Car Accident Lawyer in Celina, TX
Celina is one of the fastest-growing towns in Texas, and Preston Road and the Tollway extension carry more traffic every month. If you were hurt in a Celina wreck, our car accident lawyers take it from here. Free review 24/7.
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Right after a Celina crash
Hurt in a Celina Car Wreck? Do These 5 Things
What you do in the first days protects your claim. If you can't do all of this, call us and we'll handle it.
Get medical care now
Go to the ER or urgent care, for example Methodist Celina Medical Center, even if you feel "okay." Insurers use gaps in treatment to cut offers.
Get the crash report
Celina Police (or Texas DPS on SH-289 and the Tollway, or the Collin County Sheriff outside city limits) files a Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report (CR-3). Copies are also sold through TxDOT's online system.1 We request it for you.
Photograph everything
Vehicles, plates, the intersection, signals and your injuries. Ask nearby businesses about camera footage, because it is often erased within days.
Don't give a recorded statement
The other driver's adjuster works for their insurer. Talk to a lawyer before you give a statement or sign anything.
Don't accept the first offer
First offers are usually low. Once you sign a release, the claim is over, even if your injuries get worse.
We front every cost
Crash reports, records, experts, filing fees. No recovery, no attorney fee, and you're never out of pocket while your case is open.
Local to Celina
Car Accident Attorneys for Celina Drivers
We represent people hurt in car accidents across Celina, including the Downtown Celina square, Light Farms, Mustang Lakes, Cambridge Crossing, Ladera Celina and the new developments along the Tollway. We also handle wrecks in nearby Prosper, Gunter, Aubrey, Little Elm, Frisco and McKinney.
A good Celina car accident attorney knows more than the law. You need to know which agency worked the crash, which hospital records to request, and which court a case would go to if the insurer won't pay. A Celina car accident lawyer on our team handles all of that from day one.
Celina crash case facts
- County
- Collin County (parts of Celina are in Denton County)
- Police
- Celina Police Department. State highways may be worked by Texas DPS.
- Court
- Russell A. Steindam Courts Building (Collin County district courts), 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney (or Denton County district courts, Denton, for the Denton County side)2
- Hospitals
- Methodist Celina Medical Center at 1500 S. Dallas Pkwy., Celina's first full-service hospital (opened March 17, 2025)3
- Our office
- Principal office: Lakeway, TX. We meet DFW clients by phone or video.
Celina crash data
Crashes on Preston Road, the DNT & Outer Loop
In 2024, TxDOT recorded these crash numbers inside Celina city limits:4
- The Outer Loop and Preston Rd. intersection recorded 19 crashes through May 2025, close to the 22 recorded in all of 2024.5
- TxDOT recommended lowering Preston Rd. to 50 mph between G.A. Moore and North Legacy. Celina declined the change in March 2025 and instead added traffic-control devices during its Preston Rd. landscaping project.6
Roads where we see Celina crash cases:
- Preston Rd (SH-289)
- Dallas North Tollway
- Outer Loop
- FM 455
- FM 428
- Coit Rd
- US-380 (nearby)
- Frontier Pkwy
Looking for a "car accident lawyer near me in Celina"?
Here's the honest answer. Principal office: Lakeway, TX. We meet DFW clients by phone or video. You don't need to drive anywhere: a Celina car accident attorney from our team will talk to you by phone or video today.
Call (214) 466-2129, free 24/7Cases we handle
Celina Auto Accident Cases We Handle
Rear-end collisions
Stop-and-go traffic on Preston Rd (SH-289) and Dallas North Tollway causes neck, back and head injuries that often show up days later.
Intersection & T-bone crashes
Red-light running and left-turn crashes at busy Celina intersections, including the service-road signals along Outer Loop.
Drunk or distracted drivers
Texting, impairment and speeding claims, including late-night crashes near the Downtown Celina square.
Uber & Lyft accidents
Rideshare crashes involve layered insurance coverage. We sort out which policy pays.
Hit-and-run & uninsured drivers
Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may pay. Insurers fight these claims too.
Truck & commercial vehicles
Hit by a delivery van, dump truck or 18-wheeler? See our Dallas truck accident lawyers page.
Case results
Real Results for Injured Drivers and Passengers
Examples from the firm's published results. Location shown for each case.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique, and results depend on the facts and applicable law.
How it works
Your Celina Car Accident Claim, Handled End to End
You talk. 60 seconds.
Call or use the form. A real person on our lawyer team hears what happened and tells you where you stand. Free, no obligation.
We take it from here
Every adjuster call, every deadline and the evidence, plus help coordinating your medical care. We front the costs.
You get paid
Your lawyer pushes for the full value of your claim and is ready to go to trial if the insurer won't pay it.
Why we win
We Know the Insurance Company's Playbook
George Z. Goldberg
George started his career on the defense side before switching sides to represent injured people. He knows the delay tactics and lowball scripts because he used to sit across the table.
James Loren
When insurers won't pay what a case is worth, James takes them to court. The firm reports 50+ trials taken to verdict.
Client reviews
What Our Clients Say
"Incredibly knowledgeable, great in court, and the settlement was way more than I expected."
"I could not be more pleased with the personnel, process, and results I got from working with George Goldberg and his team."
"It was my first time needing to hire an attorney, and I was really happy with the entire process. Mr. Loren worked tirelessly for me while I recovered."
Straight answers
Celina Car Accident FAQs
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Texas?
In most Texas injury cases, the deadline to file a lawsuit is two years from the date of the crash.7 Claims involving a city, county or other government vehicle can require written notice much sooner. Evidence such as camera footage disappears far sooner, so it pays to start early.
What if I was partly at fault?
Texas uses proportionate responsibility: you can recover as long as you are not more than 50% responsible, and your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.8 Don't accept the insurer's version of fault. Get a free review first.
Where would my Celina case be filed?
Most claims settle without a lawsuit. If one is needed, Texas venue rules generally allow filing in the county where the crash happened or where the defendant lives.9 For a crash in Celina, that is usually the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building (Collin County district courts), 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney (or Denton County district courts, Denton, for the Denton County side).2
Do you have an office near me in Celina?
Principal office: Lakeway, TX. We meet DFW clients by phone or video.
What does it cost to hire a car accident lawyer?
Nothing up front. The consultation is free, we front the costs of building your case, and we only collect an attorney fee if we recover money for you. Court costs and case expenses may apply and are explained in your agreement before you sign.
A construction truck or dump truck hit me in Celina. Is that a car accident case or a truck case?
Both. Celina's building boom puts dump trucks, concrete mixers and delivery trucks on roads like Preston and FM 455. Commercial vehicles carry larger insurance policies and must follow safety rules, so we investigate the driver and the company.
The insurance company already offered me money. Should I take it?
Not before a free case review. First offers are usually low, and signing a release normally ends your claim, even if your injuries get worse.
What if the driver who hit me had no insurance?
Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) or personal injury protection (PIP) coverage may apply. We review your policy for free.
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Sources
- TxDOT Crash Report Online Purchase System (CR-3 reports). https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/
- Collin County – District Courts (Russell A. Steindam Courts Building). https://www.collincountytx.gov/courts/district-courts
- Methodist Health System, “First hospital in Celina opens its doors to patients” (March 2025). https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/press-releases/2025/first-hospital-in-celina-opens-its-doors-to-pati
- TxDOT, Crashes and Injuries – Cities and Towns, 2024 (CRIS). https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/14.pdf
- Celina Record (Star Local Media), “Accidents spike at Celina’s Outer Loop intersection” (2025). https://starlocalmedia.com/celinarecord/news/accidents-spike-at-celinas-outer-loop-intersection/article_1cd62527-b708-4e7c-a47c-9b8ed54c1fcf.html
- Community Impact, “TxDOT recommends lower speed limit on Preston Road sections in Prosper, Celina”. https://communityimpact.com/prosper-celina/transportation/txdot-recommends-lower-speed-limit-on-preston-road-sections-in-prosper-celina/
- Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §16.003 (two-year limitations period). https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.16.htm
- Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code ch. 33 (proportionate responsibility). https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.33.htm
- Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §15.002 (venue). https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.15.htm
Crash statistics come from public sources and are shown for general information. They are not a statement about any particular case.