DALLAS PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER and DALLAS BRAIN INJURY LAWYER
Representing Seriously Injured and Wrongful Death Victims Since 1981
No Games,
No Gimmicks,
... Just Results.
DALLAS PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER and DALLAS BRAIN INJURY LAWYER
Representing Seriously Injured and Wrongful Death Victims Since 1981
No Games, No Gimmicks,
... Just Results.
Nationally Recognized Brain Injury Trial Lawyer
$5,000,000
Brain Damage / Premises Liability
While playing in a Dallas city park, a child wandered into a water-filled ditch, almost drowning, and sustained oxygen deprivation to the brain.
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$3,200,000
Back Injury / Premises Liability
While a guest at a motel, a woman was severely injured from a fall; the handle on a door to her room broke unexpectedly as she was trying to open it.
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$2,200,000
Brain Damage / Premises Liability
While Christmas shopping in a retail clothing store, a woman was struck in the head by a heavy display item that fell from an overhead shelf.
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$1,800,000
Orthopedic Injury / Truck Collision
While driving near his home, a man in his car was struck virtually head-on by a waste disposal truck coming from the opposite direction.
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$1,800,000
Wrongful Death / Truck Collision
Driving at night, a single mother of three was struck by a truck. Both drivers died. No eyewitnesses. DPS concluded mom was at fault.
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$1,500,000
Wrongful Death / Products Liability
Seeking an aphrodisiac, a couple purchased an herbal liquid exempt from FDA approvals. Both lost consciousness. She survived. He died.
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$1,150,000
Brain Damage | Pedestrian/Auto Collision
While walking home from an office Christmas party a young lady was struck by a car causing her to hit her head when she landed on the street pavement.
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$1,100,000
Brain Damage / Premises Liability
A sub-contractor installing wiring was struck in the head by an unsecured door the general contractor left leaning against a wall.
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Founded by Attorney Charlie Waters
Nationally Recognized Personal Injury Trial Lawyer
Nationally Recognized Trial Lawyer
MISSION STATEMENT
At a time of challenge... Character and Dedication Matter.
Changing Lives One Case at a Time
We understand the hardship and suffering an injury, or the loss of a loved one, can cause you and your family. For most, a serious injury is an injury to the entire family since everyone is affected. We’re family oriented around here, so we get that.
This can be a time of great uncertainty and fear. Not knowing what to do or what’s coming next, can cause great stress in your life. We’ve helped a lot of people through difficult times just like you’re going through, and we can help you too. We battle the insurance companies, and their lawyers, everyday to get what our clients deserve. And along the way we build close personal relationships with those we represent that last long after the case is over. We wouldn’t have it any other way.
Our clients trust us to fight hard for them and we do. For over 35 years we’ve handled all types of injury cases and we know what we’re doing. From experience we know how to build a winning case. We know what you need and how to make a positive difference for you. We change lives around here everyday…one case at a time. That’s our mission.
A Dedicated Resource for Brain Injury Victims and Families
Brain injury recovery is deeply personal, often unpredictable, and can feel impossibly isolating. We built the Texas Brain Injury Law Center — located right here on this website — so you’ll never have to navigate the recovery process alone.
Understand What You’re Facing
Get clear explanations of traumatic brain injuries and their long-term impacts.
Know When It’s Time to Take Legal Action
Understand your legal options straight from a lawyer in Dallas and how to protect your rights.
Get Comprehensive Support for the Whole Family
Find practical guidance and resources throughout all aspects of the recovery process.
CHARLIE WATERS
Top 25 Brain Injury Lawyer in Texas
The National Brain Injury Trial Lawyers Association annually recognizes the top brain injury lawyers in the country. Membership in this exclusive organization is by peer review and nomination only. Charlie Waters has been recognized again this year as one of the Top 25 Brain Injury Lawyers in Texas. The Top 25 “exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, and performance in the area of expertise.”
THE LAW OFFICES OF CHARLIE WATERS
OUR Practice Areas
Our Practice areas
We handle a wide range of injury cases across the DFW area. If your situation isn’t listed below, see the entire list, or contact us, and we’ll tell you honestly if we can provide the necessary legal support.
Personal injuries can happen in all sorts of ways. If someone physically harmed you and in was their fault, you have a right to be compensated.
Car crashes can happen in many ways and sometimes involving several vehicles. Getting fair compensation can be complicated.
Riders should be respected on the roadways just like any everyone else. When they get hit or run off the road serious injuries generally follow.
A traumatic brain injury can affect all aspects of daily living. Brain injury litigation can be highly complex and requires special expertise.
Construction work can be dangerous. When someone carelessly harms you on the job-cite, you can seek compensation.
Losing a loved-one is difficult under any circumstances, but when the death was preventable it’s even more tragic.
Property owners and those “in control” of property have a general duty to maintain safe premises.
You can be seriously injured in a collision with an 18 Wheel trucks because of their size and weight.
If your child has suffered an injury contact our office today. Most often unique circumstances are present when children are injured.
Not sure where your case fits? Get in touch with our attorney in Dallas, Texas, for expert legal guidance.
ON Every Case
“We Leave No Dollar Behind”
THE Compensation You Deserve
Economic Damages
Economic damages are your financial losses. You most likely have medical bills and have missed time from work. Medical bills and lost wages are economic damages. You can recovery for these bills and losses. The at-fault parties who caused this financial burden on you and your family can be made to pay. The cost of future medical treatment and your future lost wages are also economic damages you can be compensated for. Often, we hire experts to help calculate all your future economic damages to make sure you get every dollar you have coming.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are those that have come upon you which are not financial, but rather reflect painful and emotional hurt. You can be compensated for your pain and anguish. Also, you may no longer be able to do things you could do before the accident and you’re entitled to be compensated for that too. If the at-fault party caused the death of a loved one, your grief may be overwhelming. You’re entitled to be compensated for your grief and heartache. We are experienced in identifying these damages to make sure you get the compensation you deserve.
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages are those meant to punish the at-fault party for conduct that was particularly bad and represented a total disregard for the safety of others. This happens when a party knew their conduct was very dangerous, but proceeded with it anyway. For example, when a drunk person chooses to drive his car or when a truck company knew the tires on an 18-Wheeler were worn thin but sent the truck out on the road anyway. When we seek punitive damages for you it can make at-fault people and corporations think twice before they engage in similar conduct in the future.
THE LAW OFFICES OF CHARLIE WATERS
HOW We Can Help You
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It’s all about YOU!
At a time of serious injury...you need a good listener.
The first thing we do is have a conversation about YOU. We want to know about your injury, how your injury has affected you and your family and how you’re feeling now and feel about the future. What’s the status of your medical treatment? Are you having trouble seeing the doctor you want and need to see? Are there challenges with your health insurance? Perhaps at this time in your life, health insurance is not affordable for you and your family? That’s something we understand. What other burdens are weighing heavy on your mind? We want to know. This is a challenging time for you and your loved ones, and understandably you have many questions and need answers. We’re here to listen and provide answers and find solutions. We then lift the burden of your case off your shoulders and onto ours… where it belongs… so you can focus on healing and getting better.
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Establishing Fault and Proving Negligence for a Personal Injury
At a time of serious loss...you need a fighter.
When you’re hurt you need someone on your side to fight for every dollar you’re owed. Someone was responsible through their negligence for your injuries and they should be the ones paying for your losses…not you. There may be many potential parties that could be held responsible for the damages you suffered in your accident. We look to find all of them. Nearly everyone who contributed to the cause of your accident should be required to pay for your damages.
But what if you were partially at fault for your accident, which sometimes happens? In Texas, we have laws that will allow injury victims to recovery damages from the at-fault parties even if they were partially responsible for the accident they were in. This is called “comparative negligence” which reduces compensation by the victim’s percentage of fault. The injury victim can still get compensation for losses, so long as their own negligence does not exceed 50%.
The at-fault parties, and their insurance companies and lawyers, will try to use these negligence laws to their every advantage to blame the victim for the accident. That’s why it’s so important to work with an experienced personal injury lawyer to prevent that from happening. That’s where we come in.
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Preserving Evidence and Filing Suit Before Time Runs Out
When it’s time for action...we act aggressively.
We’re always glad when a client comes to us soon after an accident so we can get started on investigating the incident and gathering evidence. We cannot emphasize enough how important that can be. The longer a victim waits to contact us, the greater the risk that valuable evidence will be lost forever. Getting to the 18-Wheeler that caused the crash before the faulty brakes can be replaced or repaired by the truck company can make all the difference in winning and losing. Taking photos of skid marks before they fade or get rained away is often critical. And, we always want to talk to witnesses soon after the accident and record their statements before memories fade. We build your case from the ground up, one piece of evidence at a time. It’s important to start the building process as soon as possible.
To have a chance of recovering your injury damages and losses, you will need to file your lawsuit against the responsible parties within the “statute of limitations” for personal injury cases. In Texas, the general rule requires a lawsuit be filed within 2 years of the accident. After 2 years it can be too late to sue. If that happens you would recover nothing for your losses. Under very limited circumstances there may be ways to extend the 2-year deadline, but you don’t want to take any chances. Don’t wait to the last minute to do something. Contact us immediately after your accident.
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Insurance Companies Don’t Want to Pay You
When they play games...we play to win.
Insurance companies are businesses above all else. They are out to make money and they lose money on each claim they pay out, which is why they will look for any reason they can to deny a claim or blame the victim for the accident. They don’t have sympathy for your losses because they care about their own losses more.
Insurance companies may even go so far as to use deceitful tactics, such as hiring someone to secretly film you hoping to catch you doing something that makes you look less injured than you actually are. They may also try to dig up things in your past to try to make you look bad or find a past medical condition or injury they can blame for your current disability. They do this to reduce the amount of money they would otherwise be required to pay. We are aware of these dirty tricks and strategies, and we know how to defeat them. We won’t let insurance companies win by falsely blaming you, or others things, for the accident and your condition.
THE LAW OFFICES OF CHARLIE WATERS
Awards & Associations
AMERICA’s TOP 100 PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS
Membership in this exclusive organization is through nomination and screening to identify and highlight the accomplishments of the Nation’s most esteemed and skillful lawyers in high-value, catastrophic injury cases.
BRAIN INJURY TOP 25 TRIAL LAWYERS
This premier organization recognizes, by invitation only, the Top 25 brain injury lawyers in each state for their superior qualifications for leadership, reputation, influence, and performance.WHAT OUR CLIENTS
Say About Us
Case Results
Brain Damage | Pedestrian / Auto Collision
While walking home from an office Christmas party a young lady was struck by a car causing her to hit her head when she landed on the street pavement. She lived just a few blocks from the restaurant where the firm’s Christmas party that year was being held. The weather was nice and it was not quite dark, so she decided to stroll home. When she entered the marked crosswalk with the green right-of-way arrow, she was struck by a vehicle that had failed to observe the light. The driver had completely failed to see her. The impact filled her over the hood of the car had she her head on the pavement when she landed. Though dazed, she did not suffer a loss of consciousness and was later discharged from the emergency room where she was told she had suffered no serious injury. The next day she began to experience severe headaches and slowed thinking with memory deficits, and reported back to the ER where she was then diagnosed with a concussion. Her concussion never fully resolved, and she went on to develop Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) with numerous debilitating symptoms. It is worth noting that all of her post-accident imaging (CT Scans and MRIs) were negative. Her type of brain injury does not show up on CT Scans/MRIs.
Gross settlement:$1,150,000. Attorney’s Fees: $382,833.33. Case Expenses: $56,908.81. Net to client: $687,870.23
Herbal Supplement Wrongful Death Lawsuit Results in $1.5 Million Settlement
(Full and appropriate compensation hampered by limited insurance coverage.)
Herbal Supplement Wrongful Death Lawsuit Results in $1.5 Million Settlement
This herbal supplement wrongful death lawsuit involved the tragic death of a man after he and his partner consumed a liquid product marketed as an “herbal supplement” intended to enhance intimacy. The products liability lawsuit alleged that the manufacturer distributed a dangerous and inadequately tested substance without proper safety oversight, warnings, or quality control procedures.
The couple purchased the liquid aphrodisiac believing it to be a safe herbal supplement available for consumer use. Shortly after consuming the product, both individuals lost consciousness. The woman later regained consciousness, but her partner did not survive.
Because the product was marketed as an herbal supplement, it was not subject to the same level of federal review and approval typically associated with pharmaceutical drugs regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). During the investigation, our legal team traced the manufacturer to a warehouse operation in Arizona where the product was being mixed and distributed by individuals with no formal background in chemistry, toxicology, or pharmaceuticals.
Through discovery, evidence revealed that the company maintained inadequate manufacturing records and could not definitively identify all ingredients contained within the product. The investigation ultimately uncovered the presence of butanediol, a chemical compound associated with severe health risks including respiratory depression, loss of consciousness, and death.
The lawsuit alleged negligent manufacturing practices, dangerous product design, failure to warn consumers, and inadequate testing of the supplement before distribution to the public. The matter ultimately resolved through settlement.
Gross settlement: $1,500,000. Attorney’s Fees: $600,000. Case Expenses: $38,657.88. Net to client: $861,342,12.
Key Issues in This Case
- Herbal supplement wrongful death lawsuit
- Dangerous supplement products liability claim
- Failure to warn consumers
- Defective supplement litigation
- Unsafe aphrodisiac supplement
- Negligent manufacturing practices
- Respiratory depression caused by supplement ingredients
- Product liability wrongful death case
Premises Liability Lawsuit Against Extended-Stay Motel
Premises Liability Lawsuit Against Extended-Stay Motel Results in $3.2 Million Settlement
A serious premises liability lawsuit was brought on behalf of a woman who suffered catastrophic spinal injuries while staying at an extended-stay motel. During her tenancy, the guest repeatedly encountered a dangerously warped and deteriorated entry door to her room. The door routinely became stuck when closed, requiring significant force to open from the inside.
According to the lawsuit, the guest made multiple complaints to motel management regarding the defective door and the unsafe condition of the entryway. Despite repeated notice of the hazard, the door was never properly repaired or replaced.
One day, while attempting to leave her room, the guest forcefully pulled on the door handle as she had been forced to do on prior occasions. Without warning, the handle detached completely from the door, causing her to fall violently backward onto the floor.
As a result of the fall, she sustained devastating injuries, including a burst fracture to her lumbar spine, severe neck trauma, and permanent spinal cord damage. The injuries ultimately led to partial paralysis and long-term physical impairment.
Our legal team pursued claims based on negligent property maintenance, unsafe premises conditions, and failure to repair a known hazard despite repeated complaints from the tenant. The case ultimately resolved through a substantial settlement.
Gross settlement: $3,200,000. Attorney’s Fees: $1,440,000. Case Expenses: $182,351.96. Net to client: $1,399,135.51
PERSONAL Injury Faqs
The majority of personal injury cases are settled before ever going to trial, but sometimes settling out of court is not an option. A few reasons for this may be:
- The defendant does not offer a settlement;
- The defendant only offers an unreasonable settlement;
- The plaintiff wants to go to trial; and
- Liability or damages are disputed.