West Texas Brain Injury Attorney
Last updated on February 21, 2026
A brain injury is one of the most devastating outcomes that can arise from an accident. Brain injury recovery is often a lifelong endeavor – a constant battle that involves years of rehabilitation, occupational therapy and psychological evaluations for the survivor. If sports, a bad fall, an auto accident or a criminal gave you or a loved one a brain injury, The Biggs Firm can help.
I am attorney Brent A. Biggs, and I have spent years helping the victims of negligent accidents get the compensation they need to move forward. I will pull you through this challenging time with personalized service and aggressive legal strategies backed by decades of experience. You can speak to me by calling my Odessa office at 432-268-0153 and scheduling your free consultation. I represent clients in Odessa and Midland, as well as throughout West Texas.
Injured people often choose my firm because I am a Texas local, born and raised in the Lone Star State. Additionally, I have obtained millions of dollars on behalf of my clients. I know how insurance companies work and how to fight for top results.
Brain Injuries And Sports
Many families in West Texas engage in sports and youth sports without considering the possibility of severe brain injuries. Negligent sports coaches and the lack of proper safety equipment could increase the odds of suffering a brain injury during a sport such as football. Other sports also pose a risk of head and brain injuries, including hockey, swimming and baseball. The most common brain injury in sports is a concussion.
A concussion could lead to the loss of consciousness, dizziness, confusion, cognitive problems, behavioral changes, headaches, memory loss and sleep issues. Most concussions heal on their own with rest. Athletes, however, are at risk of a related condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a degenerative brain disease often seen in people with a history of multiple brain injuries, such as athletes.
CTE can result from suffering multiple concussions throughout an individual’s life. Boxers, football players and hockey players have all developed CTE, as well as military veterans. This condition can lead to an unhealthy buildup of proteins in the brain, potentially causing permanent damage. CTE can cause confusion, memory loss, poor judgment, lack of impulse control, depression, suicidal tendencies and progressive dementia.
Who Is Liable For Brain Injuries?
If you or a loved one has a brain injury, concussion or CTE from repetitive head trauma, speak to our lawyer about a potential personal injury lawsuit. If the head injuries came from playing a sport, the coach, school and sports organization could be liable for your damages. In school sports, it is the coach’s responsibility to reasonably prevent head and brain injuries to players through proper training, supervision, head protection and emergency response protocols. The school could be vicariously liable for a negligent sports coach after a player suffers a brain injury.
In other accidents that can cause brain injuries, such as vehicle collisions, falls and acts of violence, the party that caused the accident may be financially responsible. For example, an irresponsible driver may have to pay for a pedestrian’s medical care and lost wages if the driver struck the pedestrian in a crosswalk. The Biggs Firm can assist you in determining fault for an accident that caused a brain injury.
Common Causes Of TBIs In West Texas
While many associate head trauma with sports, most brain injuries in the Permian Basin happen during daily work and travel. I see many hard-working people in Odessa and Midland suffer life-changing harm due to industrial accidents. Oilfield explosions often cause violent pressure waves that damage brain tissue even without a direct hit to the head. Furthermore, falls from heights on drilling rigs remain a leading cause of catastrophic injury for local workers.
Heavy truck accidents also contribute significantly to the high rate of traumatic brain injuries in our region. Our highways stay crowded with commercial vehicles that can cause devastating collisions due to driver fatigue or mechanical failure.
- Oilfield equipment malfunctions and pressurized well blowouts
- Slip-and-fall accidents from derricks or elevated platforms
- High-speed crashes involving 18-wheelers on rural West Texas roads
Because these accidents involve massive forces, the resulting brain damage often requires immediate and intensive medical intervention.
The True Cost Of A Brain Injury
You may face millions of dollars in expenses over your lifetime after a serious brain injury. I help you pursue “economic damages” to cover these measurable financial losses. These include your current hospital bills, the cost of future surgeries and the wages you lose when you cannot return to work. Moreover, a severe injury often requires 24-hour home care and expensive modifications to your house or vehicle.
I also seek “noneconomic damages” to address the intangible toll the accident takes on your life. This category covers your physical pain and the emotional distress caused by your new limitations. Additionally, you can seek compensation for the loss of consortium, which addresses the strain the injury puts on your relationship with your spouse.
Your TBI Questions, Answered
You likely have many questions about your legal rights and the recovery process during this difficult time. Here are answers to common concerns I hear from clients regarding brain injury claims in Texas.
How much does it cost to hire a brain injury attorney?
I work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing up front for my services. I only receive a payment if I successfully recover money for you through a settlement or a jury verdict.
What if my symptoms didn’t appear immediately after the accident?
You can still file a claim because brain injury symptoms like memory loss or mood changes often take days to surface. Seeking a medical evaluation right away helps link these delayed symptoms to your accident.
Is there a time limit for filing a Texas brain injury lawsuit?
Texas law generally gives you two years to file your personal injury lawsuit, beginning on the date of the accident. However, some specific circumstances might change this deadline, so you should speak with me as soon as you can.
Speak To A West Texas Brain Injury Lawyer Today
West Texas brain injury survivors have an ally in The Biggs Firm. I have years of experience helping clients through brain injury cases involving all types of causes, from sports to auto accidents. I can review your brain injury case for signs of negligence for free today during an initial consultation. You will speak directly to our lead attorney when you contact us for a legal consultation.
Call my office at 432-268-0153 or use the contact form to schedule your free case evaluation now.