When a catastrophic injury strikes, your life can change in an instant. A severe accident may leave you facing months or years of medical treatment, rehabilitation, and uncertainty about your future. If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury in Galveston, you may benefit from working with a Galveston catastrophic injury lawyer who understands the demands of these cases and works to pursue compensation available under the law. Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP represents clients throughout Galveston and the surrounding areas who have experienced life-altering injuries. Our team handles the legal process while you focus on healing and recovery.
Why Choose Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP for Your Catastrophic Injury Case
Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP brings decades of combined experience handling catastrophic injury cases. Our experienced catastrophic injury attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for clients who suffered traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and severe burn injuries. We understand that catastrophic injury cases demand more than standard legal representation. They require attorneys who can work with complex medical evidence, calculate lifetime care costs, and advocate effectively with insurance companies.
Our team includes attorneys recognized by Texas Super Lawyers and in the 2026 Best Lawyers in America list for personal injury litigation. We have secured significant settlements and verdicts, including a $25 million settlement for an oil and gas incident injury, a $14 million settlement for an oil and gas accident, and a $1.5 million verdict for a burn injury caused by a defective product. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP works on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing up front. We only collect a fee if we recover compensation for you. We also offer free consultations and maintain 24/7 availability to discuss your case. Whether your injury resulted from a construction site incident, workplace accident, maritime accident, or product defect, we have experience handling these types of claims.
What Qualifies as a Catastrophic Injury
A catastrophic injury is severe physical harm that results in permanent or long-term disability, loss of cognitive or manual functions, or significant life impact. Catastrophic injuries differ from serious injuries in their lasting effects and the level of care they may require. While a serious injury might heal with time and treatment, a catastrophic injury often creates long-term challenges.
Catastrophic injuries typically involve one or more of the following characteristics: permanent loss of function, significant disfigurement, chronic pain, cognitive impairment, loss of earning capacity, or the need for ongoing medical care and rehabilitation. These injuries can affect a person’s ability to work, care for themselves, and participate in daily activities. The financial and emotional toll may extend beyond the injured person to family members who provide care and support. Understanding what constitutes a catastrophic injury is essential for recognizing when you may have a valid legal claim.
Common Types of Catastrophic Injuries in Galveston
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Head trauma from vehicle accidents, falls, workplace incidents, or assaults can cause traumatic brain injuries with lasting consequences. A TBI may result in cognitive difficulties, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, personality changes, and physical impairments. Some individuals recover with time and therapy, while others experience long-term effects that impact their ability to work and maintain relationships. The severity of a TBI ranges from mild concussions to severe injuries that require extended care. Medical treatment may include emergency care, rehabilitation, ongoing therapy, and specialized equipment or home modifications. For detailed guidance on recovery and legal options, see our comprehensive guide to traumatic brain injury.
Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis
Spinal cord injuries from vehicle accidents, falls from heights, diving accidents, or workplace incidents can result in partial or complete paralysis. Tetraplegia (paralysis affecting all four limbs) and paraplegia (paralysis affecting the lower body) create profound changes in mobility and independence. Individuals with spinal cord injuries often require wheelchairs, home modifications, accessible vehicles, and ongoing medical care. The lifetime costs of care for a spinal cord injury can reach substantial amounts, including medical expenses, equipment, home modifications, and personal care assistance. Paralysis cases require specialized legal expertise to ensure full compensation for lifetime care needs.
Amputations and Limb Loss
Amputations occur in motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, workplace incidents involving machinery, and medical malpractice situations. Losing a limb creates both immediate and long-term challenges. Beyond the physical trauma, amputation survivors may face the emotional impact of permanent disability, the need for prosthetic devices, rehabilitation, and adaptation to a new way of living. Prosthetic technology continues to advance, but costs remain significant, and some individuals require multiple prosthetics over time. Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP handles amputation cases with the expertise these complex claims require.
Severe Burn Injuries
Burn injuries from vehicle fires, workplace accidents, defective products, or premises hazards can cause severe physical and emotional harm. Burns may result in pain, scarring, infection risk, and multiple surgeries such as skin grafts. Burn survivors frequently experience psychological effects, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Recovery can take years and may involve specialized medical care, physical therapy, and psychological counseling.
Other catastrophic injuries we handle include internal organ damage, back and neck injuries, multiple fractures, and injuries resulting in permanent disfigurement or loss of function.
How Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP Handles Catastrophic Injury Cases
Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP approaches catastrophic injury cases with a comprehensive strategy aimed at pursuing full and fair compensation. We begin by gathering evidence from the accident scene, medical records, witness statements, and other available sources. We also work with medical professionals to understand the extent of your injuries and estimate future care needs.
Our attorneys address insurance company tactics that may reduce claim value. Insurance adjusters sometimes undervalue catastrophic injury claims by not fully accounting for future medical needs, lost earning capacity, and non-economic damages. We negotiate on your behalf and prepare cases for trial when appropriate.
For cases involving multiple defendants, product liability claims, workplace negligence, or maritime accidents, we draw on our experience and resources. We have handled cases involving large corporations, government entities, and multiple parties. Our team works with medical professionals, vocational specialists, and life care planners to present well-supported claims. Wrongful death cases require particular sensitivity and expertise, which our firm provides.
Compensation Available for Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injury cases typically involve two categories of damages: economic and non-economic.
- Economic damages may include medical expenses (emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, ongoing treatment), lost wages and reduced earning capacity, costs for home modifications and accessibility equipment, personal care assistance, and future medical care. In many cases, these damages can be substantial due to long-term care needs. Calculating these damages requires working with life care planners and medical experts to project lifetime costs accurately.
- Non-economic damages may include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, and permanent disfigurement or disability. These damages do not have a fixed dollar amount and may vary depending on the facts of the case. Under Texas law, courts recognize the significant impact of these non-economic losses in catastrophic injury cases.
Catastrophic injury cases can result in significant settlements or verdicts, depending on factors such as liability, damages, and available evidence. Some cases resolve through settlement, while others proceed to trial. Our firm has experience with both settlement negotiations and trial advocacy.
Galveston Catastrophic Injury Cases We Handle
Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP represents clients in a wide range of catastrophic injury cases throughout Galveston and the surrounding areas. We handle motor vehicle accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles. We represent construction workers injured in falls from heights, crane accidents, scaffolding failures, and building collapses. We pursue workplace injury claims involving oilfield accidents, refinery explosions, and industrial machinery injuries.
We also handle maritime accidents and Jones Act claims for seamen and offshore workers injured on vessels or oil rigs. Our experience with maritime law allows us to handle the legal framework governing these cases. Additionally, we pursue product liability claims against manufacturers of defective products and premises liability claims against property owners whose negligence may have contributed to serious injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for filing a catastrophic injury claim in Texas?
Texas law generally allows two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Claims against government entities often involve a shorter notice deadline, sometimes as short as six months, as outlined in the Texas Tort Claims Act. Because deadlines can vary based on the facts, it is important to confirm the applicable timeline as soon as possible.
How much is my catastrophic injury case worth?
The value of your case depends on factors such as the severity of your injury, medical expenses and future care needs, lost income, age, life expectancy, and the strength of liability evidence. Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP evaluates each case individually and can provide an estimate after reviewing your records and case details. Our case results demonstrate the range of compensation we have secured for catastrophic injury clients.
Do I have to pay upfront costs to hire Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP?
No. Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. We only collect a fee if we recover compensation for you through a settlement or verdict. This arrangement ensures our interests align with yours—we succeed only when you succeed.
What should I do immediately after a catastrophic injury?
Seek immediate medical attention. If possible, document the accident scene, gather witness information, and report the incident to the appropriate authorities. Keep medical records and communications related to the incident. You may also consider contacting Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP for a free consultation to discuss your options. For detailed guidance, see our steps to take after a catastrophic injury.
Can Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP handle my case if the accident happened outside Galveston?
Yes. Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP represents clients throughout Texas and handles cases in multiple jurisdictions, including maritime matters where applicable. Our areas served page provides information about the regions we cover.
Contact Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury in Galveston, contact Williams Hart & Boundas, LLP today for a free consultation. Our attorneys are available 24/7 to discuss your case and answer your questions. There is no obligation to hire us.
Call (713) 230-2200 now to speak with a Galveston catastrophic injury lawyer about your situation and potential next steps.