fatigued driving: long-distance commuters and commercial drivers who stay on the road too long
- Road hazards: potholes, poor signage and construction zones that lead to loss of control
Texas car accident law in plain terms
Three rules shape almost every El Paso car accident claim.
You generally have two years to file. In Texas, the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit is generally two years from the date of the crash. If you miss it, the court can throw out your claim no matter how strong it is. Evidence like surveillance video disappears much sooner, so it pays to act early. Our guide to the Texas statute of limitations covers the details.
Shared fault reduces your recovery, then bars it. Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you are partly to blame, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found more than 50 percent responsible, you recover nothing. Insurers know this, which is why adjusters often argue the injured driver was partly at fault. Learn how comparative fault works in Texas.
Be careful with the other driver's insurer. You do not have to give the other driver's insurance company a recorded statement, and anything you say can be used to reduce or deny your claim. Politely decline and refer the adjuster to your lawyer. Here is why you should not give a recorded statement after a crash.
If the driver who hit you had no insurance or too little, your own policy may cover the gap. Texas insurers must offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, though a driver can reject it in writing, so check your policy before you assume there is nothing to claim.
Compensation we pursue
Depending on the facts of your case, a car accident claim can include:
- Medical expenses: emergency care, surgery, physical therapy, prescriptions and future treatment
- Lost income: wages missed while you recover, and reduced earning capacity if an injury is permanent
- Pain and suffering: physical pain, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage: repair or replacement of your vehicle and personal belongings
- Loss of consortium: the effect of the injury on your marriage and family
- Wrongful death: if a loved one was killed in the crash, family members may have a wrongful death claim
In rare cases involving gross negligence, Texas law may also allow punitive damages. The firm works with medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists and economists to document the full extent of your losses.
Help in Spanish
Lovett & Murray has a bilingual English and Spanish team. You can explain what happened, ask questions and get updates on your case in Spanish, and this entire website, including this page, is available in Spanish. Call 915-757-9999 and ask for help in Spanish.
Car accidents in Las Cruces and southern New Mexico
If your crash happened across the state line, New Mexico law applies and the rules are different. New Mexico generally gives you three years to file a personal injury lawsuit, and it follows pure comparative fault, which reduces your compensation by your share of fault but does not bar it. Lovett & Murray's Las Cruces office is at 541 North Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88005, phone 575-523-5555. See our Las Cruces car accident lawyer page.
Our El Paso offices
- Main office: 619 Arizona Ave, El Paso, TX 79902. Phone 915-757-9999.
- East office: 12102 Montwood Dr Suite C, El Paso, TX 79936. Phone 915-995-5683.
- Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Friday, 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Call either office or send us your information online for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
Talk to our El Paso personal injury attorneys about your case. Call 915-757-9999 for a free consultation.