A serious blow to the head can change a life in seconds. The person affected is often the last one able to research their legal options or make sense of what comes next. Reed & Terry Law Firm helps injured residents and their families across Richmond, Texas, understand their rights after a traumatic brain injury. If you are searching for a Richmond traumatic brain injury lawyer because a loved one can no longer speak for themselves, or you are facing your own diagnosis, we want you to know that support and guidance are close by. Our attorneys serve Richmond directly, alongside our Sugar Land, Katy, and Fort Bend County offices, and we understand what these injuries demand from victims and their families.
Brain injuries are unlike most personal injury claims. Many Richmond patients are first stabilized at OakBend Medical Center, then face a longer road of imaging and rehabilitation, with hidden costs that often surface weeks or months later. The person hurt may not always be able to advocate for themselves. Richmond families searching for answers after a serious head injury are not starting this process alone.
A brain injury case rarely unfolds the way other personal injury claims do. Symptoms like confusion, memory lapses, severe headaches, or a brief loss of consciousness do not always match the true severity of the damage. The person who was hurt may struggle to recall the incident or recognize how much their daily life has changed. That gap is exactly where legal representation matters most.
Our attorneys start by investigating the incident itself, securing crash reports, incident records, and physical evidence before it disappears. We then work with treating physicians and neurologists to document the injury in medical terms that hold up against insurance scrutiny. Insurance adjusters routinely downplay brain injuries because the damage is not always visible on the surface, and some push for a recorded statement or a fast, low settlement before imaging results are complete.
We counter that with detailed medical evidence tying the incident to the diagnosis, and manage every conversation with insurers so families can focus on recovery rather than paperwork. If an adjuster has already reached out, call (281) 491-5000 before you respond.
Attempting to settle your claim on your own can be overwhelming. As your personal injury firm, Reed & Terry Law Firm can protect your interests and help you fight against insurance companies trying to take advantage of your situation. We provide free consultations to evaluate your case.
A traumatic brain injury happens when an external force disrupts normal brain function, whether through a direct blow, a violent jolt, or an object that penetrates the skull. In Richmond and neighboring communities like Rosenberg, Pecan Grove, and Fulshear, these injuries most often connect to vehicle collisions on roads like FM 762 and US 59, along with falls and workplace incidents involving heavy equipment.
According to the Mayo Clinic, brain injuries can also result from sports collisions, violent assaults, and explosive blasts. The cause often shapes who can be held responsible.
Not every brain injury looks the same, and the classification matters for both treatment and legal strategy. The most common types we encounter include:
Physicians also classify a brain injury as mild, moderate, or severe based on factors like loss of consciousness and imaging studies such as a CT scan or MRI. According to the CDC, even injuries labeled mild can produce lasting symptoms, so an early diagnosis should never be treated as the final word on severity.
Our traumatic brain injury lawyers offer initial consultations totally free of charge. We can discuss your case in person at one of our law offices in Sugar Land, Katy or Richmond, or we can conduct your free consultation over Zoom. Se habla Español.
Our personal injury law firm regularly represents clients from throughout the Houston area, Austin and beyond.
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The first days after a brain injury rarely reveal its full cost. Cognitive symptoms like memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and slowed processing speed can persist for months or become permanent. Physical effects, including chronic headaches, seizures, and impaired coordination, often require ongoing treatment long after the initial hospital stay ends.
Emotional and behavioral changes are just as real. Family members frequently describe a loved one who seems changed after the injury, more irritable, withdrawn, or unable to manage tasks that once came easily. These shifts affect marriages, parenting, and careers in ways a single medical bill cannot capture.
Treatment often extends well past the initial hospital stay, through physical, occupational, speech-language, and cognitive rehabilitation. Because these effects can surface or worsen over time, our attorneys build claims around a full, forward-looking picture of what recovery will actually require, not just the costs already incurred.
Responsibility for a traumatic brain injury depends entirely on how the injury occurred. A negligent driver, a property owner who ignored a hazardous condition, an employer who failed to maintain safe working conditions, or a manufacturer whose defective equipment caused harm can all be held legally responsible.
Note: Potential liability depends on how the traumatic brain injury occurred. More than one party may share responsibility.
Texas follows a modified comparative fault system under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001, which reduces a victim’s recovery based on their percentage of fault and bars recovery entirely if that share reaches 51%. Insurance companies frequently use this rule to shift blame onto the injured person, particularly in brain injury cases where the victim may struggle to recall the event clearly. Multiple parties can also share responsibility for a single incident, such as a commercial driver and their employer, so identifying all liable parties early is essential to full recovery.
Claims that cannot be resolved through negotiation move forward in the Richmond court system, and our attorneys investigate every angle of liability before the opposing side has a chance to shape the narrative. Call (281) 491-5000 to have our team identify every party who may be responsible for your injury.
Every case is different, but our goal remains the same: helping injured clients and their families pursue the compensation they deserve. The attorneys at Reed & Terry Law Firm strive to win fair compensation for our clients to help you financially support yourself during and after this difficult time. Some of our victories on behalf of bereaved clients include:
$3,050,000
Worker sustains on the job injury
$1,300,000
Bus roll-over accident causes death of a passenger
$862,000
Driver injured in collision at intersection
$600,000
Driver injured when 18-wheeler operator makes u-turn on highway
No two brain injury claims carry the same value, and any firm that promises a specific number before reviewing medical records and case facts is not being straightforward. What a claim is worth depends on the severity of the injury, the cost of past and future medical care, lost income, and the degree to which daily life has been permanently altered.
We build claim value around documented evidence rather than estimates, working with physicians and, when needed, vocational and economic professionals to project the full scope of loss over a lifetime. Straightforward claims can sometimes be resolved through negotiation within several months, but a serious brain injury claim often takes longer, since it makes little sense to finalize a settlement before the full medical picture is known. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, most personal injury claims must generally be filed within two years of the injury, so waiting too long to act can limit these options.
Compensation in a Texas brain injury case generally falls into two categories:
In cases involving especially reckless conduct, exemplary damages may also apply under Texas law, though these are reserved for a narrower set of circumstances.
Brain injury cases demand more than general personal injury experience. They require attorneys who understand how to translate complex medical evidence into a claim an insurance adjuster or jury can fully grasp, and who recognize how these injuries can quietly reshape a family’s daily life long after the initial hospital visit.
Attorneys Jackson Reed and Travis B. Terry founded our firm in 1994 and have practiced personal injury law in Texas ever since, bringing more than 60 years of combined experience to every Richmond traumatic brain injury lawyer search that leads a family to our door. Travis Terry is a board-certified personal injury trial lawyer, and both attorneys are licensed to practice before the State Bar of Texas. Our firm operates four offices across Fort Bend County, providing clients in Richmond, Rosenberg, and surrounding communities with the resources of an established regional practice. We regularly coordinate with treating physicians and rehabilitation providers, including OakBend Medical Center and TIRR Memorial Hermann, to build the medical record required for a serious brain injury claim.
The person calling our office is often not the person who was injured. A spouse, parent, or adult child frequently makes that first call, and our team is prepared to guide that conversation with patience from the very first contact.
I had a great experience working with this law office from start to finish. The team was professional, responsive, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure my questions were always answered.
I truly appreciated how smooth and stress-free they made the situation. Their communication and follow-through were top-tier, and I felt confident knowing my case was being handled properly. I would absolutely recommend this office to anyone in need of legal representation.
Reed & Terry are a 1st Class Law Office! They treated me with the upmost respect. Answered all my questions and provided valuable insights. I highly recommend reaching out to them for any and all law services you may need. Thank you so much!
Jackson and Travis are excellent to work with. They are professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely approachable. They communicate clearly, are very responsive, and make the entire process easy and stress-free. You can tell they truly care about their clients and take pride in the quality of their work. I would highly recommend Jackson and Travis to anyone looking for dependable legal professionals.
Even almost five years after settlement, Marta went above and beyond to follow-up on an oversight by a third party. She had it solved with a phone call while I was on a short hold. Amazing! Overall our experiences with Reed and Terry staff has always been positive, and this was another confirmation that we were in good and capable hands.
Reed & Terry Law Firm has been good to me since my accident from two years ago. They made sure I received immediate medical care and therapy and fought for a higher settlement. The staff and especially Janna have made the whole process easy and were communicative.
A traumatic brain injury changes far more than a single moment, and pursuing fair compensation should not add to that burden. Reed & Terry Law Firm is ready to review your case and explain your options under Texas law.
Call us today at (281) 491-5000 to speak with a Richmond traumatic brain injury lawyer. Consultations are free, and you owe nothing unless we recover for you.
At Reed & Terry Law Firm, our personal injury attorneys have over 60 years of combined experience providing high-quality representation to clients throughout Texas. Our firm is proudly affiliated with prestigious organizations, including:
