Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer

If you’ve been seriously injured in Dallas because of someone else’s negligence, you need more than a lawyer. You need a team that understands how much is at stake and has the resources to fight for everything your case is worth. The Dallas personal injury lawyers at Varghese Summersett represent people whose lives have been upended by the reckless, careless, or dangerous actions of others — from catastrophic car wrecks on I-35E to fatal workplace accidents at industrial sites across Dallas County. We handle every case on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win.

A serious injury doesn’t just hurt physically. It changes the rhythm of your life. It makes routine things — getting dressed, driving your kids to school, doing your job — suddenly impossible or agonizing. Bills start arriving before you’ve even had time to process what happened. And while you’re trying to hold your life together, the insurance company for the person who hurt you is already working to pay you as little as possible. That’s where we come in. Varghese Summersett brings the trial experience, the financial resources, and the insider knowledge of how insurance companies operate to level the playing field from day one.

Why Choose Varghese Summersett for Your Dallas Injury Claim?

The law firm you choose after an injury determines how seriously the other side takes your case. Insurance adjusters know which firms settle cheap and which ones will take them to trial. At Varghese Summersett, we have built a reputation in Dallas County and across Texas as a firm that prepares every case for the courtroom — and follows through when the other side refuses to do right by our clients.

Our team has recovered millions in settlements and verdicts for injured Texans. We’ve earned recognition from Best Lawyers in America® and maintain over 1,100 five-star reviews from past clients — people who trusted us during the worst moments of their lives and felt the difference a dedicated team makes.

Our firm has been recognized as a Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers and was named a 2025 Best Places to Work by the Dallas Business Journal. Those distinctions reflect who we are: a firm that attracts top legal talent because of how we practice law and how we treat the people we serve.

What gives us an edge starts with our founding partner. Benson Varghese is Board Certified in Criminal Law, has tried more than 100 cases before Texas juries, and — critically for personal injury clients — worked as an insurance adjuster before attending law school. He also interned for an insurance defense firm during law school. That means the strategies insurance companies use to minimize, delay, and deny claims aren’t a mystery to our team. We’ve seen them from the inside, and we use that knowledge to dismantle them from the outside.

Our personal injury attorneys include former prosecutors, former insurance defense lawyers, and trial attorneys who have handled some of the most complex injury and wrongful death cases in the state, securing multiple seven-figure verdicts and settlements along the way. We are active members of the American Association for Justice, the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. That involvement keeps us at the forefront of developments in personal injury litigation and connects us with the top plaintiff lawyers in the country. When the other side sees our name on a case, they know we mean business.

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Meet Our Dallas Personal Injury Attorneys

Damian Williams is a Partner who leads some of the firm’s most complex and high-stakes personal injury matters from our Dallas office. Damian is especially passionate about representing families who have lost loved ones and clients living with life-altering injuries like traumatic brain injuries and amputations. A former prosecutor and former insurance defense attorney, he is known for uncovering systemic corporate failures and presenting them in a way that resonates with juries. Damian has secured multiple seven-figure verdicts and settlements in trucking fatalities, oilfield explosions, industrial accidents, and severe brain injury cases. He was named a Best Lawyer by D Magazine and recognized on the 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list by Lawdragon in both 2024 and 2025. Opposing counsel know Damian as a lawyer who cannot be pressured into undervaluing a case, and clients know him as someone who treats their suffering with the gravity it deserves.

Ty Stimpson leads Varghese Summersett’s Personal Injury Division and works closely with the Dallas team on significant cases across the metroplex. A former prosecutor who served in both the Dallas County and Tarrant County District Attorney’s Offices, Ty handled hundreds of cases before transitioning to personal injury practice. He represents clients hurt in car wrecks, 18-wheeler accidents, motorcycle crashes, workplace injuries, dangerous products, and wrongful death cases. Ty was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2025, 40 Under 40 by Fort Worth Inc. in 2025, Young Professional of the Year by the Fort Worth Chamber in 2023, and was elected as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation in 2024. Clients consistently describe Ty as someone who makes them feel like they matter — not like a case number.

Katie Steele serves as Senior Counsel and handles catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Before joining the firm, Katie spent six years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, prosecuting thousands of criminal cases. She also has experience representing insurance companies, giving her a rare dual perspective: she knows how to build a case that resonates with juries and she knows exactly how insurers try to tear one apart. Katie handles car wrecks, trucking accidents, workplace injuries, dangerous products, and premises liability claims.

Taylor Brumbaugh is an Associate in the Personal Injury Division. Taylor’s legal career began at Varghese Summersett as a client relations specialist, and she interned with the firm during law school at Texas Tech University. She earned the Outstanding Brief Award at the Conrad B. Duberstein National Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition in New York and is a Certified Mediator. Her background in client relations gives her a deep understanding of the challenges injured clients face, and that compassion shows in every interaction.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Dallas

Personal injury law covers far more than traffic accidents. Any time someone is hurt or killed because another person, company, or entity failed to act with reasonable care, the injured person — or their surviving family members — may have a legal claim. Our Dallas personal injury attorneys represent clients across every major category of injury law.

Vehicle Accidents

Dallas sits at the center of one of the largest and most congested highway networks in the country. I-35E, I-30, I-635 (LBJ Freeway), US-75 (Central Expressway), and the Dallas North Tollway carry hundreds of thousands of vehicles through the city every day. According to TxDOT data, Dallas County recorded 331 traffic fatalities and more than 46,000 total crashes in 2024 — numbers that place it among the most dangerous counties in Texas for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists. We handle car accidents, truck and 18-wheeler wrecks, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian accidents, bicycle crashes, rideshare accidents, bus accidents, and commercial vehicle collisions. Whether your accident happened at an intersection, on the highway, in a parking lot, or involved a hit and run, our team has the experience to pursue your claim.

Workplace and Industrial Injuries

Dallas’s economy is powered by industries where the risk of serious injury is part of the daily reality: construction, warehousing, manufacturing, oil and gas, and transportation. When employers or third parties prioritize speed or profit over safety, workers pay the price. We represent people hurt in scaffolding collapses, equipment malfunctions, explosions, chemical exposure, falls from height, and other on-the-job incidents. If your injury was caused by a third party’s negligence — not just your employer — you may be entitled to compensation beyond workers’ comp. Our attorneys also handle oilfield accident and industrial injury cases across Texas.

Premises Liability

Property owners and occupiers in Texas owe a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors. When they neglect that duty, people get hurt. We represent clients injured in slip and fall accidents, swimming pool incidents, inadequate security situations, dog attacks, daycare injuries, and other premises liability claims at apartment complexes, retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and private residences throughout Dallas.

Product Liability

When a defective or unreasonably dangerous product injures someone, the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer may be held liable under Texas strict liability law. We handle product liability claims involving defective auto parts, defective airbags, dangerous medical devices, recalled consumer products, and industrial equipment failures. These cases demand specialized knowledge and the financial resources to stand up to corporations that will fight aggressively to avoid accountability.

Catastrophic Injuries

Some injuries fundamentally change who a person is and what their life looks like going forward. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations, severe burns, and other catastrophic injuries require a different level of legal representation because the stakes are exponentially higher. Future medical care, lost earning capacity, and lifelong impact on quality of life must all be calculated and proven. Our team works with life care planners, vocational experts, and medical specialists to build claims that reflect the true long-term cost of these injuries — not just the bills that have come in so far.

Other Injury Claims

Our Dallas injury lawyers also handle railroad injuries, road defect accidents, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, child injuries, boating accidents, ATV accidents, and golf cart injuries. If you were hurt because someone else was careless, reckless, or negligent, we want to hear about it.

Focusing on Your Recovery

After a serious injury, the most important thing you can do is focus on getting better. Everything else — the legal claims, the insurance calls, the paperwork — should come second to your health. That’s not just our philosophy. It’s how we structure every client relationship at Varghese Summersett. We take on the legal burden so you can put your energy where it belongs: healing.

Seek immediate medical attention. This is the single most important step after any injury, even if you feel fine in the moment. Adrenaline masks pain. Some of the most dangerous injuries — traumatic brain injuries, internal bleeding, herniated discs, organ damage — may not produce noticeable symptoms for hours or even days. Getting evaluated by a doctor immediately creates a documented connection between the incident and your injuries, which becomes critical evidence later. Read more about delayed pain after an accident.

Follow your treatment plan. Insurance companies look for gaps in medical treatment and use them to argue your injuries aren’t serious. If your doctor says physical therapy three times a week, go three times a week. If a specialist recommends an MRI, get the MRI. We’ve built relationships with Dallas’s leading medical providers — including specialists in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma, and burn treatment — and many of these providers will treat our clients on a lien basis, meaning they don’t require payment upfront. You get the care you need now, and the bills are addressed as part of your settlement or verdict.

Don’t push through the pain to return to work too soon. We understand the financial pressure. Bills don’t stop because you’re hurt. But going back to work before you’re ready can worsen your injuries, extend your recovery, and give the insurance company ammunition to claim you weren’t that hurt. We account for lost wages and diminished earning capacity in every case we handle.

Document your recovery. Keep a journal of your symptoms, pain levels, limitations, and emotional state. Note what you can and can’t do each day. These details help us paint a complete picture of how the injury has affected your life — information that is essential to pursuing the full value of your claim.

Your recovery is not just a medical process. It’s a legal asset. Every appointment, every scan, every documented limitation strengthens your case. Let us worry about the legal strategy while you focus on getting back to your life.

Dallas Wrongful Death Attorneys

Losing someone you love because of another person’s or company’s negligence is a devastation that no legal case can undo. But a wrongful death claim can provide financial stability for your family, impose accountability on the people responsible, and ensure that the same negligence doesn’t destroy another family.

Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.004, a wrongful death action may be brought by the surviving spouse, children, or parents of the person who was killed. If none of these family members files a claim within three months of the death, the executor or administrator of the estate may do so. The statute of limitations for wrongful death in Texas is two years from the date of death.

Wrongful death claims arise from every type of negligence: fatal car crashes, drunk driving accidents, trucking collisions caused by fatigued or impaired drivers, workplace fatalities at construction sites and industrial facilities, medical errors, defective products, and dangerous property conditions. In each situation, someone had a duty of care and breached it — and a family is now left to pick up the pieces.

Damages in a Texas wrongful death case may include the loss of the deceased person’s earning capacity, the loss of financial support they would have provided to the family, funeral and burial expenses, the loss of companionship, love, comfort, and guidance, and the mental anguish suffered by surviving family members. In cases involving especially reckless or egregious conduct, exemplary damages may also be available.

Texas law also allows the estate to pursue a survival action under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.021. A survival action recovers damages the deceased person themselves could have claimed had they survived, including pain and suffering between the time of injury and death, medical expenses incurred before death, and lost wages during that period.

Damian Williams views wrongful death representation as an extension of public service — giving voice to families whose loved ones can no longer speak for themselves. His results include significant recoveries in trucking fatalities, oilfield explosions, and industrial accidents. Ty Stimpson and Katie Steele also handle wrongful death cases with the same combination of legal precision and genuine compassion that defines our firm.

If you’ve lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, we understand you’re grieving. You may not be ready to think about lawsuits. That’s okay. But there are deadlines that protect your family’s rights, and the sooner we can begin preserving evidence and building your case, the stronger your position will be. Learn more about wrongful death claims in Texas, who can file a wrongful death suit, how to prove wrongful death, and the role of negligence in wrongful death cases.

What Must Be Proven in a Texas Personal Injury Case?

Every personal injury claim in Texas rests on four legal elements that the injured person (the plaintiff) must establish. The standard of proof is a preponderance of the evidence — meaning it is more likely than not that each element is true. Unlike criminal cases, where the state must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, the burden in a civil injury case is lower, but it still falls entirely on the plaintiff.

• Duty: The defendant owed you a duty of reasonable care. Drivers owe a duty to follow traffic laws. Property owners owe a duty to keep their premises safe. Manufacturers owe a duty to sell products that aren’t unreasonably dangerous. Employers owe a duty to maintain a safe work environment.
• Breach: The defendant failed to meet that duty. Running a red light, ignoring a building code violation, selling a product with a known defect, or failing to train employees on safety protocols are all examples of breach.
• Causation: The defendant’s breach directly caused your injuries. You must show a clear link between the negligent act and the harm you suffered.
• Damages: You suffered real, measurable losses. Medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and diminished quality of life are all forms of damages recognized under Texas law.

Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001, Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. You can still recover compensation as long as you were not more than 50 percent responsible for the incident. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found 51 percent or more at fault, you recover nothing. Learn more about modified comparative negligence in Texas.

What Compensation Is Available After a Dallas Injury?

Texas law allows injury victims to pursue both economic and non-economic damages. In certain cases, exemplary (punitive) damages may also be available under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 41.

Economic damages cover your measurable financial losses: past and future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, and out-of-pocket costs related to your injury. These are calculated based on bills, records, and expert projections. Learn more about economic damages in Texas personal injury cases.

Non-economic damages compensate for the intangible harms that don’t come with a receipt: physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, physical impairment, and loss of consortium. In serious injury cases, these often represent the largest portion of a claim. The sleepless nights, the activities you can no longer enjoy, the strain on your relationships — these losses are real, and Texas law recognizes them. Read more about non-economic damages in Texas.

Exemplary (punitive) damages may be awarded in cases involving gross negligence, fraud, or intentional misconduct. These are designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior. Learn about punitive damages in Texas.

Insurance companies routinely pressure victims to accept quick settlements long before they understand the full scope of their injuries. They know that someone in pain, someone worried about keeping the lights on, is more likely to accept a lowball offer. We evaluate the complete picture of your damages — including future medical needs and long-term lifestyle impacts — before entering any negotiation. For a deeper look, see our guide on personal injury settlements.

How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Texas?

Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Miss this deadline and you lose the right to pursue your claim — regardless of how strong it is.

But the real damage often starts long before any deadline. Physical evidence is destroyed. Surveillance footage gets overwritten. Witnesses forget what they saw or move away. Companies “lose” maintenance records. Trucking companies overwrite electronic logging data. The sooner you contact an attorney, the more evidence we can preserve and the stronger your case will be. Read more about the statute of limitations for personal injury in Texas.

Some situations have different deadlines. Claims against government entities often require notice within six months. Minors may have extended filing periods. Wrongful death claims have their own two-year window that runs from the date of death, not the date of the incident that caused it. If you’re unsure about your timeline, reach out to our team right away. Waiting costs nothing. Waiting too long can cost you everything.

Investigating Your Personal Injury Claim

There is a reason insurance companies settle some cases for full value and lowball others. It comes down to preparation, resources, and willingness to go to trial. At Varghese Summersett, we approach every case with the same rigorous methodology — whether the claim is worth $50,000 or $5 million.

Immediate Investigation and Evidence Preservation

We launch a thorough investigation the moment you hire us. Depending on the type of case, that may mean dispatching an accident reconstruction expert, issuing spoliation letters to prevent the destruction of trucking company records, hiring an industrial safety expert to inspect a job site, or retaining a biomechanical engineer to link a defective product to your injuries. We secure surveillance footage, witness statements, electronic data, and physical evidence before it disappears. In wrongful death cases, this early work is especially critical — the evidence that proves how and why your loved one died may be in the hands of the very people responsible. Learn more about how to strengthen your personal injury case.

Expert Analysis and Case Valuation

Serious cases demand serious expertise. We work with life care planners to project future medical costs, vocational rehabilitation experts to quantify lost earning capacity, economists to calculate the present value of future losses, and medical experts to explain the full impact of your injuries. This level of preparation ensures we demand every dollar your case is worth — not just the amount an insurance adjuster thinks they can get away with paying.

Aggressive Negotiation and Trial Preparation

Most cases settle before trial, but the quality of the settlement depends entirely on whether the insurance company believes you will actually go to court. Our attorneys have tried cases in Dallas County courtrooms and across Texas. Damian Williams has secured multiple seven-figure verdicts and settlements in catastrophic injury cases. Benson Varghese has tried more than 100 cases before juries. That track record gives us negotiating power that settlement-only firms simply don’t have. If you’re unsure whether you need legal representation, read our guide: Is it worth getting a lawyer?

What to Expect When You Hire Varghese Summersett

We know that calling a lawyer after an injury can feel overwhelming — especially if you’ve never been through the legal process before. Here’s what working with our team looks like, step by step.

Step 1: Free Consultation. You call us or fill out our contact form. We listen to what happened, ask questions about your injuries and medical treatment, and give you an honest assessment of your case. This conversation costs you nothing, and there is no pressure to hire us. If we believe you have a claim worth pursuing, we’ll explain exactly how we can help.

Step 2: Investigation and Evidence Preservation. Once you hire us, we immediately go to work protecting your case. That means securing evidence — crash reports, surveillance footage, electronic data, witness statements, medical records — before it can be lost, destroyed, or altered. If your case involves a trucking company, we send spoliation letters the same day. If it involves a workplace accident, we may dispatch an expert to inspect the site. We handle every detail so you don’t have to.

Step 3: Medical Care Coordination. If you need medical treatment and are worried about the cost, we connect you with specialists who treat our clients on a lien basis — meaning they don’t require upfront payment. You get the care you need now. The medical bills are addressed through your settlement or verdict later. Proper medical documentation also strengthens your legal claim by creating an evidentiary record that ties your injuries to the incident.

Step 4: Building Your Case. We retain experts — life care planners, vocational economists, accident reconstructionists, medical specialists — as needed to document the full scope of your damages. We calculate not just your current bills, but your future medical needs, lost earning capacity, and the long-term impact on your quality of life. We prepare your case as if it’s going to trial, because that level of preparation is what drives real results.

Step 5: Demand and Negotiation. With a fully built case, we present a comprehensive demand to the insurance company or responsible party. Because our cases are thoroughly prepared, and because the other side knows we will go to trial if necessary, our demands carry weight. We negotiate aggressively and never accept less than what your case is worth.

Step 6: Litigation and Trial (If Necessary). If the other side refuses to offer fair compensation, we file a lawsuit and take your case to court. Our attorneys have tried cases in Dallas County courtrooms and across Texas. We don’t threaten litigation as a bluff — we follow through, and the other side knows it.

Step 7: Resolution and Recovery. When your case resolves — whether by settlement or verdict — we handle the disbursement of funds, negotiate any outstanding medical liens, and make sure you walk away with the maximum amount in your pocket. We also make sure you understand everything along the way. No surprises. No hidden fees.

Throughout the entire process, you will have direct access to your attorney. You’ll have their cell phone number. You’ll receive regular updates. When you call our office, a real person answers. We don’t treat you like a file number — we treat you like the person you are.

Why Insurance Companies Fight Your Claim

Insurance companies are not on your side. They are corporations with a financial obligation to pay out as little as possible, and every dollar they pay you comes directly off their bottom line. Understanding their tactics is the first step toward protecting yourself.

Quick, lowball offers are the most common strategy. An adjuster may reach out within days of your injury with an offer that feels generous in the moment. It almost never reflects the true value of your claim. They’re betting you’ll accept before you understand the full extent of your injuries or consult a lawyer. They know you’re scared and overwhelmed. They’re counting on it.

Recorded statements are another tool. Adjusters ask open-ended questions designed to get you to say something that can later be used against you. Even a casual comment about feeling “okay” can be used to argue your injuries aren’t serious.

Disputing causation is a favorite defense tactic, especially in premises liability and product liability cases. Insurers hire their own experts to argue your injuries were pre-existing, unrelated to the incident, or not as severe as you claim. Learn more about how pre-existing conditions affect injury claims.

Delay tactics put financial pressure on you. The longer your case drags on, the more medical bills accumulate and the more desperate you may feel to settle for less. Insurance companies count on this.

Our founder worked as an insurance adjuster before law school. Katie Steele represented insurance companies before joining our team. We’ve seen every play in their playbook, and we use that knowledge to protect our clients during the most vulnerable time in their lives.

Dallas Local Resources

• Parkland Memorial Hospital: Dallas County’s premier public hospital and a Level I Trauma Center. Located at 5200 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235. Parkland became the first certified Level I Trauma Center in Texas in 1983 and remains one of the busiest in the state.
• Baylor University Medical Center: A Level I Trauma Center located at 3500 Gaston Ave., Dallas, TX 75246. Part of the Baylor Scott & White Health system, it provides comprehensive trauma and emergency services across North Texas.
• Methodist Dallas Medical Center: A Level I Trauma Center and the only one south of I-30 and southwest of the Trinity River. Located at 1441 N. Beckley Ave., Dallas, TX 75203.
• Children’s Medical Center of Dallas: A Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and the region’s leading facility for child injuries. Located at 1935 Medical District Dr., Dallas, TX 75235.
• UT Southwestern Medical Center: One of the nation’s top academic medical centers, located at 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390. Home to nationally ranked specialists in neurology, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.
• Dallas Police Department: Non-emergency line: (214) 744-4444. For filing or obtaining accident reports.
• Dallas County Civil Courts: Civil cases in Dallas County are filed and heard in the George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building, 600 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75202.
• TxDOT Crash Report Portal: Request copies of your crash report online. Learn how to read a Texas crash report.

How Much Does a Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

We handle every personal injury case on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront. You owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. We advance all litigation costs — from expert witness fees to court filing costs and deposition expenses — so financial worry never stands between you and the justice you deserve.

This arrangement means our interests are aligned with yours from the very beginning. We only get paid when you get paid, and we share the risk with you every step of the way. For a detailed look at the process, read how to hire a personal injury lawyer.

Our Dallas office is located at 2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 950, Dallas, TX 75201 — in the heart of the Arts District, just minutes from the George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building where Dallas County civil cases are tried. That proximity to the courthouse reflects how central litigation readiness is to everything we do. We know the local courts, the local judges, and the local insurance adjusters. Whether your injury happened on LBJ Freeway, at a construction site in the Design District, at a warehouse near the Inland Port, or at an apartment complex in Oak Cliff, we understand the landscape and we’re ready to fight for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dallas Personal Injury Claims

How much is my personal injury case worth?

Every case is different. The value of your claim depends on the severity of your injuries, the cost of your past and future medical treatment, your lost income and earning capacity, the impact on your daily life, and the available insurance coverage. We evaluate all of these factors during your free consultation and give you an honest assessment. To learn more, read our guide on what your case may be worth.

How long will my personal injury case take?

Straightforward cases with clear liability and moderate injuries may resolve in a few months. Complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, multiple defendants, or disputed fault can take a year or longer. We move cases as efficiently as possible while making sure you receive full and fair compensation. See our personal injury case timeline for more details.

What if I was partially at fault for my accident?

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule under Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001. You can still recover damages as long as you were less than 51 percent responsible. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were 20 percent at fault and your damages total $100,000, you would receive $80,000. Read more about Texas comparative fault.

Should I accept the insurance company’s first settlement offer?

Almost never. First offers are designed to close your claim quickly and cheaply — usually before you understand the full scope of your injuries or future medical needs. We negotiate aggressively to make sure any settlement reflects the actual value of your damages.

Can I file a wrongful death claim if my loved one was killed?

Yes. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.004, the surviving spouse, children, or parents of the deceased may file a wrongful death lawsuit. You generally have two years from the date of death to file. These cases can recover compensation for lost financial support, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and mental anguish. Read more about who can file a wrongful death suit in Texas.

What should I do immediately after being injured in Dallas?

Get medical attention right away, even if you feel fine. Document the scene with photos if possible. Collect names and contact information from witnesses. Report the incident — file a police report for vehicle accidents, notify your employer for workplace injuries. Do not give recorded statements to insurance companies. And contact an attorney as soon as you can. The earlier we’re involved, the more evidence we can preserve. See our full guide on what to do after an accident and learn about common mistakes to avoid.

Talk to a Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer Today

A serious injury or the loss of a loved one turns your world upside down. You’re dealing with pain, grief, mounting medical bills, time away from work, and uncertainty about what comes next. You shouldn’t have to navigate the legal system alone while trying to heal — or mourn.

Our team provides more than legal representation. We connect clients with rehabilitation specialists, medical providers, and other resources to support recovery. We handle the legal burden so you can focus on what matters most — whether that’s getting better, being present for your family, or simply getting through each day.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in Dallas because of someone else’s negligence, call Varghese Summersett at (214) 903-4000 for a free consultation. Our attorneys will evaluate your case, explain your options, and help you understand the strongest path forward. We’re available around the clock, and the call costs you nothing.