Every negligence claim starts with a choice about who will stand in your corner.
At our Bellaire office, Houston negligence attorney Stephen Goldenzweig and the rest of our team listen first and act fast to protect your future.
We have seen how ordinary days on I-45, I-10, or the West Loop (I-610) turn tragic,*Houston logged roughly *66,988 traffic crashes that injured more than 52,000 people in a single year,and we know those numbers hide thousands of private stories of pain and worry.
Our job is to make the legal system feel less overwhelming. From the moment you call 713-561-5003 or walk into 6575 West Loop South, Suite 420, we gather evidence, explain each next step, and shoulder the paperwork so you can focus on healing.
That compassionate guidance matters because insurance adjusters move quickly, and Texas’ two-year deadline to file a negligence lawsuit can disappear in a blur of doctor visits and missed workdays.
We choose this work because careless acts should never define the rest of a person’s life.
By combining deep knowledge of Texas negligence law with local insight into Houston’s courts and juries, we fight for full compensation and the accountability every client deserves.
What Exactly Does “Negligence” Mean Under Texas Law?
Negligence means someone failed to act with reasonable care and hurt another person. Texas courts break that broad idea into four building blocks: duty, breach, causation, and damages. When we evaluate your claim, we confirm that the wrong-doer owed you a duty, broke that duty, directly caused the incident, and left you with measurable losses.
Picture a distracted driver scrolling a phone on I-610 who rear-ends a stopped car. That driver had a duty to pay attention, breached it by looking away, caused the crash, and left the victim with medical bills and pain,each element in one everyday example. Houston injury cases ranging from slippery grocery aisles in Midtown to medication errors in the Medical Center follow the same legal blueprint.
Because most Texas personal-injury suits rest on negligence, proving these four elements is the heart of every case we take.
Our role is to collect the evidence that ties each element together so a judge, jury, or insurer sees liability as clearly as you do.
How Do We Prove the Other Party Was Negligent in Your Houston Case?
Proof demands evidence that ties every element,duty, breach, causation, and damages,into a single, unbroken chain. Our Houston negligence attorneys build that chain by collecting police reports, scene photos, camera footage, medical records, and eyewitness statements within days of taking a case.
Independent facts speak louder than opinions. We preserve skid-mark measurements on I-45, pull event-data recorder downloads from trucks on I-10, and track down surveillance video from nearby businesses before it is deleted. When causation is disputed, we bring in accident-reconstruction engineers, medical specialists, or life-care planners whose expert testimony translates complex science into plain English for insurers or jurors.
Thorough investigation does more than satisfy legal requirements; it protects clients from blame-shifting under Texas’ 51 % fault rule. The stronger our evidence, the harder it is for an insurer to argue you caused your own injuries or to downplay future medical needs.
What Kinds of Negligence Cases Do We Handle for Houston Victims?
Negligence can injure someone anywhere, from busy highways to quiet nursing homes.
The Houston negligence attorneys at Goldenzweig Law Group handle a wide range of claims, pairing local insight with courtroom skill to pursue full compensation in each scenario.
Common Negligence Cases We Litigate
- Auto Collisions on Houston Roads – Crashes on I-45, I-10, or the West Loop caused by drunk, distracted, or speeding drivers.
- Pedestrian & Bicycle Injuries – Motorists who ignore crosswalks in Montrose or bike lanes along Buffalo Bayou put lives at risk.
- Slip-and-Fall / Premises Liability – Spilled liquids, broken stairs, or poor lighting in Midtown grocery stores, Galleria malls, or apartment complexes in Alief.
- Medical Malpractice – Surgical errors, misdiagnoses, or medication mistakes in Houston’s Medical Center hospitals.
- Nursing Home Negligence – Bedsores, falls, and medication mismanagement in elder-care facilities across Harris County.
- Defective Product Injuries – Faulty auto parts or dangerous consumer goods that reach Houston shelves without proper testing or warnings.
- Workplace Third-Party Claims – Subcontractor negligence on construction sites near Downtown’s high-rise projects leading to worker injuries.
- Wrongful Death – Fatal outcomes of any negligence event, leaving families to seek justice.
Less-Common but Serious Claims We Pursue
- Negligent Security – Assaults at poorly lit apartment complexes in Greenspoint where owners failed to fix gates or hire guards.
- Daycare or School Negligence – Children hurt by inadequate supervision on West Houston playgrounds or field trips.
- Boating Accidents – Reckless operation on Lake Conroe or Galveston Bay causing collisions and serious trauma.
- Dram Shop Liability – Bars in Midtown that over-serve patrons who later cause drunk-driving crashes.
- Elevator or Escalator Failures – Mechanical defects in Downtown office towers or malls that injure riders.
By outlining every potential scenario, we reassure readers that no matter how common or unique their accident, help is here. Our team investigates each case with the same urgency and compassion, gathering evidence, identifying every liable party, and pressing insurers for the full measure of damages Texas law allows.
What Should I Do Right After a Negligence Accident in Houston?
Quick action protects health and legal rights. The moments after a crash on I-10 or a fall in a Midtown store feel chaotic, but the right steps preserve evidence and strengthen a claim.
- Seek Medical Care Immediately
Even minor aches can hide serious injuries. Prompt treatment documents the link between the accident and any condition your doctor discovers. - Report the Incident
Call police for vehicle crashes or notify a property manager for store hazards. An official report creates a neutral record before memories fade. - Gather Evidence If You Can
Photos of skid marks on I-45, a wet floor sign that’s missing, or visible bruises become powerful proof later. Witness names and numbers add independent voices. - Stay Silent About Fault
Apologies feel polite, but insurers twist them into admissions. Saying less prevents misunderstandings that could cut compensation under Texas’ 51 % fault rule. - Contact a Lawyer Early
Insurance adjusters move fast to secure quick, cheap settlements. When you call our Houston negligence attorneys, we guide every communication and file-saving step so no deadline, including the two-year statute of limitations, slips by.
Following this checklist lets victims focus on healing while we safeguard their case from day one.
Can I Still Get Compensation If I Was Partly at Fault for the Accident?
Texas lets injury victims recover damages even when they share some blame. Under the state’s modified comparative negligence rule, you can collect money as long as you are 50 percent or less at fault; if a jury finds you 51 percent responsible, you recover nothing.
Compensation is reduced by your share of fault. A $100,000 verdict becomes $80,000 if you are 20 percent to blame, illustrating why insurers work hard to inflate a victim’s percentage.
We challenge blame-shifting from the start. Our attorneys secure black-box data, scene measurements, and expert analyses so the evidence, not an adjuster’s opinion, decides fault. By minimizing any unfair fault assessment, we protect the full value of your claim and keep the door to compensation wide open.
What Compensation Can I Recover After a Negligence Injury in Houston?
Damages in Texas negligence cases fall into clear categories. Economic damages pay the bills you can see. Ambulance rides that can top $1,500, ER visits, surgery, physical therapy, prescription costs, future rehab, lost wages, and even vehicle repairs after a crash on I-45.
Money also covers the harms you cannot add on a calculator. Non-economic damages recognize pain, sleepless nights, anxiety about driving again, and the simple joy stolen when an injury keeps someone from weekend walks at Buffalo Bayou Park.
In rare cases, Texas courts allow punitive damages to punish gross negligence,think a bar that knowingly over-served a driver who caused a fatal wreck on the West Loop. Insurers try to ignore or undervalue these losses, so we document every medical record, therapist note, and family impact statement to prove the full cost of the harm.
Ready to Talk With a Houston Negligence Lawyer Today?
Free legal help is one phone call away. Call 713-561-5003 now, or fill out the quick contact form on this page, and our attorneys will set up a free, confidential consultation at a time that works for you.
We meet clients at our Bellaire office, 6575 West Loop South, Suite 420, and across the Greater Houston area when injuries make travel hard. Because we work on a contingency fee, you pay nothing up front and nothing at all unless we win compensation on your behalf. Every day you wait is a day the insurer gains ground and the two-year Texas deadline ticks away. Let us shoulder the legal burden so you can focus on healing; we are here to listen, answer your questions, and fight for the justice you deserve.