Aggressive Advocacy
Every day on Fort Worth’s highways and streets — I-30, I-35W, I-20, Loop 820, Highway 287 — drivers are seriously injured because someone else was not paying attention, was driving drunk, was following too closely, or simply blew through a red light. If that happened to you, you are now dealing with medical bills, a damaged or totaled vehicle, lost income, and an insurance adjuster who is trying to settle your claim for as little as possible.
That adjuster does not represent you. They represent the insurance company. Their job is to minimize what gets paid. Your job is to hire a Fort Worth car accident lawyer who will maximize it.
Attorney Paul Previte is a former prosecutor and former judge with over 30 years of experience representing seriously injured clients in Tarrant County and throughout North Texas. He has handled car accident cases involving broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal fractures, internal injuries, and fatalities. He knows what these cases are worth, and he knows how to prove it.
Contact us today for a free consultation — call 817-335-4357 or click here.
What Your Car Accident Claim Can Include
In a serious car accident case, compensation can include every dollar of your past and future medical care, your lost wages from time missed at work, your reduced earning capacity if you cannot return to your former occupation, the physical pain you have endured and will endure, your mental anguish, your physical impairment, disfigurement, and the full value of your damaged or destroyed property. In cases where the at-fault driver was drunk, texting, or acting with conscious disregard for others, exemplary damages may also be available.
What To Do After a Fort Worth Car Accident
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much is my car accident case worth? Every case is different. The value depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs, your lost income, and the impact on your quality of life. Serious injury cases regularly produce six-figure and seven-figure results. Contact us today for a free consultation — call 817-335-4357 or click here. for a free evaluation.
Q: What if the other driver has no insurance? Texas requires liability insurance, but many drivers carry none. If the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, you may have coverage through your own policy. Paul Previte will identify every available source of compensation.
Q: How long do I have to file a lawsuit in Texas? Generally two years from the date of the accident. Waiting reduces your options and makes evidence harder to preserve. Contact us immediately.
Q: Do I have to go to court? Most cases settle before trial. But Paul Previte prepares every case as if it is going to a jury — because that preparation is exactly what forces insurance companies to offer fair settlements.
Common Causes of Fort Worth Car Accidents We Handle
Distracted driving is the leading cause of car accidents in Tarrant County. Texting, phone use, GPS navigation, eating, and adjusting the radio all take a driver’s eyes off the road for long enough to cause a catastrophic crash. But distracted driving is just one cause. We handle cases involving:
How Insurance Companies Fight Your Claim
The other driver’s insurance company is not on your side. From the moment the accident happens, their adjusters are working to minimize what they pay you. Common tactics include:
Calling you immediately after the accident when you’re still in shock and asking for a recorded statement. Anything you say can be used to reduce your claim. Do not give a recorded statement without speaking to an attorney first.
Offering a quick settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries. Once you accept and sign a release, you cannot go back for more — even if you need surgery six months later.
Arguing that your injuries were pre-existing or that you contributed to the accident. Under Texas modified comparative fault rules, they will try to assign you as much fault as possible to reduce what they owe.
Delaying your claim hoping you’ll get desperate and accept less. Insurance companies have unlimited resources and time. You may not.
Attorney Paul Previte knows every one of these tactics. He has spent 30 years watching insurance companies use them — and defeating them. When you hire Paul, the insurance company knows they are dealing with a trial attorney who is prepared to take your case in front of a Tarrant County jury if they refuse to pay what your case is worth.
Serious Injuries We Handle in Car Accident Cases
Not every car accident case is the same. We focus on serious injury cases where the stakes are high and the insurance company has every incentive to fight. These include:
If you or a family member suffered one of these injuries in a Fort Worth car accident, the value of your case may be significant — and the fight to get it will be real. You need an experienced trial attorney in your corner from day one.
Serving Fort Worth and All of Tarrant County
The Previte Firm represents car accident victims throughout North Texas, including Fort Worth, Haltom City, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Keller, Mansfield, Benbrook, and all surrounding communities in Tarrant, Parker, Hood, Johnson, Dallas, and Denton counties. If you were hurt in North Texas, we can help.
Contact us today for a free consultation — call 817-335-4357 or click here for your free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.