When an injury changes the rest of your life, the case has to account for all of it.

A catastrophic injury isn’t measured in weeks of therapy. It’s measured in surgeries, years of care, lost careers, and changes to every part of daily life, for the injured person and for the family that cares for them.

The biggest mistake in these cases is settling for a number that only covers what has happened so far. Josh Hopkins has represented seriously injured Texans for more than 30 years and handles every case personally.

Injuries We Handle

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Amputations and loss of limb
• Severe burns
• Crush injuries
• Multiple fractures requiring reconstruction
• Loss of vision or hearing
• Permanent scarring and disfigurement

Proving the Full Cost of a Lifetime Injury

A catastrophic injury case is built on evidence about the future, not just the past. Depending on the case, that can include:

• Treating physicians who explain what care will be needed, and for how long
• Life care planners who itemize future medical care, equipment, home modifications, and attendant care
• Economists who calculate lost earning capacity and the present value of future costs
• Vocational experts who explain what work, if any, is still possible

Insurers have their own experts. Josh’s engineering background helps him take apart the technical opinions defendants rely on.

Where Catastrophic Injuries Happen

Many of these cases come from 18-wheeler crashes, oilfield and refinery accidents, maritime and offshore work, defective products, and high-speed collisions. Each has its own rules, insurance, and responsible parties, so the investigation needs to start early.

Compensation You May Be Able To Recover

Depending on the facts, injured people and families may be able to seek compensation for:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Physical pain and mental anguish
• Physical impairment and disfigurement
• Future attendant care, equipment, and home modifications
• Loss of household services

Don’t Wait — Deadlines Apply

Every claim has a legal deadline to file, and some are much shorter than people expect, especially claims involving a government vehicle, property, or employee, which can require written notice within months. Missing a deadline can end a claim permanently. The deadline in your case depends on your specific facts, so talk to a lawyer as soon as possible.

This information is general and is not legal advice. Reading this website or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I settle before my treatment is finished?

Usually not. Until your doctors can say what your future care looks like, it’s difficult to know what the case is worth. Once you sign a release, you can’t go back for more.

What if I was partly at fault?

Under Texas law, you can still recover if you were 50 percent or less responsible. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.

How much does it cost?

Nothing up front. Catastrophic injury cases are handled on a contingency fee, so there’s no attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you. The firm advances all case expenses. They are repaid from the recovery, and if there is no recovery, you owe nothing. Fee terms are explained in writing before you sign anything.

Talk to Josh Hopkins Today

If you or someone you love has suffered a life-changing injury, talk to Josh directly. Call 361-31-LAWYR (361-315-2948) or request a free case review online. Se habla español.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Josh Hopkins is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Lawyer responsible for this content: Josh Hopkins, Corpus Christi, Texas.