Trusted Texas City personal injury attorneys with over a decade of trial experience fighting for injured workers and families.
Greenberg Streich Injury Lawyers represents injured Texans in high-stakes cases, and our trial lawyers have collectively recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients across the state. To have our Texas City, TX personal injury lawyer review your case at no cost, please reach out for a free, confidential consultation.
Personal Injury Lawyer Texas City, TX
A personal injury case is a civil claim brought by someone hurt because another party acted carelessly, recklessly, or in violation of a safety rule. The legal goal is straightforward. We hold the responsible party accountable and recover money to pay for the harm.
These cases cover a wide range of incidents. A refinery contractor cuts corners on a confined-space entry. A trucking company pushes a driver past federal hours-of-service limits. A property owner ignores a known hazard. When that conduct causes injury, Texas law provides a path to compensation for the victim. Our personal injury lawyers in Texas City handle the investigation, the negotiation, and, when needed, the courtroom fight.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Texas City
Greenberg Streich Injury Lawyers focuses on serious injury and wrongful death matters across the Gulf Coast. We devote significant time and resources to clients with catastrophic losses. Below are the practice areas we cover for clients in Texas City.
- Car accidents. Texas City sits at the intersection of Highway 146, Loop 197, and the I-45 corridor, all of which see heavy commuter and industrial traffic. We handle rear-end collisions, intersection wrecks, drunk driving cases, and hit-and-run claims.
- Truck accidents. Commercial vehicles travel through Texas City around the clock to serve the petrochemical complex. When an 18-wheeler causes a wreck, we investigate the driver, the carrier, the cargo loader, and any maintenance contractors involved.
- 18-wheeler accidents. Big rig crashes often involve federal motor carrier regulations, electronic logging devices, and corporate safety policies. We move fast to preserve evidence.
- Motorcycle accidents. Riders face higher risks of severe trauma and unfair bias from claims adjusters. We push back against the assumption that a rider is automatically at fault.
- Wrongful death. Losing a family member because of someone else’s negligence is devastating. We handle these cases with care while building the strongest possible claim for surviving spouses, children, and parents.
- Refinery accidents. The Texas City refinery corridor has a long history of catastrophic events. Workers and contractors injured by chemical exposure, equipment failures, or contractor negligence have rights that go beyond workers’ compensation in many cases.
- Explosion accidents. Plant explosions cause burn injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and fatalities. We investigate operator error, faulty maintenance, and design defects.
- Workplace injuries. Many Gulf Coast employers are non-subscribers to the Texas workers’ compensation system, which significantly changes the legal landscape.
- Maritime injuries. Texas City’s port handles vessel traffic, dock work, and offshore service operations. Injured seamen and longshore workers have unique federal remedies, and we know how to use them.
- Premises liability. Slip-and-fall claims, inadequate security claims, and dangerous property conditions all fall under Texas premises law. Proving notice and unreasonable danger is the heart of these cases.
- Burn injuries. Severe burns require long-term medical care, skin grafts, and rehabilitation. The damages reflect that reality.
- Brain injuries. A traumatic brain injury can change every aspect of a person’s life, often invisibly. We work with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and life care planners to document the full impact.
Why Choose Greenberg Streich Injury Lawyers for Personal Injury in Texas City, TX?
Trial Experience and Local Knowledge
Matt Greenberg and Mike Streich built Greenberg Streich Injury Lawyers around trial work, and the case results show it. As Texas City personal injury lawyers, they have together recovered over $375 million for injured clients, including a $37.5 million verdict for the family of a truck driver killed by an Oncor delivery vehicle and a $35 million settlement that was, at the time, the largest recorded personal injury settlement in Tarrant County history.
Matt Greenberg has practiced law for more than 12 years and is licensed in Texas, Louisiana, and Arizona. He earned his J.D. at Baylor Law School after completing both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Abilene Christian University. Matt has been recognized by Super Lawyers, Lawdragon, and the National Trial Lawyers, and he is active in the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. Other lawyers regularly bring him in to take over complex litigation.
Mike Streich brings 13 years of trial experience and a dual perspective most plaintiff lawyers lack. Before turning to plaintiff work, Mike represented major insurers, including Lloyd’s of London syndicates, and worked in-house for an offshore construction company. That background gives him insider fluency in how defendants evaluate claims. Mike graduated cum laude from the University of Houston Law Center and has been named a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers in multiple years.
How Our Firm Works
Our Texas City personal injury attorneys handle cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you. Free consultations are available 24/7, and we keep our caseload small enough to devote appropriate time and resources to each client.
Understanding Personal Injury Cases
Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Personal Injury Cases
Texas law allows three broad categories of damages in a personal injury case. Each one matters, and each one has to be proven.
- Economic damages. Past and future medical bills, lost income, lost earning capacity, property damage, and out-of-pocket expenses.
- Non-economic damages. Physical pain, mental anguish, disfigurement, physical impairment, and loss of enjoyment of life.
- Exemplary damages. Available in cases of gross negligence, fraud, or malice. These are designed to punish and deter, not to compensate.
Liability in Texas runs through a system called proportionate responsibility. A jury assigns a percentage of fault to each party, including the injured person. As long as the plaintiff is 50% or less at fault, they can still recover, with their award reduced by their share of blame. At 51% or more, recovery is barred. That rule, codified in Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 33.001, shapes nearly every settlement negotiation in this state.
Important Aspects in Your Personal Injury Case
A few factors carry outsized weight in how a case resolves. We focus on these from day one.
- Evidence preservation. Surveillance video, electronic logs, and physical evidence often disappear within weeks. A spoliation letter to the defendant locks down what they have.
- Medical documentation. Treatment records anchor the case’s value. Gaps in care give insurers an argument.
- Liability proof. Accident reconstructionists, maintenance records, and corporate safety policies often determine who pays.
- Venue. Where a case is filed matters. We use the firm’s Texas venue favorability map to evaluate strategy.
Personal Injury Case Timeline
No two cases follow the same calendar, but most catastrophic injury matters move through a similar sequence.
- Investigation and intake in the first 30 to 60 days, including evidence preservation and medical records collection.
- Treatment and documentation, which can run from several months to a few years depending on injuries.
- Pre-suit demand to the insurance company once treatment is documented.
- Lawsuit filing if the demand does not produce a fair offer.
- Discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial. Most cases settle before trial, but we prepare every file as if a jury will hear it.
What to Bring to Your Personal Injury Consultation
A first meeting goes faster and more productively when you bring a few key items.
- A copy of any police report, incident report, or crash report.
- Photos of the scene, injuries, vehicles, or property involved.
- Names and contact information for witnesses.
- Insurance information, both yours and the other party’s if you have it.
- Medical records, bills, and a list of current providers.
Your free consultation will cover what happened, what your legal options look like, and what to expect if you decide to move forward. We’ll also explain the fee structure in plain language so there are no surprises later.
Texas Legal Resources for Personal Injury
Texas personal injury law has a few statutes and resources worth knowing about. We’re not citing case law here, just pointing to where the rules live.
- Statute of limitations. Most personal injury and wrongful death claims must be filed within two years under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003. There are exceptions for minors and certain delayed-discovery situations.
- Negligence and proportionate responsibility. Chapter 33 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code governs the allocation of fault and the reduction of damages.
- Damages limits. Certain claims, such as those against governmental units under the Texas Tort Claims Act, are subject to statutory caps. Medical malpractice claims are subject to their own caps under Chapter 74.
- Crash data and reports. The Texas Department of Transportation maintains the statewide crash record system, useful for both fact-gathering and case research.
- Local courts. Most Texas City civil cases are filed in the Galveston County District Court at 600 59th Street, Galveston.
These resources are starting points. Applying them to your case is something we do during the consultation.
Reach Out to Greenberg Streich Injury Lawyers to Schedule a Consultation
You don’t have to figure out the claims process alone. The attorneys at Greenberg Streich Injury Lawyers offer free, no-obligation consultations for injured residents and their families. We work on contingency, so there is no cost to talk to our Texas City personal injury lawyer about your situation. We invite you to contact us today to get started.
