Christopher B. PayneAttorney at Law

Practice Area

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

When a life is altered or lost through another's negligence, the legal work must be as serious as the harm. Chris represents individuals and families in significant injury and wrongful death matters, with particular focus on commercial vehicle collisions and catastrophic-loss cases.

How Texas law shapes your case

Texas imposes a two-year statute of limitations on most personal injury and wrongful death claims — the clock starts running from the date of injury or death. Missing that deadline bars the claim entirely, regardless of its merits.

Texas also applies a modified comparative-fault rule: if a jury finds you more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing. Careful investigation, preservation of evidence, and disciplined case development matter from day one.

The cases we prioritize

Commercial vehicle accidents — 18-wheeler, delivery fleet, and rideshare collisions — where corporate defendants and their insurers are already building a defense within hours of the crash.

Wrongful death cases arising from motor vehicle collisions, medical negligence, or unsafe premises, where the family needs both an advocate and a steady hand.

Catastrophic injuries requiring lifetime care planning, life-care planners, vocational experts, and coordinated economic proof.

Who this is for

Commercial vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury matters. Chris personally reviews and handles each case rather than assigning it to junior staff.

Consultation

Talk to Chris directly about your case.

Twenty years of litigation judgment. Direct access. Considered strategy.

210.828.6500

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