Picking a personal injury firm is one of the biggest choices you make after a crash. The right firm handles the insurance company, builds the case, and fights for every dollar. The wrong one leaves money on the table.
The need is huge in Texas. TxDOT reports that 251,977 people were injured in Texas crashes in 2024, and 4,150 people died. Houston alone had 66,236 crashes that year, more than any other city in the state.
With that many injured people, Texas has thousands of injury lawyers. This list narrows it down to seven firms that have earned trust over years and decades.
How We Picked These Firms
Trust is earned, not advertised. Every firm on this list meets most of these standards:
- Years in practice. Firms that have served Texans for decades have a track record you can check.
- Board certification. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifies lawyers in Personal Injury Trial Law only after they pass an exam, show substantial trial experience, and get peer and judicial references.
- Published results. Real verdicts and settlements, shared publicly.
- Focus. Firms that focus on personal injury cases, not a little bit of everything.
- Access. Free consultations and no fee unless the firm wins.
Here are the seven firms that stand out.
1. Sutliff & Stout
Based in: Houston
Known for: Car, truck, and catastrophic injury cases
Trust signal: Board-certified founders and more than $1 billion recovered
Sutliff & Stout was built by two trial lawyers, Graham Sutliff and Hank Stout. Both founders are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
The firm reports more than $1 billion recovered for injured Texans and more than 50 years of combined experience. It handles serious crashes on Houston’s freeways, including 18-wheeler wrecks, and takes cases to trial when insurers refuse to pay fairly.
Why people trust them: The firm is led by its founders, who still try cases themselves. Clients work with experienced trial lawyers, not a call center.
2. Ben Dominguez Law Firm
Based in: Montrose, Houston, Texas
Known for: Car accidents, commercial truck collisions, construction injuries, and catastrophic injury litigation
Notable achievements: Over 30 years of legal experience, $12.5 million construction injury recovery, and bilingual legal representation
Ben Dominguez has represented injured Texans since 1994, handling motor vehicle collisions, workplace accidents, and complex personal injury claims. His firm’s published results include a $12.5 million construction injury recovery and a $3 million chemical burn case.
The firm’s bilingual legal team includes attorney Maria Barros Losada, who holds law licenses in both Texas and Spain. She has completed advanced litigation training through Trial Lawyers University and Lanier Trial Academy, along with specialized traumatic brain injury training through TBI Med Legal.
For accident victims facing disputed liability, serious injuries, or insurance settlement negotiations, the firm’s Houston personal injury lawyers offer more than three decades of local legal experience, documented high-value case results, and representation in English and Spanish.
Why people trust them: More than three decades in the same city builds a reputation that no ad buys. Clients get direct communication in the language they think in.
3. Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers
Based in: Houston
Known for: Car, truck, workplace, and maritime injury cases
Trust signal: Board certified, Houston Chronicle “Best of the Best” 2025
Brian White founded his firm in Houston in 2002. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He grew up in Texas City, surrounded by refineries and industrial work, and that background shapes his work on plant and workplace injury cases.
In 2025, Houston Chronicle readers voted the firm the winner in its “Best of the Best” personal injury litigation category.
Why people trust them: A board-certified founder who leads the cases, plus strong recognition from Houston’s own readers.
4. Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.
Based in: Houston (Memorial City, along I-10)
Known for: Car, truck, motorcycle, and premises liability cases
Trust signal: Founded in 1979, personal injury only
Robert S. Simmons and Keith M. Fletcher founded this firm in 1979 with one focus: helping injured people. More than 45 years later, it still handles personal injury cases only.
Today, the firm is led by Sharon Simmons-Cantrell, Christopher K. Fletcher, and Paul H. Cannon. Cannon has been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law since 2005. The office sits near Memorial City Mall on the Katy Freeway, easy to reach from Katy, Cypress, and west Houston.
Why people trust them: A family-run firm with more than four decades of history and a clear faith-based mission of serving clients with honesty.
5. Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner
Based in: Downtown Houston
Known for: Catastrophic injury, industrial explosions, and wrongful death
Trust signal: Serving Houston since 1951
Abraham Watkins has served Houston since 1951, making it one of the oldest personal injury firms in Texas. The firm handles complex cases, including plant and refinery explosions, 18-wheeler crashes, and offshore injuries.
Several of its lawyers are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law. The firm has represented generations of Houston families.
Why people trust them: More than 70 years of trying cases in Houston courtrooms gives the firm deep local knowledge.
6. Arnold & Itkin
Based in: Houston, with offices in Dallas, San Antonio, and Midland
Known for: Catastrophic injuries, industrial accidents, and maritime cases
Trust signal: Record-setting verdicts and settlements
Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin founded Arnold & Itkin in Houston. The firm focuses on the most serious cases: explosions, offshore accidents, and crashes that cause life-changing injuries.
Its results include a $117 million verdict, the largest single-plaintiff personal injury verdict in Louisiana history, and a $357.7 million settlement the firm describes as the largest workplace accident settlement in Texas history.
Why people trust them: The firm has the resources to take on the largest companies in the world and win.
7. Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys
Based in: San Antonio and Corpus Christi, with offices in Austin, Houston, and Dallas
Known for: Car, truck, and defective product cases statewide
Trust signal: More than 200 attorneys across five Texas cities
Thomas J. Henry founded his firm in 1993. It has grown into one of the largest plaintiff’s firms in Texas, with more than 200 attorneys and offices in five major cities.
That size gives clients outside Houston a strong option. Injured people in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, and Dallas get a local office and statewide resources.
Why people trust them: More than 30 years of growth and a statewide footprint mean help is close by almost anywhere in Texas.
Quick Comparison
- Oldest firm: Abraham Watkins (1951)
- Longest personal injury-only focus: Simmons and Fletcher (1979)
- Best for Spanish-speaking families in Houston: Ben Dominguez Law Firm (since 1994, bilingual)
- Board-certified founders: Sutliff & Stout and Brian White
- Biggest statewide footprint: Thomas J. Henry (five cities)
- Largest record-setting results: Arnold & Itkin
What to Ask Any Personal Injury Firm Before You Hire
Even among trusted firms, the right fit depends on your case. Ask these questions at your free consultation:
- Who will handle my case day to day? Know the name of your lawyer, not just the firm.
- How many cases like mine have you handled? A truck crash needs different skills than a slip and fall.
- Are you willing to go to trial? Insurers pay more when they know a firm will try the case.
- What is your fee? Most Texas injury firms charge a percentage only if they win. Get it in writing.
- Who pays case costs if we lose? Expert fees and court costs add up. Know the answer up front.
- How often will I hear from you? Clear communication is the biggest sign of a trustworthy firm.
What makes a personal injury law firm trustworthy?
A trustworthy firm has years of experience, published results, board-certified lawyers, and a clear fee agreement. It also communicates with you often and honestly.
What does board certified mean for a Texas injury lawyer?
It means the Texas Board of Legal Specialization has certified the lawyer in Personal Injury Trial Law. The lawyer passed a written exam, showed substantial trial experience, and received references from judges and other lawyers.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Texas?
Most charge nothing up front. They work on a contingency fee, which means they take a percentage of the money they recover. If there is no recovery, there is no fee.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Texas?
Two years from the date of the injury under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003. Claims against a government body require written notice much sooner.
Key Takeaways
- TxDOT counted 251,977 people injured in Texas crashes in 2024.
- Trusted firms show years of practice, board certification, published results, and a personal injury focus.
- Houston leads this list because it leads Texas in crashes, and its oldest firms date back to 1951 and 1979.
- Ask who handles your case, whether the firm tries cases, and how fees and costs work before you sign.
The best firm for you is the one that fits your case and talks to you like a person. Any of these seven is a strong place to start.
