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30 Years of Courtroom Experience. Real Results for Real People.

You don’t hire just any lawyer after a serious injury. You hire someone who has spent 30 years fighting for people like you — in courtrooms across North Texas. Attorney Paul Previte built his reputation the hard way: case by case, verdict by verdict. When the insurance company has a team of lawyers working against you, you deserve someone equally committed to winning.

Call — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your free consultation is one call away. Contact Previte Law Firm

We Handle Serious Cases

Previte Law Firm represents seriously injured people and families who have lost loved ones due to someone else’s negligence. Our cases include car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, slip and falls and premises liability, defective products and equipment malfunctions, chiropractic and medical malpractice, and civil rights violations. If you or someone you love has been seriously hurt, we want to hear your story.

Why Clients Choose Paul Previte

30 years of trial experience — earned in the courtroom, not on the sidelines. Paul has tried cases other lawyers wouldn’t touch. He knows how insurance companies think, how defense attorneys operate, and how to position your case for maximum recovery — whether that’s at the negotiating table or in front of a jury. You work directly with Paul. Your case is never handed off to an associate or paralegal. Paul has earned recognition from the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers — honors reserved for attorneys who consistently deliver exceptional results.

How We Fight for You

We don’t just file paperwork and wait. We investigate thoroughly. We identify every source of liability. We anticipate what the defense will argue and we prepare to counter it. We pursue your claim aggressively — and we are always ready to take your case to trial. That readiness is what keeps insurance companies honest. When it’s time to negotiate, we negotiate from strength. When it’s time to fight, we fight. That is the Previte Law Firm standard.

Serving All of North Texas

Previte Law Firm serves clients throughout North Texas including Tarrant, Parker, Hood, Palo Pinto, Dallas, Denton and Johnson Counties. Whether you were hurt in Fort Worth, Aledo, Granbury, or anywhere in between, we are here for you. We know the local courts, the local judges, and what it takes to win in North Texas.

No Fee Unless You Win

Serious injuries shouldn’t come with upfront legal bills. If we don’t recover compensation for you, you owe no attorney’s fees and no case expenses. We absorb the cost of pursuing your case. There is no cost to contact us, consultations are free, our phones are answered 24/7, and we only get paid when you do. Every case comes with a written fee agreement. If we don’t recover, you owe us nothing. It’s that simple.

Ready to Fight for You — Call Now

You’ve already been through enough. Let Previte Law Firm handle the fight from here. Call 817-335-HELP (4357) — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your free consultation is one call away. Contact Previte Law Firm.

Fort Worth Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Near You

DEMAND Compensation After Your Serious Injury

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.

Contact us today for a free consultation — call 817-335-4357 or click here.

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.

Contact us today for a free consultation — call 817-335-4357 or click here.

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

  • Traumatic brain injuries — all severity levels from concussion to severe TBI
  • Spinal cord injuries and paralysis — paraplegia and quadriplegia
  • Severe burn injuries — disfigurement, skin grafts, long-term complications
  • Amputations — traumatic and surgical
  • Multiple fractures and orthopedic injuries requiring surgery
  • Internal organ damage
  • Loss of vision or hearing
  • Severe scarring and disfigurement
  • Birth injuries causing permanent disability
  • Crush injuries from industrial and workplace accidents

Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries in Fort Worth

  • Commercial truck and 18-wheeler crashes on I-20, I-35W, and I-30
  • High-speed car accidents
  • Motorcycle crashes
  • Workplace accidents and falls from heights
  • Industrial accidents and explosions
  • Defective products and equipment failures
  • Medical malpractice
  • Premises liability — dangerous property conditions

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.