Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP - Accident & Injury Attorneys - Midland, TX
Schechter, Shaffer and Harris, LLP is an acclaimed personal injury trial law firm serving Midland, Texas and the greater Permian Basin. Founded in 1964, the firm has recovered more than one billion dollars for victims of catastrophic 18-wheeler collisions, oilfield explosions, maritime disasters, and wrongful death.
Dedicated Permian Basin Personal Injury and Truck Accident Advocacy
Suffering a life-altering injury in a catastrophic accident can instantly disrupt your physical health, emotional well-being, and financial future. Located on North Midland Drive in Midland, Schechter, Shaffer and Harris, LLP provides tenacious, compassionate legal representation for victims across the Permian Basin. Founded in 1964, the firm brings more than six decades of courtroom excellence and a proven history of recovering over one billion dollars for injured individuals and grieving families. Whether you need to hire an attorney after a severe collision with an oilfield sand truck or seek accountability for a devastating workplace explosion, the firm seasoned trial lawyers fight relentlessly to maximize your financial recovery.
Midland 18-Wheeler and Commercial Freight Collision Litigation
Permian Basin thoroughfares such as Interstate 20, Highway 285, and Highway 349 witness a continuous stream of heavy commercial traffic, resulting in frequent and devastating truck accidents. Schechter, Shaffer and Harris, LLP moves quickly to dispatch accident reconstruction teams and subpoena crucial commercial trucking evidence. Key trucking litigation areas include:
- Holding freight carriers accountable for driver fatigue, hours-of-service violations, and unqualified drivers.
- Investigating catastrophic crashes involving crude oil haulers, water tankers, and heavy drilling transport vehicles.
- Overcoming corporate defense tactics in multi-vehicle collisions, jackknife wrecks, and underride accidents.
- Securing full compensation for traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord paralysis, and severe burn injuries.
- Filing wrongful death lawsuits to recover financial support, lost companionship, and funeral costs for surviving families.
Oilfield Explosions, Rig Catastrophes, and Industrial Accidents
West Texas oil and gas operations carry immense physical risks when operators prioritize production speed over worker safety. The firm trial attorneys have extensive experience confronting multinational oil corporations and third-party contractors in high-stakes job site claims, including:
- Catastrophic drilling rig blowouts, pipeline explosions, and refinery fires.
- Severe burns from chemical releases, flash fires, and toxic hydrogen sulfide gas inhalation.
- Crush injuries caused by falling equipment, pipe tongs, winches, and defective hydraulic machinery.
- Third-party negligence lawsuits circumventing workers compensation immunity limits.
- Catastrophic Jones Act and offshore maritime injury claims nationwide.
Motor Vehicle Crashes, Defective Products, and Catastrophic Injury Claims
In addition to commercial freight and oilfield litigation, the firm advocates for individuals injured through everyday negligence across Midland and Ector County. Core injury practice areas include:
- Representing drivers and passengers harmed in serious car accidents, motorcycle crashes, and rideshare wrecks.
- Holding reckless motorists accountable for drunk driving collisions and distracted driving crashes.
- Litigating defective product liability claims against manufacturers of flawed auto parts and industrial tools.
- Representing pedestrians and bicyclists struck by negligent drivers at busy West Texas intersections.
Why Clients Trust Schechter, Shaffer and Harris, LLP
With board-certified personal injury trial specialists and decades of recognition in Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Schechter, Shaffer and Harris, LLP has established a national reputation for fearless courtroom litigation. Operating strictly on a contingency fee agreement, clients incur zero upfront costs and owe no legal fees unless compensation is successfully recovered. When you need to find an attorney who has the trial capability, financial strength, and personal dedication to take on massive insurance corporations, Schechter, Shaffer and Harris, LLP provides the formidable representation you need to rebuild your life.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the bustling retail corridor of northern Midland, within the active Cornerstone Shopping Center at the key intersection of Midland Drive and Loop 250.
Building Location
This is a two-story multi-tenant commercial retail and office complex known as the Cornerstone Shopping Center, situated near popular dining spots like Hopdoddy Burger Bar.
Parking Details
Complimentary surface public parking is available for clients in the spacious parking lot directly in front of the shopping plaza.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Head to the professional offices inside the shopping center. Take the stairs or use the elevator to access the second floor where Suite 2500 is located.