Welcome To The Law Offices Of Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC

Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC has been representing plaintiffs in personal injury, business and commercial matters, insurance litigation, and contract law since our inception in 1971.

During Mr. Chandler’s highly distinguished career he was elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates, an elite national organization that “seek(s) attorneys who display skill, civility and integrity, to help younger attorneys achieve a higher level of trial advocacy and to educate the public about the vital importance of the Seventh Amendment”; the right to a trial by jury.


In 2002 Mr. Chandler was once again recognized as a leader in his field when he was elected President of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assoc. This statewide organization advocates for the rights of citizens to have their legal disputes determined by a jury of their peers.

Our Success

Breaking News: $392 Million Verdict for Client

For almost four decades, our highly experienced team of personal injury lawyers have been representing the rights of individuals, families and groups who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Although many cases are settled, Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC prides itself in its reputation as a "trial" firm.

Free Consultation

We offer a free personal consultation on your first visit to learn more about your injury and discuss your legal options. If you've been injured, contact a Lufkin or Houston, Texas personal injury lawyer at Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC today. We regularly handle cases throughout East and Southeast Texas. Our practice is not limited to East Texas. We routinely handle cases throughout Texas and the United States. Although our offices are in Texas, our practice is not limited to the boundaries of Texas. In fact, some of our greatest victories for clients have taken place in other states.

 

Personal Injury Attorney

Have you been injured in an accident that was due to someone else's negligence? If so, you may want to consider enlisting the services of a highly qualified, very experienced personal injury attorney.

A personal injury attorney can fight for your right to compensation during litigation. Also, a personal injury lawyer will use professional techniques to prove your case to a judge or a jury. Fighting companies alone for compensation could leave you on the wrong end of a verdict. Hire a personal injury attorney when you, or someone you know, has been injured because of the carelessness of others. Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC can provide you with a qualified attorney who is skilled at representing clients in accident cases.

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Propane Explosion Lawyer

Injuries sustained in a propane explosion can seriously alter your life forever. Severe burns, amputation or even death can result from a propane explosion.

If you or someone close to you has been injured or killed in a propane explosion, get in touch with a propane explosion lawyer immediately. An experienced propane lawyer with a proven track record will find out where the responsibility lies and make the guilty party pay. Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC can provide you with a personal injury lawyer experienced in propane explosion cases.

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Paxil Attorney

Millions have used the drug Paxil to treat depression, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. However, many have suffered from the side effects of Paxil including birth defects and suicidal thoughts. The makers of Paxil, GlaxoSmithKline, were made aware of these side effects in 2001 by the Food and Drug Administration.

If you have suffered from the side effects of Paxil, hire a Paxil attorney today. A Paxil attorney will present facts to a judge or jury that shows the negligence of Paxil's manufacturers and obtain compensation for you. Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC can provide you with a personal injury attorney skilled in representing clients in Paxil cases.

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Tractor Trailer Accident Attorney

Driving on the road today can be very hazardous. While tractor trailers serve a meaningful purpose transporting goods, they can be dangerous to other drivers if involved in an accident.

If you have suffered injuries in a tractor trailer accident, or know someone who has, hire the services of a tractor trailer accident attorney now. A tractor trailer accident lawyer will use their skill and experience to represent you against trucking companies, who may try to get out of paying you compensation. Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC has a tractor trailer accident lawyer on staff that can fight the trucking companies in litigation.

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Current News


Contact An Attorney Immediately If You’re Currently Suffering From Fosamax Side Effects  

[ Posted on Jan 23]

If you used the medication Fosamax as part of your treatment for osteoporosis, then you need to consider legal action. This is particularly true if you’re experiencing the serious Fosamax side effects that had previously not been communicated to patients or doctors. The makers of Fosamax failed to properly test and research the medication prior to its release and now that it’s known the drug in some cases can actually make the symptoms of osteoporosis worse, many feel they should be held accountable for their carelessness.

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Lawsuits Are Being Filed By Families That Have A Child With Zoloft Birth Defects 

[ Posted on Jan 16]

Zoloft is a medication that’s manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. It’s prescribed to individuals to treat a number of different conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder as well as other behavioral issues like stress, anxiety and depression. As with most prescription medications, there are minor side effects that patients were cautioned about when taking the drug. However, research done in the last several years has revealed that not all of those potential side effects related to Zoloft were being communicated to doctors and patients. Most notably these studies indicated that there are serious risks when the drug is used during the early stages of a pregnancy and that it can lead to a range of Zoloft birth defects in the newborn child.

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Legal Action Is Being Taken By Patients Following The DePuy Artificial Hip Recall  

[ Posted on Jan 23]

If anytime during the last decade you had hip replacement surgery, then you need to be aware of the issues that are being caused by many widely used hip implants.  DePuy Orthopedics announced an artificial hip recall related to their ASR Hip Resurfacing System and their ASR XL Acetabular System. Shortly after the release of these implants, patients began to experience unexpected hip replacement problems. As reports of these problems continued to mount, research was done into their cause and it was discovered that there was an abnormally high amount of metal debris being given off by the implants.

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