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!
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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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“- Dianna W.
Mi experiencia con el Sr. Mike Lyons, el Sr. Chris Simmons y su equipo fue excepcional. Manejaron mi caso con tal profesionalidad que me sentí muy tranquila. No me sentí como un simple número de caso ni como una clienta más. Fueron muy atentos con la familia, lo que me hizo sentir que la mía era su prioridad. Siempre me mantuvieron al tanto del estado de todos los trámites y, si tenía alguna inquietud, la atendían. Respetaron todas mis decisiones. Espero no tener que volver a contratar sus servicios, pero si lo necesitara, Mike y Chris serían mi primera opción. Creo que nos hemos hecho buenos amigos. Recomendaría a Lyons & Simmons a cualquiera que busque lo mejor en representación legal. Muchas gracias de parte de la familia Waldridge. ¡Que Dios los bendiga!
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“- Kelsy
Un fatal accidente aéreo dejó a mi familia sumida en una profunda angustia. Siendo una joven viuda y madre de un bebé, estaba aterrorizada e insegura sobre cómo seguir adelante en un mundo que lo había trastocado todo. Lyons & Simmons se convirtió rápidamente en el pilar que mantuvo unida a nuestra familia. Todo su equipo me acompañó y me guio hacia las siguientes etapas de mi vida con confianza y ternura."
Cuando la pandemia de COVID-19 azotó una semana después del accidente, Lyons & Simmons continuó trabajando diligentemente en medio de los cierres mundiales. Si bien defienden con esmero a sus clientes, su trabajo es genuino y sincero. No se han insensibilizado ante las trágicas experiencias de sus clientes, y gracias a ellos he encontrado apoyo en todos los sentidos. Mis preguntas reciben respuestas completas y oportunas. Hacen hincapié en la estrategia y realizan un análisis exhaustivo de cada caso.
Lyons & Simmons ha forjado y mantiene sólidas relaciones con personas de todos los ámbitos de su práctica. La profesionalidad demostrada por Mike, Chris, Melinda y los demás es inigualable, y su capacidad para iluminar incluso las situaciones más difíciles es verdaderamente admirable. Admiro al equipo de Lyons & Simmons y seguiré agradeciendo a Dios por el trabajo que han realizado por mí y por mi hijo hasta el último día de mi vida.
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“- Dianna W.
Son un bufete que cree en obtener lo mejor para la familia. Son gente estupenda.
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$860 millones Muerte por negligencia: colapso de una grúa
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$860 Million Wrongful Death: Crane Collapse
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$109.5 millones Explosión de gas: quemaduras
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$109.5 Million Gas Explosion: Burn Injuries
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$70 millones Muerte por negligencia: seguridad/operaciones negligentes
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$70 Million Wrongful Death: Negligent Security / Operations
What We Stand For. What We Deliver.
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Client-Focused Attention
Lyons & Simmons is a nationally recognized trial firm combining personalized, hands-on representation with the experience and resources to take on the nation’s largest corporations and insurers. Our battle-tested lawyers prepare every case to win, with more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements secured for clients since 2023.
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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.