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A catastrophic injury is one that permanently alters the course of your life. It is not just about pain in the short term — it is about what you can no longer do, who you can no longer be, and what your family has lost along with you. Catastrophic injury cases require a lawyer who understands the full dimension of that loss and is willing to fight for every dollar it represents.
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Attorney Paul Previte is a former prosecutor and former judge with over 30 years of North Texas trial experience. He has represented victims of catastrophic injuries against insurance companies, corporations, and trucking companies throughout Tarrant County and North Texas. He knows what these cases are worth and he knows how to prove it. He handles every case personally — you will never be handed off to an associate or a paralegal.
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What Makes an Injury Catastrophic?
Texas law and medical professionals define catastrophic injuries as those that result in permanent disability, disfigurement, or a significant and lasting impact on a person’s ability to work and function independently. These injuries require extraordinary medical care, long-term rehabilitation, and often permanent lifestyle modifications. They affect not just the victim but every member of the family.
The financial impact of a catastrophic injury can reach into the millions of dollars over a lifetime. Standard insurance policy limits are rarely sufficient to cover these costs. An experienced catastrophic injury attorney knows how to identify all available sources of compensation and fight for the full amount your case is worth.
Catastrophic Injuries We Handle
Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries in Fort Worth
The Lifetime Value of a Catastrophic Injury Claim
Insurance companies routinely undervalue catastrophic injury claims by focusing only on current medical bills. A truly comprehensive catastrophic injury claim accounts for the full lifetime cost of the injury — future medical care, ongoing rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, home modification, personal attendant care, lost lifetime earnings, reduced earning capacity, and the profound impact on quality of life.
Paul Previte works with life care planners who document every element of your current and future needs, economic experts who project those costs into present value, vocational experts who calculate your lost earning capacity, and medical experts who establish the permanent nature of your injuries. Together these experts build a case the insurance company cannot discount.
Why Catastrophic Cases Require Maximum Preparation
Insurance companies assign their most experienced adjusters and defense attorneys to catastrophic injury cases — because the money at stake is significant. They will challenge your medical treatment, dispute your life care plan, argue pre-existing conditions, and offer large-sounding settlements that are actually far below the true lifetime value of your claim.
Paul Previte matches that preparation. He anticipates every defense tactic, retains the experts necessary to counter them, and builds a case that is ready for trial from day one. The insurance company knows that Paul Previte is prepared to take your case to a Tarrant County jury — and that knowledge drives fair settlement offers.
Damages Available in Catastrophic Injury Cases
Victims of catastrophic injuries may recover past and future medical expenses including surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and long-term care; lost wages and lost earning capacity; physical pain and suffering; mental anguish; physical impairment; disfigurement; loss of enjoyment of life; home modification costs; and personal attendant care costs. In cases involving gross negligence, exemplary damages may also be available.
Frequently Asked Questions — Catastrophic Injuries
Q: How much is a catastrophic injury case worth? Catastrophic injury cases vary enormously depending on the nature and severity of the injury, your age, your occupation, and your long-term prognosis. Cases involving permanent disability regularly produce seven-figure and multi-million dollar results. Contact us today for a free consultation — call 817-335-4357 or click here for a free evaluation.
Q: How long does a catastrophic injury case take? These cases are complex and often take one to three years to resolve fully. Rushing a catastrophic injury case almost always means leaving money on the table. Paul Previte will advise you on timing and strategy throughout the process.
Q: Do I have to go to trial? Most cases settle before trial. But Paul Previte prepares every catastrophic injury case to be trial ready — because that preparation is what forces insurance companies to offer full value. If they refuse, he is prepared to try the case.
Q: How long do I have to file in Texas? Generally two years from the date of the injury under the Texas statute of limitations. Do not wait — contact our office immediately to preserve evidence and protect your rights.
Serving Fort Worth and All of North Texas
The Previte Firm represents catastrophic injury victims throughout Fort Worth, Haltom City, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Keller, Mansfield, and all surrounding communities in Tarrant, Parker, Hood, Johnson, Dallas, and Denton counties.
Contact us today for a free consultation — call 817-335-4357 or click here. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.