When someone else’s negligence leaves you injured, Texas law gives you the right to recover full compensation — medical bills, lost wages, pain, and the long-term impact on your life. But insurance companies don’t pay full value voluntarily. Their adjusters are trained to minimize claims from the first phone call.
Texas Legal Giants attorney BJ Kemp represents injury victims throughout Greater Houston on a pure contingency basis — no fee unless we win. We handle every major type of personal injury case and know the defense tactics insurers use before they deploy them.
Practice Areas
Texas Legal Giants handles the full range of personal injury cases in Greater Houston. Select your case type for detailed information.
Rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, highway accidents, and distracted driving injuries. We fight insurers who undervalue serious car crash claims.
Houston Car Accident Lawyer →Commercial truck crashes involve federal regulations, multiple liable parties, and much higher stakes. We pursue carriers, drivers, freight brokers, and manufacturers.
Houston Truck Accident Lawyer →Riders face severe injuries and “biker bias” from insurers who assume fault. We fight those assumptions and recover the full value of your claim.
Houston Motorcycle Accident Lawyer →Wet floors, broken sidewalks, negligent security, and hazardous conditions. Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises safe for visitors.
Houston Slip and Fall Lawyer →When negligence takes a life, surviving spouses, children, and parents have the right to pursue full compensation for their loss and their loved one’s suffering.
Houston Wrongful Death Lawyer →Crosswalk strikes, failure to yield, and hit-and-run collisions. Pedestrian injuries are among the most catastrophic — we pursue maximum recovery.
Houston Pedestrian Accident Lawyer →Rideshare crashes involve layered insurance policies that shift depending on the coverage period. We navigate the complexity to maximize your recovery.
Houston Rideshare Accident Lawyer →Negligent security, pool accidents, construction hazards, dog bites, toxic exposure — any injury caused by an unsafe condition on someone else’s property.
Houston Premises Liability Lawyer →Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and skull fractures from crashes or falls. Long-term care costs require aggressive full-value recovery.
Houston Brain Injury Lawyer →Paralysis, nerve damage, and disc injuries with lifetime consequences. We build life-care plans that capture every future cost.
Houston Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer →Life-altering injuries that permanently change what a victim can do and earn. We pursue full lifetime damages — not just near-term bills.
Houston Catastrophic Injury Lawyer →Texas strict liability means dog owners are responsible regardless of prior behavior. We recover for medical bills, scarring, and emotional trauma.
Houston Dog Bite Lawyer →Cyclists have full rights on Texas roads. Drivers who fail to yield or door cyclists face liability for all injuries — often severe at impact.
Houston Bicycle Accident Lawyer →Third-party claims, construction accidents, and toxic exposure cases outside the workers’ comp system. We pursue full civil damages.
Houston Workplace Injury Lawyer →Defective products, dangerous drugs, and faulty equipment. We hold manufacturers accountable under Texas strict liability and negligence law.
Houston Product Liability Lawyer →Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and birth injuries. Texas medical malpractice claims have strict expert requirements — we meet every one.
Houston Medical Malpractice Lawyer →Industrial accidents, defective products, and vehicle fires cause devastating burns requiring years of surgery and rehabilitation.
Houston Burn Injury Lawyer →What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Texas?
Two years from the date of injury under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §16.003. There are critical exceptions: claims against government entities require a formal notice within six months; claims for minors are tolled until age 18; and certain discovery-rule exceptions apply when an injury is not immediately apparent. Missing the deadline almost always permanently bars your claim — contact an attorney immediately after any serious injury.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Texas?
Texas personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee — you pay nothing upfront and nothing unless your attorney wins. The standard contingency fee in Texas is typically 33⅓% if the case settles before litigation and 40% if it goes to trial, though this varies by firm and case complexity. At Texas Legal Giants, your consultation is always free and you owe nothing unless we recover for you.
What damages can I recover in a Texas personal injury case?
Texas personal injury victims can recover: economic damages (medical bills — past and future, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, household services); non-economic damages (pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium); and in cases involving gross negligence — drunk driving, deliberate safety violations — punitive damages. Texas generally does not cap economic or non-economic damages in non-medical-malpractice cases.
How the Personal Injury Process Works in Texas
From the moment of injury to final resolution — here’s what to expect.
We review your case, explain your rights, and tell you honestly what we think your claim is worth — at no charge.
We preserve evidence immediately — accident reports, surveillance footage, medical records, expert analysis — before it disappears.
We present a fully documented demand to the insurer and negotiate aggressively. Most cases settle here — at values insurers would never offer unrepresented claimants.
If the insurer won’t pay fair value, we take the case to a jury. Defendants settle for more when they know your attorney will actually try the case.
Studies consistently show that injury victims represented by attorneys recover 3–4× more than unrepresented claimants — even after the attorney’s fee. Insurance adjusters are professionals whose job is to minimize what they pay. Having an attorney who knows their playbook levels the field from the first phone call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do immediately after being injured in an accident in Houston?
Call 911 and accept emergency medical care. Document the scene with photos. Get the other party’s insurance and contact information. Get witness names and numbers. Do not give any recorded statement to any insurance company. Seek follow-up medical care even if you feel okay — many serious injuries have delayed symptoms. Contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to preserve evidence and protect your rights.
Does Texas follow a no-fault or at-fault system for accidents?
Texas is an at-fault state. The party whose negligence caused the accident is responsible for the damages. Texas also follows modified comparative fault — you can recover as long as you are not more than 50% at fault, but your recovery is reduced proportionally by your percentage of fault. Insurers routinely exaggerate a victim’s share of fault to reduce payouts.
How long will my personal injury case take to resolve?
Cases with straightforward liability and documented injuries often settle within 6–12 months. Cases involving disputed liability, severe injuries requiring ongoing treatment, or corporate defendants with aggressive legal teams may take 2–4 years. We never advise settlement before understanding the full extent of your injuries — settling too early can leave lifetime medical costs uncovered.
What if I can’t afford a doctor after my accident?
We work with a network of treating physicians who provide care on a medical lien basis — they wait for payment until your case resolves. You receive the treatment you need without out-of-pocket cost. This ensures your injuries are properly documented and treated regardless of your insurance status.
What if the other party’s insurer contacts me directly?
Do not speak with them without an attorney. Adjusters are trained to take recorded statements that minimize your claim — asking questions designed to get you to admit fault or downplay your injuries. Once you retain Texas Legal Giants, all communications go through us. The calls stop and you stop being vulnerable to these tactics.
Can I still file a claim if I was partially at fault?
Yes — under Texas’s modified comparative fault rule (§33.001), you can recover as long as your share of fault is 50% or less. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but not eliminated. For example, if you were 20% at fault and your damages are $100,000, you recover $80,000. We fight insurer attempts to exaggerate your fault percentage at every stage of the case.
Houston Highways We Cover
I-45 (Gulf / North Fwy)
One of Texas’s deadliest corridors
I-10 / Katy Freeway
Busiest highway in the US
610 Loop
Inner-city ring with complex merges
US-59 / I-69
Major NAFTA truck corridor
Beltway 8 / Sam Houston Tollway
Outer loop at freeway speeds
Westheimer Road
Houston’s busiest commercial arterial
Gessner & Westpark
Southwest Houston corridors
Highway 6 & Bellaire
Southwest Houston intersection zone
Neighborhoods & Suburbs We Serve
Galleria
Houston’s premier shopping & business district
River Oaks
Upscale residential & private clubs
Memorial
Memorial Drive, Villages & park corridor
The Heights
Washington Ave & 19th Street corridor
Sugar Land
Fort Bend County — US-59 corridor
The Woodlands
Montgomery County — I-45 north
Katy
I-10 west — tri-county area
Pearland
Brazoria County — SH-288 corridor
BJ Kemp
Texas State Bar #24116608 • Houston, TX
BJ Kemp represents accident and injury victims throughout Greater Houston across every major practice area — car accidents, truck crashes, premises liability, wrongful death, and more. Every case is handled on a pure contingency basis — you pay nothing unless we win.
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