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Cypress, TX Car Accident Lawyer
Car Accident claims in Cypress and northwest Harris County, handled by Texas-licensed attorneys at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200. Call (713) 912-4504 — free consultation.
PUBLISHED 11/9/2026 · UPDATED 11/9/2026
Compass Law Group’s Cypress office handles car accident claims across northwest Harris County. In Texas, the at-fault driver’s insurer pays first; every driver must carry at least $30,000 per person in bodily-injury coverage (Transp. Code §601.072), and you have two years to sue (CPRC §16.003). Call (713) 912-4504.
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How many car crashes happen around Cypress?
Harris County recorded 115,173 crashes in 2024, and 579 people died in them (TxDOT, Crashes and Injuries by County, 2024). TxDOT also breaks the county’s fatal crashes down by type of road (Fatal Crashes and Fatalities by County and Road Type, 2024):
| Road type (TxDOT category) | Fatal crashes | People killed |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate | 129 | 137 |
| US & state highways | 74 | 80 |
| Farm to market | 31 | 32 |
| County roads | 68 | 73 |
| City streets | 223 | 236 |
| Tollways | 21 | 21 |
| All roads | 546 | 579 |
Cypress traffic runs on US-290 (Northwest Freeway), SH-99 (Grand Parkway, a toll road), FM 1960 and county roads such as Huffmeister, Barker Cypress, Fry and Telge. TxDOT does not publish a separate total for Cypress.
Frequently Asked Questions: Car Accident Claims in Cypress, Texas
How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Texas?
Two years from the day the cause of action accrues for most injury claims (CPRC §16.003(a)). If a government vehicle was involved, the government is entitled to written notice within six months of the crash (§101.101).
Can I recover if I was partly at fault for a Cypress car accident?
Yes, if your share of responsibility is 50 percent or less; your damages are then reduced by your percentage (CPRC §§33.001, 33.012). At 51 percent or more you recover nothing.
What if the driver who hit me has no insurance?
Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may pay. A Texas insurer must include it in an auto policy unless a named insured rejected it in writing (Ins. Code §1952.101). Check your declarations page or ask us to review it.
Who do I call after a crash in Cypress?
Call 911 if anyone is hurt. Cypress has no city police department, so a county or state agency responds; Texas law sends crash reports outside a city to the sheriff’s office or the nearest Department of Public Safety office (Transp. Code §550.026(a)(3)).
Are my medical bills recoverable in full?
Texas limits recovery of medical expenses to the amount actually paid or incurred by you or on your behalf (CPRC §41.0105), so the billed amount and the recoverable amount can differ. Keep every bill and every explanation of benefits.
How much insurance must the other driver carry in Texas?
Texas requires at least $30,000 for injury to one person, $60,000 for injury to two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage in one collision (Transp. Code §601.072(a-1)). Serious injuries often cost more than that, so your own policy matters too: an insurer must include uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage in a Texas auto policy unless a named insured rejected it in writing (Ins. Code §1952.101(b)–(c)).
| Coverage | Texas minimum | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bodily injury, one person | $30,000 | §601.072(a-1)(1) |
| Bodily injury, two or more people | $60,000 | §601.072(a-1)(2) |
| Property damage | $25,000 | §601.072(a-1)(3) |
| Uninsured/underinsured motorist | Included unless rejected in writing | Ins. Code §1952.101 |
What does Texas law require of drivers after a crash?
A driver in a crash that injures someone must stop, check whether anyone needs help, stay, exchange information and give reasonable assistance (Transp. Code §§550.021, 550.023). The information to exchange is name, address, vehicle registration number and liability insurer, and the driver’s licence if asked. A crash with an injury, a death, or a car that cannot be driven safely must be reported at once; outside a city that means the sheriff’s office or the nearest Texas Department of Public Safety office (§550.026(a)(3)) — which is the situation in unincorporated Cypress.
The Texas deadlines, fault rules and Harris County court information that apply to every injury claim are on our Cypress personal injury page. To talk about your car accident claim, call (713) 912-4504.
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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