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Abilene serves as the commercial and medical center for a wide stretch of West Texas, sitting in Taylor County along I-20 about 150 miles west of Fort Worth. Dyess Air Force Base, three universities, ranching, and wind energy shape the local caseload, which includes highway and oilfield truck crashes, workplace injuries, family matters, and land disputes. Because the nearest larger cities are far away, most cases from Abilene are handled locally and heard in Taylor County courts.

When you come to DearLegal, we match you with a Texas-licensed attorney who works Abilene cases, and the initial review is free. Injury attorneys are paid on contingency, so you owe nothing unless you win. Texas allows only two years to file most injury claims, and its rule against recovering when you are more than half at fault means a careful early investigation is worth a great deal.

  • Cases from Abilene are usually filed in Taylor County courts.
  • I-20 through Abilene carries heavy truck traffic, a common cause of serious crashes.
  • Abilene is about 316 miles from Houston, so residents generally rely on regional attorneys.

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Common questions about Abilene attorneys

No. Any Texas-licensed attorney who handles Taylor County cases can represent you. Firms in Abilene, Lubbock, and the Fort Worth area all serve local clients, and most will consult by phone or video and travel for hearings when needed.
Most Texas injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the accident. Claims involving federal or military property, or a city or county vehicle, come with separate and often shorter notice rules. An attorney can review your Abilene case and confirm each deadline.
Abilene attorneys handling injury, car accident, and workers’ compensation cases usually charge contingency fees, so they are paid only if you recover. Family, criminal, and estate lawyers typically quote flat or hourly rates up front. DearLegal reviews your case for free.

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