Amarillo Personal Injury Lawyer
Serious Injury Help When Your Life Changes
At Wood Law Firm LLP, we help injured people and families understand their options and pursue accountability under Texas law. Our attorneys bring over 40 years of combined experience in personal injury cases, and we focus our work on catastrophic injuries that change lives. From your first call, our goal is to lift as much of the legal burden as we can so you can focus on healing.
Call (806) 304-0447 today to speak with an Amarillo personal injury lawyer about your accident and your legal options. Your consultation is free, and you pay no upfront attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, so there are no upfront costs to speak with an Amarillo Injury Attorney at our firm. You can talk with us about what happened, ask your questions, and get clear information about possible next steps.
Why Injured Families Turn To Our Firm
Why Injured Families Turn To Our Firm
Serious injury and wrongful death cases require experience, preparation, and direct client support.
- Experienced in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases
- Led by respected Texas trial lawyers
- Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law in Texas
- Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, and Avvo
- Prepared to take cases to trial when needed
- Personal attention and clear communication
- Same-day, evening, and weekend appointments available
Serious Accidents & Injuries We Handle
Our firm handles catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases in Amarillo and the surrounding areas.
- Motor vehicle crashes involving cars, pickups, trucks, and other vehicles
- Workplace accidents, including industrial and construction injuries
- Dangerous drug and defective product cases
- Wrongful death claims involving fatal accidents or unsafe conditions
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Severe burns
- Amputations
- Other serious injuries with long-term effects
These cases often involve major injuries, detailed investigations, and complex insurance issues. We work to identify who is responsible and pursue compensation for the losses that follow.
What To Do After A Serious Accident
The steps you take after a serious accident can affect both your health and your injury claim.
- Get medical care as soon as possible
- Follow your treatment plan and keep your appointments
- Report the accident to the proper authority or your employer
- Take photos of the scene and your injuries if possible
- Get witness names and contact information
- Keep medical records, bills, and other related documents
- Be careful when speaking with insurance adjusters
- Do not accept a quick settlement without legal guidance
- Contact an accident lawyer in Amarillo to understand your options
We can review what happened, explain your rights, and help protect your interests moving forward.
How Our Amarillo Legal Team Helps
What Damages Can Be Recovered in Personal Injury Cases?
“Damages” is the legal term for financial and non-financial losses a person endures due to an injury caused by negligence. The law allows you to recover financial compensation for both economic and non-economic damages, which are typically paid by the at-fault person or party’s insurance provider.
The exact damages you may be able to recover depend on the specifics of your case, but common personal injury damages include:
All medical expenses related to the injury, including:
- Emergency medical care
- Ambulance fees
- Hospital fees
- Medications
- Medical equipment
- In-home care costs
- Future medical expenses
- Surgeries and other treatments
- Lost income/wages and other employment benefits
- Lost future earnings and lost earning ability due to disability
Pain and suffering, including both physical pain and emotional trauma
Mental health conditions caused by the accident/injury, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Counseling services
- Lost quality of life
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Essentially, any losses you endure due to the accident and/or your injuries are your damages. A personal injury claim allows you to seek financial compensation for all damages.
Why You Need a Personal Injury Attorney
Although the law may be on your side, proving your case and recovering full compensation for your damages is often very challenging. Insurance companies are for-profit businesses; their primary concern is limiting their losses, which means avoiding paying out claims. They often try to do this by disputing a claimant’s injuries (including stating that an injury was a pre-existing condition), asserting that the claimant was at fault, or denying that the insured is liable. For many who have never had to navigate this process before, fighting back against the insurance company’s tactics can be daunting.
If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury in Amarillo, do not wait to get legal guidance. Contact Wood Law Firm LLP today for a free consultation with an Amarillo personal injury attorney.
Cases We Handle
- Back Injury
- Burn Injury
- Neck Injury
- Spine Injury
- Collision Accidents
- Fatal Car Accidents
- Commercial Truck Accidents
- Tractor Trailer Accidents
- Big Rig Accidents
- Party Bus Accidents
- Auto Accidents
- Lyft Accidents
- Uber Accidents
- Vehicle Accidents
- Amputation
- Motorcycle
- Motorcycle Crash
- 18 Wheeler Accident
- Semi-Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death Lawsuit
- Car Accidents
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Dangerous Drugs
- Defective Products
- Oil Field Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Workplace Injuries
- Construction Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Bicycle Accidents
Work With Us
An experienced personal injury attorney knows how to take on the insurance company and effectively negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf. And, if the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement, your attorney will be able to take your case to trial and fight for the maximum compensation you are owed.
Most importantly, working with an attorney allows you to focus on getting the medical attention and treatment you need, managing your daily expenses, and moving forward with your life without having to worry about the legal details of your case. When you choose to work with Wood Law Firm, LLP, our Amarillo personal injury lawyers will provide consistent communication and updates on your case while also handling the specific details involved in litigation. This allows you to stay informed while also providing you with the space you need to heal.
Contact our team for your free initial consultation.
Who Can File a Personal Injury Claim?
The law allows anyone who was injured due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful conduct to file a personal injury claim against the liable party. As the plaintiff, or the person bringing the claim, you have the burden of proof, meaning you are required to prove your case.
To bring a personal injury claim, you must be able to prove all of the following elements:
- Duty of Care: You must prove that someone else—whether it was another driver on the road, a property owner, or a product manufacturer—owed you a duty of care. This means that the other party had a reasonable duty to prevent you from coming to harm.
- Breach: You must also show that the other party breached the duty of care, whether by acting negligently or wrongfully. In cases involving defective products, you may not need to prove negligence to prove that a manufacturer or another party breached the duty of care.
- Injuries and Damages: You will also have to prove that you were injured and suffered damages. Damages can be economic or non-economic and may include things like medical treatment costs, lost income/wages, disability, pain and suffering, and future losses.
- Causation: Lastly, you must prove that the other party’s breach of the duty of care (i.e. negligence or wrongful conduct) was the proximate cause of your injuries and damages and, had the other party upheld the duty of care, you would not have been harmed.
Although some cases may have extenuating circumstances, in nearly all personal injury claims, you must be able to prove all four of the above elements to successfully recover compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay upfront attorney fees. Our fee is collected as a percentage of the recovery if compensation is obtained. We explain the percentages and any case expenses before you decide how to proceed.
Will a Board Certified attorney work on my case?
Attorney Wood is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law and is actively involved in the firm’s injury practice. How your case is staffed depends on its facts and needs. During your consultation, we can explain who will handle your matter and how our team will coordinate your representation.
What kinds of Amarillo accidents do you handle?
We focus on serious and catastrophic injury cases. These include motor vehicle collisions, workplace injuries, incidents involving dangerous drugs or defective products, and wrongful death claims. If you are unsure whether your situation fits, our team can review the facts with you during a free consultation and provide guidance.
How long will my injury case take?
The timeline for a case depends on factors such as the severity of injuries, how long medical treatment continues, and how disputed liability is. Some cases resolve in several months, while others take longer, especially if litigation is needed. We discuss likely timing once we understand your situation.
Can you meet with me outside normal hours?
Yes. We know injuries and work schedules do not always fit into a nine-to-five day. Our firm offers same-day, evening, and weekend appointments when needed. We can often meet in our office or arrange phone or other remote options, depending on what works best for you.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury because of someone else’s conduct, you deserve clear information about your rights and options. Our team at Wood Law Firm LLP is here to listen, answer your questions, and explain how an accident attorney from our firm may be able to help.
There is no obligation to speak with us, and there are no upfront attorney fees. We will review your situation, discuss potential next steps, and you can decide what is right for you and your family.
Get in touch with us today to schedule a free initial consultation: (806) 304-0447
