Quick answer: A catastrophic injury is one that permanently changes your life — brain injury, spinal cord injury and paralysis, amputation, severe burns, or any harm causing lasting disability. These are the highest-stakes personal injury cases, and they demand a board-certified trial lawyer who can prove the full lifetime cost of the injury. The Law Offices of John David Hart — board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law — represents catastrophically injured Texans and their families on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis. Call 817-870-2102 for a free consultation.
What we mean by catastrophic injury
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Spinal cord injury and paralysis
- Amputation and loss of limb
- Severe burns and disfigurement
- Multiple fractures and internal injuries
- Injuries requiring lifelong care
Why catastrophic cases are different
The damages are enormous and lifelong — future surgeries, rehabilitation, in-home care, lost earning capacity, and the human cost to the whole family. Insurers fight hardest on exactly these cases. Proving the full value requires the right medical and economic experts and a lawyer prepared to take the case to a jury. John David Hart is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
How catastrophic injuries happen
Truck and 18-wheeler crashes, serious car and motorcycle accidents, oilfield and industrial accidents, defective products, and unsafe premises. Whatever the cause, the goal is the same: secure the resources our client will need for the rest of their life.
Texas law you should know
- Deadline: generally two years from the injury.
- Comparative fault: you can recover as long as you are not more than 50% at fault, reduced by your share.
- Damages: past and future medical care, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and exemplary damages for gross negligence.
Frequently asked questions
What is considered a catastrophic injury?
An injury causing permanent disability or disfigurement — such as brain injury, paralysis, amputation, or severe burns.
How long do I have to file in Texas?
Generally two years from the date of injury.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
Nothing up front. We work on contingency — no fee unless we win — and the consultation is free.
Talk to a Fort Worth catastrophic injury lawyer
Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Call 817-870-2102 or 800-247-1623.
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