A. K. Gardner Law represents people who were injured because someone else was careless — drivers, employers, property owners, manufacturers. The firm is a solo practice in Houston, which means the attorney you speak with is the attorney handling your file. Every matter below is taken on a contingency fee: no fee unless the case is won.
Vehicle Collisions
Car Crashes — Most Houston injury claims start with a collision and an insurance adjuster who calls within days. Texas follows modified comparative fault, so how blame is apportioned directly changes what you recover. We handle the investigation, the medical documentation and the negotiation so you are not doing it while injured.
Truck Accidents — Commercial vehicle cases are different from car wrecks. There may be multiple liable parties, federal safety regulations in play, and electronic logging data that is only retained for a limited period. Moving quickly to preserve that evidence matters.
Uber, Lyft and Alto Accidents — Rideshare coverage shifts depending on whether the driver’s app was off, on and waiting, or carrying a passenger. Identifying which policy applies is usually the first fight in these cases.
Bicycle Accidents and E-Bike and Scooter Accidents — Riders are frequently blamed by default. These claims turn on establishing what the driver actually did, and on the rider’s rights under Texas law and local ordinances.
Injuries at Work and on Property
Workplace Injury — Texas does not require every employer to carry workers’ compensation. If your employer is a non-subscriber, or if a third party such as a contractor or equipment supplier contributed to the injury, you may have a claim beyond a comp benefit.
Slip and Fall — Premises liability claims require showing the property owner knew, or should have known, about the hazard. Surveillance footage and incident reports are often overwritten within weeks, which makes early notice important.
Defective Products and Medical Harm
Products Liability — When a product fails and injures someone, responsibility can rest with the manufacturer, the distributor or the retailer. Preserving the product itself, unaltered, is often decisive.
Medical and Drug Injuries — Claims involving healthcare providers, pharmaceuticals and medical devices carry their own procedural requirements in Texas, including expert report deadlines that can end a case if missed.
Catastrophic Injury and Loss of Life
Personal Injury — Serious injuries carry costs well past the medical bills: lost earning capacity, future care, and the impact on daily life. Proving those losses takes documentation that starts early.
Wrongful Death — Texas limits who may bring a wrongful death claim to the spouse, children and parents of the person who died, with a separate survival claim belonging to the estate. Understanding which claim fits your family’s situation is the starting point.
Not Sure Where Your Situation Fits?
Most people calling for the first time do not know how their case would be categorized, and they do not need to. Contact A. K. Gardner Law for a free consultation, or read the common questions page first if you would rather start there.