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      Varghese Summersett Background

      Wrongful Death Case Evaluation

      Thank you for reaching out for your complimentary and confidential case evaluation. We are deeply sorry for your loss, and we want you to know—you don’t have to face this alone. Our team will reach out to you as soon as possible.

      You Don’t Have to Have All the Answers Right Now

      Losing someone you love is overwhelming, and the last thing you should have to worry about is paperwork or legal details. If you have information about what happened, that’s helpful—but if you don’t, that’s okay. We’ll guide you through every step.

      Right now, the most important thing is that you reached out. We’ll take it from here.

      Actual Case Results · Varghese Summersett

      Wrongful Death Results for Texas Families

      A sample of what our team has recovered for families who lost a loved one to negligence. Every case turns on its own facts, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case below is a real matter our attorneys handled and resolved for an actual client of this firm. These are Varghese Summersett’s own results, not hypotheticals, not industry examples, and not another firm’s work. Identifying client details have been removed.

      Loss on a Dark Highway

      Case type
      Fatal 18-wheeler collision, wrongful death
      What happened
      A commercial rig reversed on a roadway without lighting and killed our client’s family member
      What we had to overcome
      Establishing carrier and driver liability in a fatality case
      Resolved by
      Settlement
      Handled by
      Varghese Summersett

      A husband and father was killed when an unlit 18-wheeler reversed across a dark two lane highway, leaving him no room to stop. The driver was charged criminally, but that would not provide for the family he left, so we built the civil case that could. We refused the trucking company’s rushed offer and recovered one of the largest reported truck settlements in Texas that year.

      Result Varghese Summersett obtained: the family received $2,317,515.82.

      A Case Others Called Hopeless

      Case type
      Fatal residential fire, wrongful death
      What happened
      Faulty, uninspected wiring in a rental home caused a fatal fire
      What we had to overcome
      A defense that tried to blame the person who died
      Resolved by
      Settlement
      Handled by
      Varghese Summersett

      An older woman died in a fire at her mobile home community, and the property’s managers denied everything, betting no one would prove them wrong. We proved them wrong, showing through discovery that the unit had been occupied before it was ever properly inspected, with maintenance problems and faulty wiring, and no support for the story they told about our client. Where others saw a hopeless case, we secured a recovery that provided for the family.

      Result Varghese Summersett obtained: after a denial of liability most thought would end the case, a settlement that took care of the family’s substantial losses after all expenses.

      Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case depends on its own facts, and no particular outcome can be promised.

      What Happens During the Call

      Your consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no pressure or obligation. Here’s what to expect:

      We’ll start by listening. We want to hear about your loved one, what happened, and how this loss has affected your family. This is your time to share—at whatever pace feels right.

      Then we’ll give you honest answers. We’ve walked this road with many families before, and we understand how difficult it is. We’ll explain your legal options clearly, answer your questions, and help you understand what justice and accountability can look like in your situation.

      If you decide to move forward with us, you won’t have to worry about navigating the legal process alone. We handle everything—investigating what happened, holding the responsible parties accountable, and fighting for the compensation your family deserves. Our job is to carry that burden so you can focus on healing and honoring your loved one’s memory.

      You deserve a team that will stand beside you with compassion, experience, and unwavering commitment. That’s exactly what we’re here to provide.

      Benson Varghese is the founder and managing partner of Varghese Summersett, where he has built a distinguished career championing the underdog in personal injury, wrongful death, and criminal defense cases. With over 100 jury trials in Texas state and federal courts, he brings exceptional courtroom experience and a proven record with Texas juries to every case.

      Under his leadership, Varghese Summersett has grown into a powerhouse firm with dedicated teams across three core practice areas: criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Beyond his legal practice, Benson is recognized as a legal tech entrepreneur as the founder of Lawft and a thought leader in legal technology.

      Benson is also the author of Tapped In, the definitive guide to law firm growth that has become essential reading for attorneys looking to scale their practices.

      Benson serves as an adjunct faculty at Baylor Law School.

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