Ex-Insurance Company Lawyers Fighting for Houston Brain Injury Victims
A traumatic brain injury is often called an invisible injury. You may look fine to everyone around you while you struggle with memory, mood, balance, and focus. Insurance companies know this, and they use it to question, delay, and devalue brain injury claims. Our founding partners spent years as insurance defense attorneys before switching sides, so we know how adjusters build those arguments and how to take them apart. As Houston personal injury lawyers who are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, we fight for the full value of your head or brain injury claim while you and your family focus on healing.
Why Brain Injury Victims Choose Hernandez Sunosky, LLP
When a traumatic brain injury turns your life upside down, you need a Houston trial firm that knows how to prove “invisible” trauma, stand up to powerful insurance carriers, and take a case all the way to verdict when necessary. Backed by decades of courtroom experience and board‑certified trial credentials, Hernandez Sunosky provides the level of advocacy brain injury victims and their families deserve.
Here’s why so many people with head and brain injury claims choose our firm.
- Former insurance defense attorneys: Both founding partners defended insurance companies before dedicating their careers to injury victims, so we know the playbook used to minimize TBI claims.
- Board Certified trial lawyers: Both partners are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by fewer than 10 percent of Texas attorneys.
- Recognized firm: We are ranked as a Tier 1 law firm in Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers, a peer-reviewed honor.
- Proven results: Our recoveries include a $16,500,000 result in a commercial vehicle wrongful death case. Every case is different, and results vary.
- Free consultation, 24/7: Call any time, day or night. We also offer a free crash report tool if your injury came from a Texas traffic accident.
- Se Habla Español: Our bilingual team serves Houston’s Spanish-speaking community.
- No fee unless we win: We handle brain injury cases on contingency. We don’t get paid unless you get paid.
Traumatic brain injuries demand a law firm that understands both the medicine and the insurance playbook, and is prepared to take your case to trial when needed. From our offices in Kingwood and Pearland, we represent brain injury victims across the Greater Houston area, including Atascocita, Humble, New Caney, and Porter. Hernandez Sunosky is ready to fight for the full compensation you and your family deserve.
Types of Head and Brain Injuries We Handle
The brain controls everything you do, and even a seemingly minor blow can change how it works. A TBI happens when a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or a penetrating injury, affects how the brain works. Our attorneys handle the full range of head and brain injuries, including:
- Concussions and other mild traumatic brain injuries
- Brain contusions, hematomas, and internal bleeding
- Diffuse axonal injuries caused by violent shaking or rapid deceleration
- Skull fractures and penetrating head wounds
- Brain swelling, known as edema
- Oxygen deprivation injuries after near drowning or cardiac events
Doctors classify TBIs as mild, moderate, or severe. A mild TBI may resolve within weeks, while a moderate or severe TBI can leave permanent physical, cognitive, and behavioral changes. Whatever the diagnosis, get medical care first, then let us deal with the insurance company.
Common Causes of Brain Injuries in Houston
Most of the brain injury cases we see grow out of preventable accidents. Common causes include:
- Car and traffic accidents on I-45, I-69, and the Beltway
- Truck accidents involving 18-wheelers and commercial fleets
- Falls on unsafe property, a leading cause of TBI hospitalizations nationwide
- Workplace injuries, including construction and industrial plant accidents
- Assaults and other violent acts
- Defective products and sporting accidents
Identifying the true cause matters because it determines who is legally responsible. Our team investigates quickly, preserves evidence, and consults medical and accident reconstruction experts before critical proof disappears.
Compensation for a Traumatic Brain Injury in Texas
A brain injury claim must account for a lifetime of consequences, not just the first hospital bill. People who survive a moderate or severe TBI often need long-term or lifelong care, and your compensation should reflect that reality. Depending on the facts, we pursue damages for:
- Past and future medical care, rehabilitation, and in-home support
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
- Physical impairment and loss of enjoyment of life
- Losses suffered by close family members in wrongful death cases
Texas follows a proportionate responsibility rule. You can still recover compensation if you were partly at fault for the accident, as long as your share of responsibility is not greater than 50 percent, though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurers exploit this rule by shifting blame onto victims, and we push back with evidence.
How Long Do You Have to File a Brain Injury Claim in Texas?
In most cases, Texas law gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Some claims run on a much shorter clock. If a government vehicle or public property was involved, you may have only a few months to give formal notice, so it is important to talk to a lawyer quickly.
When a brain injury proves fatal, the two-year clock for a wrongful death claim generally starts on the date of death. If the injured person is a child, the deadline is generally paused until they turn 18. Waiting is still risky. Witnesses move, camera footage gets erased, and vehicles are repaired or destroyed. The sooner we start, the stronger your case.
Schedule Your Free Consultation With a Houston Brain Injury Attorney
You focus on recovery. We will handle the insurance company. Contact Hernandez Sunosky, LLP for a free, no-obligation consultation, 24 hours a day. Se Habla Español. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a brain injury case worth in Texas?
There is no standard value. The worth of your claim depends on the severity of the injury, your future care needs, lost earning capacity, and how the injury changes your daily life. Because former insurance defense lawyers lead our firm, we know how insurers calculate their numbers and how to prove yours.
Can I recover compensation if I was partly at fault?
Yes, in most cases. Texas allows you to recover damages as long as you are not found more than 50 percent responsible for the accident. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, which is why adjusters work so hard to blame victims.
What if my child suffered a head or brain injury?
A brain injury during childhood can disrupt development, learning, and behavior for years. Texas law generally pauses the filing deadline while the injured person is a minor, but evidence still fades quickly, so it is wise to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.