When your loved one is killed in an accident, your life is forever changed. In addition to the grief that results, there are also financial considerations as well, as you may have been left without your loved one’s income and with a pile of medical bills.
Texas law protects you if someone caused your loved one’s death through their negligence or as a result of intentional wrongdoing. You can take legal action to make the responsible party pay but you’ll want a Boerne wrongful death lawyer to help as these cases can be complicated.
Why Choose Our Boerne Wrongful Death Lawyers?
George Salinas Injury Lawyers is here to fight for you. Our legal team has over 110 years of collective experience, and we have a long and successful track record of recovering large settlements or court verdicts for our clients. Give us a call at (210) 987-9232 today to learn about how our Boerne injury lawyers can fight for you.
What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
In Texas, close relatives of a deceased person can make a wrongful death claim if the individual who died would have been able to file a personal injury lawsuit. In other words, if your loved one had a case against the person who harmed them but couldn’t pursue it because their injuries were fatal, you can make a wrongful death claim.
You will need to prove the defendant was at fault for the death, though. Texas Code Section 71.002 explains that “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.”
If you can prove a violation of safety laws or show that the defendant behaved unreasonably carelessly compared with a hypothetical average person under the same circumstances, you should be able to successfully make your case.
A Boerne wrongful death attorney can help you gather the evidence you need to maximize your chances of holding the defendant accountable.
Taking Legal Action After a Wrongful Death
Under Texas Code Section 16.003(b), when you are pursuing a wrongful death claim, you “must bring suit not later than two years after the day the cause of action accrues in an action for injury resulting in death. The cause of action accrues on the death of the injured person.”
You have a strict time limit to pursue your claim before your case is time-barred, and you cannot move forward. You should not hesitate to start pursuing justice right away, as the sooner you begin gathering evidence and putting together a strong claim, the more likely it is you’ll be successful in receiving a fair damage award.
You can settle your wrongful death claim outside of court if you receive a reasonable settlement offer, or work with an attorney who will fight for a verdict in your favor.
Getting Help from a Boerne Wrongful Death Attorney
George Salinas Injury Lawyers has a long, successful track record of representing clients in wrongful death claims arising from all types of auto accidents, including motor vehicle claims, truck accident cases, and more.
We have also helped clients who lost loved ones due to fatal falls, metro accidents, and more. Contact us online or give us a call today at (210) 987-9232 to schedule a free consultation with a Boerne wrongful death attorney to learn more about how we can help you during a difficult time.