Auto Accidents
Representation for drivers and passengers injured in serious motor vehicle crashes caused by negligence.
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At Gulf Coast Trial Attorneys, we understand the impact a serious injury can have on your life and the lives of your loved ones.
Dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to injured individuals on the Gulf Coast
Fighting for the rights of individuals injured due to the negligence of others
At Gulf Coast Trial Attorneys, we are committed to fighting for the rights of individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Our experienced trial attorney understands the physical, emotional, and financial toll that a serious injury can take on a person and their family. We work tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries — medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more — and provide personalized attention and aggressive representation to help our clients achieve the best possible outcome in their case.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident, we encourage you to contact us for a free consultation. We will review the details of your case, answer any questions you may have, and help you understand your legal options moving forward. At Gulf Coast Trial Attorneys, we are here to help you through this difficult time and fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
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Our Houston, Texas personal injury attorney has experience handling a wide range of injury cases
Trucking Accidents
Claims involving commercial trucks, catastrophic injuries, liability disputes, and aggressive insurance defense.
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Guidance for families pursuing accountability after the loss of a loved one caused by another party’s misconduct.
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Representation for injuries and losses involving offshore work, vessels, docks, and maritime-related incidents.
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Legal help for workers seriously injured on the job in construction, industrial, and other dangerous work environments.
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Representation for workers injured in oilfield, drilling, refinery, and other high-risk industrial accidents.
Learn MoreAbout our Houston, Texas personal injury attorney
Braden Riley is a trial attorney with more than a decade of experience in courtrooms across the Gulf Coast and around the country. A Houston native and Tulane-educated former Harris County felony prosecutor, Mr. Riley spent years inside an AmLaw 100 firm defending Fortune 500 oil, gas, maritime, and industrial companies against personal injury claims. Today, he uses that insider knowledge to fight for the people injured at those same places — going up against the same companies and insurers with a clear-eyed understanding of how they defend cases.
Trial-tested
More than 25 cases tried, with hundreds of depositions taken and defended over a decade-plus of practice.
Former prosecutor
Promoted to felony prosecutor at the Harris County District Attorney's Office, handling murder, aggravated robbery, and gang cases.
Insider knowledge
Years inside an AmLaw 100 firm defending Fortune 500 energy and industrial companies — and their insurers.
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Today Mr. Riley uses that experience exclusively for injured workers across the Gulf Coast.
Firm Insights
Perspectives on personal injury law, practical guidance for injured clients, and notes from the cases we handle on the Gulf Coast.
What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Serious Car Accident
The steps you take right after a crash shape the strength of your claim. From evidence at the scene to early insurance calls, here is what Texas drivers should know before the dust settles.
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Who Is Liable When a Commercial Truck Causes a Catastrophic Crash
Trucking cases rarely involve a single defendant. Carriers, drivers, maintenance providers, and shippers can all share responsibility — and pursuing each is often the difference between partial and full recovery.
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Jones Act Claims: What Offshore Workers Need to Know
Offshore injuries are governed by maritime law, not ordinary workers compensation. Here is a plain-language overview of seaman status, employer negligence, and the benefits a Jones Act claim can secure.
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