Losing a loved one is devastating, but when someone else’s negligence is responsible for that death, your pain is immeasurable. Knowing that the tragedy could have been prevented just adds to the pain that could have easily been avoided had the defendant acted responsibly and with the care required by law. On top of your personal devastation may be unexpected financial distress.
During such emotionally challenging times, you need an experienced and compassionate New Braunfels wrongful death lawyer. The attorneys at The Aguirre Law Firm can help you navigate the complex legal process and guide you with sensitivity, all while fighting for the justice and financial accountability that you deserve. Contact our New Braunfels personal injury lawyers today to take advantage of a free case review.
Texas Code Section 71.002 defines a wrongful death as one occurring when the “injury was caused by the person’s or his agent’s or servant’s wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default.” If your loved one’s death occurred under any of these situations, you might have the legal right to file a wrongful death claim to seek compensation for the economic and non-economic damages realized as a result.
However, you must be one of the specific individuals named as an “interested party” under Texas wrongful death law. This includes the decedent’s surviving spouse, children, and parents. If these parties do not or are unable to file a claim, the personal representative of the decedent’s estate can file a wrongful death case.
Wrongful death cases can derive from negligent, reckless, or intentional actions, so there are many different scenarios that could provide legal grounds for a wrongful death claim, such as:
Courts may order that the funds provided through a personal injury settlement be deposited into a trust account or structured annuity to provide for the child’s needs.
While no amount of money could ever fairly compensate for the loss of a loved one, awarding financial compensation is the only way that civil courts can grant some sense of justice to loved ones following a wrongful death. Additionally, it can provide compensation for financial losses that the family would not have experienced absent the wrongful death.
Wrongful death compensation can include:
Let our New Braunfels wrongful death attorneys fight for the damages your family deserves while you focus on your grief.
If you recently lost a loved one under circumstances that you believe might give rise to a wrongful death claim, you should not hesitate to reach out to the New Braunfels wrongful death attorneys at The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC for a free, no-obligation case review. We can discuss your family’s legal rights and options during this confidential review.
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