For more than 37-years, Girards Law Firm has represented individuals and families facing the most serious cases, including:
- Medical malpractice
- 18-wheeler and commercial truck crashes
- Birth injuries
- Brain and spinal cord injuries
- Aviation and catastrophic collisions and crashes
If your case is serious, we are prepared to handle it.
Call Now: 833-5GIRARDS or 214-346-9529
Free Case Review Available
WHY GIRARDS LAW
Not all personal injury lawyers handle catastrophic cases.
We do.
- Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law (Texas)
- James E. Girards has been zealously representing clients since 1989
- Focused on high-value, complex litigation
- Experience against hospitals, trucking companies, insurers, and corporations
Many of our cases involve:
- life-altering injuries
- permanent disability
- or wrongful death
These are not routine claims.
They require a different level of preparation and experience.
THE TYPES OF CASES WE ACCEPT
We focus exclusively on serious injury and wrongful death cases, including:
- Wrongful death
- Medical negligence and hospital error
- Trucking and commercial vehicle crashes
- Birth injury and neonatal malpractice
- Brain injury and spinal cord injury
- Industrial and catastrophic disasters
- Aviation incidents
Cases We Typically Do NOT Handle
- Minor injuries
- Soft tissue claims
- Low-impact accidents
This allows us to devote full attention to cases that truly matter.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO AFTER A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH?
Act quickly.
In many cases:
- Evidence disappears within days
- Vehicles are repaired or destroyed
- Medical records are altered or incomplete
- Insurance companies begin building defenses immediately
The earlier a lawyer is involved, the stronger the case can be.
WRONGFUL DEATH — FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a wrongful death case?
A wrongful death claim arises when a person dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another party.
Who can bring a claim?
Typically, surviving spouses, children, and sometimes parents.
What damages may be recovered?
- Medical expenses
- Lost financial support
- Loss of companionship
- Mental anguish
When should a lawyer be contacted?
Immediately. Delay can permanently affect the case.
HOW WE BUILD SERIOUS CASES
Every case is approached as if it will go to trial:
- Immediate investigation
- Preservation of evidence
- Retention of expert witnesses
- Strategic litigation planning
We prepare early—and thoroughly.
NO FEES UNLESS WE WIN
- No upfront legal fees
- No recovery = no fee
SERVING TEXAS, ARKANSAS & OKLAHOMA
- Dallas / Richardson, Texas
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
SPEAK WITH A LAWYER
If you are dealing with a catastrophic injury or wrongful death, contact us.
Call: 833-5GIRARDS or 214-346-9529
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