Robert E. "Rob" Ammons
Recognized since 2013
Houston, Texas
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Robert E. Ammons is the founding partner of The Ammons Law Firm. Rob received his B.A. from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. After receiving an academic scholarship, Rob continued his education at Baylor University School of Law where he was Editor of the Baylor Law Review, a member of the Order of the Barristers, and a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. He received his J.D. cum laude in 1988 and was selected to serve as a Briefing Attorney for the Texas Supreme Court.Rob has represented consumers in products liability litigation since 1991. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Rob is also Board Certified in Civil Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is individually rated AV®, the highest peer-review rating offered by Martindale-Hubbell®. In addition, Rob is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
For more than three decades Rob has concentrated his practice on tire and automotive defect litigation. Rob represents consumers exclusively. He has successfully prosecuted numerous catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases against tire manufacturers, automakers, tire retailers, and tire service centers, including Michelin, BFGoodrich, Uniroyal, Cooper Tire, Goodyear, Dunlop, Bridgestone/Firestone, Continental/General Tire, Kumho Tire, Yokohama, General Motors, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, Honda, Toyota, Isuzu, Hyundai, Nissan, Mitsubishi, BMW, Mazda, Discount Tire, Pep Boys, Les Schwab, and Walmart.
- Direct Phone Number: 713-523-1606
- Phone Number: 713-523-1606
- Lawyer Page: https://www.ammonslaw.com/attorneys/robert-earl-ammons
- 3700 Montrose Boulevard
Houston, TX 77006
- English
- Baylor University, J.D., graduated 1988
- Baylor University, BA, graduated 1985
- Florida, 1990
- New York, 2006
- Arizona, 2010
- New Mexico, 2019
- Texas, 1988
- Houston Trial Lawyers Association - Former Director
- National Board of Trial Advocacy - Board Certified
- Southern Trial Lawyers Association - Director
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization - Board Certified
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Director
- • U.S. District court for the Western District of Texas
- • U.S. District court for the Eastern District of Texas
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- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- “AV” individual rating by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
- 2021 Top 100 Attorneys in Texas – only 0.06% of all attorneys in Texas are selected
- Achieved 10/10 Rating on AVVO
- AV® Rated by Martindale Hubbell – Highest possible rating in both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards since 2013
- Best Civil Attorney by the Houston Press, 2010
- Best Lawyers® for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, 2013 – 2021
- Best Lawyers® for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, 2013 – 2021
- Best of the Best Attorneys Top 10 in Personal Injury – Plaintiffs
- Board Certified in Civil Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
- Houston Press Best Civil Attorney 2010
- Houstonia Magazine’s Top Personal Injury Attorney in Houston 2019-2021
- Million & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member
- Named Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer by Lawdragon 500 since 2007
- Nation’s Top One Percent National Association of Distinguished Counsel since 2015
- National Board of Trial Advocacy Civil Trial Law Over 20 Years of Certification
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100 since 2014
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as Best Law Firm
- Recognized in Best Lawyers in America© 2021 – only 5% of lawyers in the United States receive this distinction
- Selected to Texas Super Lawyers® 19 years in a row –since the award first began
- Texas Bar Foundation Life Fellow since 2014
- Texas Lawyer Verdict Hall of Fame $82.5 Million in Petrie v. Hanover
- Texas Monthly Top 100 attorneys in Houston 12 years in a row
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation
The Evolving Landscape of Personal Injury Litigation: Key Trends and Legal Shifts
Personal injury law continues to evolve rapidly, influenced by technological advancements, changing liability standards, and evolving jury perspectives. As courts adapt to new forms of evidence, corporate accountability, and updated compensation structures, attorneys must stay ahead of these shifts to effectively advocate for their clients.
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How Wrongful Death Lawsuits Are Changing: Key Trends and What Families Need to Know
Wrongful death lawsuits have become increasingly complex, shaped by new liability precedents, legislative reforms, and advancements in forensic evidence. As courts hold corporations, manufacturers, and third parties more accountable for preventable deaths, families seeking justice must navigate a legal system that is constantly evolving.
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Understanding Legal Advocacy in Catastrophic Injury Cases
From wrongful death claims to truck accident litigation, The Ammons Law Firm fights for victims of catastrophic accidents. Learn how our attorneys hold negligent parties accountable.
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Auto Defect Litigation: When Vehicle Design Flaws Lead to Catastrophic Injuries
As auto defect attorneys, we've observed recurring patterns where manufacturer decisions prioritizing aesthetics or cost savings over safety fundamentally compromise vehicle integrity.
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Battle-Tested Insights: What Rollover Cases Taught Me About Corporate Accountability
When I first began handling vehicle rollover cases in the early 2000s, the litigation landscape looked dramatically different than it does today.
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Industrial Safety Failures: The Human Cost of Plant Explosions
At industrial facilities across America, workers face hazards that most of us never encounter in our daily lives.
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Adrift in Dangerous Waters: The Reality of Maritime Injury Law
After twenty-seven years handling maritime cases, you develop instincts. This wasn't just an accident. It was the predictable result of corner-cutting that prioritized production over people.
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Navigating Legal Challenges in International Plane Crashes: The Ammons Law Firm Supports Families Across Borders
When aviation tragedies occur overseas, The Ammons Law Firm’s Airplane Accident Attorneys help families in the U.S. pursue justice through international coordination, legal strategy, and compassionate representation.
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Safeguarding Digital Evidence After Truck Crashes: The Ammons Law Firm Responds to Data Loss and Legal Risk
With critical crash data at risk, The Ammons Law Firm’s Truck Accident Attorneys take urgent legal steps to preserve digital evidence and protect families’ right to accountability after fatal truck collisions.
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Preserving Evidence in Wrongful Death Cases: How The Ammons Law Firm Protects Families’ Right to Justice
The Ammons Law Firm’s Wrongful Death Attorneys act swiftly to secure evidence in fatal accident cases, ensuring families have the facts they need to pursue justice and accountability through the legal system.
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The Ammons Law Firm Leverages Forensic Engineering to Strengthen Personal Injury Claims
By partnering with technical experts, The Ammons Law Firm’s personal injury attorneys uncover hidden failures in complex cases—turning engineering insight into powerful legal evidence for those harmed by defective products, equipment, and unsafe systems.
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Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation: Long-Term Strategy in Civil, Workplace, and Product Liability Cases
The Ammons Law Firm litigates traumatic brain injury cases involving defective products, third-party negligence, and safety failures across high-risk environments. These matters require detailed evidence, expert collaboration, and trial-ready preparation to address the long-term consequences of brain trauma. Whether the injury stems from a faulty restraint system, unsafe worksite, or equipment def
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Construction Site Brain Injuries: Legal Accountability for Safety Failures and Equipment Defects
The Ammons Law Firm represents workers who have suffered life-altering traumatic brain injuries due to preventable hazards on construction sites. From collapsing scaffolds to defective machinery, these cases often reveal deeper failures in jobsite oversight, safety enforcement, and equipment reliability. The firm’s litigation approach integrates elements of product liability, health and safety law
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Litigating Catastrophic Car Accidents: Strategic Advocacy in High-Impact Injury Claims
The Ammons Law Firm represents clients nationwide in catastrophic car accident cases involving permanent injury or wrongful death. These complex claims often intersect with product liability, commercial vehicle regulations, and disputed insurance coverage. The firm’s Car Accident Attorneys litigate cases involving traumatic brain injury, paralysis, and multi-party liability, backed by expert testi
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Vehicle Defect Litigation: Accountability in the Automotive Industry’s Changing Safety Landscape
The Ammons Law Firm litigates vehicle defect and crashworthiness cases involving design failures, component malfunctions, and regulatory breakdowns. Their Car Accident Attorneys collaborate with engineers and safety experts to pursue claims against manufacturers and suppliers across the global supply chain. From rollovers and restraint failures to emerging risks with electric vehicles and autonomo
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Spinal Cord Injury Litigation: Long-Term Advocacy in Catastrophic Injury Claims
The Ammons Law Firm represents clients nationwide in catastrophic spinal cord injury cases involving falls, product failures, and negligent third parties. Their Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys build trial-ready cases that incorporate expert medical testimony, safety compliance analysis, and long-term care projections. As personal injury lawyers, the firm pursues compensation while advancing workplace
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Hospital Negligence in Spinal Injury Cases
The Ammons Law Firm litigates spinal cord injury cases involving delayed diagnosis, improper emergency care, and defective medical equipment. Their Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys pursue claims against hospitals, healthcare systems, and device manufacturers whose failures lead to permanent injury. As personal injury lawyers, the firm advocates for both compensation and institutional reform, helping i
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Catastrophic Injury and Death in the Energy Sector: Civil Litigation After Industrial Failure
The Ammons Law Firm litigates catastrophic workplace accidents in the energy sector, including refinery explosions, pipeline ruptures, and mechanical failures. Their Workplace Accident Attorneys build third-party claims involving contractors, manufacturers, and system design flaws. As personal injury lawyers, the firm delivers trial-focused advocacy that addresses both systemic failures and the lo
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