Wrongful Death Representation for Texas Families
When negligence causes a wrongful death, families face both emotional devastation and financial hardship. Texas wrongful death law provides legal remedies for surviving family members. We provide compassionate yet thorough representation during this difficult time.
Our Focus
Wrongful death representation
Losing a family member to someone else's negligence creates both emotional trauma and practical challenges. Wrongful death cases allow families to seek accountability and financial recovery while dealing with grief.
These cases require attorneys who understand both the legal complexities and the emotional difficulties families face. We handle wrongful death matters with compassion while pursuing thorough investigation and comprehensive claims.
Family Members
Spouses, children, and parents who have lost loved ones due to negligence.
Estate Representatives
Personal representatives seeking recovery for estate damages and family losses.
Case Types
Wrongful death cases we handle
Wrongful death occurs in various settings when negligence causes fatal injuries. Each type of case requires specific legal knowledge and thorough investigation.
Workplace Fatalities
When workplace negligence causes death, families may have claims beyond workers compensation. Industrial accidents, construction deaths, and other work-related fatalities require thorough investigation.
Traffic Fatalities
Vehicle collisions caused by negligence result in wrongful death claims. These cases involve commercial trucks, impaired drivers, and defective vehicles requiring comprehensive legal representation.
Medical Malpractice Deaths
Medical errors causing death require specialized legal knowledge. Surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, medication errors, and treatment failures create liability for healthcare providers.
Premises Liability Deaths
Property owner negligence causing death creates liability. Unsafe conditions, inadequate security, and dangerous premises result in wrongful death claims against property owners.
Product Liability Deaths
Defective products causing fatal injuries create liability for manufacturers and distributors. These cases require expert analysis of product design and safety failures.
Maritime Deaths
Fatal maritime accidents are governed by federal law. The Death on the High Seas Act and Jones Act provide remedies for families of deceased maritime workers.
Legal Framework
Understanding wrongful death claims
Texas wrongful death law provides specific remedies for surviving family members. Understanding who can file, what damages are available, and applicable time limits is essential.
Establishing Liability
Wrongful death claims require proving that negligence or wrongful conduct caused the death. This involves investigation, evidence gathering, and often expert testimony.
Economic Damages
Economic losses include lost income, benefits, and services the deceased would have provided. Calculation requires analysis of earning capacity and life expectancy.
Non-Economic Damages
Loss of companionship, mental anguish, and loss of guidance represent significant harm to surviving family members. These damages recognize the emotional impact of loss.
Time-Sensitive Nature
Evidence preservation and witness availability make early legal consultation important. Immediate investigation helps establish facts while evidence remains available.
Legal Information
Important legal considerations
Texas wrongful death law includes specific requirements regarding who can file claims, what damages may be recovered, and applicable deadlines.
Who Can File
- •Surviving spouse
- •Children of the deceased
- •Parents of the deceased
- •Estate representative in certain cases
Recoverable Damages
- •Loss of companionship and support
- •Mental anguish and grief
- •Loss of inheritance
- •Funeral and burial expenses
- •Loss of household services
Time Limitations
- •Two-year statute of limitations (general)
- •Six months notice for government entities
- •Three years for maritime deaths
- •Immediate investigation recommended
Lost a family member to negligence?
Wrongful death cases require compassionate yet thorough legal representation. Contact us to discuss your situation and learn about your legal options.