If you’ve been hurt in an accident in Denton County, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The days and weeks after a serious injury can feel overwhelming, with medical bills piling up while you’re unable to work. Our Denton County personal injury lawyers understand what you’re going through, and we’re here to help you hold the responsible party accountable.
At Varghese Summersett, we represent injured victims across Denton County, including those hurt in car accidents, truck collisions, motorcycle crashes, and other incidents caused by someone else’s negligence. With offices in Fort Worth and Southlake just minutes from Denton County, our team of more than 70 attorneys and legal professionals is ready to fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Why You Need a Denton County Personal Injury Attorney
After an accident, insurance companies are not on your side. Their goal is to pay you as little as possible or deny your claim entirely. Adjusters may contact you quickly, before you understand the full extent of your injuries, hoping you’ll accept a lowball offer or say something that damages your case.
A skilled personal injury lawyer protects you from these tactics. We handle all communication with insurance companies, investigate the accident thoroughly, and build the strongest possible case for your recovery. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 33, you can recover damages as long as you’re not more than 50% at fault for the accident. We work to establish the other party’s liability and maximize your compensation.
If you’ve been injured in Denton County, don’t wait. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. And the statute of limitations in Texas gives you just two years to file a lawsuit in most personal injury cases.
Types of Denton County Accident Cases We Handle
Our personal injury attorneys handle a wide range of cases throughout Denton County, from accidents on I-35E and I-35W to crashes at busy intersections in Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, and Frisco. We represent victims injured in the following types of accidents.
Car Accidents
Car accidents are the most common cause of personal injury claims in Denton County. Distracted driving, speeding, running red lights, and drunk driving cause thousands of crashes each year on local roads and highways. If another driver’s negligence caused your accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, vehicle damage, and other losses.
Truck Accidents
Accidents involving 18-wheelers and commercial trucks often cause catastrophic injuries due to the size and weight of these vehicles. Truck accident cases are more complex than typical car accidents because multiple parties may be liable, including the truck driver, trucking company, and cargo loaders. We have experience investigating these cases and identifying all sources of recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists face serious risks on Texas roads, and motorcycle accidents often result in severe injuries including broken bones, road rash, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord damage. Despite common misconceptions, motorcyclists have the same rights as other drivers. If another motorist caused your crash, you deserve full compensation for your injuries.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
When vehicles strike pedestrians or cyclists, the injuries are often life-changing. Whether you were crossing the street in downtown Denton, walking in a parking lot in Lewisville, or riding your bike in Flower Mound, you may have a claim against the driver who hit you.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Property owners in Texas have a duty to maintain safe premises. When wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, or other hazards cause you to fall and suffer injuries, the property owner may be held liable under premises liability law.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Texas law allows personal injury victims to recover both economic and non-economic damages. The value of your case depends on the severity of your injuries, the impact on your life, and the evidence supporting your claim.
Economic Damages
Economic damages cover the financial losses you’ve suffered because of the accident. These include medical expenses (past, present, and future), lost wages, reduced earning capacity, property damage, and out-of-pocket costs related to your injury. We work with medical experts and economists to calculate the full extent of your economic losses.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages compensate you for losses that don’t have a specific dollar amount. These include physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement or scarring. While harder to quantify, these damages are often the largest part of a serious injury claim.
Punitive Damages
In cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct, Texas courts may award punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct in the future. These are rare but may be available in cases involving drunk driving or egregious corporate conduct.
Find out what your case may be worth. Our Denton County personal injury lawyers offer a free consultation to review your case and explain your options. Call (817) 203-2220 today.
How Fault Works in Texas Personal Injury Cases
Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault for the accident, as long as your percentage of fault doesn’t exceed 50%.
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example, if you’re found 20% at fault for a crash and your damages total $100,000, you would recover $80,000.
Insurance companies often try to shift blame onto the victim to reduce what they owe. We gather evidence, interview witnesses, and work with accident reconstruction experts when necessary to establish liability and protect your claim from unfair blame.
The Claims Process: What to Expect After an Accident in Denton County
Understanding what happens after an accident can help you make better decisions about your case. Here’s what you can typically expect.
Step 1: Seek Medical Attention
Your health comes first. Even if you feel fine after an accident, some injuries don’t show symptoms right away. Delayed pain after a car accident is common, especially with soft tissue injuries, concussions, and internal bleeding. Seeing a doctor creates a medical record linking your injuries to the accident.
Step 2: Document Everything
If possible, take photos of the accident scene, your injuries, and any property damage. Get contact information from witnesses. Request a copy of the police report, which you can obtain from the Denton Police Department, Denton County Sheriff’s Office, or the responding agency.
Step 3: Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Before speaking with insurance adjusters or signing any documents, talk to an attorney. Insurance companies often record statements and use your words against you. We handle all communication so you don’t accidentally hurt your case.
Step 4: Investigation and Case Building
Our team investigates your accident, gathers evidence, obtains medical records, and calculates your damages. In Denton County cases, this may involve reviewing accident reports from local law enforcement, obtaining surveillance footage, and consulting with experts.
Step 5: Demand and Negotiation
Once we understand the full extent of your injuries and losses, we send a demand letter to the insurance company. Most cases settle through negotiation, but we prepare every case as if it will go to trial.
Step 6: Litigation If Necessary
If the insurance company won’t offer fair compensation, we file a lawsuit on your behalf. Personal injury cases in Denton County are filed in the Denton County District Courts. Our trial attorneys have the experience and resources to take your case to a jury if needed.
Why Insurance Companies Fight Your Claim
Insurance companies are in business to make money, not to pay claims. Even when liability is clear and your injuries are well-documented, adjusters use a variety of tactics to minimize or deny your claim.
Common insurance company tactics include offering quick, lowball settlements before you know the full extent of your injuries, disputing the severity or cause of your injuries, claiming you had pre-existing conditions, delaying the claims process hoping you’ll give up, and misrepresenting policy terms to avoid paying.
Our attorneys know these tactics because we’ve seen them hundreds of times. We don’t let insurance companies take advantage of our clients. When they won’t negotiate in good faith, we’re prepared to take them to court.
How Long Will My Case Take?
The timeline for a personal injury case varies depending on several factors, including the complexity of your case, the severity of your injuries, and whether the insurance company cooperates.
Simpler cases with clear liability may settle in a few months. More complex cases involving serious injuries, disputed liability, or multiple parties can take a year or more, especially if litigation is required. We keep you informed throughout the process and move your case forward as efficiently as possible.
What Makes Varghese Summersett Different
When you hire Varghese Summersett to handle your Denton County personal injury case, you get a team that truly cares about your outcome. We’re not a “settlement mill” that pushes quick resolutions to move on to the next case. We invest the time and resources needed to maximize your recovery.
Our firm has grown to more than 70 team members across our Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, and Southlake offices because clients trust us with their most serious cases. We have the financial resources to take on large insurance companies and corporations, and we’re not afraid to go to trial when that’s what your case requires.
We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. This allows injured victims to access quality legal representation regardless of their financial situation.
Let us fight for you. Call our Denton County personal injury attorneys at (817) 203-2220 for a free consultation.
Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Denton County
Denton County’s rapid growth has led to increased traffic and more accidents on local roads. Some of the most dangerous areas for accidents include Interstate 35E and I-35W, the intersection of Loop 288 and I-35E in Denton, Highway 380 through Denton and Frisco, FM 2499 (Long Prairie Road) in Flower Mound, and major intersections along Highway 121 in Lewisville.
If you’ve been injured in an accident at one of these locations or anywhere else in Denton County, our attorneys can help you pursue compensation from the responsible party.
Serving All of Denton County
Our personal injury lawyers represent clients throughout Denton County, including those in Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Frisco (Denton County portion), Little Elm, The Colony, Corinth, Highland Village, Argyle, Krum, Sanger, Pilot Point, and Aubrey.
Whether your accident happened on a busy interstate, a quiet neighborhood street, or a commercial parking lot, we’re ready to help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Denton County personal injury lawyer cost?
We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our fee is a percentage of your settlement or verdict, so there’s no financial risk to you.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas?
In most cases, you have two years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit under the Texas statute of limitations. However, waiting too long can hurt your case even before the deadline. Evidence disappears, and witnesses’ memories fade. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after your accident.
What if the other driver doesn’t have insurance?
If you’re hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver, you may still have options. Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may provide compensation for your injuries. We can review your policy and help you understand your options.
Should I accept the insurance company’s first offer?
In most cases, no. Initial settlement offers are almost always far less than what your case is worth. Insurance companies make these offers quickly, hoping you’ll accept before you understand the true value of your claim. Let an attorney review any offer before you accept.
What if I was partially at fault for the accident?
Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can still recover compensation as long as you were 50% or less at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you’re not barred from recovery entirely.
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You shouldn’t have to face the aftermath of a serious injury alone. If someone else’s negligence caused your accident, you deserve compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
At Varghese Summersett, we’ve built our reputation by fighting for injured victims throughout Texas. Our team has the experience, resources, and determination to take on insurance companies and hold negligent parties accountable.
The consultation is free. You pay nothing unless we win. Call (817) 203-2220 today to speak with a Denton County personal injury attorney about your case.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own facts.
