Losing someone close to you due to another person’s actions is one of the worst things you can ever go through. At FVF Law, we understand the grief you are experiencing during this difficult time. Our Austin personal injury lawyers can lend our legal experience to build a unique case for you and your family in pursuit of justice.
In Texas, a wrongful death claim is a type of civil suit that could be filed by certain family members after the death of a loved one if there is evidence that the death was caused by another person or party’s negligent, wanton or wrongful actions. In these situations, a legal claim can hold a defendant (responsible party) accountable for the family’s losses.Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. 71.002 states:
CAUSE OF ACTION. (a) An action for actual damages arising from an injury that causes an individual’s death may be brought if liability exists under this section. (b) A person is liable for damages arising from an injury that causes an individual’s death if the injury was caused by the person’s or his agent’s or servant’s wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default.
A wrongful death claim could potentially be brought after many types of fatal accidents in Manor, including:
Any situation where someone else’s careless, reckless or wrongful acts result in the death of another individual could give rise to a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas.
In Texas, surviving family members of the deceased person (also known as the decedent) have the ability to file a wrongful death claim. Section 71.004 of the law initially gives exclusive rights to the decedent’s surviving spouse, children and parents. If none of these parties take legal action within three months of the date of death, the administrator of the decedent’s estate can file on behalf of beneficiaries instead.
In a heartbreaking wrongful death situation, no amount of money can make things right. However, if someone else is to blame for the death of your loved one, your family should not also have to deal with the added stress of financial debts.
A wrongful death claim has the potential to result in the following types of compensation:
It’s important not to trust an insurance company to initially give your family a fair settlement for a wrongful death claim. Insurance companies often try to take advantage of claimants at their most vulnerable times. Consult with an attorney about the value of your case instead.
With over 100 years of combined legal experience, the Austin wrongful death attorneys at FVF Law understand the challenges and nuances of wrongful death claims in Manor, Texas. We will do everything in our power to educate your family regarding the legal system and guide you down the best path forward.When you hire us, we will get to work right away in the pursuit of closure, accountability and the financial justice that helps you focus on what matters most. Begin your wrongful death claim with a free, no-pressure consultation at our local law firm. Call (512) 640-2146 today.
