Abilene Catastrophic Injury Lawyers
When Serious Injuries Call for Serious Counsel
A catastrophic injury can change your life in an instant. Make sure the legal team you hire understands everything that is at stake when you file a claim for justice.
Here at Lyons & Simmons, LLP, serving clients in Abilene, we know how much you need a win after being severely injured due to someone else’s negligence. You’re facing financial, medical, and emotional challenges that you never expected, and we want to try to make things right again by securing every dollar you need to recover as best as you can. Even if your case goes to litigation, we’ll be ready to fight for you, your health, and your future.
Since 2023 alone, we have secured more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients. Two of our largest successes since then are an $860 million recovery in a wrongful death case involving a crane collapse and a $109 million recovery for a case involving a gas explosion.
What sets us apart from other firms serving Abilene, Texas?
- We’ve recovered more than $1 billion for clients in recent years.
- Our attorneys have earned recognition from respected organizations such as Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers®, and Lawdragon 500®.
- Altogether, our team has decades of practice experience focused on catastrophic injury cases.
Want our help after a serious injury set you back? Call us at (844) 297-8898 today for a free consultation!
Justice Served:
Record Verdicts Achieved
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For their successful pursuit of justice in the face of adversity, Lyons & Simmons attorneys Michael Lyons, Chris Simmons, Chris Carr, and Stephen Higdon have been awarded the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association’s prestigious 2021 John Howie Award. The honor is based on the trial team’s work representing an Alabama mother who lost three children in a tragic West Texas highway accident.
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In a case that drew national attention, Lyons & Simmons attorneys Michael Lyons, Chris Simmons, Chris Carr, P. Wes Black, and Michael Wozniak won a record-setting $109.5 million verdict against CPS Energy after proving the company’s failure to maintain its gas system led to a devastating explosion and fire. The result not only delivered justice for the victims — it set a new standard for accountability in the utility industry.
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The firm secured a landmark jury verdict for a client whose life was permanently changed after systemic hospital failures caused a nearly five-hour delay in emergency surgery, resulting in catastrophic paralysis. The case brought to light serious breaches of hospital policy and was recognized by Courtroom View Network as one of the nation’s top verdicts of 2022.
Pursuing Full Recovery for Life-Changing Injuries
Catastrophic injuries often come with long-term consequences that affect nearly every aspect of your life. The financial impact alone can be substantial, especially when ongoing care, rehabilitation, and lifestyle adjustments are required. We understand how to calculate and pursue damages that reflect the full scope of your losses, both now and in the future, and we are willing to fight any defendant for any amount of recovery.
Recovery in catastrophic injury cases may include:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Long-term rehabilitation and therapy
- Lost income and diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life
- Costs for in-home care, assistive devices, and home modifications
We take a detailed approach to preparing your claim and may even work with third-party experts who can uncover every angle of the accident, your injuries, and the aftermath. This level of preparation is especially important in high-value cases where the long-term impact of the injury must be carefully evaluated, and the defendant is more likely to try to dodge liability.
We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we focus on how your injury has affected your life and what you may need moving forward.
Ready to Take Your Case to Trial
Catastrophic injury cases are often complex and heavily contested, particularly when large insurance policies or corporate defendants are involved. These cases may not be resolved quickly, and the opposing side may attempt to minimize liability or dispute the extent of your damages. We prepare every case as though it will go to trial from the very beginning because we know it might be likely. Also, extra preparation is never a bad thing, especially not in a legal setting.
Our litigation-focused strategy includes:
- Conducting in-depth investigations into the cause of the accident
- Preserving key evidence and analyzing technical details
- Working with expert witnesses in relevant fields
- Developing trial-ready case strategies
- Negotiating assertively while remaining fully prepared for litigation
Our willingness to take cases to trial is an important part of how we pursue results for our clients. When the opposing side understands that we are prepared to litigate, it can influence how they approach settlement discussions. In other words, they know to take your case seriously or else face the full force of our litigation team.
FAQs About Catastrophic Injury Claims
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“I would highly recommend them to anybody and everybody.”- Pauline S.
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“In a time that was filled with pain, uncertainty and fear, the Lyons & Simmons team made it clear that our only job was to focus on healing while they dealt with everything else. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone facing a devastating injury and/or loss.”- Cathy W.
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“What really makes Lyons and Simmons unique is their commitment to securing the best possible outcome for their clients. They advocating for the compensation and support I deserved.”- Adam H.
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$860 Million Wrongful Death: Crane Collapse
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$109.5 Million Gas Explosion: Burn Injuries
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$70 Million Wrongful Death: Negligent Security / Operations
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$60 Million Wrongful Death: Worksite Explosion
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$58 Million Wrongful Death: Worksite Fatality / Explosion
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$37.5 Million Wrongful Death: Trucking Crash
What We Stand For. What We Deliver.
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Client-Focused Attention
As a boutique law firm, you receive personalized attention from attorneys with the resources you would expect from a large law firm. Our mission is to provide representation on par with, if not better than, that of any corporation and give you the best chance to win in the civil justice system.
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Aggressive Representation
Our highly skilled trial lawyers are fearless about going to battle for our clients. When the opposition pushes back, we push back harder. We are determined to end your case with the best possible result.
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A National Reputation
Our firm has successfully tried life-altering wrongful death and personal injury cases throughout Texas and nationwide. We have earned a reputation for taking on—and winning—complex, high-exposure cases.
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Customized Legal Strategies
No two cases are exactly alike. We provide each of our clients with customized legal strategies and litigation solutions tailored to their unique needs.