Why Hire Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., to be Your Meyerland Area Personal Injury Lawyers?
After over four and a half decades of serving all of Houston, the law firm of Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. is a name people know and trust when tragedy strikes. Whether you are hit by an 18-wheeler, injured on a oil rig, fall due to a dangerous condition on property, or are attacked by an unleashed dog, hiring Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. as your Meyerland Area personal injury attorneys give you a fighting chance to receive the fair compensation that the law says you deserve.
Here are some additional things to consider when you are considering hiring our law firm:
- Managing Partner Paul H. Cannon is Board-Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Less than 10% of attorneys in Texas are board-certified in their field of practice. Paul H. Cannon was recognized by the board in 2005 as possessing the skills to hold himself out as a personal injury law specialist.
- All 3 of Our Attorneys Recognized by Thomson-Reuters Legal Publications. Paul H. Cannon (Recognized as a Super Lawyer 2017-present), Sharon Simmons-Cantrell (Recognized as a Super Lawyer 2023-present), and Christopher K. Fletcher (Recognized as a Rising Star 2020-present).
- Christian Values. Those who act on your behalf reflect upon you. What quality do you want in your lawyer? Our goal is to serve clients with the same level of honesty, integrity, and compassion as if we were rendering services on behalf of our Lord, Himself.
- 40 Plus Years of Success. Since 1979, we have helped thousands of people after their lives were uprooted by someone else’s negligent conduct. Let us put our experience to work for you.
Our Personal Injury Law Office Serving Meyerland Area
The Houston personal injury law offices of Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. are located at 9821 Katy Fwy. Ste. 590, Houston, TX. 77024. We are easily accessible to Meyerland Area residents as follows: by car or bus.
Getting To Us by Car
The easiest way to get to our office serving Meyerland Area residents is to do as follows:
- Take North Braeswood Blvd. west to the Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8).
- Drive North on Sam Houston Tollway until you reach I-10 (Katy Freeway).
- Take the exit to go east on I-10, but DO NOT get on I-10.
- Stay to Your Right as you go down the ramp and exit onto I-10 Feeder Road.
- Pass through the Gessner intersection, and about 100 yards up, you will see the nine-story office building on your right, where we are located.
- Park in the lot beside the building or in the parking garage in any non-reserved space.
Getting to Us by Bus
To reach Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. via public transportation, you will need to do the following:
- Take Bus No. 68 from N. Braeswood Blvd. at Chimney Rock to Braeswood Blvd. at South Gessner.
- Walk north for about 1 minute from there to South Gessner Blvd. at Braeswood Station.
- Take Bus 46 (West Little York line) north to the Gessner stop (43 stops).
- Walk east from the Gessner stop for about 5-8 minutes until you cross the Mall parking lot and reach our office building.
About Meyerland Area, Houston, TX
Meyerland Area sits at the southeast corner of the 610 Loop. Most of Meyerland is outside of 610. However, a small portion extends inside the 610 Loop. The neighborhood extends east and is primarily contained between the 610 Loop and Hillcroft. The southeast part of the Meyerland Area includes the neighborhood extending past Hillcroft Avenue to Bob White Drive. Pine Street, Mimosa Street, and Maple Street make the northern border, while Willowbend Blvd defines the southern border. There are roughly 23,600 residents of the Meyerland Area. It was recognized as a Super Neighborhood by the City of Houston. Meyerland Area falls in the following zip codes: 77096, 77081, and 77036.
Entertainment in the Meyerland Area
If you are looking for something to do in the Meyerland Area, here are several ideas that the whole family may enjoy:
- Take in a Play. The Company OnStage is located at 5720 Bellaire Blvd., Suite G, Houston, Texas 77081. They offer plays for and performances for all ages as well as workshops for actors and actresses, young and old. Donations from corporate sponsors and volunteer workers help keep the show ticket prices affordable for patrons of the arts.
- Go to the Park. Meyerland Park offers a playground, soccer fields, tennis courts, and a baseball diamond, while Godwin Park offers a playground, picnic tables, a basketball court, and a baseball diamond.
- Visit NRG. Just to the east of Meyerland is the Astrodome Area, which features the Astrodome and NRG Stadium—home of the Houston Texans and the Houston Rodeo.
Our Practice Areas
Car Accidents
The experienced car wreck attorneys at Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., are qualified to handle all types of car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. If you have been in a wreck, you need to know that the insurance adjuster is not there to help you. His job is to save money for his insurance company at your expense. Don’t let an insurance adjuster wreck your life a second time. Call us to take the stress out of your case.
Truck Accidents.
18-wheeler accidents can cause some 0of the worst injuries we see. Traumatic brain injury, broken bones, and wrongful death often result from these catastrophic accidents. We have the experience to investigate these cases from start to finish. Let us fight for your family’s rights.
Premises Liability
When you go to an event or shop in a store, you are a customer. Business owners owe a duty to customers to provide them with a reasonably safe place to shop or visit. Sometimes it takes subpoenaing videos and other records to determine whether that duty is met. Talk to Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. to find out how we do this regularly.
Product Liability
There are numerous class actions and mass tort lawsuits going on because big corporations constantly seem to put profits over people. Whether you took a drug that has been recalled and made the subject of litigation or you were injured by a common household product, call us for a free consultation about your case.
Work Injuries Without Workers’ Compensation
Texas is the only State that does not require employers to protect their employees with workers’ compensation coverage. Instead, it is optional. If you were injured on the job and your employer failed to protect you with workers’ comp. benefits, you may have the right to sue your employer for his negligence. Talk to us today to learn your rights.
What Sort of Compensation can I Recover After a Meyerland Area Accident?
When you are hurt by someone else’s negligence, Texas law allows you to seek to recover damages from the at-fault party. Damages that you may recover include:
- Lost Income
- Pain and Suffering
- Medical Expenses
- Physical Impairment
- Compensation for Scars and Disfiguring Injuries.
What Do We Charge for a Consultation?
At Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., the consultation is always 100% free, no matter how long it takes for us to evaluate your case. Furthermore, if we take the case, you do not pay our attorney’s fee or our court costs unless we make a recovery for you.
How Long Do I Have to File a Meyerland Area Injury Claim?
The statute of limitations will bar you from making a claim if you fail to file a lawsuit within two years from the date of the injury-producing event. However, there are exceptions such as the injury discovery rule for certain medical malpractice and products liability claims, tolling provisions for minors, and extensions for sexual assault survivors. Thus, you should consult a qualified personal injury lawyer to determine your deadline to file a lawsuit.
Talk to Our Meyerland Injury Law Team Today
You have the right to speak to a Meyerland personal injury lawyer if you suspect that someone else’s negligence may have caused your injuries. Why not get a free consultation from Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., and know your rights? Call 800-298-0111 to schedule your free consultation today.
Other Areas of Town We Serve
In addition to Downtown, we cover all of Houston, including some of the following areas: