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Cypress, TX Personal Injury Lawyer
Injured in Cypress or northwest Harris County? Our Texas-licensed attorneys handle injury claims from our office at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200. Call (713) 912-4504 — free consultation.
PUBLISHED 11/9/2026 · UPDATED 11/9/2026
Compass Law Group, LLP represents people injured in Cypress, Texas, from its office at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429. Its attorneys Joseph Shirazi and Simon Esfandi are licensed by the State Bar of Texas. In Texas, most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §16.003). Consultations are free: call (713) 912-4504.
How does personal injury law work in Cypress, Texas?
A Cypress injury claim is governed by Texas law: you generally have two years to sue, you can recover only if you were not more than 50 percent responsible, and claims against a government body need written notice within six months. Cypress is an unincorporated community of Harris County (Wikidata · Wikipedia), so there is no Cypress city government or city police department; county and state agencies investigate crashes here, and a lawsuit is filed in a Harris County court.
Harris County recorded 115,173 traffic crashes in 2024, in which 579 people died and 2,688 suffered suspected serious injuries (Texas Department of Transportation, Crashes and Injuries by County, 2024). These are county-wide figures; TxDOT does not publish a separate total for Cypress. The roads our clients most often travel here include US-290 (Northwest Freeway), SH-99 (Grand Parkway), FM 1960, Huffmeister Road, Barker Cypress Road, Fry Road, Telge Road and Spring Cypress Road.
Practice Areas We Handle in Cypress
Our Cypress office takes injury cases arising on US-290 (Northwest Freeway), SH-99 (Grand Parkway), FM 1960 and the surrounding Harris County streets.
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Personal Injury
Who can be held liable for an injury in Cypress?
Under Texas law, the person or business whose wrongful act, neglect or carelessness caused the injury is responsible for it, and an employer can be responsible for what its employee does on the job. Texas’s wrongful death statute states the rule in those words: a person is liable when an injury is caused by “the person’s or his agent’s or servant’s wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default” (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §71.002(b)). In a Cypress case that can be a driver, the company that employed the driver, a property owner, or the maker of a defective product.
A government body — Harris County, a school district or a state agency — can be liable only in the situations the Texas Tort Claims Act allows, chiefly injuries caused by an employee’s use of a motor vehicle and injuries caused by a condition or use of tangible property (§101.021).
What happens if I was partly at fault for the accident?
In Texas you can still recover if you were 50 percent or less responsible, but your compensation is reduced by your share; at 51 percent or more you recover nothing. The jury assigns each party a percentage of responsibility (§33.003), a claimant “may not recover damages if his percentage of responsibility is greater than 50 percent” (§33.001), and otherwise the court reduces the damages by the claimant’s percentage (§33.012).
| Your share of responsibility | What Texas law does | Example: $100,000 in damages |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | No reduction (§33.012(a)) | $100,000 |
| 20% | Damages reduced by 20% (§33.012(a)) | $80,000 |
| 50% | Damages reduced by 50% (§33.012(a)) | $50,000 |
| 51% or more | No recovery (§33.001) | $0 |
The example ignores settlements with other parties, which the court also deducts (§33.012(b)).
Frequently Asked Questions: Cypress, Texas Injury Claims
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Cypress, Texas?
Most personal injury lawsuits in Texas must be filed no later than two years after the day the cause of action accrues, under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §16.003(a). The statute lists exceptions (§§16.010, 16.0031 and 16.0045), so confirm your own deadline with a lawyer early.
How long does a family have to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas?
Two years. Under §16.003(b), a suit for an injury resulting in death must be brought within two years, and the cause of action accrues on the death of the injured person — not on the date of the accident.
Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Texas?
The surviving spouse, children and parents of the person who died. The claim is for their exclusive benefit, and any one of them may bring it for all of them (§71.004(a)–(b)). If none of them has sued within three calendar months of the death, the executor or administrator must bring it unless all of them ask otherwise (§71.004(c)).
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault for a crash in Cypress?
Yes, if your share of responsibility is 50 percent or less. A claimant may not recover if his percentage of responsibility is greater than 50 percent (§33.001); below that, the court reduces the damages by the claimant’s percentage (§33.012(a)). At 20 percent responsible, $100,000 in damages becomes $80,000.
What if a Harris County vehicle or employee caused my injury?
A Texas governmental unit can be liable for injuries arising from an employee’s operation or use of a motor vehicle, and for injuries caused by a condition or use of tangible property (§101.021). It is entitled to notice of the claim within six months of the incident, describing the injury, the time and place, and the incident (§101.101(a)), unless it already had actual notice (§101.101(c)). The suit is brought in the county where the claim arose (§101.102(a)).
Who investigates a car accident in Cypress?
Cypress is an unincorporated community of Harris County, so there is no Cypress city police department. A county or state agency responds — for example the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, a Harris County constable precinct, or the Texas Department of Public Safety. Harris County Constable Precinct 4 has a Northwest Patrol Substation at 14431 Cypress Rose Hill Rd, Cypress.
How do I get a copy of my Cypress crash report?
If a peace officer investigated, the report is a Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (Form CR-3), kept by TxDOT. You can buy a copy through TxDOT’s Crash Report Online Purchase System; it is delivered by email, and TxDOT adds a small surcharge for using the system (TxDOT, Crash reports and records).
Which hospitals are in Cypress?
Google Maps lists three hospitals with a Cypress address: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital (24500 Northwest Fwy, 77429), HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress (21214 Northwest Fwy, 77429) and Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital (27800 Northwest Fwy, 77433). Keep the records and bills from every visit — they are evidence of your injuries and costs.
How many traffic crashes happen in Harris County?
TxDOT counted 115,173 crashes in Harris County in 2024. 579 people died in 546 fatal crashes, and 2,688 people suffered suspected serious injuries (TxDOT, Crashes and Injuries by County, 2024). TxDOT does not publish a separate total for Cypress.
How much does it cost to hire Compass Law Group for a Cypress injury case?
The consultation is free, and we work on a contingency fee: no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you. The fee agreement is explained to you in writing before you sign. Call (713) 912-4504.
Where is Compass Law Group's Cypress office?
At 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429. Call (713) 912-4504, or use the form on this page to request a free consultation.
What deadlines apply to a Cypress injury claim?
Most Texas injury and wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within two years, and a claim against a government body needs written notice within six months of the incident. The two-year rule is in Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §16.003; the six-month notice rule is in §101.101. The statutes list exceptions, so check your own dates with a lawyer as early as you can.
| Claim | Deadline | When the clock starts | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal injury lawsuit | 2 years | The day the cause of action accrues | §16.003(a) |
| Wrongful death lawsuit | 2 years | The death of the injured person | §16.003(b) |
| Notice of claim to a Texas governmental unit | 6 months | The day of the incident (not required if the unit has actual notice) | §101.101(a), (c) |
| Wrongful death suit by the estate | After 3 calendar months | If no family member has sued, the executor or administrator brings it | §71.004(c) |
A city’s charter can set its own notice period (§101.101(b)); if a city vehicle or city property was involved, ask us to check that city’s rules.
Where Harris County civil cases are heard: the Harris County Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77002 (Google Maps). A suit against a governmental unit is brought in the county where the claim arose (§101.102(a)).
What should I do after an accident in Cypress?
Get medical care, make sure the crash is reported to the agency that responds, keep every record, and talk to a lawyer before you give an insurer a recorded statement.
- Get medical care. The hospitals in Cypress listed on Google Maps are:
- Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital — 24500 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX 77429
- HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress — 21214 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX 77429
- Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital — 27800 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX 77433
- Report the crash. Cypress has no city police department, so a county or state agency responds — for example the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, a Harris County constable precinct, or the Texas Department of Public Safety. Offices near Cypress include:
- Harris County Constable Precinct 4 — Northwest Patrol Substation — 14431 Cypress Rose Hill Rd, Cypress, TX 77429
- Texas Department of Public Safety — Region II Headquarters — 12230 West Rd, Jersey Village, TX 77065
- Get the crash report. TxDOT keeps Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Reports (Form CR-3); you can buy a copy, delivered by email, through its Crash Report Online Purchase System (TxDOT, Crash reports and records).
- Keep evidence. Photographs of the vehicles and the scene, names and phone numbers of witnesses, medical bills, and records of missed work.
- Do not guess about fault. Your percentage of responsibility decides whether, and how much, you recover in Texas (§33.001, §33.012).
- Watch the deadlines. Two years for most lawsuits; six months for notice to a government body (see the table above).
- Call us. Our Cypress office is at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429: (713) 912-4504.
Why choose Compass Law Group in Cypress?
Our attorneys are licensed in Texas, work from an office in Cypress, and handle injury cases on a contingency fee — no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.
| Attorney | State Bar of Texas No. | Texas licence date | Also licensed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Shirazi, Managing Partner | 24152536 | April 30, 2026 | California |
| Simon Esfandi, Partner | 24152727 | May 14, 2026 | California |
Source: State Bar of Texas attorney directory, read November 9, 2026; both attorneys are listed as “Eligible to Practice in Texas”. Simon Esfandi’s State Bar profile lists Korean, Spanish, Persian/Farsi, Chinese and Mandarin language assistance.
The Cypress office is at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429. Call (713) 912-4504 or use the form on this page for a free consultation.
If you were hurt in Cypress, the two-year limit in Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §16.003 is already running. Call Compass Law Group at (713) 912-4504 or use the form on this page for a free consultation with a Texas-licensed attorney.
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Managing Partner — Compass Law Group, LLP
State Bar of Texas #24152536 · State Bar of California #265403
Joseph Shirazi is the managing partner of Compass Law Group, LLP, a personal injury firm. He earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School Los Angeles in 2009 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas on April 30, 2026; he is also licensed in California (State Bar of Texas directory and State Bar of California, read November 9, 2026).
From the Cypress office the firm takes claims arising from car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, bus, rideshare and drunk-driving crashes, and slip-and-fall, dog-bite, burn, brain-injury, wrongful-death and sexual-abuse civil claims. In California the firm works from offices in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Bell Gardens, Oakland, San Francisco and Sacramento.
His professional profiles are linked above: Avvo, Super Lawyers, Justia, LinkedIn, the State Bar of Texas directory and the State Bar of California.
He wrote this page; Simon Esfandi (State Bar of Texas #24152727) reviewed it. Joseph and Simon handle injury claims for clients in Cypress and northwest Harris County from the firm’s office at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429. Call (713) 912-4504 for a free consultation.
This page gives general information about Texas law and does not constitute legal advice for your situation. Contacting Compass Law Group does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Attorney responsible for this page: Joseph Shirazi, State Bar of Texas No. 24152536. Compass Law Group, LLP’s principal office is in Beverly Hills, California; its Texas office is at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429.
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