Spinal Cord Injury & Catastrophic Injury Cases - Past Verdicts & Settlements
Over $1 Billion in Past Settlements
Recovered for our Clients over last 40 years
No Fees or Expenses Charged, Unless You Recover
- $82.5 Million - Plant Explosion Death
- $50.6 Million – Mass Church Shooting
- $48.2 Million – Massive Explosion Deaths
- $37.5 Million - SCI Defective Vehicle
- $33.0 Million -Tire Defect – Death
- $32.9 Million – Gas Explosion-Death
- $27.5 Million - TBI - Auto Accident
- $25.0 Million – Truck Accident - Death
- $22.5 Million - TBI Product Defect
- $22.1 Million - Bus Crash - TBI & Death
- $20.0 Million - Plant Explosion – Death
- $18.7 Million - Industrial Explosion-Death
- $17.3 Million - Pipeline Explosion
- $16.9 Million - Pipeline Explosion
- $15.3 Million - SUV Rollover
- $15.0 Million – SCI- Tire Defect Rollover
- $15.0 Million - TBI Railroad Crossing
- $14.5 Million – Oilfield Accident – Death
- $11.0 Million - SCI - SUV Rollover
- $10.2 Million - SCI- Tire Defects
- $10.0 Million - Industrial Accident
- $9.50 Million – Semi -Truck Accident
- $8.10 Million - SCI - Tire Defect Rollover
- $8.00 Million - SCI - Child Seat Defect
Testimonial of Former SCI Clients
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Why Choosing the Right Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Is Critical in Catastrophic Injury Cases
There’s no better way to understand our impact than by listening to those we’ve represented. Spinal cord injury survivors who were client of Ammons and/or Willis share their experiences—how our team of attorneys guided them through the legal process while supporting them through the emotional and physical challenges of recovery. Read the real testimonials to see how clients describe our compassion, responsiveness, and record of securing life-changing results.
Spinal cord injury (SCI) lawsuits are among the most complex and high-stakes personal injury cases that exist. These cases often involve life-altering injuries, massive medical costs, lost earning capacity, and the need for lifetime care. In many situations, the road to recovery also includes expensive adaptive technology, home modifications, and ongoing physical therapy. When so much is on the line, choosing an experienced spinal cord injury attorney is not just important—it’s essential.
Personal Injury Trial Attorneys, Ammons and Willis, have recovered over $1 billion for their clients in catastrophic injury cases across the country. Their track record includes dozens of multi-million-dollar SCI settlements against some of the world’s largest companies and insurers. As trial lawyers with over four decades of experience, they understand what it takes to succeed in these cases—and have the financial resources to see them through to the end.
Attorneys Robert E. Ammons and David P. Willis are both Board-Certified in Personal Injury Trial Lawyers certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and previously served as briefing attorneys for the Supreme Court of Texas. With decades of combined trial experience, they bring relentless courtroom advocacy, strategic legal acumen, and a deep commitment to fighting for spinal cord injury victims. Licensed in multiple states including Texas and New York, our firm has the resources and reach to take on complex SCI cases nationwide. We fight tirelessly for those whose lives have been forever altered, delivering justice with compassion, precision, and results that matter.
Not Every Lawyer Has the Experience or Firepower to Handle Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuits
Many personal injury law firms market themselves as catastrophic injury lawyers, but few have the experience, financial capacity, and courtroom credibility needed to go up against billion-dollar corporations and multi-layered insurance carriers. Spinal cord injury lawsuits often involve:
- Multiple defendants (e.g., manufacturers, trucking companies, contractors, public entities)
- Defense teams are often made up of 4-12 lawyers
- Complex liability theories requiring expert testimony
- Multi-tier insurance policies (primary, excess, and umbrella coverage)
In cases like this, proving liability in a spinal cord injury lawsuit is only half the battle. You also need a legal team that can gather medical, economic, and life care plan evidence to fully support the enormous damages associated with SCI and traumatic brain injury (TBI). That includes demonstrating the lifelong costs of care, exercises and therapy programs, mobility equipment, housing modifications, pain management, and loss of independence.
Understanding Contingency Fee Agreements in SCI Cases
Many people are understandably concerned about how they’ll afford a top attorney, especially when already burdened with overwhelming medical bills. That’s why we represent spinal cord injury victims on a contingency fee basis. This means:
- You pay nothing up front
- There are no hourly fees or retainers
- You only pay legal fees or expenses, if we recover compensation for you
Our firm covers the full cost of case preparation including hiring medical experts, engineers, accident reconstructionists, economists, and other specialists needed to build the strongest possible case. If there’s no recovery, you owe us nothing. This levels the playing
We Know How to Handle Cases with Multiple Parties & Complex Insurance Layers
In many catastrophic injury cases, there are multiple defendants, each with their own team of lawyers and insurers. Some defendants may deny liability, while others point fingers or try to settle early for a fraction of the case’s worth. Insurance coverage in these situations is often divided across primary, excess, and umbrella policies, making recovery more difficult without sophisticated legal strategies.
We know how to:
- Identify all liable parties
- Find and Preserve Critical Evidence
- Find and Interview all Witnesses
- Track down every layer of insurance coverage
- Force corporate defendants to turn over critical documents
- Build a compelling case for both liability and damages
- Negotiate settlements that reflect the true long-term cost of SCI
We’ve handled SCI, TBI & Wrongful Death cases involving plant explosions, 18-wheeeler truck accidents, bus crashes, defective auto parts, and major industrial accidents—each with millions (or tens of millions) at stake. These aren’t the kind of cases most firms are equipped to manage.
We Help You Plan for the Future, Not Just Win a Case
SCI lawsuits aren’t just about compensation—they’re about securing your future. We work with medical and economic experts to develop life care plans that cover everything from rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and mobility training to in-home nursing, transportation, and vocational retraining. We also help connect our clients with top spinal injury rehab centers to support their long-term recovery.
We take pride in helping our clients rebuild their lives after a spinal cord injury—and making sure they have the financial security to do so with dignity.
Contact Our Team Today – No Fees Unless You Recover
If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury due to negligence, don’t take chances with your future. Hire a law firm with a proven history of large SCI settlements and verdicts, a deep bench of trial lawyers, and the financial strength to go the distance.