Williford Law | Trial-Ready Representation for Vision Loss, Ocular Trauma, and Permanent Impairment
When Your Vision Is Stolen by Negligence, We Fight to Restore What You Deserve
An eye injury isn’t just painful — it changes the way you live, work, communicate, and connect with the world. Whether partial or total, sudden or surgical, the loss of vision affects every moment of life.
At Williford Law, we represent clients in Houston and throughout Texas who have suffered serious eye injuries due to vehicle collisions, industrial accidents, medical negligence, assaults, chemical exposure, or product defects.
We work with leading medical experts to prove not only what was lost, but what it will take to adapt and thrive moving forward.
Eye Injury Cases We Handle
- Car, truck, or motorcycle crashes involving shattered glass or blunt facial trauma
- Workplace injuries from welding flash, chemical splash, or debris impact
- Medical malpractice during LASIK, cataract surgery, or a misdiagnosed infection
- Assaults resulting in orbital fractures, puncture wounds, or retinal detachment
- Fireworks, pressurized containers, or battery explosions can cause ocular burns
- Defective protective eyewear or lack of mandated safety equipment
- Slip and fall incidents resulting in sharp object penetration or face trauma
- Construction and factory injuries involving grinding wheels, sawdust, or projectile tools
- Toxic chemical exposure from industrial solvents, cleaners, or gases
- Pediatric negligence involving toys or unsafe daycare environments
Types of Eye Injuries in Civil Lawsuits
| Injury Type | Consequences |
| Corneal abrasion or laceration | Flash burns, cataract development, and long-term retinal injury |
| Orbital fracture | Facial disfigurement, double vision, restricted eye movement |
| Retinal detachment | Tearing, infection, permanent scarring, or opacity of the eye |
| Optic nerve damage | Irreversible blindness, loss of field or color vision |
| Chemical burns | Sudden vision loss, flashes, and a surgical emergency |
| Penetrating eye injury | Foreign object trauma, rupture, complete loss of vision |
| Welding arc exposure | Flash burns, cataract development, long-term retinal injury |
| Total blindness | Full loss of vision in one or both eyes due to trauma, surgery, or misdiagnosis |
We tailor our litigation strategy to your medical condition and your future.
The Lasting Impact of an Eye Injury
- Loss of independence (e.g., driving, reading, navigation)
- Career disruption or forced retirement in visually demanding professions
- Long-term light sensitivity and migraines
- Psychological trauma: depression, anxiety, fear, and identity shift
- Inability to recognize faces or engage in social interaction
- Increased risk of accidents or further injury
- Assistive technology and adaptation needs (e.g., screen readers, mobility devices)
- Strain on family and caregiver relationships
- Loss of personal autonomy and self-esteem
You may not look injured, but we prove what the world can’t always see.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
We pursue full recovery for:
- Emergency ophthalmologic treatment and surgery
- Ongoing care from retina, optic nerve, and trauma specialists
- Vision therapy and adaptive technology (text-to-speech, magnification tools)
- Lost income and reduced future earning capacity
- Permanent disability or vocational reassignment
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
- Disfigurement and reduced quality of life
- Occupational retraining and home modification costs
- Psychological therapy and trauma counseling
- Life care planning for assistive tools, caregivers, and transportation
- Wrongful death damages (in fatal infection or injury cases)
We don’t accept quick settlements for lifelong injuries. We prove your full story — and fight for your full value.
Who Is Liable for Eye Injuries?
| Responsible Party | Example of Negligence |
| Motorist or trucking company | Windshield shattering, airbag injuries, flying debris during impact |
| Employer or jobsite supervisor | Lack of PPE, unsafe tool use, no safety training |
| Product manufacturer | Exploding batteries, eyewear failure, pressurized containers |
| Property owner | Exposed sharp fixtures, unsafe stairways or shelving |
| Medical provider | Misdiagnosis, improper procedures, infection mismanagement |
| School, daycare, or camp | Toy projectile, sharp edges, chemicals without supervision |
We conduct independent investigations and consult with industry experts to ensure every liable party is identified and held accountable.
Why Clients Choose Williford Law for Eye Injury Claims
- Deep focus on catastrophic injuries including sensory loss and neurological impairment
- Extensive network of board-certified ophthalmologists, optometrists, and neuro-visual specialists
- Trial experience in high-value claims involving vision loss, disability, and psychological trauma
- Comprehensive demand packages backed by vocational, economic, and life care experts
- Compassionate communication with clients and hard-line negotiation with insurers
- No recovery, no fee — you pay nothing unless we win
When your sight is stolen, we step in to make the courts — and the negligent parties — see what they’ve taken.
FAQs: Eye Injury Lawsuits in Texas
Can I sue even if I didn’t lose my vision entirely?
Yes. Blurred vision, depth perception loss, or even chronic discomfort may qualify for compensation. We evaluate both medical and functional loss.
What if the injury happened at work?
You may have a third-party claim if the injury involved defective tools, lack of protection, or unsafe conditions beyond standard workers’ comp.
How is vision loss evaluated?
We work with specialists and functional impairment experts to measure lost ability, career impact, and quality of life — not just the diagnosis.
Can I sue for psychological trauma from vision loss?
Absolutely. Depression, PTSD, isolation, and emotional distress are real and compensable, especially when paired with visible disfigurement or functional loss.
