Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer

Why Hire Varghese Summersett as Your Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer?

Varghese Summersett is a top-rated Dallas personal injury law firm that has recovered millions of dollars for injured Texans. If you were hurt in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, our attorneys will fight to get you the compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We offer free consultations and work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we win.

What sets us apart is our team. Our Dallas personal injury lawyers include former prosecutors, former insurance defense attorneys, and trial-tested litigators who know how the other side thinks. That insider knowledge allows us to anticipate defense strategies, expose weaknesses in the insurance company’s position, and maximize your recovery.

Our Personal Injury Division is led by Partner Ty Stimpson, a former prosecutor at both the Dallas County and Tarrant County District Attorney’s Offices who built a reputation for exceptional negotiation and trial skills. Ty oversees the division’s strategy and case management across all offices, and his leadership reflects the firm’s commitment to putting its strongest talent behind every injured client.

In Dallas, Partner Damian Williams handles the firm’s most complex and high-stakes injury cases. A former prosecutor recognized by Lawdragon as one of the 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America (2024, 2025), Damian is a trial-first attorney who prepares every case as though it will go before a jury. That approach has produced multiple seven-figure verdicts and settlements in trucking fatalities, oilfield explosions, industrial accidents, and severe brain injury cases. Behind them is a firm with more than 70 team members, four Texas offices, board-certified specialists, and more than 1,100 five-star reviews.

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What Makes Our Dallas Personal Injury Team Different?

Most personal injury firms in Dallas settle cases as fast as possible, often for far less than they’re worth. We take the opposite approach. Our attorneys prepare every case for trial, and insurance companies know it. That changes the math at the negotiation table.

Former prosecutors and insurance defense lawyers. Our team has worked on both sides of the courtroom and the insurance adjuster’s desk. Firm founder Benson Varghese worked as an insurance adjuster before law school and interned for an insurance defense firm during law school. He has tried more than 100 cases before juries. Ty Stimpson prosecuted hundreds of cases at two district attorney’s offices before transitioning to plaintiff’s work. Katie Steele spent six years as a prosecutor and also represented insurance companies before joining our team. This combination of perspectives gives us a tactical edge most firms simply cannot offer.

Trial-tested results. Insurance adjusters track which lawyers actually go to court. Our attorneys have tried hundreds of cases across Texas. When we send a demand letter, the insurance company knows we will follow through if they refuse to offer fair value. That willingness to litigate drives better settlements for our clients, even in cases that never see a courtroom.

Resources of a large firm, attention of a small one. With more than 70 team members across offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, and Southlake, we have the depth to take on major cases against well-funded defendants. Every client gets a dedicated case manager, direct access to their attorney, and regular updates. You will never feel like a file number.

Let us fight for you. Call (214) 903-4000 for a free consultation.

Watch: A Family’s Journey From Tragedy to Healing

Behind every dollar recovered is a real person. The mother killed in a forklift accident. The parents of a child abused at a daycare. A man whose world changed in a split-second collision on I-35. We take on these cases with resolve and compassion because we understand what’s at stake.

What Types of Dallas Personal Injury Cases Do We Handle?

We represent clients across the full spectrum of injury cases in Dallas and throughout Texas. No matter how your injury occurred, our team has the experience and resources to pursue maximum compensation.

Motor Vehicle Accidents: Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle collisions. Dallas highways see thousands of accidents each year, many caused by distracted driving, speeding, or intoxication.

Premises Liability: Slip and fall accidents, inadequate security, and dangerous property conditions. Property owners in Texas have a legal duty to maintain safe premises for visitors.

Workplace Injuries: Construction accidents, oil and gas injuries, and farm and ranch accidents. Texas leads the nation in workplace fatalities, particularly in the construction and energy sectors.

Product Liability: Defective products that cause injury due to design flaws, manufacturing defects, or inadequate warnings.

Wrongful Death: Fatal accidents caused by negligence, allowing surviving family members to seek compensation for their loss.

Find out what your case is worth. Call (214) 903-4000 for a free consultation today.

How We Build Your Case and Maximize Your Recovery

Hiring Varghese Summersett means having a team handle the legal burden while you focus on recovery. Here is exactly what we do from the moment you hire us.

We Investigate Fast

Evidence disappears quickly after an accident. Surveillance footage gets recorded over. Witnesses forget details. Vehicles are repaired or scrapped. Our team moves immediately to preserve evidence, ordering police reports, interviewing witnesses, obtaining surveillance footage from nearby businesses, and documenting the scene before anything is lost.

In trucking accidents, federal regulations require carriers to preserve electronic logging device data, but only if they receive proper legal notice. We send spoliation letters immediately to ensure this evidence is protected.

We Build Your Medical Case

Your medical records form the backbone of your claim. We coordinate with your healthcare providers to obtain complete records documenting your injuries, treatment, and prognosis. When clients have difficulty accessing medical care because providers don’t want to wait for payment, we connect them with physicians who will treat on a lien basis.

Medical experts review your case to provide opinions on causation, the necessity of treatment, and future care needs. Their testimony often proves decisive in establishing the full extent of your damages.

We Calculate the True Value of Your Claim

Insurance companies routinely undervalue claims. They ignore future medical needs, minimize pain and suffering, and overlook lost earning capacity. Our attorneys work with economic experts to calculate what your case is actually worth, including damages you might not have considered.

Texas law allows recovery of both economic damages (medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life). In cases involving gross negligence, punitive damages may also be available under Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 41.003.

We Negotiate from Strength

Most personal injury cases settle without going to trial. After completing our investigation and calculating damages, we send a demand package to the insurance company. This document presents the evidence of liability, documents all damages, and demands specific compensation.

Insurance adjusters often respond with lowball offers, hoping injured plaintiffs will accept out of financial desperation. We push back, using the strength of our evidence and our willingness to litigate to secure better results. Patience and persistence typically lead to significantly higher settlements than initial offers.

We Take Cases to Trial When Necessary

When insurance companies refuse to offer fair compensation, we file suit. Our attorneys have tried hundreds of cases in courtrooms across Texas. Trial involves discovery, depositions, motions practice, and ultimately presenting your case to a judge or jury. The process takes time, often a year or more, but sometimes trial is the only way to achieve justice.

What Must Be Proven in a Texas Personal Injury Case?

Texas personal injury claims are civil cases where the burden of proof falls on you, the plaintiff. The standard is a preponderance of the evidence, meaning you must show it is “more likely than not” that the defendant’s negligence caused your injuries. Our attorneys handle every aspect of meeting this burden so you can focus on healing.

To recover compensation, four elements must be proven:

Duty of care. The defendant owed you a duty to act reasonably. Every driver on the road, every property owner, and every employer owes some duty of care to others.

Breach of duty. The defendant failed to meet that standard. Running a red light, texting while driving, or failing to fix a known hazard are all examples.

Causation. The defendant’s breach directly caused your injuries. This is where medical records, expert testimony, and accident reconstruction reports become critical.

Damages. You suffered actual, measurable harm, including medical expenses, lost income, property damage, physical pain, and emotional suffering.

Texas also follows a modified comparative fault rule under Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing. If you are 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of responsibility.

What Types of Compensation Can You Recover?

Compensation in a Texas personal injury case falls into three categories.

Economic damages cover measurable financial losses: medical bills (past and future), lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, and other out-of-pocket expenses. These are calculated using bills, pay stubs, tax returns, and expert testimony about future needs.

Non-economic damages compensate for losses that don’t have a specific dollar amount: physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, disfigurement, disability, and loss of enjoyment of life. While harder to quantify, non-economic damages often represent the largest portion of a personal injury award.

Punitive damages are designed to punish defendants who acted with gross negligence, malice, or fraud. Texas law caps punitive damages at the greater of $200,000 or two times economic damages plus non-economic damages up to $750,000. These awards are rare but can be substantial in egregious cases.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer?

Nothing upfront. Our personal injury lawyers work on contingency, meaning you pay no fees unless we recover money for you. The fee is a percentage of your settlement or verdict, typically 33% if the case settles before filing suit and up to 40% if litigation is required.

This arrangement removes financial barriers to quality legal representation. You don’t need money to hire an experienced attorney. The contingency fee also aligns your lawyer’s interests with yours: we only get paid when you get paid, and we get paid more when you get more. During your free consultation, we explain our fee structure in detail so you understand exactly what to expect.

Don’t settle for less than you deserve. Call (214) 903-4000 to schedule a free case evaluation.

What Should You Do After an Accident in Dallas?

The steps you take after an accident directly impact the strength of your case. Here’s what we recommend to every potential client.

Seek medical attention. Some injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and internal bleeding, may not produce immediate symptoms. Getting checked out creates documentation linking your injuries to the accident and protects your health.

Document everything. Photograph the accident scene, your injuries, and any property damage. Get contact information from witnesses. Request a copy of the police report.

Do not give recorded statements to insurance companies. Adjusters may contact you quickly, asking questions designed to undermine your claim. Politely decline to discuss the accident until you’ve consulted with an attorney.

Call us. The sooner you have legal representation, the sooner we can begin preserving evidence and protecting your rights. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003, you have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Claims against government entities have even shorter deadlines.

How We Help You Get Medical Treatment After a Car Accident

After emergency treatment ends, many accident victims discover that doctors and specialists refuse to see them. Medical providers often don’t want to wait months or years for payment while a personal injury case resolves.

Our firm solves this problem through letters of protection. This contractual agreement guarantees the treating physician payment from your eventual settlement. It allows you to get the treatment you need without paying out of pocket while your case is pending. We work with a network of physicians across Dallas who understand personal injury cases and will provide quality care on a lien basis.

Texas Laws That Affect Your Personal Injury Case

Several Texas-specific rules shape how your case will proceed. Our attorneys handle these legal complexities so you don’t have to.

Modified Comparative Fault: Under Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001, you can recover damages only if you were 50% or less at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If a jury finds you 30% responsible, you receive 70% of the verdict. If you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing.

Statute of Limitations: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 gives you two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Claims against government entities have shorter deadlines and additional notice requirements.

Punitive Damage Caps: Texas caps punitive damages at the greater of $200,000 or two times economic damages plus up to $750,000 in non-economic damages. These awards are reserved for cases involving gross negligence, malice, or fraud.

No No-Fault Insurance: Texas is an at-fault state. The at-fault driver’s insurance pays for damages. If that coverage is insufficient, you may have an underinsured motorist claim against your own policy.

What to Expect From Varghese Summersett

When you hire Varghese Summersett, you get a team that treats your case like it matters, because it does. We have more than 70 team members across four Texas offices and have earned more than 1,100 five-star reviews from clients who trusted us during the hardest moments of their lives.

Our Dallas personal injury team includes former prosecutors and attorneys with experience on the insurance defense side. That combination gives us a tactical advantage most firms cannot match. We know how insurers build their defenses, and we use that knowledge to dismantle them.

Every client receives a dedicated case manager, direct access to their attorney, and regular updates on their case. We work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we recover money for you. From your first call to your final settlement check, our goal is to make this process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring a Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer

How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in Dallas?

Our personal injury lawyers work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Fees typically range from 33% to 40% of the recovery, depending on whether the case settles before or after filing a lawsuit. There are no upfront costs.

How long will my personal injury case take?

Most cases settle within 12 to 18 months, though complex cases involving serious injuries or disputed liability can take longer. Cases that go to trial typically require two years or more from injury to verdict. We keep you updated at every stage.

What is my personal injury case worth?

Case value depends on the severity of your injuries, the strength of the liability evidence, the available insurance coverage, and your economic losses. During a free consultation, we can provide a preliminary assessment based on the specific facts of your situation.

Can I still recover compensation if I was partially at fault?

Yes, as long as you were 50% or less at fault. Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule, meaning your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not eliminated unless you bear majority responsibility.

What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

You may have an uninsured motorist claim against your own auto policy. Texas law requires insurers to offer UM/UIM coverage, though you may have waived it. We review all available insurance policies to identify every potential source of recovery.

How do I get medical treatment if I can’t afford it while my case is pending?

We help clients access care through letters of protection, which guarantee payment to your doctors from your eventual settlement. This allows you to receive treatment without paying out of pocket. We also connect clients with a network of Dallas physicians who treat on a lien basis.

Contact Our Dallas Personal Injury Lawyers Today

Dealing with a serious injury is hard enough without the added stress of fighting insurance companies. Let us handle the legal battle while you focus on recovery.

Varghese Summersett has recovered millions for injured Texans and maintains a track record backed by more than 1,100 five-star reviews. We represent clients across Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and throughout Texas on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win.

Call (214) 903-4000 today for a free consultation. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and help you understand what your claim may be worth. The consultation costs nothing, and with the two-year statute of limitations running from the day of your accident, there is no advantage to waiting.

Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique.