Katy Personal Injury Lawyer

Hurt by someone else's negligence in Katy and not sure where your case fits? Start here. We'll tell you straight up whether you have a claim, what it's worth, and what to do next.

Personal Injury in Katy

Personal injury is broad — Katy clients come to us with everything from rideshare crashes to oilfield burns to defective product injuries. What unites them: someone's negligence caused harm, and Texas law has a clear framework for holding that person (or their insurer, or their employer) accountable.

Texas law that governs personal injury cases

Filing Deadline
2 years from injuryTex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003
Minors
Tolled until age 18Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.001
Governmental Entity Claims
Notice within 6 monthsTexas Tort Claims Act
Fault Rule
Modified comparativeTex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.001

Common injuries we see in Katy

  • Pedestrian and rideshare injuries
  • Electric scooter injuries
  • Boating and watercraft accidents
  • Burn injuries (industrial / chemical)
  • Nursing home abuse and neglect
  • Product liability / defective product injuries
  • Assault and battery (third-party premises)
  • Brain and spinal cord injuries

Compensation we pursue

  • Past and future medical care
  • Rehabilitation and therapy
  • Lost wages and lost earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Disfigurement and disability
  • Loss of consortium
  • Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence

Frequently asked questions for Katy clients

Do I have a Katy personal injury case?

If you were hurt by someone else's negligence, you likely have at least the makings of a case. Whether it's worth pursuing depends on injury severity, available insurance, fault percentages, and the statute of limitations. The honest answer is a 10-minute conversation. The consultation is free.

What if I'm partly at fault?

Texas follows modified comparative fault. If you are 50% or less at fault, you can still recover — your recovery is reduced by your share. If you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing.

How long will my Katy case take?

Simple claims with clear liability can resolve in 6–12 months. Complex cases involving litigation, depositions, and trial can take 18–36 months. We'll give you a realistic timeline at the consultation.

Court venue for Katy cases

Personal injury cases arising in Katy are typically filed in Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties (county seat: Houston / Richmond / Hempstead), in the District Courts or County Courts at Law. We're familiar with the local procedures and carrier tendencies in this venue.

Getting from Katy to our Houston office

From Katy, take I-10 East about 25 miles to the Galleria. Exit Voss/Bingle/Wirt, then south to Fountain View.

Newman Injury Law
2401 Fountain View Dr, Suite 830
Houston, TX 77057
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Hurt in Katy?

Free consultation, 24/7. Call us before talking to the other side's insurance.