Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death Claims in Texas, Arkansas, Lousiana, and the U.S.

Wrongful death lawsuits are so that family members of a person killed by another’s negligence may recover damages for the injuries that the surviving family and/or estate have suffered due to the death of the victim. 

A wrongful death claim is a suit that arises from the death of an individual that was caused by the conduct of another. The lawsuit is different from other types of personal injury claims because the actual victim, the decedent, is not bringing suit—rather, it is the family members or the decedent’s estate.

The damages recovered, then, do not include damages that are personal to the decedent—a person who has passed recover for pain and suffering, mental distress, or any other form of compensatory damages unique to him or her.  The purpose of a wrongful death suit is to provide relief to family members who have been injured emotionally and financially as a result of the family member’s death.

Pursuing a Wrongful Death Claim

In all cases involving wrongful death, measures must be taken immediately to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and to file a lawsuit prior to the deadline imposed by the statute of limitations.

If a loved one has been a victim of wrongful death, please tell us what happened by filling out our Free Case Review.

The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds.

Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.

Call 1 903 757-7000 for help with wrongful death in TX, AR, and LA.