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An unexpected accident can flip your world upside down: you’re dealing with pain, lost wages, and confusing paperwork, all while trying to recover. It’s even harder when your injury wasn’t your fault, yet you’re left holding the burden.
A tragic example is the recent crash that occurred when a truck T-boned a passenger vehicle on the US-59 Southwest Freeway near First Colony and Sweetwater. The early morning collision killed one person and sent another to the hospital, leaving families in shock and traffic shut down during the investigation.
Just weeks later, another street racing crash on Highway 6 happened, where two young men were charged with manslaughter after their reckless actions killed an innocent driver.
At Thompson Law, our experienced Sugar Land injury attorneys understand the complexities of Texas personal injury laws. We offer a FREE CASE REVIEW and you only pay once we secure a win. Reach out today and compensation you so rightfully deserve.
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After an injury, you may wonder whether hiring a lawyer is necessary. The answer is yes: especially when the stakes involve your health, your finances, and your future. Without a lawyer, insurance companies and at-fault parties may take advantage of your vulnerability. Here’s what we can assist you with:
Personal injury laws can be complex. Legal requirements, paperwork, deadlines, and filings? Our attorneys can handle all of that for you. All you need to worry about is getting back on your two feet.
To receive compensation, you must prove that the other party’s negligent actions were directly linked to your injuries. We are experienced in gathering witness statements, preserving evidence from the accident scene, obtaining police reports, and more.
Insurance companies want to pay as little as possible on injury claims. Our injury attorneys have successfully negotiated top settlements from insurers for decades. We know what strategies and tactics will get you the maximum payout.
Determining the full value of an injury claim can be complicated. It goes beyond just medical bills to include things like lost income, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and future costs of living with a disability. Our Sugar Land personal injury lawyers will fully evaluate your unique situation to fight for your maximum compensation.
We take fast, strategic steps to preserve key evidence before it’s lost. This includes accident scene inspections, collecting surveillance footage, and working with crash reconstruction experts when needed.
A financial settlement is a tool for recovery. We help clients find top-rated specialists, access physical therapy, coordinate long-term care, and explore mental health support when needed.
We represent victims across a broad spectrum of personal injury cases. Whether you were hurt on the road, at work, or due to a faulty product, our team is equipped to fight for your full recovery.
We handle a wide variety of injury claims for victims in Sugar Land:
Not sure if your case qualifies? Contact our Sugar Land legal team for a FREE CONSULTATION. We’re here to help you understand your rights and next steps.
Your personal injury claim may include several types of damages: economic, non-economic, and in rare cases, punitive. The goal is to compensate you for everything you’ve lost, physically, emotionally, and financially.
Want to know what your case may be worth? Reach out to our Sugar Land personal injury lawyers for a FREE CASE REVIEW and let us evaluate your damages in detail; no risk, no upfront costs.
Even valid claims can face hurdles. Personal injury cases are rarely straightforward, and insurance companies use every tactic to reduce your settlement.
Many cases involve multiple liable parties, such as commercial drivers, third-party contractors, or government agencies responsible for road maintenance. Navigating these overlapping responsibilities requires experience and thorough investigation. In Texas, the law follows comparative fault rules, meaning that if you are found partially at fault for your injury, your compensation can be reduced. Insurance companies often exploit this to shift blame and lower payouts.
Another hurdle is the presence of bias against victims, particularly in motorcycle accidents, where injured riders are unfairly portrayed as reckless. We counter this with facts, expert testimony, and clear documentation. Gathering critical evidence can also be challenging, especially when it involves dash cams, black box data, or surveillance footage that may be lost or withheld. Acting quickly is essential to preserving this information.
Each of these challenges can affect the value and outcome of your claim. Having a legal team that understands how to address them directly is key to protecting your rights and securing full compensation.
Not all law firms are built the same. At Thompson Law, we combine legal excellence with heartfelt advocacy, and it shows in our results and our relationships.
Insurance companies know we aren’t afraid to take a case to court if needed. Our willingness to fight for clients all the way through trial motivates insurers to offer fair settlements. They know we have the experience, resources and evidence to win.
Our firm has been honored by groups like The Inner Circle of Advocates, The National Trial Lawyers, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. These honors reflect our reputation for success backing the claims of injury victims.
Clients choose us because they feel heard, supported, and empowered. Our firm maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and numerous 5-star client reviews across our offices in Texas.
With over $1.9 billion recovered for clients, we know what it takes to win. Our reputation is built on real outcomes for real people.
Thompson Law’s track record includes major victories for clients facing life-altering injuries. Here are just a few examples:
These cases reflect our ability to take on powerful corporations and deliver justice.
We know reaching out to a lawyer can feel intimidating, especially after a traumatic event. That’s why our process is designed to be clear and supportive from the first moment you connect with us:
If your injury was caused by someone else’s carelessness or failure to follow safety laws, there’s a good chance you have a valid personal injury claim.
For example, if you were rear-ended at a red light and suffered whiplash, or if you tripped on a broken step in a poorly maintained store, those are situations where legal action may be appropriate. Injuries don’t have to be catastrophic to qualify; what matters is whether someone else’s negligence contributed to the harm you’ve suffered.
Important factors include medical documentation, the extent of your losses, and whether the responsible party can be clearly identified. Even if you’re unsure who was at fault or whether your injury is “serious enough,” we can help assess the situation during your FREE CASE REVIEW.
In most cases, the person who was injured files the lawsuit. But there are many situations where someone else can act on their behalf. For instance, if a child is injured in a playground accident due to faulty equipment, their parent or legal guardian would file the claim. In wrongful death cases, the surviving spouse, children, or parents are typically the ones who pursue justice for their loved one.
We also represent individuals who are caring for injured family members who can’t advocate for themselves, such as elderly relatives hurt in nursing homes. Our team will walk you through who has legal standing to bring a claim based on the specifics of your case.
Liability refers to who is legally responsible for your injury, and it’s not always as clear as it seems. For example, in a multi-vehicle crash on the freeway, the driver who hit you might share fault with another motorist who triggered the chain reaction, or even a rideshare company if one of their drivers was involved. In another situation, you might slip in a grocery store aisle because a spilled drink wasn’t cleaned up. In that case, the store owner may be liable for not maintaining safe premises.
Texas follows a comparative fault rule, which means your compensation can be reduced if you’re found partly responsible. But don’t let that stop you from reaching out. Even if you think you might share some of the blame, you could still be entitled to compensation.
Accidents happen every day, but many are not just “accidents”, they’re the result of preventable negligence. These key statistics reveal why personal injury cases matter and why seeking legal help can make all the difference:
Behind every number is a person whose future was cut short or permanently changed. Families are left grieving, and survivors often face long-term physical and financial hardship. If you or a loved one has been hurt, don’t wait to ask questions or seek help. A FREE CONSULTATION with Thompson Law can give you the clarity and direction you need to move forward.
Having access to quality care matters. Here are a few trusted local facilities:
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
St. Luke’s Health – Sugar Land Hospital
Injuries don’t just leave bruises and broken bones; they interrupt your entire life. One day you’re walking through a store, and the next, you’re dealing with ER visits, insurance calls, missed paychecks, and questions you’ve never had to ask before. If you’re here reading this, it’s likely because something turned your life upside down and you’re not sure what to do next. That’s exactly why we’re here.
At Thompson Law, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter cases or rushed settlements. We believe in listening to your story, your pain, your goals, and building a case that reflects your reality. We’ve helped thousands of Texans take back control after devastating accidents, and we do it with grit, compassion, and strategy. Regardless if you got injured at a Sugar Land intersection, a distribution warehouse, or inside your own apartment complex, we know how to uncover the truth and hold the right people accountable.
This isn’t just about money. It’s about making sure your future doesn’t suffer because of someone else’s careless decision. Call us today or reach out online for your FREE CASE REVIEW. We don’t charge a dime unless we win for you and we’re ready 24/7. If you’re hurt, overwhelmed, or just unsure what your rights are, we’ll meet you where you are. And we’ll fight to get you where you deserve to be.
A success fee, also known as a contingency fee, means your lawyer only gets paid if your case results in a financial recovery. The fee is a percentage of your settlement or verdict, agreed upon before the case begins. This allows clients to pursue justice without upfront legal costs.
Several factors affect how long a personal injury claim takes, including the complexity of the case, severity of injuries, and whether the claim is settled or goes to trial. Cases involving multiple parties or disputed liability may take longer. Our firm works efficiently while ensuring no corners are cut in your case preparation.
Yes, most personal injury claims settle outside of court. Settlements are often faster, less expensive, and more predictable than trials. However, we always prepare every case as if it will go to court to maximize leverage and ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
First, seek medical treatment right away and follow your doctor’s instructions. Second, document everything, including your injuries, expenses, and missed work. Lastly, speak with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to preserve your rights and build a strong case from day one.
Your health comes first. Get medical care right away—even if you feel “okay.” Many injuries appear hours or days later. Early diagnosis protects your health and creates medical records that support your claim. Keep photos, bills, discharge notes, and a simple daily pain/limitations log.
Often, yes—especially if injuries, fault, or insurance coverage are disputed. An experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer can preserve evidence, handle insurers, calculate full damages (medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering), and position your case for settlement or trial. A quick consult can tell you whether counsel will likely improve your outcome.
UM (and Underinsured Motorist, UIM) helps if the at-fault driver has no/too little insurance or flees the scene. In Georgia, many policies offer “add-on” UM that can stack on top of the at-fault policy—often increasing total recovery. Check your declarations page or ask us to review it with you.
No. Investigations benefit from speed, experience, and legal tools (evidence preservation, subpoenas, experts). DIY efforts can miss critical proof—or create statements insurers use against you. Let your legal team gather, verify, and frame the evidence.
Yes. If a driver’s negligence caused your injuries, you can pursue compensation for medical care, lost wages, and pain and suffering—just like motorists. Prompt medical treatment and witness/camera evidence often decide these cases.
Sometimes. A parent or legal guardian can act for a minor or an incapacitated adult. For wrongful death, Georgia law specifies who can file (typically the spouse and/or children; if none, the estate’s representative). If you’re unsure who has standing, we’ll walk you through it.
Move fast. Motor carriers and their insurers respond immediately. We send spoliation letters to preserve black-box data, driver logs, maintenance records, and video; then we build liability with experts in trucking safety and reconstruction.
No. Refer calls to your lawyer. Their goal is to limit their exposure. Avoid recorded statements and quick offers until we review coverage, injuries, and liability.
Look for: (1) Georgia trial and negotiation experience, (2) documented results and client reviews, (3) a willingness to take cases to court when needed, (4) clear communication and fee transparency. Meet the team and ask how they would approach your facts.
Call (806) 391-5563 anytime. We can discuss your situation by phone, chat, or in person—whatever is easiest for you.
Insurers typically issue one settlement after fault and damages are resolved. Until then, bills may be paid by health insurance, MedPay (if you carry it), or on provider liens/letters of protection. We help coordinate billing and address any lien or subrogation issues so you don’t leave money on the table.
Simple claims can resolve within a few months after you finish treatment; contested or litigation cases can take longer (often 6–12 months or more). Timing depends on medical stability, proof of fault, insurer cooperation, court schedules, and whether trial becomes necessary.
Your attorney gathers records, crash/incident reports, photos/video, and expert input; identifies all liable parties and coverages; and files a complaint in the appropriate Georgia court. Discovery (depositions, records, experts) follows, with settlement talks throughout.
There’s no meaningful “average.” Settlement values depend on medical treatment and prognosis, work impact, daily-life limitations, credibility and strength of liability proof, available insurance (including UM/UIM), venue, and the potential for punitive exposure. We value cases individually and back our numbers with evidence.
Georgia does not cap non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases (the state Supreme Court struck down caps in Nestlehutt, 2010). Georgia generally caps punitive damages at $250,000, with key exceptions (e.g., DUI, specific intent, and product-liability cases). In practice, insurance policy limits often act as the ceiling unless additional coverage or assets exist.
Most Georgia personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (different periods apply to loss of consortium and defamation). Medical malpractice has a two-year statute of limitations and a five-year statute of repose. Claims against government entities have shorter “ante litem” notice deadlines (often 6 months for cities; generally, 12 months for the State). Ask us about your exact deadline.
If you are injured in any type of accident, your first priority should be to seek immediate medical attention, even if you are not certain that you are injured. Seeking immediate medical treatment does two things: 1) it ensures injuries you sustained are diagnosed and treated; and, 2) it helps eliminate any doubt by the insurance company that your injuries were caused by the accident.
Often, the shock and adrenaline of an accident can mask symptoms of injuries, so making the mistake of skipping a medical examination can have profound consequences. By seeking prompt medical treatment, you protect both your health and your ability to seek compensation for your injuries with the help of your attorney.
If you were in a motor vehicle accident we have also detailed here what to do after a car accident.
A skilled personal injury lawyer is necessary to get full and fair compensation for injuries you sustained in an accident. Most defendants, whether individual drivers or commercial vehicle operators, are covered by liability insurance. Those insurance companies are not obligated to protect or take care of you. Insurance companies exist to protect the defendant (their customer) who caused the wreck.
A personal injury attorney can help you obtain compensation for every category of damages to which you are legally entitled. These damages can include things like: medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain & suffering, punitive damages, loss of limb, diminished mental function, physical impairment, scarring or disfigurement, emotional or mental trauma, and loss of consortium (in wrongful death claims). Further, you may be entitled to future medical bills, future lost income, future pain and suffering, and other damages in severe injury cases.
Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage can help save the day if you are hit by an uninsured driver or if you are the victim in a hit-and-run collision. In short, UM coverage is an add-on coverage that drivers can add to their auto insurance policies that will protect them in the event that they are in an auto accident with a driver who either does not have insurance or cannot be located. You can contact your insurance provider to confirm whether your policy includes UM. If you do not have this coverage, the personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law recommend that you consider adding UM to your auto insurance policy today.
Absolutely not. It’s important to leave the investigation to the professionals. They know exactly how to work a case to determine all of the facts and details.
Some of the most devastating injuries caused by careless driving happen to pedestrians. As a pedestrian, you have the same right to be free from injury and harm caused by the irresponsibility, error, or negligence of others as any motorist on the road. In is important to obtain the services of an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible if you are injured as a pedestrian. The right attorney will see that you receive the medical care you need, guide your damage claim process, and receive full compensation for your injuries.
Typically, yes. If a family member is seriously injured or killed in an accident, or if the injured party is a minor child, then it may be appropriate under the law for a parent, spouse, relative, or legal guardian to file a claim or lawsuit on behalf of the injured or deceased party. These types of claims are complex, and usually depend on the type of relationship involved, as well as the individual facts and circumstances of the injury. Calling the experienced personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law is step one to explore filing an injury claim on behalf of your loved one.
If the other vehicle involved in your crash was an 18 wheeler or another commercial vehicle, call an attorney immediately. Companies who own commercial vehicles and 18 wheelers often have their own team of investigators who will arrive on the scene immediately working on the driver’s defense case. The sooner you involve an attorney of your own, the better your chances are of receiving compensation for your injuries and damages.
No. They aren’t trying to help you. They’re trying to protect their drivers and reduce their costs. That’s why they have a team of lawyers ready to flock to the scene of any accident. Don’t accept any form of compensation until you talk to your attorney. Most victims of 18 wheeler crashes sustain more injuries than victims of normal crashes, and can receive higher compensation as a result. Don’t let them fool you into accepting a smaller payout for your injuries and damages. Your injuries could require years of medications and surgeries, and the company will try everything to avoid making huge payouts. Call your attorney and let them do the negotiating on your behalf.
The best personal injury attorney has three major characteristics: Excellent customer service, cutting edge technology, and a willingness to take cases and win at trial. Ask your potential attorney about the client experience they offer, what kind of technology they use to make your life easier, and when was the last time they took a case to jury trial. Asking these types of questions will give you guidance on what kind of experience you can expect as a client and what kind of results you can expect at the end of your case.
Thompson Law has high ratings from clients for its emphasis on customer service, and its attorneys have achieved significant results on small, large, and complex cases alike. No matter if you have been involved in a minor car wreck or are dealing with catastrophic injuries from a rarer and more devastating event like a terrible workplace accident, dog bite, or an 18 wheeler wreck, Thompson Law can assist you.
Yes! Thompson Law is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide free consultations. If you have been injured in a truck wreck or car accident, hurt in a slip and fall incident, or otherwise injured from the negligence of another person or party, give us a call any time at 1-800-LION-LAW. We can speak to you over the phone, chat online through our website or social media outlets, or arrange an in-person meeting at your convenience. Our team is ready to help!
An insurance company will not pay medical expenses or other damages as they come due; rather, after they have accepted liability, the insurance company will make a one-time, lump-sum final payment only at the end of your case. Dealing with medical expenses and obtaining the proper medical care after an accident can be tricky. But it does not have to be! Call the personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law, who can explain how to deal with the “day-of” hospital bills, how to continue to receive the care you need, and ultimately how to recover an appropriate settlement that takes care of your bills from the incident as well as fair and just compensation for you.
Let’s be honest: this isn’t a legal show on TV and your case will not settle in the next hour – or even tomorrow. The true answer is: it depends. We find that most cases settle within 6-12 months from date of incident; but the timeline in your case could be shorter or longer depending on: the facts and circumstances of the accident; the length of time it takes you to complete medical treatment; and the character of the insurance company, or companies, involved in your case. In the event that your case cannot settle pre-litigation and it becomes necessary to file a lawsuit, the litigation process alone can take 1 to 2 years due to the court system and legal process necessary to prepare for trial. But because so much of the timeline depends on the facts and circumstances of your unique case, call Thompson Law today to discuss the personal injury claims process.
Thompson Law charges NO FEE unless we obtain a settlement for your case. We’ve put over $1.9 billion in cash settlements in our clients’ pockets. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your accident, get your questions answered, and understand your legal options.
State law limits the time you have to file a claim after an injury accident, so call today.
