At Crain Caton & James, our Insurance Defense and Personal Injury Practice is dedicated to representing insurance companies and businesses in complex litigation.
Whether investigating suspicious claims or defending companies against serious injury lawsuits, our attorneys have the experience and know-how to protect our clients’ interests at every stage of the dispute.
We have successfully defended insurance companies in the vigorous prosecution and defense of claims involving fraud, arson, and other suspicious activities. Two of our attorneys bring unique insight from prior careers as Harris County Assistant District Attorneys, offering clients the benefit of prosecutorial experience in uncovering and litigating fraudulent claims. Our defense work also covers cases alleging sexual assault, libel and slander, sexual harassment, and invasion of privacy.
Our team frequently provides coverage opinions, helping insurers assess their obligations under policies and navigate claims under reservations of rights and non-waiver agreements. We also have substantial experience defending insurers and businesses against personal injury claims arising from offshore incidents, refinery accidents, automobile collisions, and toxic exposures, including asbestos and chemical exposure claims.
Our extensive trial experience includes securing favorable jury verdicts in cases involving catastrophic injuries such as severe paralysis, disfigurement, brain injuries, and death. We have successfully defended cases across Texas counties, including Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Washington, and Matagorda.
Beyond personal injury litigation, Crain Caton & James also represents insurers and businesses in contractual and extra-contractual disputes, including bad faith, Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) claims, and Insurance Code violations. Our litigation and appellate victories, combined with strategic counseling and effective trial advocacy, have saved clients millions of dollars and earned us a reputation for excellence and reliability in the insurance industry.
Why Do Personal Injury and Insurance Clients Choose Us?
- Exclusive Defense Focus: We represent insurers and businesses—not plaintiffs—ensuring our strategies align with carrier and corporate goals.
- Successful Track Record: We have delivered victories in injury and insurance litigation, protecting our clients’ financial and reputational interests.
- Comprehensive Services: From initial investigation to final appeal, we offer full-spectrum representation in insurance defense and personal injury matters.
- Credibility with Courts and Counsel: Our longstanding reputation for thorough preparation and strategic litigation enhances our clients’ positions at every stage of the case.
Areas of Focus
- Contractual & Extra-Contractual Insurance Defense
- Defamation Defense for Insurers & Businesses
- Defense Against Suspicious & Fraudulent Insurance Claims
- Insurance Coverage Opinions & Advice
- Personal Injuries Defense for Businesses & Insurers
- Product Liability Defense for Businesses & Insurers
- Reservations of Rights & Non-Waiver Control
- Toxic Tort
