Catastrophic Injury Attorney in Richardson

Serious Legal Representation for Life-Altering Injuries in Dallas & Collin County

MAS Law has a proven track record representing catastrophic injury victims throughout Richardson and the broader Dallas-Fort Worth area, building cases that account for the full weight of long-term harm rather than settling for what a standard personal injury demand might recover.

Richardson spans both Dallas County and Collin County, which affects where claims are filed and which courts handle litigation. Our team knows both jurisdictions and manages that complexity from day one.

If you or a family member has suffered a catastrophic injury in Richardson, don’t wait to get legal guidance. Call (972) 789-1664 for a free consultation.

What Qualifies as a Catastrophic Injury

Texas law doesn’t set a single statutory definition for “catastrophic injury,” but the term generally refers to injuries that cause permanent disability, long-term impairment, or a fundamental change in a person’s capacity to function. These aren’t injuries that resolve with rest and physical therapy.

Common categories we handle include:

• Spinal cord injuries: Damage that interrupts signals between the brain and body, potentially causing paraplegia, quadriplegia, or partial loss of movement and sensation
• Traumatic brain injuries: Caused by a blow or jolt to the head, moderate-to-severe cases can permanently affect memory, cognition, and the ability to live or work independently
• Amputations: Traumatic or surgical loss of a limb following a crush injury, severe laceration, or other trauma
• Severe burns: Third- and fourth-degree burns that damage tissue, require extended hospitalization, and often leave permanent scarring or disfigurement
• Organ damage: Internal injuries that result in permanent loss of function or require ongoing medical management

Why Catastrophic Injury Claims Require Deeper Case-Building

A catastrophic injury claim isn’t structured the same way as a case involving a broken arm or soft tissue damage. The damages must account for decades of future medical care and lost earning capacity, which means the claim may carry significantly higher value and demands far more documentation to support it.

Projecting the True Lifetime Cost of Care

We coordinate with medical specialists and life care planners who project the true lifetime cost of care, from ongoing rehabilitation and assistive devices to home modifications and anticipated surgeries. That projection becomes the foundation of the damages calculation.

Identifying Every Responsible Party

Central Expressway (US-75) runs directly through Richardson, connecting it to Dallas to the south and Plano to the north, and it’s a corridor where serious multi-vehicle and commercial truck collisions occur. When those crashes result in catastrophic injuries, identifying every responsible party matters. Depending on how an injury occurred, liability may extend to other drivers, employers, property owners, or product manufacturers, and we pursue each viable source.

Texas Legal Rules That Affect Your Claim

Two legal rules shape virtually every catastrophic injury case in Texas, and both have real consequences for how quickly you need to act.

Statute of Limitations

Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003, most personal injury claims must generally be filed within two years from the date the cause of action arises. For wrongful death claims, that two-year window generally begins on the date of death, not the date of the original injury. One notable exception: when the injured person is a minor, the filing clock generally doesn’t start until their 18th birthday.

Proportionate Responsibility

Texas follows a proportionate responsibility rule. An injured person may recover damages only if they’re found less than 51% responsible for causing the injury, and any recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault. Insurance adjusters often try to shift blame onto the victim to reduce or eliminate a payout. Building a well-documented claim from the start can limit how much room they have to do that.

These are general descriptions of Texas law. The specifics of any individual claim depend on facts and circumstances a Richardson catastrophic injury lawyer can evaluate directly.

Over 20 Years Serving Richardson, in the Language You Speak

MAS Law has served the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Richardson, for over 20 years. Our attorneys bring more than 100 years of combined experience to complex personal injury cases, including those involving permanent disability and long-term care needs. We provide legal services in English, Arabic, Spanish, Farsi, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi, so language doesn’t become a barrier at any point in the process, from the first call through resolution.

Talk to a Richardson Catastrophic Injury Lawyer at No Cost

Cases involving life-altering injuries don’t benefit from delay. The sooner we can review what happened, the more options we may be able to preserve. MAS Law offers a free initial consultation with no obligation, so you can get a clear picture of where your claim stands before committing to anything.

Call (972) 789-1664 to speak with a catastrophic injury attorney serving Richardson and the surrounding area.