Fort Worth Personal Injury Lawyers

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 traffic, rapid population growth, and aggressive driving make this one of the most dangerous places to drive in Texas.

Whether your crash happened at an intersection, on the highway, in a parking lot, or involved a hit and run, our team handles the full range of car accident cases — from minor impacts that caused serious injuries to catastrophic multi-vehicle collisions. We work with accident reconstruction experts, secure traffic camera footage before it's overwritten, and build the liability case insurance companies can't easily dismiss.

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Commercial truck crashes are fundamentally different from standard car accidents. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations govern driver hours, vehicle maintenance, cargo loading, and driver qualifications — and violations of any of these regulations can establish liability. The injuries are also typically catastrophic given the weight and size differential between a passenger vehicle and an 80,000-pound commercial truck.

Our attorneys move quickly after retention to issue spoliation letters preserving electronic logging device (ELD) data, dashcam footage, driver qualification files, and maintenance records before the trucking company "loses" them. We know where the evidence lives and how to secure it.

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Motorcycle crashes produce some of the most severe injuries seen in personal injury practice. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, multiple fractures, and severe road rash requiring skin grafts are all common. Insurance companies bring a particular brand of skepticism to motorcycle cases, often treating riders as inherently reckless regardless of the evidence.

We work with accident reconstruction experts experienced in motorcycle dynamics, understand how anti-rider bias affects jury decisions, and know how to document the true scope of catastrophic injuries. Left-turn collisions, lane-change crashes, rear-end impacts, and drunk driver cases all demand specialized preparation — which our team provides.

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Property owners and occupiers in Texas have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors. When they fail, people get hurt — sometimes seriously. 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.

Premises cases require proof that the property owner knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to address it. We preserve surveillance footage, identify prior similar incidents, and develop the kind of evidence that overcomes the common insurance defense that "this was a one-time occurrence."

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Fort Worth's growth has outpaced pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in many neighborhoods, leaving walkers and riders dangerously exposed. When drivers fail to yield at crosswalks, look before opening doors, or simply aren't paying attention, the results can be devastating. Pedestrians and cyclists have no metal frame between them and the impact.

We handle cases involving crosswalk collisions, dooring incidents, right-hook turns, and distracted driver impacts. Our attorneys work with the Fort Worth Police Department crash investigation team, secure traffic camera footage, and build cases that account for the full long-term impact of what are often catastrophic 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. We also handle oilfield accident cases and large-scale industrial injury matters across Texas.

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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. We partner with engineering experts, product design specialists, and biomechanical engineers to prove both the defect and how it caused the harm.

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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. Catastrophic cases also require careful lien resolution work to maximize net recovery after medical providers, health insurers, and government programs are paid.

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When a drunk or impaired driver causes an accident, Texas law provides two distinct avenues of recovery. Standard compensatory damages cover your economic and non-economic losses. Beyond that, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 41.003 allows courts to award exemplary (punitive) damages for gross negligence — which the voluntary decision to drive while intoxicated typically satisfies.

Proving impairment in a civil case uses a different standard than criminal DWI prosecution. Even if the at-fault driver wasn't arrested or convicted, our attorneys can establish impairment using hospital blood alcohol records, the police report, witness accounts, and any criminal proceedings. We also pursue Dram Shop claims under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code § 2.02 when commercial establishments served alcohol to visibly intoxicated patrons.

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Rideshare accidents raise insurance coverage questions that don't exist in standard car crash cases. Whether the driver was logged into the app, had accepted a ride, or was actively transporting a passenger affects which insurance policy applies and how much coverage is available. Uber and Lyft each maintain $1 million liability policies during active rides — but accessing those policies requires navigating specific procedural requirements.

Our attorneys know how to identify the applicable coverage, preserve the rideshare trip data, and pursue claims against both the driver's personal policy and the rideshare company's policy when appropriate.

When a person is killed due to another's negligence, Texas's wrongful death statute — Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 71.001 — allows eligible survivors to bring a civil claim for their losses. The surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased are each eligible to bring claims for their specific damages.

Calculating wrongful death damages requires both economic and human analysis. Economists project lifetime earning capacity. Life care planners and mental health professionals document the psychological toll on surviving family members. The loss of a parent, spouse, or child is immeasurable, and we treat every wrongful death case with the gravity it deserves.

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Texas requires only minimum liability coverage of 30/60/25, and many at-fault drivers carry nothing more. When catastrophic injuries produce damages far exceeding the at-fault driver's limits — or when the at-fault driver has no insurance at all — your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage becomes essential.

Even your own insurer may not deal with you fairly. Texas law imposes a duty of good faith and fair dealing, and when an insurer wrongfully denies or unreasonably delays payment, you may have a bad faith claim under the Texas Insurance Code that supports recovery of attorney fees and additional damages.

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No two cases are identical. The value of a personal injury claim depends on the severity and permanence of your injuries, how clearly the other party's fault can be established, how much insurance coverage is available, and the long-term medical and vocational consequences of your injuries. Cases involving permanent disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, or wrongful death consistently produce higher settlements and verdicts than those involving temporary injuries with full recovery.

The most reliable way to assess case value is through a thorough review of your medical records, a detailed damages analysis, and an honest evaluation of liability. We provide this at no charge during your free initial consultation — no false assurances, just a clear picture of what your case is worth and what it would take to maximize recovery.

Texas applies a modified comparative fault standard under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001. You can still recover compensation even if you bear some responsibility — as long as your percentage of fault is less than 51%. Your total damages are reduced by your share of fault. If a jury determines your damages are $500,000 and finds you 20% at fault, your recovery is $400,000.

Insurance companies routinely try to inflate your share of fault to reduce their payout. Our job is to build the evidence that minimizes any fault allocation against you while clearly establishing the other party's negligence as the primary cause. The stronger the evidence of the other party's fault, the less leverage the insurer has to assign comparative negligence to you.

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003 imposes a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims, running from the date of the incident. Miss this deadline and the court will dismiss your case regardless of how strong it is. Wrongful death claims also carry a two-year window, running from the date of death.

Some situations have different deadlines. Claims against government entities often require notice within six months under the Texas Tort Claims Act. Minors may have extended filing periods. Don't assume you have plenty of time — the real damage to your case starts long before the deadline, as evidence disappears, surveillance footage is overwritten, and witnesses move on. The sooner we're involved, the stronger your case.

No. You should not provide a recorded statement to any insurance adjuster — including your own insurer — before consulting with an attorney. Adjusters are trained to ask questions designed to elicit statements that can later be used to minimize your claim or assign fault. They often request recorded statements very early, before you know the full extent of your injuries.

Once you retain Varghese Summersett, we handle all communication with insurance companies on your behalf. You will not take calls from adjusters, answer questions on the record, or respond to settlement inquiries without our guidance. This insulates you from the kind of early missteps that weaken claims.

Varghese Summersett handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless and until we recover compensation for you. We also advance all case-related costs, including expert fees, filing fees, investigation costs, and medical record retrieval — so you don't need to come out of pocket to build your case. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, paid from settlement or verdict proceeds.

The contingency fee model aligns our interests directly with yours. We only get paid when you win, and we only get paid a percentage of what we recover — so our incentive is always to maximize your recovery. No hourly billing. No retainer. No cost to you if we don't win. Your initial consultation is completely free and carries no obligation.

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 — rushing a settlement before your injuries are fully documented is a common way to leave money on the table.

We keep you informed throughout the process. When you call, a real person answers. You'll receive regular updates without having to chase anyone for information.

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. The statute of limitations is two years from the date of death. These cases can recover compensation for lost financial support, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, mental anguish, and — in egregious cases — exemplary damages.

We know you're not ready to think about lawsuits and legal strategy when you're grieving. We meet families where they are and handle the legal weight so you can focus on what matters.