Frisco Wrongful Death Lawyer

Attorney Michael Grossman Can Help You Recover the Compensation You're Owed Following a Fatal Accident in Allen, Frisco or McKinney

It’s devastating and crushing whenever you lose a loved one in an accident, and family members are left asking countless questions and seeking answers: how did this accident happen to my family member? Who is at fault for the tragedy? How can I seek justice?

Frisco wrongful death lawyer Michael Grossman can assist you in getting justice via a wrongful death lawsuit, but you need to be aware at how intricate and detailed these cases truly are. Our firm has heard plenty of horrible stories about families electing to go with self-representation in a wrongful death case, and they usually are never successful. There are just way too many different legal statutes and overlapping areas between laws for a regular person to be able to develop a strong case. However, our legal professionals can see to it that your family gets the compensation it needs and that those liable for your loss face justice for their negligent actions.

What is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

A wrongful death lawsuit is a type of claim brought against a person or group when that party’s negligence allegedly resulted in the victim’s death. These claims are established partly to make sure a family gets financial compensation for the loss of a family member. A comprehensive wrongful death lawsuit usually includes two forms of damages: wrongful death damages and survival damages. Wrongful death damages serve to help the victim’s family with their particular loss. These damages encompass:

• Funeral and medical bills.
• Loss of financial assistance.
• Compensation for mental/emotional trauma and loss of companionship resulting from the victim’s death.

Survival damages, however, give compensation for the damages that the victim could’ve sued for if the victim had survived the Allen truck accident. These damages encompass:

• Medical bills.
• Lost income due to a hospital stay.
• Damaged property.
• Loss of earning capacity because of long-term disability.
• Physical pain and suffering.
• Mental or emotional trauma stemming from the accident.
• Compensation for extended disability or long-term disfigurement.

No amount of money can really help a family for the loss of a loved one, but the fact is that losing a family member inflicts a severe financial burden on a family, not to mention the emotional turmoil. Our Allen truck accident attorneys want to do what’s necessary to make sure you get the compensation you need to handle these financial matters.

Along with assisting the family, wrongful death lawsuits are intended to inflict punishment on the negligent parties responsible for another person’s death. A comprehensive wrongful death claim will also include punitive damages against the defendant and will try to force the defendant to change their behavior. Our legal experts want to see to it that those responsible for your family member’s death face punishment so others don’t have to endure the same outcome as your loved one.

How do I know if I Have a Legitimate Wrongful Death Claim?

Lots of families have no idea if they are able to sue for wrongful death of not. Wrongful death claims can be filed against a negligent part in cases where criminal charges haven’t been pressed. The defendant’s motivation usually plays a role in whether or not criminal charges are pursued. For instance, if a driver flies through a red light, then hits and kills a little old lady crossing the street, the driver would be deemed negligent and the lady’s family members could sue for wrongful death. However, most juries wouldn’t drop the hammer and find the driver guilty of murder since the victim’s death probably wasn’t an intentional act committed by the driver.

However, even when criminal charges have been pursued because a person was killed intentionally, family members may also file a wrongful death claim. Some of you will recall this is what happened with the famous O.J. Simpson trial, when his ex-wife’s family also filed a wrongful death civil suit. The Texas wrongful death law states that four factors must be met in a wrongful death lawsuit:

• A person dies, either deliberately or partially, from the actions or inaction of another group or individual.
• The person or entity responsible for the victim’s death displayed negligence.
• Family members or other beneficiaries are still alive and able to file a wrongful death claim.
• The victim’s death resulted in some manner of economic damage for the plaintiff.

Why do I need to retain an experienced wrongful death attorney?

Wrongful death lawsuits are complex, and to make things even more difficult, you’ll probably encounter stiff legal opposition from the defendant. Wrongful death lawsuits usually involved extremely large damages so defendants usually fight aggressively so they don’t have to accept responsibility. You’ll probably face off against veteran defense attorneys. However, the legal experts at Grossman Law Offices aren’t phased by this approach, and we can see to it you’re family’s rights are protected in court.

It can also be tough to discover how your family member died. At lots of accident scenes, including car and work-related accidents, evidence is taken away promptly and a victim’s family may be unable to get an honest story about what occurred. However, our attorneys will do in-depth investigations of every case we take on. We scour the accident scene for physical evidence, lock down any vehicles or key equipment, and take extensive witness testimony to figure out what happened. We make sure that all those parties are identified so we can develop a comprehensive claim. We want to make sure everyone responsible for your family member’s death is held liable.

Michael Grossman has been working wrongful death cases in Texas for the past two decades and our firm has successfully investigated and tried hundreds of well-known claims, including those in McKinney, Allen and Frisco. We have dealt with all sorts of wrongful death cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, construction deaths and workplace accidents, plus deaths due to medical malpractice. Insurance companies and defense attorneys know about our track record, and they usually cooperate totally with our settlement demands so they can avoid taking on our attorneys in court. Basically we fight aggressively to make sure those responsible for your loved one’s death face justice. If you have lost a family member, call veteran Frisco wrongful death lawyer Michael Grossman today for a free personal consultation (1-855-326-0000). Let Grossman Law Offices assist you with developing a strong claim and getting the compensation you need.