After a wrongful death occurs, surviving loved ones left behind face emotional and financial disaster. If the death occurred due to negligence or intentional wrongdoing, it’s important for relatives of the deceased to take legal action.
Texas law allows survivors to pursue a claim for compensation, and the money at stake is often very substantial. You need a skilled, compassionate legal advocate to help you fight to hold those who harmed your loved one liable for the losses you’ve endured. You’ll find that advocate at George Salinas Injury Lawyers.
Members of our legal team are on the board of directors at the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and we have been designated as Super Lawyers. With 110 years of collective experience and a history of recovering millions of dollars in damages for our clients, we’re here to help you get the justice you deserve.
Give us a call at (210) 225-0909 to talk with a New Braunfels wrongful death attorney to learn more.
How to Make a Wrongful Death Claim
You can make a wrongful death claim if you are a statutory descendant of someone who has passed away. Spouses, children, and parents are examples of individuals who could make a wrongful death case.
To make a wrongful death claim, you must be able to show that the “injury was caused by the person’s or his agent’s or servant’s wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default,” according to Texas Code Section 71.002.
You’ll need to identify all potential defendants who acted wrongfully or carelessly to cause your loved one to pass. This could include, for example, drivers who caused a car accident through their carelessness or property owners who failed to maintain their premises safely.
You’ll need to show the defendant’s failure was the direct cause of the death and that harm occurred as a result. You’ll also need to take action within the two-year statute of limitations set forth for wrongful death claims in Texas Code Section 16.003(b).
What a Wrongful Death Attorney Can Do For You
A New Braunfels wrongful death attorney can provide you with invaluable support as you pursue a claim for compensation when your loved one has been killed. Your attorney can help you to:
- Determine if you have legal authority to pursue your case
- Help you to gather evidence, such as witness statements, showing how the death occurred
- Assist in proving damages, including hiring experts if necessary to testify as to the cause of the fatal injuries and the extent of losses
- Working with you to identify all potential defendants, which could include the person who caused the harm to your loved one, as well as their employer if the incident occurred while they were performing work duties
- Negotiating a settlement with the insurance company representing the defendant, as often homeowners insurance or property insurance provides coverage for the defendant in wrongful death claims
- Going to court to fight for fair compensation if you can’t agree on a settlement.
Navigating the process of making a wrongful death claim while grieving a loved one can be difficult, so you need the right New Braunfels personal injury attorney to take care of the legal issues for you and protect your rights.
Getting Help from a New Braunfels Wrongful Death Attorney
George Salinas Injury Lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve when your loved one is killed. Give us a call or contact us at (210) 225-0909 to schedule a free consultation with a New Braunfels wrongful death attorney and learn what we can do for you.