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Slip and falls at a restaurant, workplace accidents, collisions on Loop 12, and pedestrian injuries in high-traffic areas like Downtown and Deep Ellum; in a city the size of Dallas, personal injuries can happen unexpectedly and in many different ways.
At Freese & Goss, our Dallas personal injury lawyers have over 77 years of combined experience holding individuals, businesses, and insurance companies accountable. We understand the real stress that follows a serious injury, including missed paychecks, hospital bills, and pain that lingers longer than expected, and we’re here to help you pursue full and fair compensation.
Whether your case involves a car accident, truck crash, dangerous property, medical negligence, or another type of injury, we’ll take the time to understand what you’re going through and build a strategy that puts your needs first.
Call us today at 214-761-6623 or fill out our online form for a free, no-pressure consultation. Let a Dallas personal injury attorney help you move forward with confidence.
“I have never associated with a law firm that is so open and informative about what is happening in your case. Being with Freese & Goss has been a refreshing change from other law firms that I have used. The case worker seems like a family member who calls to check on my progress and tells me about the firm’s progress on my case. Thank you, Freese & Goss!”
– Rose A. | Client
Verdicts & Settlements
Freese & Goss has successfully resolved over $1 billion in cases on behalf of injured individuals.
Meet Our Dallas Personal Injury Attorneys
Founding partners Richard A. Freese and Tim K. Goss lead a dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff who focus exclusively on helping people after serious injury or loss. With over 77 years of combined experience and a deep background in personal injury and mass tort litigation, we bring clear insight, relentless preparation, and a steady hand to every case.
At Freese & Goss, we’re not a volume firm chasing quick settlements. We take on cases we believe in and prepare them like they’re going to trial. That’s how we’ve earned the trust of our clients and helped recover over $1 billion in settlements and verdicts across the country. When you hire us, you’re getting more than a law firm. You’re getting a team that shows up, digs in, and does the work.
Born in Chicago, IL, Richard “Rich” Freese is a graduate of Auburn University (B.A. 1982). Rich graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 1985, where he served as the Articles Editor of the Cumberland Law Review (1984-1985). He became licensed to practice in Alabama in 1985, and Mississippi in 2000. He is admitted to the following courts: Alabama Supreme Court; Mississippi Supreme Court; United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth, Seventh, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits; United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama and the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi.
Experience
Rich has over 39 years of courtroom experience as a trial lawyer. Rich represents clients in several cases each year that result in multi-million-dollar jury verdicts and settlements. His practice takes him throughout the United States and he regularly practices in multiple state and federal courts. Rich has always focused his practice on catastrophic injury, personal injury, wrongful death, and mass tort litigation.
He continues to focus his practice on personal injury, mass tort, product liability, dangerous drug and device litigation, environmental litigation, consumer and commercial fraud, and class actions. In the past, He has obtained many multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in medical, commercial, environmental, and personal injury cases.
Legal Awards & Distinctions
For the past three decades, Rich has received an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, which signifies the highest legal ability and ethical standards rating. This rating is achieved based on reviews submitted by his peers in the legal community.
Rich is a frequent speaker at CLE conferences. He has been invited panelist at the Practicing Law Institute to lecture on predatory lending practices and consumer fraud. He has also lectured to the Alabama State Bar regarding environmental litigation and the Mississippi State Bar on medical malpractice and tort reform.
Courtroom Success and Notable Cases
· Rich recently secured a 5.5 million dollar settlement for a client injured by a forklift at work.
· Rich previously obtained a 125 million dollar verdict for a client injured by a dangerous prescription drug.
· Rich previously obtained a $19 million verdict against Chevron/Texaco for catastrophic birth injuries caused by the plaintiffs’ mothers’ exposure to lead, benzene, and toluene while pregnant.
· Rich previously represented 23 plaintiffs against Washington Mutual Finance Group, winning a jury verdict of $71,265,000.00 for damages resulting from abusive lending practices.
· In February 2016, Richard Freese represented a woman and her husband against Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon in Pennsylvania state court, winning a $13.5 million jury award for injuries she suffered from J&J’s TVT pelvic mesh medical device intended to treat stress urinary incontinence in women.
· In March 2015, Rich represented a California woman against Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon in California state court, winning a $5.7 million jury award for injuries she suffered from J&J’s TVT-Abbrevo pelvic mesh product intended to treat stress urinary incontinence in women.
· In March 2014, Rich represented a Dallas woman against Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon in Texas state court, winning a $1.2 million jury award for injuries she suffered from J&J’s TVT-O pelvic mesh product for stress urinary incontinence.
· Rich previously obtained a multi-million-dollar verdict against a doctor for negligently causing the death of a patient by prescribing an overdose of the painkiller Dilaudid.®
· In late 2010, Rich concluded a substantial confidential settlement on behalf of several thousand clients who were exposed to PCB (Polychlorinated Bi Phenyls) from a transformer manufacturing plant in Mississippi.
Born and raised in Lubbock, Texas, Tim Goss attended college at the University of North Texas graduating in 1983 (B.B.A.). Following college, Tim enrolled at Baylor University School of Law, where he was the Casenote Editor for the Baylor Law Review (1985-1986) and graduated cum laude and first in his class in 1986.
Experience
Mr. Goss has over 35 years of experience litigating high-stakes cases.
Before forming Freese & Goss, Mr. Goss was a member of the Dallas office of Andrews & Kurth, L.L.P, where he began his legal career in 1986. He specialized in savings and loan litigation, securities litigation, and other complex commercial disputes. In 1992, he joined the Dallas office and was a partner of Scott, Douglass & Luton, L.L.P. In 1994, he co-founded Capshaw, Goss & Bowers.
After forming his firm and switching to the plaintiff’s side, Tim specialized in consumer class actions, in particular abusive mortgage lending cases. He was appointed class counsel in dozens of nationwide class actions. As a direct result of his efforts, the United States Congress passed private mortgage insurance legislation, which resulted in the mandated cancellation of hundreds of thousands of mortgage insurance policies. The passage of the legislation resulted in several billions of dollars of savings for homeowners nationwide. Tim also pursued litigation against a large collection agency and obtained a million-dollar class action recovery for the benefit of the Attorneys General for 5 states.
Since forming Freese & Goss in 2007, Tim has dedicated his practice to representing individuals harmed by the negligence of others. He has successfully pursued mass tort cases on behalf of thousands of victims of wrongful practices by companies that have manufactured or distributed dangerous drugs, medical devices, and other consumer products. He has also represented individuals fatally and catastrophically injured in accidents, 18-wheeler collisions, and workplace incidents. Tim has successfully recovered 1 billion dollars in recoveries for his clients.
Legal Awards & Distinctions
Tim has consistently received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbel®, which signifies the highest legal ability and ethical standards rating. This rating is achieved based on reviews submitted by his peers in the legal community. He was also selected by his peers as a Texas “SuperLawyer” from SuperLawyers®, an annual distinction Tim has received since 2013 that is reserved for only about 5% of lawyers. In March 2014, Tim was named Texas Lawyer of the Month. He was featured in Texas Lawyer Monthly in April 2014 for winning a $1.2 million verdict in Dallas for his client who was injured by a dangerous medical device. In 2014, The American Lawyer publication also awarded Tim the distinction of the 26th largest jury award in the nation for his work securing a $73.46 million verdict against one the largest pharmaceutical drug and device manufacturers, Boston Scientific. A year later, Tim obtained a $5.7 million verdict against medical device manufacturer Ethicon and Johnson & Johnson, recognized as one of the Top Ten Plaintiff’s Verdicts of 2015 by CVN.
Education
· University of North Texas (formerly North Texas State University), B.B.A
· Baylor University School of Law, J.D.
Distinctions
· AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
· Texas Super Lawyer, since 2013
· Texas Lawyer of the Month, March 2014
Admissions
· State Bar of Texas
· State Bar of New York
· State Bar of Pennsylvania
· New York State Bar Association
· American Bar Association
· American Association for Justice
· Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
· Dallas Bar Association
Courtroom Success and Notable Cases
· Tim previously obtained a 125 million dollar verdict for a client injured by a dangerous prescription drug.
· Tim previously represented 23 plaintiffs against Washington Mutual Finance Group, winning a jury verdict of $71,265,000.00 for damages resulting from abusive lending practices.
· Tim represented a Texas woman in Dallas County, Texas state court against Boston Scientific Corporation, winning a $73.46 million jury verdict for injuries she sustained from BSC’s Obtryx pelvic mesh product intended to treat stress urinary incontinence in women. The American Lawyer publication awarded Tim the distinction of the 26th largest jury award in the nation for his work securing a $73.46 million verdict against one the largest pharmaceutical drug and device manufacturers.
· Tim previously represented 23 plaintiffs against Washington Mutual Finance Group, winning a jury verdict of $71,265,000.00 for damages resulting from abusive lending practices.
· In October 2019, Tim represented a Georgia woman in Pennsylvania state court against manufacturer Rex Medical L.P., winning a $33,684,140 jury verdict for injuries she suffered from Rex Medical’s IVC filter medical device intended to prevent pulmonary embolism.
· In May 2018, Tim represented a Texas fire-fighter against medical device manufacturer Cook Medical, winning a $1.2 million jury verdict for injuries he sustained from Cook’s IVC filter product intended to prevent pulmonary embolism.
· In March 2015, Tim represented a California woman against Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon in California state court, winning a $5.7 million jury award for injuries she suffered from J&J’s pelvic mesh product intended to treat stress urinary incontinence in women.
· In March 2014, Tim represented a Texas woman against Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon in Dallas County, Texas state court, winning a $1.2 million jury award for injuries she suffered from J&J’s TVT-O pelvic mesh product intended to treat stress urinary incontinence in women.
· In early 2014, Tim represented a minor and her parents in Pennsylvania state court against Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., winning a 3 million dollar jury verdict for birth defects caused by the use of the prescription drug Topamax.
· Tim previously secured $1 million for a client injured in an 18-wheeler collision.
· Tim previously secured $1 million for clients in a wrongful death action.
Tammy Banno is the managing partner of Freese & Goss and manages all aspects of litigation and daily operations for the firm.
Tammy brings over 25 years of experience representing plaintiffs in all areas of mass tort and personal injury law. Her entire legal career has been dedicated to representing individuals harmed by the negligence of others.
Tammy was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She attended the University of North Texas (B.A.A.S 1995) for her undergraduate studies. She then attended Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly, Texas Wesleyan School of Law) where she obtained her Juris Doctorate in 1999.
Tammy began her legal career at a prominent local law firm representing plaintiffs in personal injury and employment law matters. She then expanded her practice to mass tort litigation, consumer class actions, and product liability actions, eventually forming her firm. In 2007, Tammy joined Freese & Goss where she continued to focus her practice in areas of mass tort, personal injury, consumer class actions, and complex product liability litigation.
Throughout her career, Tammy has represented thousands of individuals throughout the country in both state and federal courts harmed by dangerous drugs and medical devices, consumer products, and other personal injury matters. She has also been an integral member of negotiating teams that have resolved numerous large groups of cases involving pharmaceutical and device litigation, including the settlement of cases involving transvaginal mesh, hernia mesh, and the drugs Fen-Phen, Seroquel, Lotronex, Zyprexa, Bextra, Avandia, Celebrex, Trasylol, Topamax and Vioxx. Tammy has extensive knowledge and experience developing and effectuating all aspects of complex mass tort settlements. She has overseen all settlement and administrative aspects of some of the firm’s largest mass tort settlements.
Legal Awards & Distinctions
Ms. Banno has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbel®, which signifies the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards. This rating is achieved based on reviews submitted by her peers in the legal community
Education
· University of North Texas, B.A.A.S.
· Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly, Texas Wesleyan School of Law), J.D.
Distinctions
· AV rating from Martindale-Hubbel®
Admissions
· Texas State Bar, 1999
· U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
· U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
· Dallas Bar Association
· American Bar Association
· Texas Trial Lawyers Association
· American Association for Justice
Yvette Diaz grew up in the Dallas area and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin. After graduating from UT, Yvette joined Freese & Goss and worked as a legal assistant for nearly two years helping those injured by the negligence of others. Motivated by her experience at the firm, she decided to pursue a career in law. She attended Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in Chicago, IL graduating in 2014.
Yvette has dedicated her entire legal career to representing and fighting for injured individuals. She has represented injured plaintiffs across the country and has extensive litigation and trial experience. At Freese & Goss, Yvette has significant experience in handling important cases in both state and federal courts, securing million-dollar verdicts for injured plaintiffs against some of the largest corporations. In 2020, Yvette was selected by the National Trial Lawyers for inclusion in its Top 40 under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field. Since 2019, Yvette has been named a Texas Rising Star by SuperLawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Yvette’s passion has always been representing the underdog in the fight against large corporations and insurance companies. She is proud to be part of a firm whose mission is to represent all its injured clients with relentless aggressiveness and complete dedication.
Yvette focuses her practice in all areas of personal injury and mass tort law. Currently, she represents individuals injured in car wrecks, 18-wheeler collisions, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian collisions, slip and falls, general negligence, work injuries, and dog bite cases.
In her spare time, Yvette enjoys spending time with loved ones, traveling, and snuggling up to her English Bulldog.
Education
· The University of Texas at Austin, B.S.
· Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, J.D.
Distinctions
· National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, 2020
· Texas Rising Star, 2019
Admissions
· Texas State Bar, 2014
· U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2019
· U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2019
Liz Douglass grew up in Houston, Texas, and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Minor in Business. After graduating from UT, Liz worked as a legal case clerk at a civil litigation firm for nearly two years. Deciding to pursue a career as an attorney, she attended Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and obtained her Juris Doctorate in 2020.
Liz focuses her practice in all areas of mass tort and personal injury law. She represents clients in state and federal courts across the country. In 2023, Liz was selected by the National Trial Lawyers for inclusion in its Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, an honor given to only a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state for their superior skills and qualifications in the field.
Education
· The University of Texas at Austin, B.A.
· Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D.
Distinctions
· National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, 2023
Admissions
· Texas State Bar
· U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Sara Turman-Vedral was born and raised in Chadron, Nebraska. She attended the Texas Christian University where she was a National Merit Scholar, graduating in 1994 (B.A. magna cum laude). She then attended Southern Methodist University School of Law where she was a Hatton Sumners Scholar and obtained her Juris Doctorate in 1997(cum laude). While at the Southern Methodist University School of Law, Sara served as the editor for the Southern Methodist University Law Review (1995-1997). She is admitted to the following courts: the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits; the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Sara started her legal career in 1997 with Jose, Henry, Brantley & Keltner. She specialized in appellate matters and personal injury cases. In 2000, she formed the Law Office of Sara Turman-Vedral. She subsequently joined Freese & Goss. As an appellate specialist, Sara has had the opportunity to touch on a broad array of legal areas. She has developed a special interest in working on complex litigation matters including class actions, mass tort litigation, personal injury, and consumer actions.
Education
· Texas Christian University, B.A.
· Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D.
Admissions
· Texas State Bar, 1997
· Dallas Bar Association
· Nebraska Bar, 2000
· U.S. Court of Appeals for Fifth Circuit
· U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
· U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Attorney Caroline Swanson is an associate at Freese & Goss, PLLC. Caroline was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. She attended Louisiana State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and a Minor in Political Science. After graduating from LSU, Caroline attended law school at Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center and obtained her Juris Doctorate with a Diploma in Comparative Law and a Graduate Certificate in Energy Law and Policy in 2022.
Caroline focuses her practice in all areas of mass tort and personal injury law, including but not limited to, product liability cases and cases involving dangerous drugs and consumer products. In her practice, Caroline represents hundreds of injured individuals across the country in both state and federal courts.
In her spare time, Caroline enjoys taking her Goldendoodle, Rowdie, on a walk, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Education
· Louisiana State University, B.A
· Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D.
Admissions
· Texas State Bar, 2023
· U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas.
Drew Warren was born in Texarkana, Texas, and graduated from neighboring Arkansas High School in Texarkana, Arkansas. Drew worked in the oil/gas industry in Fort Worth, Texas before completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Central Arkansas, where he graduated summa cum laude in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. He then attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law, where he obtained a Juris Doctorate and was a member of the UALR Law Review.
Drew began his legal practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a national law firm focusing on personal injury, including medical malpractice, childbirth injury, and product liability. While in Philadelphia, Drew also worked for a high-profile, full-service civil litigation firm where he defended corporations, insurance companies, employers, trucking companies, and numerous businesses and individuals in high-stakes product liability and casualty litigation. It was during his time defending “big business” that Drew realized his true passion was helping victims injured by dangerous and faulty products.
Drew’s practice focuses on personal injury litigation and includes a variety of product liability mass tort litigations, including Baby Formula, Transvaginal Mesh, and IVC Filters. While based in Dallas, Drew regularly represents clients in state and federal courts across the United States, including California and Pennsylvania.
Admissions
· State of Texas
· U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
· State of California
· U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
· U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
· Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Attorney Kip Nesmith is of counsel to Freese & Goss, PLLC. After graduating from the University of Alabama School of Law, Mr. Nesmith began his career with a civil litigation law firm defending corporations, banks, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, automotive companies, and numerous businesses in a nationwide defense practice.
Mr. Nesmith successfully defended banks, bank officers, financial advisors, and broker-dealers in numerous jury trials and /or final arbitration hearings, achieving multiple zero awards under federal and state securities laws. Not all of his practice was on the defense side, however, as he also obtained a multi-million-dollar verdict for a regional construction firm following a two-week arbitration in a dispute arising from a joint venture agreement. Mr. Nesmith has successfully litigated numerous jury trials in both state and federal courts, having recently obtained a favorable settlement for a local client following a two-week trial in a highly publicized case in Jefferson County. Mr. Nesmith also serves as a FINRA arbitrator.
After eighteen years on the defense side of the docket, Mr. Nesmith has turned his focus and his practice to helping those who have been injured or harmed by others. He now primarily represents victims in medical device and pharmaceutical mass tort litigations around the country while continuing to represent clients in the automotive industry.
Education
· The University of Alabama, B.A.
· The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D.
Distinctions
· Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation: 2016-2024
· America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators: 2018-2024
· Benchmark Litigation, “40 & Under Hot List”: 2016, 2018, 2021
· Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” General Litigation: 2016-2018
· Alabama Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” General Litigation: 2010, 2012-2016
· Top Attorneys, “Outstanding Young Lawyers in the Mid-South”: 2019
Memberships
Monday Morning Quarterback Club, Member, and Fundraising Captain Dawson Baptist Church, Sunday School Leader for High School Seniors Mountain Brook Athletics, Volunteer Youth Coach
Publications and Articles
“Recent Cases and Decisions in Securities Law,” New Developments in Securities Litigation, Fall 2011 (co-authors Victor L. Hayslip and Benjamin B. Coulier)
“A New Prosecutorial Frontier – SEC Seeks Bans on Municipal Officials,” Bond Case Briefs, Municipal Finance Law Since 1971 (December 2014)
Kimberly Massey was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She later moved to Birmingham, Alabama to attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in French and a Minor in Sociology. Kimberly taught 8th through 12th grade French before deciding to pursue law school. She attended Cumberland School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctorate in May 2020.
Experience
Admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2020, Kimberly focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, product liability, and mass tort actions. She has represented people hurt by dangerous drugs and medical devices, as well as survivors of child sex abuse. Additionally, Kimberly represents clients in the automotive industry and corporate business clients.
Outside of practice, Kimberly enjoys spending time with her husband and their cat and two dogs.
Education
· University of Alabama at Birmingham, B.A.
· Cumberland School of Law, J.D.
Admissions
· Alabama State Bar, 2020
· U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama, 2021
· U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2023
· Illinois State Bar, (anticipated 2024)
Publications
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, Register No Evil Trademarks?: How Iancu v. Brunetti Changed Federal Trademark Law, AM. J. TRIAL ADVOC. (Sept. 16, 2019), https://wp.me/paIHWv-eR.
With the Recent Growth of the Public Domain, Will America See Another Copyright Term Extension?, AM. J. TRIAL ADVOC. (Feb. 12, 2019), https://wp.me/paIHWv-6P.
Recent Development, Intellectual Property—Three-Stripes and ‘You’re Out’ for Trademark Dilution?—adidas America, Inc. v. Skechers USA, Inc., 890 F.3d 747 (9th Cir. 2018), 42 AM. J. TRIAL ADVOC. 255 (2018).
Caryn Papantonakis is a trial lawyer who brings over twenty years of experience representing plaintiffs in all areas of mass tort and personal injury law, including but not limited to pharmaceutical and medical device product liability cases, as well as asbestos and first-party bad faith insurance cases. Caryn has managed all aspects of litigation from intake and discovery through to trial and has successfully negotiated millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of thousands of clients. She has taken hundreds of plaintiffs and expert depositions, prepared and argued various motions before federal and state courts, and participated in several trials.
Caryn is licensed to practice law in the States of Texas and Oklahoma as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. She has served on multiple Plaintiffs Steering Committees. She has done many speaking engagements. She is a member of the American Association of Justice, the Texas Trials Lawyers Association, and the Houston Bar Association. She is a Founding Board Member of Texas Women Rainmakers, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation aimed at empowering women through education, mentorship, and networking to advance themselves in the legal field and ultimately become their rainmaker. She was also named a Texas Super Lawyer for 2017-2024.
Education
· South Texas College of Law (J.D. 1999)
· Southern Methodist University (B.A. 1995)
Admissions
· State Bar of Texas, 1999
· United States District Court, Southern District of Texas 2000
· State Bar of Oklahoma, 2005
Professional Affiliations and Honors
· American Association of Justice
· Texas Trial Lawyers Association
· Houston Bar Association
· Women En Mass
· Texas Women Rainmakers Board Member (Founding member)
· Texas Super Lawyers 2017-2024
Greer Goss was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia, where she majored in both Media Studies and Political Philosophy, Policy & Law (PPL). Greer then received her J.D. with honors from the University of Texas School of Law, where she was an editor for the Texas Journal on Civil Liberties & Civil Rights. She is currently pursuing an MBA from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
Before joining Freese & Goss, she was a commercial litigation associate at a global law firm, aiding commercial clients in various stages of litigation.
Education
· University of Virginia, B.A.
· University of Texas School of Law, J.D.
Admissions
· Texas State Bar, 2020
· U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
· U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
· U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
· U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
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What Is a Personal Injury?
A personal injury happens when someone is hurt, physically or mentally, because another person, company, or organization failed to act responsibly. It could be a slip and fall in a store, a defective product, or a serious car or truck crash. When that careless behavior causes harm, you may have a right to compensation.
If you or someone you care about has been injured, it helps to talk to a Dallas personal injury lawyer. You might be eligible to recover medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses. Our team can help you understand whether you have a valid claim and how best to move forward.
Personal Injury Cases Our Team Handles
At Freese & Goss, our team has experience handling the following:
- Car Accidents: Dallas ranks second among all Texas cities for the number of car accidents. In 2024 alone, there were 26,109 reported crashes in Dallas, resulting in 227 deaths and more than 7,000 injuries.
- Truck Accidents: Crashes involving big rigs tend to cause serious harm here in Dallas, with nearly 4,000 commercial vehicle accidents reported in 2022. We investigate federal and state regulations, determine who is at fault, and make sure trucking companies are held responsible.
- Motorcycle Accidents: On average, 1.3 riders die every day in Texas crashes. In 2023, nearly 600 motorcyclists were killed and more than 2,400 seriously injured. Dallas ranked fourth among Texas cities for motorcycle fatalities, just behind Fort Worth.
- Pedestrian Accidents: In 2024 alone, Dallas reported 73 fatal pedestrian crashes and 151 serious injuries, making it one of the deadliest major cities in Texas for people on foot. Despite more than 4,500 miles of sidewalk, many are damaged, disconnected, or simply don’t exist where pedestrians need them most, especially near high-speed, multi-lane roadways like Loop 12 or I-30. The city saw 831 pedestrian-involved crashes in 2024, far more than San Antonio or Austin, despite ranking slightly better in walkability.
- Slip and Fall / Premises Liability: When property owners fail to keep places safe, people get hurt. We deal with slips, falls, unsafe walkways, poorly lit stairs, and similar hazards. We make sure those responsible are held accountable.
- Product Liability: Defective products don’t just damage property—they hurt people. When a product malfunctions, has design flaws, or fails to warn of danger, you deserve justice and compensation.
- Wrongful Death: Losing someone you love because of someone else’s negligence is heartbreaking. A wrongful death claim can help cover funeral expenses, lost income, and give surviving family members some peace of mind knowing someone is fighting for the rights of their loved one.
What Types of Compensation Can a Dallas Personal Injury Attorney Help Me Recover?
After a serious injury, the bills don’t trickle in; instead, they come all at once. Emergency room visits, ambulance rides, follow-up care, prescriptions, and lost wages can pile up quickly. And while the first few weeks after an accident are often the most overwhelming, the financial strain rarely ends there. Some injuries bring long-term costs that follow you for months or even years.
At Freese & Goss, we don’t just look at the bills in front of you. We work to understand the full scope of your losses, now and in the future, so your claim reflects the real value of what you’ve lost, including:
- Medical Expenses: This includes hospital stays, doctor visits, surgery, physical therapy, and any ongoing or future treatment tied to your injuries.
- Lost Wages: If your injuries kept you from working, you can recover lost income, including future lost earning capacity if your ability to work has been permanently affected.
- Pain and Suffering: Serious injuries often come with long-term physical pain and emotional hardship. These damages help account for that toll.
- Property Damage: If your vehicle or other personal property was damaged, you can seek repair or replacement costs.
- Wrongful Death Benefits: In fatal accidents, families may be eligible to pursue compensation for funeral costs, loss of income, and other losses.
- Punitive Damages: In rare cases involving gross negligence or intentional harm, the court may award additional damages to hold the at-fault party accountable.
Not all personal injury cases are the same, and we know that. Our Dallas personal injury attorneys will build an evidence-backed case, uncover the facts, and push for every dollar you are legally owed under Texas law.
Injured and not sure what to do next? Call 214-761-6623 or fill out our online form for a free consultation. Let Freese & Goss help you take control of what comes next.
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Dallas?
In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. That’s your legal window, and once it closes, your right to seek compensation may disappear permanently.
But this deadline isn’t always so straightforward. For example, if your injury involves a government entity, you may have as little as six months to give notice. If the injured person is under 18, the timeline may extend, depending on the circumstances. And if the at-fault party leaves the state, that two-year clock could pause until they return.
The bottom line: waiting puts your case at risk. Evidence fades, witnesses move, and paperwork piles up fast. Connecting with a Dallas personal injury law firm early gives you a better chance to protect your claim and future.
If you’ve been injured, don’t guess the deadlines. Call 214-761-6623 for a free consultation and let us clarify how long you have to take legal action.
Why Proving Negligence Matters in a Dallas Personal Injury Case
Negligence means that a person or company failed to act with reasonable care, and that failure caused harm. It might be a driver running a red light, a business ignoring a known safety hazard, or a property owner failing to fix broken stairs.
To hold someone accountable, your Dallas personal injury lawyer must prove four things:
- Duty: The other party had a legal obligation to act safely.
- Breach: They failed to meet that obligation.
- Causation: Their failure directly caused your injuries.
- Damages: You suffered measurable harm as a result.
Texas uses a modified comparative negligence system. That means your compensation can be reduced if you’re found partially at fault, and if you’re 51% or more responsible, you lose the right to recover anything at all.
Insurance companies will often try to shift blame to reduce what they owe you, and in Dallas, that tactic can cost you your entire claim due to the state’s modified comparative negligence law. That’s why it’s essential to have an experienced legal team protecting your interests.
At Freese & Goss, we conduct thorough investigations, gather the evidence that matters, and build a case designed to clearly establish fault. Our priority is making sure you are positioned for the strongest possible recovery under Texas law.
How Much Does It Cost to Work With Your Dallas Personal Injury Lawyers?
Hiring a lawyer shouldn’t feel like a financial gamble. At Freese & Goss, we take personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay us anything upfront. We cover the costs of building your case and only get paid if we win compensation for you.
When we take your case, it’s because we believe in it. And we’re fully invested in fighting for the outcome you deserve. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing. That’s how committed we are to your recovery.
Why Hire Our Dallas Personal Injury Law Firm
Getting hurt because someone else was careless isn’t just painful; it can throw your whole life off balance. The medical bills start piling up. Work becomes uncertain. And figuring out what comes next is frustrating, especially when you’re trying to do it alone.
At Freese & Goss, we’re here to walk with you through it. With over seven decades of combined experience, we’ve helped people across Dallas get through some of the hardest chapters of their lives, and we know that what you need right now is clarity, support, and someone who knows how to handle what’s ahead.
You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to reach out. Contact Freese & Goss today online or by calling 214-761-6623.
Dallas Personal Injury FAQs
What Evidence Is Needed for a Personal Injury Case?
When you hire Freese & Goss, collecting the right evidence becomes our responsibility. We gather medical records and bills to show the full scope of your injuries, obtain police or accident reports, track down witness statements, and secure any available photos, surveillance footage, or relevant communication like texts and emails. If needed, we work with medical experts and accident reconstruction specialists to strengthen your claim.
Will I Have to Go to Court for My Personal Injury Case?
Most personal injury cases settle out of court, but if a trial becomes necessary, you’ll be in capable hands. At Freese & Goss, we’re no strangers to the courtroom. Our attorneys have taken on complex cases at every level and know how to present your story clearly and effectively. If your case heads to trial, we’ll be prepared, and we’ll make sure you are too.
Can I Still File a Personal Injury Claim if I Was Partially at Fault for the Accident?
Yes, in many Texas personal injury cases, such as car crashes or slip and falls, you can still recover compensation even if you were partly to blame. Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you’re eligible for compensation as long as you’re not more than 50% at fault. Your settlement will be reduced based on your share of responsibility. However, our team knows how to carefully assess fault and push back against efforts to unfairly blame you.
How Long Will My Personal Injury Case Take to Resolve?
The timeline for a personal injury case in Dallas can vary based on the complexity of your injuries, how cooperative the insurance company is, and whether your case settles or goes to trial. Some cases resolve in a matter of months, while others may take a year or more. What you can count on is that our team at Freese & Goss will keep you informed at every stage, and we’ll never rush a settlement that doesn’t reflect the full value of your case.
