The Woodlands Personal Injury Lawyer | 40+ Years of Experience
Serious injury cases get personal attention from attorney Greg Baumgartner—not a high-volume case team. Free consultations. No fee unless we win.
If you were seriously injured in The Woodlands, the insurance company may begin protecting itself right away. This can happen before you know the full extent of your injuries. Baumgartner Law Firm helps accident victims and families preserve evidence and identify every responsible party. We then pursue fair compensation based on the proof. Greg Baumgartner has handled serious injury and wrongful death cases for more than 40 years. He personally handles every case the firm accepts.
Our office is at 6711 Cypress Creek Parkway in northwest Houston. We serve clients throughout The Woodlands, Montgomery County, and the I-45 corridor. We can meet by phone, video, at a hospital, or by appointment.
Call (281) 587-1111 or request a free case review. We don’t charge an attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you.
Why Injured Families in The Woodlands Choose Baumgartner Law Firm?
Baumgartner Law Firm is not a high-volume settlement practice. We are selective about the cases we accept. Serious claims require time, preparation, and direct attention from an attorney. When you hire the firm, you work with Greg. You are not passed from one unfamiliar employee to another.
Greg founded the firm in 1985. He holds two law degrees, is a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College, and has earned recognition from Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, and Avvo. You can read more about Greg’s background and approach.
The goal is not to close a file as quickly as possible. The evidence should guide the decision to settle or file suit. The client’s medical outlook and the available insurance also matter. Pressure to move on to the next case should never control that decision.
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What Greg Looks at First in a Serious Injury Case
At our firm, we don’t start by guessing at a settlement amount. We begin with the facts that will control the case. These four questions usually come first:
* What evidence could disappear? Traffic video, business surveillance, vehicle data, phone records, and trucking records may be lost. They should be requested quickly.
* Who may be legally responsible? A serious crash may involve more than one party. Possible defendants include a driver, employer, owner, contractor, maintenance company, bar, property owner, or manufacturer.
* What insurance and assets are available? You can’t value a large loss fairly until you find all coverage. This may include liability, commercial, umbrella, and uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance.
* What will the injury mean over time? The medical outlook and future care matter. So do work limits and how the injury affects daily life.
This early work often matters more than sending a quick demand. A strong claim is built by proving responsibility and documenting the full loss before negotiations begin.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in The Woodlands
The Woodlands has heavy daily traffic on Interstate 45, Woodlands Parkway, Research Forest Drive, Lake Woodlands Drive, Grogan’s Mill Road, Sawdust Road, FM 1488, and the Grand Parkway. We focus on serious cases. Those are the claims in which our experience and resources can make a meaningful difference.
Car accidents. We investigate rear-end crashes, intersection collisions, left-turn accidents, distracted driving, speeding, and uninsured motorist claims. Learn how we handle serious car accident cases.
18-wheeler and commercial vehicle crashes. These cases require different evidence. It may include driver files, electronic logs, maintenance records, dispatch messages, and federal safety records. See our truck accident case approach.
Uber and Lyft accidents. Coverage can depend on the driver’s activity in the app and whether they accepted a ride. Review our guidance about rideshare accident claims.
Motorcycle accidents. We document road conditions, visibility, evidence of impact, and injuries while pushing back against unfair assumptions about riders. Learn more about motorcycle accident claims.
Catastrophic injuries. Brain injuries, spinal cord damage, burns, amputations, and permanent impairments can change a life. These claims require careful proof of future care and lost earning ability. Read about our work in catastrophic injury cases.
Drunk driving crashes. A claim may involve punitive damages and, in some cases, a separate dram shop claim against a bar or restaurant. See our drunk driving accident guidance.
Wrongful death. We help spouses, children, and parents investigate fatal accidents and pursue the claims Texas law allows. Learn more about Texas wrongful death cases.
What to Do After an Accident in The Woodlands
The first few hours can affect both your health and the evidence available later. If you are able, take these steps:
- Call 911. The Woodlands Township explains that law enforcement services are provided primarily by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Harris County Constable Precinct 4, depending on where the incident occurred. Texas DPS may handle some highway crashes.
- Get medical care. Do not ignore new pain, dizziness, weakness, numbness, or confusion. Some injuries become clearer after the initial shock of a collision fades.
- Document what you can. Photograph the vehicles, road, traffic controls, visible injuries, debris, and nearby businesses that may have video.
- Identify witnesses. Get names and contact information before people leave the scene.
- Preserve the paperwork. Keep medical instructions, receipts, wage records, photographs, and insurance correspondence. You can find information about obtaining a report on TxDOT’s crash reports and records page.
- Be careful with recorded statements. You must cooperate with your own insurer under the policy, but you do not have to help the other driver’s insurer build a defense against you.
Compensation Available After an Injury in The Woodlands
Under Texas law, an injured person can recover both economic damages (out-of-pocket losses you can document) and non-economic damages (the human cost of the injury). In some cases — drunk driving, gross negligence — punitive damages are also available. The table below shows what each category typically covers.
Type of damages | What it covers |
Medical expenses | Past and future treatment, surgery, therapy, medication, assistive devices |
Lost wages | Income missed during recovery, including overtime and benefits |
Loss of earning capacity | Reduced ability to earn the same income going forward |
Pain and suffering | Physical pain, ongoing discomfort, and emotional distress |
Loss of enjoyment of life | Inability to do activities you previously could |
Property damage | Vehicle repair or replacement and personal property losses |
Punitive damages | Available only in cases of gross negligence (for example, drunk driving) |
Texas Personal Injury Laws That Affect Your Woodlands Claim
The 2-Year Statute of Limitations in Texas
Under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §16.003, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. The same two-year window applies to wrongful death claims, measured from the date of death. Claims against governmental entities can require formal notice in as little as 90 days. Miss the deadline and the claim is almost always barred forever — which is why the practical deadline to talk to a lawyer is much sooner than two years.
Modified Comparative Fault (the 51% Bar Rule)
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you are partly responsible for the accident, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance adjusters know this, and they push hard to shift blame onto the injured person. A large part of our job is keeping that from happening.
Texas Insurance Minimums and Why They Are Not Enough
Texas requires drivers to carry minimum liability coverage of 30/60/25 — $30,000 per person, $60,000 per accident, $25,000 for property damage. The Texas Department of Insurance Auto Insurance Guide explains the details. In a serious injury case, these minimums are usually exhausted within a single emergency room visit. That is why uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage on your own policy matters so much.
Where a Woodlands Injury Case May Be Filed
The Township identifies Creekside Park as the part of The Woodlands located in Harris County. The accident location, the defendants, and other statutory facts can matter. Montgomery County civil filings and court information are available through the Montgomery County District Clerk.
Choosing the proper county can affect scheduling, local procedures, and how the lawsuit moves forward. Make that decision based on the facts of the case, not a general assumption about The Woodlands.
How Much Does a The Woodlands Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
Most personal injury lawyers in The Woodlands, including Baumgartner Law Firm, work on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney’s fee upfront and no fee at all unless we recover money for you. Standard Texas contingency fees range from 33⅓% to 40% of the recovery, depending on whether the case settles before or after a lawsuit is filed. Case expenses (medical record fees, expert witness fees, court filing fees) are advanced by the firm and reimbursed from the settlement. We walk you through the full fee agreement before you sign anything.
Representative Case Results
Our results include a $6 million car accident fatality settlement, a $6 million daycare negligence case, a $5.75 million truck accident wrongful death settlement, and a $5 million commercial vehicle spinal cord injury settlement. We have also obtained confidential recoveries in serious trucking, burn injury, and wrongful death cases. Review additional personal injury case results.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts, injuries, insurance, and law.
Meet Attorney Greg Baumgartner
Greg Baumgartner founded Baumgartner Law Firm in 1985 with a singular focus: representing people and families who have been hurt through no fault of their own. With over four decades of trial experience, he is recognized as one of the most accomplished personal injury attorneys in Texas.
Greg holds dual law degrees and is a graduate of the prestigious Trial Lawyers College, founded by Gerry Spence. He maintains a perfect 10.0 rating on Avvo, holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, and has been recognized by Super Lawyers and named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the nation. He is a co-founder of the Houston Northwest Bar Association.
When you hire the firm, Greg personally oversees your case. You can read his full background on our about Baumgartner Law Firm page.
Baumgartner Law Firm has been serving accident victims in The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring, and throughout the greater Houston area since 1985. Our firm exclusively handles personal injury claims and wrongful death lawsuits — we do not dilute our focus with other practice areas.
This specialization means every member of our legal team has deep expertise in Texas personal injury law, from initial investigation through trial.
We have earned a reputation as one of the top personal injury law firms in Texas through consistent results and a commitment to client service that sets us apart.
When you work with Baumgartner Law Firm, you’ll have the direct attention of a senior attorney, clear and regular communication about your case’s progress, access to a legal team with decades of trial experience, and the resources and willingness to take your case to court if that’s what it takes to get a fair result.
We intentionally limit the number of cases we accept so that every client receives the quality representation they deserve. You will not be a case number to us.
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims in The Woodlands
Nothing upfront. At our firm, we work on a no-win, no-fee basis. Our contingency fee ranges from 33⅓% to 40%, depending on whether the case resolves through settlement or requires litigation.
The statute of limitations for most personal injury claims in Texas is two years from the date of the accident. If you miss this deadline, you will almost certainly lose your right to seek compensation. There are very limited exceptions, but the safest approach is to contact an attorney as soon as possible after your injury.
It is nearly impossible to value a case without knowing all the facts. The severity of the injuries, combined with liability and available insurance coverage, determines a case's value.
Our attorneys will evaluate the specific facts of your situation during a free consultation and provide an honest assessment of your claim's potential value.
We represent accident victims in a wide range of personal injury matters, including car accidents, truck and 18-wheeler crashes, motorcycle collisions, workplace and industrial injuries, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, slip and fall/premises liability, dog bite injuries, wrongful death, and all cases involving negligence that results in serious injury.
More than 95% of all personal injury cases in Texas are settled at some point before starting a jury trial.
Seek medical attention immediately, call 911 to ensure a police report is filed, document the scene with photos, collect witness information, avoid giving statements to the other driver's insurance company, and contact an experienced personal injury attorney. The steps you take in the first hours and days after an accident can significantly affect the outcome of your case.
Yes, if you were not more than 50% responsible for the accident.
How long a personal injury case takes depends on its complexity. The severity of your injuries. And the insurance company's approach to your claim. While straightforward cases can settle in a few months after you have been released from medical treatment, cases involving severe injury or death can take substantially longer, sometimes one or two years.
Free Consultation With a The Woodlands Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been hurt in The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring, or anywhere in Montgomery or Harris County, we are ready to talk. The consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.
Call (281) 587-1111 — phones answered 24/7 — or request a free case review online.
Baumgartner Law Firm
6711 Cypress Creek Pkwy
Houston, Texas 77069
(281) 587-1111
Although the firm’s office is in Houston, we serve clients throughout Montgomery County, including The Woodlands and Conroe. We meet clients at their home, hospital, or by video call when that is easier. See the full areas we serve page for nearby communities, including our Conroe personal injury attorney, Spring personal injury attorney, Montgomery County personal injury lawyer, and Tomball personal injury lawyer pages
About the Author
This page was written and reviewed by Greg Baumgartner, founder of Baumgartner Law Firm. Greg has been a peer-reviewed AV Preeminent-rated personal injury attorney since 2000, holds dual law degrees, and is a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College. He has tried serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Southeast Texas for over 40 years. Read his full attorney bio.
Last reviewed May 20, 2026
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