Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorneys in League City, Texas

The Krist Law Firm, P.C.

2600 South Shore Blvd., Suite 120
League City, Texas 77573
USA

(281) 283-8500 or (866) 677-6509

(281) 488-3489

www.kristlaw.com

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The Krist Law Firm, P.C. provides thorough and effective legal representation and personalized service in the areas of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Complex Business Litigation. Since 1968, our law firm has earned the respect of some of the world's most unshakable institutions through its perseverance, courage and absolute ethical integrity. The Krist Law Firm maintains a nationwide practice. Irrespective of where you are located, we can help.

Ronald D. Krist, as past president of The International Academy of Trial Lawyers, is respected as one of the greatest and most accomplished trial lawyers in the world. His son, Scott, an honors graduate of the prestigious University of Texas School of Law, has practiced with him for nearly 20 years. Together, they are both listed among The Best Lawyers in America. The firm has been fighting on behalf of injured and killed victims since 1968. We can and will do what it takes to win within the ethical boundaries of the law.

There is nothing within the bounds of ethics that we will not do for our clients. At The Krist Law Firm, in Houston, Texas, we represent people with serious injuries, and businesses with complicated legal issues. We represent our clients in court and throughout the justice system to help them reclaim their lives and livelihoods.

This is one law firm you won't find on TV or in your mailbox. We know that injured people are often overwhelmed by TV advertising and letters from other lawyers. As a law firm with a national reputation for excellence, we don't use these kinds of tactics. We urge the victims of personal injury to talk to us — only when they are ready.

Year this Office was Established: 1968

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act; The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Death on the High Seas Act; Unseaworthiness of a Vessel; Oil Rig/Jack-up Rig/Offshore Drilling Accidents; Auto Defects; Broadside Collisions; Intersection Collision; OSHA / Safety Violations; Complex Commercial Litigation

Practice Areas Description

The Krist Law Firm, P.C. offers legal representation and services in the following areas of practice:

- Maritime Accidents

A unique set of laws may apply to an accident simply because it occurred in or over the water. For this reason, when you have been involved in an injury at sea, including boat, oil rig and aviation accidents, it is important to contact a lawyer that knows this specialized legal area. At The Krist Law Firm, in the Houston area, we have been representing the victims of boat accidents for 40 years. We recognize how severe maritime accident injuries can be and how strongly families can be affected by a death that occurs at sea. We take on your problems as our own, working overtime to make sure that you get the best possible results in court.

* Jones Act

The Jones Act establishes an employee's right to sue his employer if he is injured on navigable waters on a vessel and his work contributes to the function or purpose of the mission. An employee of this description is considered to qualify as a seaman under the Act. A vessel can be anything that floats and is capable of navigation. A claim under the Jones Act can be used to recover for pain, suffering, disfigurement, mental anguish, physical impairment, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of earning capacity, and medical expenses.

* Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA)

Differing from the Jones Act, the Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, or LHWCA, provides compensation for workers, not classified as seamen, who are injured in an accident. Those who may be eligible for benefits include longshoremen, dockworkers, crane operators, stevedores and a variety of other maritime workers. The Act is, in reality, a form of workers compensation. Importantly, however, it also authorizes an employee to sue other non-employers to enhance their recovery. To do so, you must act quickly, as your rights may be lost or decreased if you don't file suit within six months and as such, it is important to retain an attorney as soon as possible.

* Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCS)

The outer continual shelf (OCS) is a term applied to submerged lands, subsoil and seabed located between a state's seaward jurisdiction and the seaward extent of federal jurisdiction. This area has been recognized for its oil and natural gas deposits, opening up a new frontier for drilling as well as other forms of production and development. This work, as with most maritime positions, is dangerous. Accidents are commonplace. For those injured on a structure temporarily attached to the sea floor on the outer continental shelf, compensation may be available through the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.

* Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA)

Employment on an ocean-going vessel is an extremely dangerous line of work. At any moment, a seaman could be catastrophically injured at sea, leading to his or her death. Although no amount of money can ever make up for the untimely loss of a loved one, the Death on the High Seas Act, or DOHSA, is in place to provide financial compensation for family members of a seaman killed due an act of negligence.

- Catastrophic Injuries

An injury that causes a lifelong disability, such as injuries involving brain damage or paralysis, will likely require constant medical care, physical therapy, or other expensive treatments for the rest of one's life. If the negligence of another person or organization is to blame for a catastrophic injury, the responsible party should pay for all necessary treatments, past and future, related to the injury. In addition, the injured person should be compensated for medical bills and care costs, lost wage earning capacity, pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement and physical impairment.

- Brain Injuries

More than 40 years of personal injury work has truly shown us how much a brain injury can change the life of an injured person and their family. Even mild brain injuries cause serious problems, like loss of short-term memory, lack of focus, emotional issues and victims who are quick to anger or become deeply saddened. At The Krist Law Firm, in Houston, we help brain injury victims and their families through strong and successful legal action. Our focus is on getting results — effectively and ethically.

- Burn Injuries

Our law firm represented a young boy who was very severely burned on his third birthday. The seriousness of the injuries and the strength of the little boy and his family moved us to contribute more to others with similar burn injuries. So, The Krist Law Firm made a seven figure donation to the Shriner's Hospital for Children - Galveston Burn Hospital, in the boy's plastic surgeon's name. It is the largest donation in the hospital's history. Legal action does more than just hold negligent people and companies accountable. It gives burn injury victims a way to get the resources they need for recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration back into daily life. It helps them get the support they need to move forward with their lives.

- Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries are among the most traumatic injuries suffered in our society. Nonetheless, The Krist Law Firm, located on the shores of Clear Lake in Houston, Texas, can help. Our law firm is recognized as one of the leading personal injury law firms in the United States. When it comes to fighting for spinal cord injury victims, there is nothing we will not do within the bounds of ethics to make sure that you get the best results possible.

- Wrongful Death

Losing a loved one in an accident is a life event that no one ever plans. At The Krist Law Firm, we help our clients manage life events that may initially seem unmanageable. With 40 years of experience in personal injury law, we have learned firsthand that people often do not know where to turn when they have lost someone they love. They can turn to us. Our Houston area law firm is recognized as one of the leading plaintiff's personal injury firms in the United States. Our attorneys have built this reputation on relentless pursuit of justice in the courtroom and strict sense of personal and professional ethics.

- Dangerous & Defective Products

Every year in America, countless people are injured by dangerous or defective products they thought were safe. At The Krist Law Firm, in Houston, we are tough on companies who make products that harm others, especially when those companies try to bend the rules or blame victims for their own injuries. For us there is no typical defective product case. From auto defects, defective tires, airplanes, helicopters, and consumer products, The Krist Law Firm uses 40 years of experience to help our clients achieve the best possible results.

- Auto Defects

Many people who are involved in a car accident or truck accident don't initially realize that their injuries are actually due to an auto defect. Whether or not an auto defect caused your accident, if you were hurt by the way your car was designed, the manufacturer should be held accountable. As experienced lawyers, we often help our clients identify situations where their car accidents or injuries were caused by auto defects.

- Car Accidents

Car accidents are the most common type of accident in America today. And they cause permanent and serious injuries, like brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and severe burns. The worst part about many car accidents is that drivers and passengers may have taken every precaution in the world and yet still are injured. Houston area, we can help car accident victims get their lives back on track. Our experienced attorneys are recognized as some of the leading plaintiff's personal injury attorneys in the country. We take cases to win them, devoting time, energy and significant resources toward getting the best possible results.

- Truck Accidents

Trucks weigh on average 75,000 pounds, but the average car weighs only 3,500. So, when a truck collides with a car, the injuries to the car driver can be life-ending. At The Krist Law Firm, in Houston, we have the knowledge and experience to successfully tackle these serious accidents. We use 40 years of experience to help people injured, or the families of people killed, in a semi-truck accident recover full and fair compensation. Our attorneys help all seriously injured people who need legal representation. We represent people injured in all types of semi-truck accidents: collisions between autos and trucks and accidents related to semi-trucks themselves. When a car driver or passenger is injured by a truck, we focus on winning. When a trucker is injured, we work just as hard to get them the best possible results.

- Aviation Accidents

The Krist Law Firm is best known for representing the surviving families of astronauts killed in every major NASA disaster: the Apollo I fire, the Challenger explosion and the Columbia disaster. It goes without saying, that we have the ability to handle any type of aviation accident, including both plane crashes and helicopter crashes. We bring the same devotion to every aviation accident we handle. We will do everything within the bounds of the law to win. Our aviation experts, medical experts and engineers help us build strong cases. We can and will redesign the aircraft, if necessary.

- Railroad Accidents

Although no one likes to think that they're at risk, train accidents can occur suddenly and the injuries involved are often severe. Trains collide with semi-trucks. Passenger trains derail. Drivers and pedestrians are hit by light rail or METRORail trains. If you have been injured in a railroad accident, the experience may be life-changing. But you can take legal action to hold the railroad accountable. When someone has been hurt in a train wreck, we explore every angle of their case. We research the law, investigate the facts and consult with reputable experts. Whatever the circumstances of the case, we are prepared to handle them.

- Construction Accidents

At The Krist Law Firm, in Houston, we take a hands-on approach to legal representation. When someone has been injured or killed in a construction accident, there is nothing that we will not do for them. We know that the consequences of a construction accident can be devastating — truly changing the lives of the people injured. So, we take steps to make sure that they receive more than just courtroom success. We make sure that they achieve the support they need for moving forward in the long term.

- OSHA / Safety Violations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency responsible for oversight of safety in the workplace. Through the authority of OSHA, federal regulations govern safety requirements in construction zones, manufacturing environments, oil well drilling, research facilities, schools, government buildings, food production and preparation, and office space. As a result, employers can be held financially liable for injuries or fatalities that happen due to OSHA violations.

- Industrial Explosion Accidents

At The Krist Law Firm, we represent people who have been injured in industrial explosions that occur in places like oil refineries, oil rigs and petrochemical plants in the Houston area and across the United States. With 40 years of experience, we have seen firsthand the damage that these tragedies can cause. Victims of industrial explosions can experience severe burn injuries, lost limbs, brain injuries and wrongful death. Each situation is different. Industrial explosion accidents can be related to a wide range of occurrences. No matter what your situation, our law firm

- Work Accident

When you enter your place of employment each day, you have the right to expect certain protective measures have been put in place to keep you from harm. Certainly some occupations, such as construction work or jobs in the maritime industry, pose a higher risk level than others, but all in all, an employee should feel that he or she is not doomed to suffer a work-related injury.

- Complex Commercial Litigation

As attorneys who think "outside of the box," the lawyers at The Krist Law Firm have achieved a record of success in high-stakes commercial litigation. Our Houston law firm focuses on representing corporations and mid-sized businesses in commercial matters that are outside the ordinary. When your business is at risk, when you have experienced an unexpected event, we partner with your business for effective legal solutions. At The Krist Law Firm, we offer more than just superior representation. We offer representation in a cost-effective manner that meets your needs. We know that when businesses take on matters of complex commercial litigation, they need financing arrangements that work for them.