If your loved one is involved in a catastrophic accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the pain and uncertainty are felt by the entire family. This is compounded should your loved one die from their injuries. The shock and loss will make you numb, and you may not know what to do next.
Call us. Wrongful death can be found across many situations, not just car accidents, and you will need a lawyer to tailor a claim to the circumstances. If your loved one would have prevailed in a personal injury case while alive, certain family members can prevail now with the help of our Georgetown wrongful death lawyer. Our dedicated personal injury attorneys can help you seek the compensation your family deserves.
Wrongful death and personal injury claims rely on the same factors to establish negligence, the primary difference is the plaintiff. Everyone has a duty to act reasonably, and failing to do so constitutes a breach. If this breach causes an injury in a personal injury case or death in a wrongful death case, the defendant is liable for compensating the injured party or the deceased’s family. Examples of wrongful death include:
Our attorneys identify all prospective defendants. For example, the family of the neglected nursing home resident could sue the owner and management of the nursing home as well as the careless staff members. Our Georgetown wrongful death attorneys are tenacious when it comes to maximizing compensation sought after a loved one unnecessarily dies.
According to the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Sec. 71.004, surviving spouses, children, and parents can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Children can be biological or adopted, but stepchildren who have not been adopted are ineligible to file. Under the Texas Family Code Chapter 2(E), spouses in marriages without formalities, better known as common law marriages, can file wrongful death claims, although longtime significant others cannot. Any of these relatives can file, or a group of them can file to benefit all concerned.
If no statutory beneficiary files a wrongful death claim within three months of the deceased’s death, the executor or estate administrator may do so unless the family objects. For help filing a wrongful death claim, contact our Georgetown personal injury lawyers.
Compensation is awarded to family members for what they have lost, economic losses if they must pay final medical and funeral expenses and the deceased was a breadwinner, so they are losing the contributed wages. Non-economic losses include the emotional suffering they endure from the sudden loss of a loved one and future lost wages.
Spouses can be compensated for losing their intimate relations, children for the loss of the deceased parent’s guidance, and parents for the loss of their child’s companionship. Our Georgetown wrongful death attorneys fight to maximize compensation so the family does not have to worry about money while they grieve.
Our sincere sympathy if you recently lost a loved one to someone else’s carelessness. We understand that your grief is made worse by the financial stress this tragedy imposes. We are standing by to ease your burden by fighting to get you the compensation owed.
When the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s death would have led to a successful personal injury claim if they had lived, your family is in a favorable position to win compensation now. Contact us today and speak with our understanding Georgetown wrongful death lawyer, who will guide you through the legal process with compassion and expertise. We are committed to seeking justice for your loved one and securing the compensation your family deserves. Schedule a free consultation today to discuss your case and take the first step toward financial recovery.
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