Houston, Texas · Work Injury & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer
Hurt at work?I’ll fight for you.
Texas is the only state that lets companies opt out of workers’ compensation. I represent the workers those companies leave behind: Non-Subscriber, ERISA and arbitration cases, in Houston and across the State of Texas.
“If I’m your 4th lawyer, you won’t need to go any further.”
- Years in the fight
- 30+
- Personal injury
- 100%
- Days available
- 7 / 7
The Texas Problem
Texas is the only state that lets your employer opt out of workers’ compensation.
Did you know that? Most injured workers don’t, until they are hurt and find out their company has taken an unfair advantage of their rights. If you have been hurt at work, you need a work injury attorney who fights these cases every single day.
I have spent my entire career standing up for people and I promise to do the same for you.
No safety net
When your employer opts out, there is no state system guaranteeing your medical bills or lost wages get paid.
Their rules, their lawyers
Non-subscriber plans, ERISA policies and forced arbitration are written by the company. Their attorneys are already on retainer.
You need someone on your side
These are the cases I have built my career on. I know how the plans work and how to make them pay.
I’ve made millions on cases that no other lawyer would take.
Practice Areas
The cases companies hope you never bring.
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Non-Subscriber / Hurt at Work
Texas is the only state that lets companies opt out of workers' compensation. If you were injured working for a non-subscriber employer, you need an attorney who fights these cases every day.
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ERISA Claims
Employer benefit plans governed by ERISA are complex and stacked against injured workers. I know how to navigate the rules and hold plans accountable for what you are owed.
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Arbitration
Many employers force injured workers into arbitration instead of court. I level the playing field and advocate aggressively for you throughout the arbitration process.
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Auto Accidents
After a car, truck, or motorcycle crash, insurance companies move fast to protect their bottom line. I make sure your rights, your medical care, and your recovery come first.
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Personal Injury
When someone else's negligence causes you harm, you deserve someone in your corner. I have devoted my entire career to standing up for injured people across Texas.
James P. Grantham
J.D., South Texas College of Law
Practicing since 1992
About James
The most important thing to know about James is that he genuinely cares.
His most rewarding work comes from helping people who have been treated unfairly by companies with non-subscriber opt-out status and the insurers they approve. Those companies hire professionals to protect their interests. Injured people deserve someone to protect theirs.
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You will not be victimized twice.
Not by insurance carriers, company doctors, opposing lawyers or the process itself. I handle every aspect of your case from the moment you hire me.
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You will see a doctor who listens.
Not one who discounts your injury and sends you on your way. I make sure you get the care you need and that the billing is reasonable and ethical.
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Every dollar gets documented.
Medical expenses, lost wages and every other cost tied to your injury. Nothing gets left on the table.
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You will always know where you stand.
I explain how and why the system works the way it does, and I keep you informed at every step.
Credentials
A trial lawyer, not a settlement mill.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology from the University of North Texas. Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law, 1992. Since then, 100% of the practice has been devoted to personal injury litigation.
Licensed before
- State Courts of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Has argued before
- Houston Court of Appeals
- Fifth Circuit Federal Court, New Orleans
Member of
- State Bar of Texas
- Houston Trial Lawyers Association
- American Bar Association
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What Happens Next
Three steps between you and someone in your corner.
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Call or text. Any day.
Our staff is available 7 days a week. After hours, text James directly on his cell. We are eager to talk about how we can represent you.
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Free case review.
We sit down and walk through what happened, who was involved and what has been said so far. No fee, no obligation, no pressure.
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I take over everything.
Insurers, company doctors, paperwork, deadlines and the other side's lawyers. You focus on healing. I focus on the fight.
Before you sign anything
Most employers’ insurers keep an attorney on retainer. Many specialize in getting you to say and do things that hurt your case before it has even started.
Cooperate with medical professionals so you get care. Beyond that, do not agree to or sign anything without a detailed understanding of your rights. Call first.
Where We Work
Houston-based. Texas-wide.
The office sits on N. Main Street just north of downtown Houston. I represent injured workers here and throughout the State of Texas.
Greater Houston, TX
- Houston
- Pasadena
- Baytown
- Pearland
- Sugar Land
- The Woodlands
- Katy
- Spring
State of Texas
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
- San Antonio
- Austin
- Beaumont
- Corpus Christi
Free Consultation
Have you been hurt at work?
It is critical that you select the right person to protect your rights immediately. Call or text today. We are confident we can help and look forward to speaking with you.
“Text me on my cell phone. That is how sure I am.”
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