Stafford Personal Injury Lawyer

An injury at a Stafford business, a fall on an unsafe stairway, or a collision along US 59 can put your health, income, and plans for the future on hold.

While you're dealing with medical treatment and missed work, questions about who caused the accident and how much compensation you're entitled to can remain unanswered.

At Pierce Skrabanek, we don't limit our work to negotiating settlements. We investigate what went wrong, identify the people and businesses responsible, and build cases that are ready for trial. 

That approach has helped us secure over $500 million for injured clients, including a $117 million verdict in a catastrophic vehicle accident. Our attorneys have more than 30 years of combined legal experience.

Tell us what happened in Stafford. Call (832) 690-7000 or contact Pierce Skrabanek online for a free consultation with a Stafford personal injury lawyer. We assist clients in English and Spanish, and you pay no attorney fees unless we secure compensation for you.

What Should You Do After an Accident in Stafford?

Your health comes first. Once you've received any necessary emergency treatment, there are steps you can take to protect your rights and keep track of what happened.

1. Get medical attention. A medical examination helps identify injuries that aren't immediately apparent. Follow treatment recommendations and attend scheduled appointments.
2. Report the accident. Contact the police after a traffic collision when appropriate. For an injury at a store, restaurant, or other business, notify the manager and request an incident report.
3. Photograph the scene. Take pictures of vehicle damage, dangerous conditions, visible injuries, and anything else that shows what happened.
4. Collect witness information. Get names and contact details from people who saw the accident.
5. Save your records. Keep medical bills, prescriptions, receipts, and information about missed work.
6. Read settlement paperwork carefully. Signing a release usually ends your right to seek additional compensation for the same claim.

If an insurance adjuster has already contacted you, a Stafford personal injury attorney can help you understand what the company is asking before you respond.

What Types of Personal Injury Cases Do We Handle in Stafford?

Stafford's location along major commuter routes and its concentration of commercial properties bring different accident risks to a relatively compact area. Pierce Skrabanek represents people injured in traffic collisions, on business properties, and at construction or industrial sites.

Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Accidents

US 59/I-69, Highway 90 Alternate, and Murphy Road serve commuters, delivery vehicles, and commercial trucks traveling through Stafford.

We represent clients injured in:

• Car accidents: Collisions caused by speeding, distracted driving, unsafe turns, and traffic violations.
• Commercial truck accidents: Crashes with 18-wheelers, delivery trucks, and other large vehicles.
• Motorcycle accidents: Injuries caused by drivers who fail to yield or change lanes unsafely.
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents: Collisions near intersections, parking lots, businesses, and neighborhood streets.

Truck accident claims frequently call for driver logs, maintenance histories, vehicle inspection reports, and information about the trucking company's operations.

Accidents at Stafford Businesses and Commercial Properties

From shopping centers and restaurants along Murphy Road to commercial properties near Highway 90 Alternate, dangerous conditions can cause injuries to customers, visitors, and employees.

Our firm takes cases involving unsafe stairs, slippery floors, damaged walkways, falling merchandise, and other property hazards.

Whether the business knew about the condition, how long it existed, and what was done to correct it all affect the claim.

Construction, Defective Products, and Other Injuries

We also represent people injured by:

• Unsafe construction equipment or negligent contractors
• Industrial machinery and defective equipment
• Defective vehicle parts and consumer products
• Dog bites and animal attacks
• Traumatic brain injuries and other catastrophic injuries

When an accident results in death, we assist eligible surviving family members with wrongful death claims.

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Who Is Responsible When an Accident Has More Than One Cause?

A collision on Highway 90 Alternate might begin with a delivery driver failing to brake in time. But if the truck had poorly maintained brakes, the trucking company could also be responsible. A defective braking component could bring the manufacturer into the case.

At a Stafford business, responsibility could be shared between a property owner and a contractor whose work created an unsafe walkway.

When more than one person or company contributed to an accident, we identify each party's role and the insurance coverage available.

Commercial vehicle crashes and injuries at Stafford businesses sometimes involve several companies responsible for the same property, vehicle, or equipment. Identifying each company's role helps determine who should pay for the injuries.

How Do You Prove Negligence in a Stafford Personal Injury Case?

To succeed in a negligence claim, you must show four things.

1. Someone Owed You a Duty of Care

Drivers must operate their vehicles with reasonable care for other road users. Businesses and property owners also have responsibilities toward people on their premises. The legal duty changes with the relationship between the parties and the type of accident.

2. That Person or Business Failed to Meet Its Responsibility

Running a red light, ignoring a dangerous condition, or failing to maintain equipment are examples of negligent conduct. The question is what the responsible party did or failed to do before the accident.

3. That Failure Caused Your Injury

There must be a connection between the negligent conduct and the injury. For example, proving that a store had a damaged stairway isn't enough. You must also show that the hazard caused your fall and injuries.

4. You Suffered Losses Because of the Injury

Medical expenses, lost wages, physical pain, and other losses help determine the compensation available. Photographs, witness accounts, incident reports, medical findings, and employment records help prove these elements.

Our team gathers records and works with specialists when necessary to show how the accident occurred and what the injury has cost you.

How Much Compensation Is Available After a Stafford Accident?

The value of a personal injury claim isn't determined by the type of accident alone. Your injuries, treatment, time away from work, and future medical needs all affect the amount you seek.

For someone who works in one of Stafford's warehouses or commercial facilities, a permanent shoulder or back injury could mean losing the ability to lift, operate equipment, or perform other essential job duties. That loss of earning ability can be financially devastating, even after medical treatment ends.

Compensation under Texas law may cover:

• Medical expenses: Emergency treatment, surgery, hospitalization, medication, and rehabilitation.
• Future care: Additional procedures, physical therapy, medical equipment, and long-term assistance.
• Lost wages: Income missed while receiving treatment or recovering at home.
• Reduced earning capacity: Future income lost because of permanent physical limitations.
• Pain and suffering: Physical discomfort and restrictions caused by the injury.
• Mental anguish: Emotional distress connected to the accident.
• Permanent impairment or disfigurement: Lasting disabilities, scarring, and physical changes.

Our firm works with medical professionals and financial specialists when necessary to determine the cost of future treatment and lost earning ability.

You don't need to have finished medical treatment before contacting an attorney. Pierce Skrabanek can begin investigating what happened while you continue receiving care.

Call (832) 690-7000 to schedule a free consultation and discuss your Stafford injury claim.

What Happens After You Hire a Stafford Injury Lawyer?

After you contact Pierce Skrabanek, our team takes over communication with the insurance companies and begins preparing your claim.

Step 1: Tell Us What Happened

We'll ask about the accident, your medical treatment, missed work, and any communication you've had with insurance adjusters.

Bring any photographs, reports, bills, or correspondence you've received.

Step 2: We Gather Records and Speak With Witnesses

The firm obtains accident reports, photographs, surveillance recordings, and other available information.

For commercial vehicle collisions, that work could extend to driver logs, maintenance histories, and electronic vehicle data.

Step 3: We Calculate Your Losses

Medical records, employment information, and treatment recommendations help determine the amount of compensation to request. When an injury causes permanent limitations, specialists can provide information about future care and earning ability.

Step 4: We Negotiate With the Insurance Company

We present the claim and supporting records to the responsible party's insurer. The company could accept the demand, propose a different amount, or dispute responsibility. You'll have an opportunity to discuss settlement offers before making a decision.

Step 5: We Prepare for Court if Necessary

When negotiations don't result in a fair settlement, filing a lawsuit allows the case to proceed through litigation.

This process can include depositions, written discovery, expert testimony, and trial preparation. Settlement negotiations can continue while the lawsuit is pending. You make the final decision about accepting a settlement.

How Does Texas's Comparative Fault Rule Affect Your Claim?

An insurance company could argue that you contributed to the accident, even if another person was primarily responsible.

Under Section 33.001 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, you remain eligible for compensation if you're 50% or less responsible. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. At 51% or more, you cannot collect damages under this rule.

For example, if your damages total $100,000 and you're found 20% responsible, your compensation would be reduced to $80,000.

Traffic signals, vehicle speeds, right-of-way, witness statements, and other details help determine how fault is assigned.

Pierce Skrabanek investigates allegations of shared responsibility and disputes percentages that aren't supported by the accident records.

How Long Do You Have to File a Stafford Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003, most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury.

Exceptions apply in certain cases, such as claims concerning minors or people with qualifying legal disabilities. Claims against government entities can carry shorter notice deadlines.

Waiting until the filing deadline approaches makes it harder to obtain surveillance recordings, locate witnesses, and inspect damaged vehicles or equipment.

Contacting a Stafford personal injury lawyer early gives the firm time to collect this information while it's still available.

Why Choose Pierce Skrabanek for Your Stafford Personal Injury Case?

Pierce Skrabanek has secured more than $500 million for injured clients, with results in vehicle collisions, unsafe property cases, and other personal injury claims.

Results From Our Personal Injury Cases

• $117 million verdict: A catastrophic collision with an emergency vehicle.
• $350,000 settlement: A client injured in a fall at a hair salon where the stairs lacked proper stair nosing and an adequate handrail.
• $250,000 settlement: Two clients injured by an improperly operated go-kart start/stop gate.

We prepare claims for negotiation and trial, consulting medical professionals and other specialists when their findings are needed. Clients also have a legal team available to answer questions, discuss settlement offers, and explain upcoming developments in their cases.

What Our Clients Say

“Mr. Skrabanek and his team are all very diligent, thorough, and hard-working. For my first time ever needing a lawyer, I had a great experience. They walked me through the process and answered all of my questions along the way and in a timely manner. I greatly appreciate all of their help!”

Tori P., Pierce Skrabanek Client