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If you’ve been injured in Fort Worth because of someone else’s negligence, you deserve a legal team that will fight for every dollar your case is worth. The Fort Worth personal injury lawyers at Varghese Summersett represent people hurt by the carelessness of others, whether that means a reckless driver, a negligent employer, an unsafe property owner, a dangerous product, or a medical provider who failed to meet the standard of care. We pursue the wrongdoers on a contingency basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

We understand that a serious injury affects far more than your body. It disrupts your ability to work, to care for your family, to sleep through the night without pain. It creates financial pressure that compounds the physical suffering. And it often comes with a feeling of powerlessness, especially when the person or company responsible has insurance adjusters and corporate lawyers working to minimize what they owe you. Our job is to take that burden off your shoulders. Varghese Summersett brings the resources and courtroom credibility to take on insurance companies, corporations, and anyone else standing between you and fair compensation.

Why Hire Varghese Summersett for Your Fort Worth Injury Claim?

Choosing a personal injury lawyer is one of the most consequential decisions you’ll make after an injury. The firm you hire determines whether insurance companies take your claim seriously or treat it as something they can lowball and move on from. At Varghese Summersett, we bring resources, credentials, and a trial-first mentality that changes the dynamic from the moment we enter a case.

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. Those reviews don’t come from aggressive marketing. They come from people who felt heard, respected, and protected during the worst chapters of their lives.

What makes us different starts at the top. Our founder, Benson Varghese, is Board Certified in Criminal Law, has tried more than 100 cases before Texas juries, and worked as an insurance adjuster before law school. He also interned for an insurance defense firm during law school. That insider knowledge of how insurance companies evaluate, defend, and devalue claims is baked into how our entire team approaches personal injury cases. We know the tactics they use because we’ve seen them from the inside.

Our personal injury team includes former prosecutors, former insurance defense attorneys, and trial lawyers who have handled some of the most complex injury and wrongful death cases in Texas, securing multiple seven-figure verdicts and settlements along the way. We are active members of the American Association for Justice (the national association for trial lawyers), the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association. This reflects our commitment to staying at the forefront of personal injury litigation, sharing best practices with the top plaintiff attorneys in the country, and holding ourselves to the highest professional standards. Insurance companies know we prepare every case for trial and will take it to verdict if they refuse to pay what it’s worth. That reputation isn’t just a talking point. It’s leverage that translates directly into better outcomes for our clients.

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Meet Our Fort Worth Personal Injury Attorneys

Ty Stimpson leads Varghese Summersett’s Personal Injury Division from our Fort Worth office. 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 from our Fort Worth office. 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 based in Fort Worth. 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.

Damian Williams is a Partner who handles some of the firm’s most complex and high-stakes personal injury matters. Based in Dallas, 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 to the 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list by Lawdragon in 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.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Fort Worth

Personal injury law covers far more than car 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 Fort Worth personal injury attorneys represent clients across every major category of injury law.

Vehicle Accidents

Fort Worth sits at the crossroads of several major highways, including I-30, I-35W, I-20, and Loop 820. Tarrant County recorded 201 traffic fatalities and more than 28,000 total crashes in 2024, according to TxDOT data. Heavy commercial truck traffic, rapid population growth, and aggressive driving make this one of the most dangerous places to drive in Texas. 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

Fort Worth’s economy depends on industries where workers face real physical danger every day: construction, manufacturing, logistics, oil and gas, and transportation. When employers or third parties cut corners on safety, workers pay the price with their bodies. 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 have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors. When they fail, 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 Fort Worth.

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 require specialized knowledge and the resources to take on large corporations that will fight aggressively to avoid accountability.

Catastrophic Injuries

Some injuries permanently alter the course of a person’s life. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations, severe burns, and other catastrophic injuries demand a different level of legal representation because the stakes are exponentially higher. The person you were before the injury may not be the person you are after it. 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 Fort Worth 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.

Fort Worth Wrongful Death Attorneys

There is no legal claim more devastating than a wrongful death case. When someone you love is killed because of another person’s or company’s negligence, no amount of money can fill the void they left behind. But a wrongful death claim can provide financial security for your family, hold the responsible parties accountable, and send a message that this kind of negligence has real consequences.

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 on their behalf. 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 of these situations, someone had a duty of care and failed to meet 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 their 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.

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

Damian Williams is particularly passionate about wrongful death representation. He views these cases 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 family member because of someone else’s negligence, we know you’re not ready to think about lawsuits and legal strategy. You’re grieving. You’re overwhelmed. You may be angry. All of that is valid, and we will meet you where you are. But we also want you to know that 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 prove. 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 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 establish 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’re found 51 percent or more at fault, you recover nothing. Learn more about modified comparative negligence in Texas.

What Compensation Is Available After a Fort Worth 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 what their case is actually worth. They know that someone in pain, someone worried about paying rent, 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 the deadline. Physical evidence is destroyed. Surveillance footage is overwritten. Witnesses forget what they saw or move away. Companies “lose” maintenance records. 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.

How We Build and Win Personal Injury Cases

There’s 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. Our team approaches every case with the same 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 important because 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.

Medical Care Coordination

Your health comes first. We’ve built relationships with Fort Worth’s leading medical providers, including specialists in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma, and burn treatment. Many of these providers treat our clients on a lien basis, meaning they don’t require upfront payment. You get the treatment you need now, and the bills are addressed as part of your settlement or verdict. Proper medical documentation also strengthens your legal claim by creating an evidentiary record that links your injuries to the incident. We don’t want you skipping appointments or delaying surgery because you’re worried about the cost.

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’ll actually go to court. Our attorneys have tried cases in Tarrant County courthouses 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 don’t have. If you’re unsure whether you need legal representation, read our guide: Is it worth getting a lawyer?

Why Insurance Companies Fight Your Claim

Insurance companies are not on your side. They are publicly traded corporations with a legal obligation to maximize shareholder profits, and every dollar they pay you comes 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 contact you within days of your injury with an offer that seems 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 talk to a lawyer. They know you’re scared. 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 to minimize your claim. Even an offhand comment about feeling “fine” can be used to argue your injuries aren’t serious.

Disputing causation is a favorite defense strategy, 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 without resolution, the more medical bills pile up and the more desperate you may feel to accept less. Insurance companies count on this.

Our founder worked as an insurance adjuster before law school, and Katie Steele worked for insurance defense firms. We’ve seen every play in their playbook, and we use that knowledge to protect our clients from being taken advantage of during the most vulnerable time in their lives.

What Steps Should You Take After Being Injured?

The decisions you make in the hours and days after an injury can significantly impact the outcome of your case. We know that in those early moments you may be in pain, in shock, or overwhelmed. Here are the steps that matter most.

Get medical attention immediately. This is the priority, even if you feel fine. Some injuries, particularly traumatic brain injuries and internal bleeding, may not produce symptoms right away. A medical evaluation creates a documented link between the incident and your injuries. Read more about delayed pain after an accident.

Document everything. Photograph the scene, your injuries, property damage, hazardous conditions, and anything else relevant. Collect names and contact information from witnesses. Keep every medical record, bill, receipt, and piece of correspondence related to your injury.

Report the incident. File a police report for vehicle accidents. Report workplace injuries to your employer. Notify property owners of a premises incident in writing. Official reports become valuable evidence. See our guide on what to do after an accident.

Do not give recorded statements to insurance companies. Adjusters may contact you quickly. They may sound sympathetic. But anything you say can and will be used to reduce your claim. Politely decline until you’ve spoken with a lawyer. Learn about common mistakes after an accident.

Contact an attorney as soon as possible. The earlier we’re involved, the more evidence we can preserve and the stronger your case will be. And if you’re calling on behalf of a family member who was killed, know that we will handle your case with the care and gravity it deserves.

Fort Worth Local Resources

• John Peter Smith Hospital (JPS Health Network): Tarrant County’s only public hospital and a Level 1 Trauma Center. Located at 1500 S. Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76104. JPS treats the most critically injured patients in the region.
• Medical City Fort Worth: A Level 2 Trauma Center at 900 Eighth Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104, providing emergency and specialty care for serious injuries.
• Cook Children’s Medical Center: The region’s premier pediatric facility for child injuries. Located at 801 Seventh Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104.
• Fort Worth Police Department: Non-emergency line: (817) 392-4222. For filing or obtaining accident reports.
• Tarrant County Courts: Civil cases in Tarrant County are filed and heard in the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center and the Tarrant County Civil Courts complex in downtown Fort Worth.
• TxDOT Crash Report Portal: Request copies of your crash report online. Learn how to read a Texas crash report.

How Much Does a Fort Worth 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 justice.

This arrangement means we share the risk with you. We only get paid when you get paid, and our interests are aligned from day one. For a detailed look at the process, read how to hire a personal injury lawyer.

What to Expect From Varghese Summersett

We don’t operate like the billboard firms that sign up hundreds of cases and settle them for whatever the insurance company offers. When you hire us, you work directly with your attorney. You’ll have your lawyer’s cell phone number. You’ll receive regular updates without having to chase anyone for information. When you call, a real person answers.

We know that behind every case file is a human being going through one of the hardest experiences of their life. A construction worker who can’t provide for his family. A mother who can’t pick up her children because of a back injury. A family that just buried someone who should still be alive. We carry the weight of those stories with us, and it drives the way we prepare, negotiate, and litigate.

We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial. That means early investigation, thorough evidence preservation, expert retention, and aggressive pre-suit negotiation backed by genuine willingness to walk into a courtroom. Insurance companies and opposing counsel know this about our firm, and it changes the way they approach every case we handle.

Our Fort Worth office is located at 300 Throckmorton Street, Suite 700, Fort Worth, TX 76102, in the heart of downtown — just three blocks from the Tarrant County Civil Courts complex and seven blocks from the Eldon B. Mahon Federal Courthouse. That proximity to the courthouses isn’t a coincidence. It 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 I-30, at a construction site in the Alliance Corridor, at a business in the Stockyards, or at an apartment complex on the south side, we understand the landscape and we’re ready to fight for you.

Our founder, Benson Varghese, has been named a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine for more than a decade. He was recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers early in his career and has been named a Super Lawyer every year for over a decade. These aren’t one-time honors — they reflect sustained recognition from the legal community over the course of building one of the most respected firms in Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Worth 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?

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.

Talk to a Fort Worth 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, medical appointments, mounting bills, time away from work, and uncertainty about what comes next. You may feel like the system is stacked against you. You shouldn’t have to take on the insurance companies and corporations 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 the day.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in Fort Worth because of someone else’s negligence, call Varghese Summersett at (817) 203-2220 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.