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Josh did a really good job for me on my accident case! I would recommend Mullen and Mullen to anyone!
Mullen & Mullen is a great law firm I would definitely recommend. From the start with Micheal F. He showed great compassion for our case and made me feel like he really wanted to help. To the end with Greg, he was very knowledgeable and only excepted what he believed we deserved nothing less. If you are ever in an accident you should definitely reach out to them!
When my second auto accident occured last year, my first call out of the hospital was to Mullen and Mullen. Shane Mullen had represented me in an accident 2 years earlier and I wanted his counsel again. This is an attorney who, not only understands how the system works, but also understands what the victims are experiencing. For me there was no other choice. Everyone in this firm is understanding and sympathetic and that's why they are the best. Shane was able to get me the medical attention I needed and the best settlement. This is a first class law firm who will help you through the ordeal.
Let me start by saying, that I couldn’t be happier with choosing Mullen and Mullen to represent me for my personal injury case. From my first phone call to the final result, I was treated with respect and absolute courtesy. While searching for a firm to represent me, and going through dozens of reviews, I noticed that the number one complaint from most people was, they weren’t kept in touch with in what could be a very lengthy process. The attorneys who represented me, Gregg and Josh, never left me hanging for an answer, and always returned my calls in a very timely manner, keeping me up-to-date with every detail of my case. To say they were professional is an understatement, and I’m so pleased with the final result that words aren’t enough to express my gratitude. And every time I called, B, usually answered, and was always very upbeat and direct to my call promptly, or made sure I received a return call as soon as possible. I highly recommend using Mullen & Mullen if you’ve been involved in an accident, resulting in a personal injury.Gary SchmidtLittle Elm, Texas
It's my experience that Josh Banks is the man you want on your team! Not only did he give me personal attention to my case, he brought in a human element which is needed in the stress surrounding an automobile accident. Mullen & Mullen got me the best settlement, and Josh worked very hard to make all of that as easy as possible for me. Thank you Josh Banks and Mullen & Mullen! You gentlemen are professional as well as compassionate!
Great experience with Mullen and Mullen from their investigators and the lawyer Joe Morrison and Erika Cortez keeping me up with requirements in the processing of my claim with professionalism and concerns for my situation during the process. Being a senior it was important trust was #1 in this matter and I got that from the beginning. I recommend this firm highly for any needs that anyone might have with their accident situations.
Very good service. I was working with Josh from Mullen and Mullen on my accident and injury case he was very nice and friendly, he worked with me and was very understanding. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a accident injury lawyer.
As a future chiropractor who also works for a successful chiropractic office, I deal with many personal injury cases as well as different lawyers. Hands down Mullen & Mullen has been the best. They really do take their business to a personal level. After a screening call from one of his assistance, it was the next day that Shane Mullen called me. I will never forget our first conversation and one thing in particular that he said to me. I said, “This is the first time I am talking with you but I trust you so much” and he replied: “I Fully Trust Myself Too.” That was what I wanted to hear. I wanted to make sure that my lawyer is confident and my case is in good hands and with that settlement he proved his confidence and competence. As an experienced client I suggest that if you ever involve in an accident and need an attorney, do yourself a favor and call Shane Mullen. He will represent you with a passion for justice. Thank you Shane, you are amazing!
Mullen and Mullen, was the law firm I choose to represent me for a commercial accident case. I worked specifically with Joe Morrison who went above and beyond to help get a settlement during the most difficult time in my life. I was in and out of the Hospital for a year. Surgery was necessary immediately on my hand, also suffering from multiple herniated disks, 5 hematomas, and stiches where my left eyebrow used to be. I feel blessed to have such a competent law firm and lawyer on my side. Thank you Joe!
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In the last four years, our firm made Top Verdict’s “Top 50” Personal Injury Settlements in Texas list 44 times, and the “Top 100” list 70 times.

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Top Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers Who Settle For More

YOU CAN TRUST OUR FAMILY TO FIGHT FOR YOURS™

When you’re hurt in a car accident due to a distracted driver, our skilled Dallas attorneys fight tenaciously to ensure the maximum available settlement while offering you the lowest contingency fee. We handle your case the way we would want our own case handled.

Mullen & Mullen is consistently recognized by TopVerdict for obtaining some of the largest recoveries in the entire state of Texas. In the last 3 years our firm made the Texas “Top 50” settlement list 43 times. One of those years we had 19 of the Top 50 settlements and all of them were for clients injured in motor vehicle accidents. Our stellar results allow us to offer a below industry standard 29% pre-suit contingency fee which means more settlement funds in your pocket.

Our experienced local team has an incredibly strong work ethic and truly cares. We’ve been privileged to serve North Texas for over 40 years. This is our backyard. Call (214) 747-5240 now for a free consultation and some excellent advice.

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Our Results Speak For Themselves

Gross Settlements Before Fees & Expenses

We have achieved numerous multimillion-dollar settlements across all practice areas, but we are restricted from displaying some very large results due to settlement confidentiality. Here are a few recent results without confidentiality agreements:

$6,150,000.00
Work Accident

$4,000,000.00
Wrongful Death

$2,978,104.95
Vehicle Accident

$2,550,000.00
Vehicle Accident

$2,550,000.00
Vehicle Accident

$2,250,000.00
Premises Liability

Why Choose Mullen & Mullen to Handle Your Case?

According to TopVerdict.com, our Dallas attorneys consistently achieve some of the highest recoveries in the state of Texas. As a matter of fact, in the last four years, we’ve made their Texas “Top 50” Personal Injury Settlements list 43 times, and their “Top 100” list 70 times. For example, in 2021 one of our claims made the Top 10 list, eight made the Top 11-20 list, and ten made the Top 21-50 list. When you factor in our reduced 29% contingency fee, we are confident we will help you recover more. At Mullen & Mullen, we pride ourselves on routinely recovering full policy limits for our clients without the necessity of costly and time-consuming litigation.

According to TopVerdict.com, our Dallas attorneys consistently achieve some of the highest recoveries in the state of Texas. As a matter of fact, in the last three years we’ve made their “Texas Top 50 Personal Injury Settlements” list 43 times. For example, in 2021 one of our claims made the Top 10 list, eight made the Top 11-20 list, and ten made the Top 21-50 list. When you factor in our reduced 29% contingency fee, we are confident we will help you recover more. At Mullen & Mullen, we pride ourselves on routinely recovering full policy limits for our clients without the necessity of costly and time-consuming litigation.

We have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic technology through well-established relationships with medical doctors, surgeons, physical therapists, chiropractors, neurologists, counselors, and other healthcare providers in the entire DFW Metroplex. You receive the quality medical attention you need from local providers near where you live or work. These providers specialize in treating people hurt in accidents of all kinds and they know how to properly document injuries to meet the legal burden of proof in your personal injury case. These providers are also willing to delay billing collections until after your case is resolved so you can focus on recovering without additional stress. Physicians that don’t routinely treat accident victims as part of their practice usually turn away patients over fear of being involved in the legal process or fear of health insurance companies refusing to pay accident-related healthcare bills. Please call us at 214-747-5240 for a free consultation and some advice.

Even if you don’t have health insurance or can’t afford your deductible, Mullen & Mullen will secure you the quality healthcare and state-of-the art diagnostics you deserve with no upfront out of pocket costs.

Shane, Joseph and Regis have almost 100 years of combined experience practicing personal injury law. That doesn’t even include the combined experience of the attorneys that serve as of-counsel to Mullen & Mullen at no additional cost to our clients. Our firm continues to evolve, but we never forget our Core Values. We do the right thing, handle cases the way we would want our own case handled, and we truly listen to clients. We have over 40 years of local knowledge, and that matters!

Some lawyers forget that they represent the client, but we never have. Our legal team will make YOU the priority. You are the boss, and we will respond quickly to your requests for case updates and assistance. We guarantee that when you need to speak to your counsel, you will speak directly to your counsel, not to a paralegal or secretary, because that’s the way it should be.

Most firms hire an investigator to help develop evidence on your case and charge you back for that service. Our firm, however, has 2 full-time accident investigators on staff and we offer their services to you for free. This is another way we will maximize your compensation.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Video footage is worth a lot more. Our in-house videographer allows us to capture the true impact the accident has on your life beyond mere words on a piece of paper.

When necessary, Mullen & Mullen Law Firm uses cutting edge technology like 3D imaging videos to fully demonstrate the extent of our clients’ injuries to the insurance companies. This also helps maximize the value of your claim.

Mullen & Mullen’s attorneys live and work right here in Dallas, and always have. We believe in paying our success forward by helping people in the North Texas community, and are dedicated to supporting these local charities.

About Our Highly Skilled Attorneys

Attorney Shane V. Mullen, Managing Partner
Shane V. Mullen, Attorney at Law

Shane V. Mullen, Managing Partner

Our Managing Partner, Shane V. Mullen, has been handling personal injury cases for 21 years. He is “Top-rated” by Thompson Reuters who named him as a Texas Super Lawyer 3 consecutive years. Shane is also a lifetime member of both the Million & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, solidifying his expertise in handling significant cases. He is also an esteemed member of Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America, further attesting to his exceptional legal prowess. Shane brings hard-won, battle born knowledge to your case.

Attorney Joseph R. Morrison, Senior Associate
Joseph R. Morrison, Attorney at Law

Joseph R. Morrison, Senior Associate

With 18 years of personal injury experience, Attorney Joseph R. Morrison has established himself as a highly skilled legal professional. Notably, he served as counsel of record in a case that garnered recognition from VerdictSearch.com as a top 5 Premises liability (slip and fall) verdict in Texas. The defendant in this case was a Fortune 500 company with an annual revenue exceeding 11 billion. The specific case, Jeffrey Young v. ConAgra Foods, Inc., showcased Joe’s exceptional abilities in achieving favorable outcomes.

Joe is a distinguished member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, solidifying his standing among the nation’s most esteemed legal practitioners. Furthermore, his membership in both the Million & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums further attests to his expertise in handling substantial cases.

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum member

Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Both Shane and Joseph are lifetime members of the Million & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, meaning they have each settled cases in excess of two million. This solidifies their expertise in handling significant personal injury cases.

Regis L. Mullen, Founding Attorney
Regis L Mullen, Attorney at Law

Regis L. Mullen, Founder

Our Founder, Attorney Regis L. Mullen, has 56 years of personal injury experience. Regis received his Admission to practice law in 1967. Previously a Litigation Supervisor at Allstate Insurance Company, he knows all the tactics liability carriers use to deny or reduce personal injury settlements. Drawing upon his profound comprehension of the inner workings of the insurance industry, Regis established a law firm dedicated to meeting the legal needs of injured individuals in North Texas.

About Distracted Driving Accident Injury Claims

You didn’t ask for your life to be turned upside down because someone was driving distracted.

Our Dallas distracted driving accident lawyers assist you in getting your life back on track. We’ll help you secure necessary medical treatment at no up-front cost.

Mullen & Mullen Law Firm can assist you in obtaining immediate financial assistance while we develop your claim and work to maximize your settlement amount.

Call (214) 747-5240 for a free consultation with an attorney now.

Below our Dallas attorneys answer some common questions about personal injury claims resulting from at-fault texting drivers. After you review those, be sure to visit our extensive car accident injury claim page to learn about additional information that will be applicable to your case.

If someone was texting while driving and hit me will I automatically win my claim?

No, not necessarily. The insurance carrier can still claim the texting driver wasn’t negligent. They can argue the accident was “unavoidable” or resulted due to a “sudden emergency”. They can also suggest you stopped suddenly or that you were also negligent in causing the accident.

Remember: To win a Texas texting while driving accident claim, you must establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the driver was negligent and that their errors or omissions proximately caused your injuries.

Many times, the texting driver will be found responsible for the accident by the investigating officer and assigned responsibility in the police report / Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report. Sometimes, however, police do not investigate a collision and the person may deny texting while driving to his or her insurance carrier.

How Can Our Lawyers Help?

Our attorneys have two in-house investigators including Michael Foster. Mr. Foster is one of our many competitive advantages. He has been trained by our lawyers to thoroughly investigate accidents and to develop evidence to assist in recovering damages for clients’ injuries. Michael will secure fact affidavits from witnesses who contend the at-fault party was distracted while driving and can also attempt to locate witnesses if none were previously identified. Many times, this is accomplished by canvassing homes and businesses near where the accident took place.

How is liability generally established in an accident where the driver was texting?

In most cases involving allegations of texting and driving in Texas, liability can be established by demonstrating the motorist’s inattention (driver inattentiveness) caused the wreck.

Remember: If you were texting at the time of the accident, the driver’s insurance carrier will almost undoubtedly attempt to suggest you were at fault for the wreck, or at the very least, comparatively negligent in causing the collision.

Texas Law in Texting While Driving Accident Claims

Are there any applicable Texas laws regarding texting and driving?

Yes, but almost all laws involving texting while driving are found at the local or city/municipal level of government. Many cities have put in place serious laws to discourage people from sending text messages while driving.

What impact does texting while driving have on your injury claim in Texas?

If the city where your motor vehicle collision took place has an “anti-texting” ordinance you may be entitled to argue the driver was negligent per se (“as a matter of law”) or that their actions should be deemed grossly negligent or reckless entitling you to an award of punitive damages.

How Can Our Attorneys Help?

We will research local laws to determine if the driver may have violated a law prohibiting texting while driving.

Potential for Punitive Damages

If a driver was distracted at the time of the accident are you entitled to punitive damages?

Potentially. Punitive damages are difficult to recover in Texas but can be requested if the Defendant’s conduct was grossly negligent or reckless.

How Can Our Lawyers Help?

No one should be injured or killed over a text message. Our attorneys will cite legal precedent to insurance carriers demonstrating that you may be entitled to punitive or exemplary damages if the driver was distracted at the time of the collision.

What are punitive (exemplary) damages in Texas law?

Punitive damages are designed to punish at-fault parties for grossly negligent or reckless conduct. They are generally tied to a Defendant’s finances and, in cases involving highly profitable companies, can sometimes amount to millions of dollars.

Remember: Punitive damages awarded must bear some relation to the general damages awarded by a jury.

Obtaining Medical Treatment if Injured by a Distracted Driver

If you don’t have health insurance or your deductible is too high to afford medical care for your injuries do you have any options?

Yes. Our attorneys work with a variety of medical professionals, clinics, and facilities all willing to forego payment for services until the conclusion of your injury claim. You will have peace of mind knowing that you will be able to secure the medical attention you need and deserve following an accident caused by a driver that was too busy texting to follow the rules of the road.

What if you need a surgery after an accident?

Depending on available insurance proceeds our Dallas law firm can also assist you in obtaining a necessary surgery. We have relationships with a variety of orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, surgical centers, and even hospitals, all willing to forego payment for surgical services until the conclusion of your injury claim.

Negotiating an Accident Injury Claim

If the driver was distracted, what role could that play in negotiating your settlement?

If it can be established that the driver was distracted when the motor vehicle collision occurred, both liability and damages associated with your claim could be impacted. It will likely be easier to suggest the at-fault party was negligent due to driver inattention if he or she was texting when the accident happened. In addition, in our experience, jurors generally award more non-economic damages in cases where the Defendant was distracted. Insurance adjusters generally know this as well.

How Can Our Attorneys Help?

It can be determined that the at-fault driver was distracted by your testimony alone. It is always better, of course, if independent witnesses confirm the at-fault motorist was distracted as well. Our law firm’s accident investigators can interview known witnesses (and canvass for others) to develop additional evidence that the driver was texting or otherwise distracted while driving.

Filing an Injury Lawsuit

Can you get access to the other driver’s cell phone records to prove they were distracted while driving?

Yes, generally – but only if a lawsuit has been filed. The at-fault driver’s insurance company will almost undoubtedly deny a request for those records if litigation has not been commenced.

Should you file a lawsuit if the driver who caused your injury accident was texting?

Not necessarily. Drivers often admit they were texting to their insurance carrier. Other times, an independent witness is available to confirm the at-fault driver was texting.

Whether to file a lawsuit should be examined on a case-by-case basis as attorney fees and case expenses both increase if a lawsuit has filed.

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