McKinney, TX Personal Injury Attorney | Jonathan Hwang, JD
Local Representation in Collin County's Seat
McKinney is the county seat of Collin County and home to Collin County District Court, where personal injury cases filed in this county are adjudicated. If you've been injured in an accident in McKinney or anywhere in Collin County, you're dealing with a court system I know intimately.
I'm Jonathan Hwang, a personal injury attorney based in Allen. I handle cases on a contingency fee basis—no upfront costs, and I only get paid if we recover for you.
Why Local Court Knowledge Matters
When your case is filed in Collin County District Court, it's assigned to one of the district judges in McKinney. These judges have specific expectations about case management, discovery conduct, and settlement negotiation. They've presided over hundreds of personal injury trials. They know which experts are credible and which aren't. They understand the difference between a well-prepared case and one that was rushed.
I have tried cases in front of Collin County judges. I understand their tendencies, their tolerance for excessive discovery, and their expectations for trial presentation. This local knowledge translates to better case strategy and more efficient resolution.
McKinney's Rapid Growth and Accident Trends
McKinney has experienced explosive population growth over the past decade—nearly 50% between 2010 and 2020. That growth has strained road infrastructure and created construction zones that are frequent sources of accidents.
Major corridors like US-75, Highway 121, and Eldorado Parkway now carry traffic volumes that exceed their original design capacity. Custer Road, Virginia Parkway, and the Highway 121 corridor have all seen increased accident frequencies as residential and commercial development has accelerated.
Construction-related accidents are increasingly common: accidents at construction site merges, injuries from inadequate traffic control in work zones, collisions with construction vehicles, and incidents caused by debris or hazardous conditions created by road work. I've handled cases arising from construction zone incidents and understand the specific liability issues they present.
Medical Resources in McKinney
Medical City McKinney — Full-service hospital with orthopedic surgery, trauma surgery, and comprehensive emergency care. Strong imaging and diagnostic capabilities.
Baylor Scott & White McKinney — Comprehensive medical center with emergency department, orthopedic specialty, and inpatient rehabilitation services.
Both facilities maintain detailed medical records and have physician specialists who regularly testify in personal injury cases. Early documentation of your injuries at one of these facilities is important for establishing the severity of your case.
Collin County District Court
The Collin County District Court building in McKinney houses multiple district judges and handles civil litigation for the entire county. Court dockets move quickly; judges expect attorneys to be prepared and professional. Discovery windows are tight—typically 12 months from filing to trial.
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure govern all litigation in the court, with local rules that you need to understand. I manage all procedural requirements so that your case stays on track and meets every deadline.
Practice Areas
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents (rear-end, T-bone, head-on, rollover)
Truck accidents (18-wheeler collisions, brake failure, overloaded cargo, inadequate maintenance)
Motorcycle accidents (inadequate signage, road hazards, visibility failures)
Bicycle accidents (vehicle-bicycle collisions, failure to yield, inadequate infrastructure)
PEV accidents (electric scooter and e-bike injuries)
Construction Zone Accidents
Work zone collisions
Inadequate traffic control injuries
Construction vehicle accidents
Injuries caused by road hazards in construction areas
Premises Liability
Slip and fall injuries at retail and commercial properties
Inadequate security leading to assault or robbery
Unsafe commercial property design
Parking lot accidents
Product Liability
Defective automotive components
Consumer product injuries
Manufacturing defects and design failures
Failure to warn of known hazards
Other Injury Claims
Dog bites and animal attacks
Wrongful death claims
Catastrophic injury cases
High-Accident Areas in McKinney
US-75 (Central Expressway) — Heavily traveled north-south corridor with frequent merge and lane-change accidents, especially during commute hours.
Highway 121 Corridor — East-west route with increasing traffic volume, complex intersections, and ongoing construction-related bottlenecks.
Eldorado Parkway — Major east-west thoroughfare with retail commercial development, frequent intersection accidents, and pedestrian exposure.
Virginia Parkway — Growing residential corridor with increased traffic and construction-related hazards.
Custer Road — North-south route with high truck traffic and frequent accidents at commercial intersections.
Construction Zone Injury Claims
McKinney's rapid growth means construction is constant. If you're injured in or near a construction zone, multiple parties may be liable—the contractor, the project owner, the traffic control company, or the city. I investigate construction site accidents thoroughly to identify all responsible parties and maximize your recovery.
Contingency Fee Structure
I charge a contingency fee of 33⅓% of your gross recovery. If we settle your case for $200,000, I receive $66,666.67 and you keep the remainder after medical expenses and liens are paid.
I advance all investigation costs, expert reports, and court filing fees. You pay nothing upfront. If your case doesn't result in a recovery, you owe me nothing.
FAQs for McKinney Residents
Q: What if I was injured in a construction zone accident? Who is liable?
Construction zone accidents often involve multiple liable parties: the contractor, the project owner, the traffic control company, and sometimes the city. Liability depends on how the accident occurred. If inadequate traffic control caused the accident, the traffic control company may be liable. If you hit construction equipment that was improperly positioned, the contractor may be liable. If a pothole created during construction caused your accident, the city may share liability. I investigate thoroughly to identify all responsible parties and pursue claims against each.
Q: Does my case stay in McKinney if I'm not a McKinney resident?
Yes. Venue for your case is determined by where the accident occurred and where the defendant resides, not where you live. If you were injured in McKinney or Collin County, your case is filed in Collin County District Court in McKinney, regardless of where you live. This is true even if you live in Dallas, Denton, or another county.
Q: What happens if we can't settle and have to go to trial?
Your case will be tried before a jury in McKinney. Collin County juries are generally conservative on damage awards but fair on liability. If the evidence is clear that the other party was at fault, juries typically find liability. I prepare cases for trial from day one, which means we're always ready to proceed if settlement negotiations fail. Roughly 90% of cases settle, but 10% go to trial—and I'm prepared for both outcomes.
Free Consultation
I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your injury, your treatment, and what recovery might look like. Contact me by phone, email, or in person.
Phone: (214) 631-9545
Email: jon@hwanglawtx.com
Office: 450 Century Parkway, Suite 250, Allen, TX 75013
I'm based in Allen but serve all of Collin County, including McKinney, and can meet at your convenience.
By Jonathan Hwang, JD | Super Lawyers Rising Star (2020–2025)