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At Mario Yague Law, personal injury cases work on a contingency fee basis, you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case, typically taking 33-40% of the settlement. The initial consultation is completely free. This means injured clients can access top-tier legal representation without financial risk. Mario Yague Law has handled cases across El Paso and the surrounding Borderplex region since 2021.

After a car accident in Texas, take these critical steps: 1) Call 911 immediately to report the accident and get medical attention if needed. 2) Move to safety if possible without leaving the scene. 3) Document everything: take photos of vehicles, damage, license plates, road conditions, and your injuries. 4) Exchange information with other drivers, names, insurance, license numbers. 5) Get contact information from witnesses. 6) Do NOT admit fault or apologize. 7) Seek medical attention even if you feel fine, some injuries appear hours or days later. 8) Contact a personal injury attorney before talking to insurance companies. Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, so don't delay.

In Texas, you have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, according to Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003. After 2 years, you typically lose the right to pursue compensation forever. There are limited exceptions for minors and cases involving government entities (which require notice within 6 months). Don’t wait until the deadline, important evidence can disappear and witnesses’ memories fade. Contact Mario Yague Law at (915) 400-1099 for a free consultation about your case.

Even though Texas requires drivers to carry liability insurance, approximately 13% of drivers are uninsured. If you're hit by an uninsured driver, you have options: 1) File a claim with your own Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage if you have it. 2) Sue the at-fault driver personally, though collecting may be difficult. 3) Make a claim through Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage on your policy if available. 4) If the driver fled, you may also pursue hit-and-run claims. Texas insurance law is complex; an experienced attorney can identify all available compensation sources. Mario Yague Law specializes in helping victims of uninsured driver accidents, call (915) 400-1099.

Yes, in nearly every criminal case in Texas, having an attorney is critical. Even seemingly minor charges (misdemeanors) can result in jail time, fines, permanent criminal records, loss of professional licenses, immigration consequences, and impact on employment and housing. A criminal defense attorney protects your constitutional rights, negotiates with prosecutors, challenges evidence, and represents you in court. Mario Yague Law provides aggressive criminal defense for felonies, misdemeanors, DWI, drug charges, assault, theft, and other charges in El Paso County. Free initial consultation: (915) 400-1099.

A DWI arrest in Texas triggers two separate legal processes: a criminal case AND an administrative driver’s license suspension. You have only 15 days from arrest to request a hearing to fight the license suspension, miss this deadline and your license is automatically suspended. Penalties for first-offense DWI include up to 180 days in jail, fines up to $2,000, license suspension up to 2 years, and mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device. Repeat offenders face felony charges. The breathalyzer or blood test can be challenged. Time is critical, contact Mario Yague Law at (915) 400-1099 immediately after a DWI arrest.