When Bones Break and Joints Fail, So Does Life as You Knew It
Orthopedic injuries aren’t just about healing a broken bone. They’re about learning to walk again. To lift again. To work. To move.
And when your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you deserve more than a cast and a settlement — you deserve a legal team that understands the lasting damage.
At Williford Law, we represent individuals across Texas who have suffered orthopedic injuries in auto accidents, workplace trauma, falls, and catastrophic incidents.
We litigate for the full picture: hardware failures, surgical revisions, nerve damage, permanent mobility loss, and the life you’ve been forced to rebuild.
Orthopedic Injury Cases We Handle
- Severe fractures from vehicle collisions (car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian)
- Workplace crush or fall injuries (construction, warehouses, maritime)
- Premises liability: slips, trip hazards, stair falls, and falling merchandise
- Joint injuries (rotator cuff, ACL/MCL, hip dislocations) requiring reconstruction
- Surgical hardware failure or orthopedic malpractice
- Joint replacement or fusion after trauma
- Catastrophic limb injuries resulting in amputation
- Injuries requiring bracing, external fixation, or spinal stabilization
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) following fracture or surgery
- Wrongful death resulting from orthopedic trauma complications
Common Orthopedic Injuries We Litigate
| Injury Type | Long-Term Consequences |
| Open or compound fractures | Loss of strength, limited mobility, and surgical reconstruction |
| Spinal fractures | Hardware implantation, instability, risk of spinal cord injury |
| Shoulder and rotator cuff tears | Gait issues, risk of future falls, and hip replacement surgery |
| Hip and pelvic fractures | Joint instability, long-term arthritis, and repeat surgeries |
| ACL/MCL and knee trauma | Joint instability, long-term arthritis, repeat surgeries |
| Wrist and hand injuries | Permanent grip loss, dexterity issues, career disruption |
| Hardware failure | Pain, surgical revision, nerve damage, systemic infection |
| Dislocations or subluxations | Recurring instability, future dislocations, surgical correction |
| Post-traumatic arthritis | Lifelong joint degeneration and pain |
Our firm is equipped to prove not just the diagnosis, but the lifetime impact.
The Real-World Effects of Orthopedic Trauma
- Limited range of motion
- Reduced ability to lift, walk, or bear weight
- Chronic pain and inflammation
- Permanent restrictions on work or activity
- Joint degeneration, disfigurement, and instability
- Need for assistive devices (cane, walker, prosthesis)
- Future surgeries, injections, or fusion procedures
- Loss of independence and mobility
- Psychological effects: frustration, depression, anxiety, identity loss
Orthopedic trauma changes how you move through the world.
We make sure your case tells that story — in full.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Williford Law fights to recover:
- Emergency care and trauma surgery
- ORIF (open reduction internal fixation), screws, plates, and hardware
- Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and mobility training
- Imaging: X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and EMGs
- Orthopedic bracing, prosthetics, or external fixators
- Pain management: injections, medication, nerve blocks
- Lost income and future wage loss
- Loss of earning capacity for manual labor or skilled trade work
- Pain and suffering
- Disability and disfigurement
- Home modifications for limited mobility
- Future orthopedic care and joint replacement planning
- Mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life
We work with orthopedic surgeons, economists, life care planners, and vocational experts to build a future-focused, verdict-ready demand.
Who May Be Liable for an Orthopedic Injury?
| At-Fault Party | Examples of Negligence |
| Driver (car, truck, rideshare) | Speeding, distraction, failure to yield, collision trauma |
| Property owner or landlord | Wet floors, loose steps, unmarked hazards, inadequate lighting |
| Employer or contractor | Fall hazards, lack of safety equipment, overloaded shelving |
| Product manufacturer | Defective ladders, supports, braces, scaffolding, or gear |
| Medical provider | Malpositioned screws, failed surgeries, nerve impingement |
We track every party involved in causing, worsening, or failing to treat the orthopedic damage and bring them to the table or into court.
Why Choose Williford Law?
- Dedicated to catastrophic and musculoskeletal injury cases
- Results-driven advocacy in high-impact fracture, hardware, and joint litigation
- Expert network of orthopedic surgeons, radiologists, and PM&R doctors
- Trial-ready team with deep experience in permanent disability and earning capacity loss
- Compassionate, responsive, and uncompromising when it counts most
- No recovery, no fee — you pay nothing unless we win
This isn’t about a cracked bone. This is about the life-altering fallout of someone else’s negligence — and your right to full justice.
FAQs: Orthopedic Injury Lawsuits in Texas
Do I have a case if my fracture healed but I still have limitations?
Yes. We build cases around chronic pain, joint deterioration, hardware complications, and loss of function, not just the initial break.
What if I need a future joint replacement?
We include future orthopedic procedures in your demand using life care planning and expert medical opinions. The cost of future surgeries should not fall on you.
Can I sue for orthopedic malpractice after surgery?
Yes. We pursue claims involving implant misplacement, nerve damage, infection, surgical error, or failure to follow the standard of orthopedic care.
What if my job requires physical labor and I can’t return?
You may recover damages for lost earning capacity, not just wages. We document this using vocational experts and functional capacity evaluations.
