Grand Prairie Wrongful Death Lawyer

Have You Lost Someone in a Wrongful Death? Don’t Let Someone Continue to Act With Negligence

Losing a loved one in an accident is a traumatic experience, something that leaves family members asking a multitude of questions such as: how did this tragedy happen? Who is responsible? What kind of justice is possible?

Grand Prairie wrongful death lawyer Michael Grossman from Grossman Law Offices can assist you in getting justice by filing a wrongful death lawsuit, but you must be aware that these cases are highly detailed and difficult to work. Our firm has heard countless, awful stories of families who turn down legal representation and choose self-representation. That approach is usually never successful. There are just too many legal moves and rules that cross over for a regular citizen to handle and still have the ability to build a strong case. But our legal team can do what’s possible to make sure you family gets the financial assistance it needs and that those liable for your loss face justice for their negligent behavior.

What is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

A wrongful death lawsuit is a claim pursued against someone when that individual’s behavior allegedly resulted in someone dying. These claims are developed in part to assist a family financially for a family member’s loss. A comprehensive wrongful death lawsuit will usually include two forms of damages: wrongful death damages and survival damages. Wrongful death damages work to help a victim’s family for the loss.

• Funeral and medical costs.
• Loss of income.
• Compensation for mental/emotional suffering and loss of that companionship due to the victim’s death.

Survival damages, however, assist with compensation for damages that the victim could have pursued if they have survived the accident. These damages include such things like:

• Medical costs
• Lost income due to time in the hospital
• Damaged property
• Loss of income as a result of long-term disability
• Physical pain and suffering
• Mental and emotional trauma due to the accident
• Compensation for long-term disfigurement or disability

There’s no financial reward or compensation a family could receive to help with their loss, but the reality is that families are hit with overwhelming financial burdens, plus unspeakable emotional stress, when they lose a loved one. Our lawyers want to try and make sure you get proper compensation to assist with these difficulties.

Along with assisting the family, wrongful death lawsuits serve to help punish those who caused someone’s death. Part of a wrongful death claim is punitive damages filed against a defendant that serve to get them to change their behavior. Our team of Grand Prairie wrongful death lawyers seek to make sure those liable for your loved one’s death are held responsible so other citizens don’t have to endure the same pain and tragedy as your family has.

How Do I Know if I have a Legitimate Wrongful Death Claim?

A lot of families don’t know if they have a shot at filing a wrongful death lawsuit or not. Wrongful death claims can be filed against an individual in cases even when criminal charges haven’t been issued. The defendant’s motives and actions generally play a huge role in whether or not criminal charges are in play. For example, a driver can fly through an intersection, running a red light, then clipping a pedestrian and killing them instantly. The driver would be deemed negligent and the pedestrian’s family could file a wrongful death lawsuit. At the same time, it must be noted most juries wouldn’t rule the driver guilty of murder because that person probably didn’t deliberately mean to kill the pedestrian.

However, even if criminal charges have been handed down because there was willful intent, family members can still file a wrongful death claim on top of that. The Texas wrongful death law clearly explains that four conditions must be present for a wrongful death lawsuit:

• A person dies, partially or completely, because of someone else’s actions.
• The person or group that caused the person’s death behave in a negligent manner.
• Family members or other beneficiaries of the victim still exist who can pursue wrongful death damages.
• The victim’s death caused economic damages for the plaintiff.

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

Wrongful death lawsuits are challenging, and to make things even more complicated, you’ll encounter tough legal opposition from the defendant. Wrongful death lawsuits often included enormous damages, so defendants mount an incredible attack to evade having to pay anything. You will also likely encounter experienced defense attorneys. But the Grand Prairie wrongful death lawyers at Grossman Law Offices aren’t afraid of this aggression, and we keep focused on making sure your family’s rights are protected.

It can also be tough to figure out how your family member died. With a lot of accident scenes, including car and work-related incidents, evidence is taken away soon and a victim’s family may be unable to find out the truth about what really took place. However, our lawyers do an intense investigation every time we get a case. We scour the accident scene looking for evidence, secure any vehicles or other equipment that was part of the accident, and gather interviews from witnesses who provide detailed accounts of what took places. We make sure to gather all those who are liable in order to develop a comprehensive claim. We are determined to hold everyone responsible for your loved one’s death.

Michael Grossman has been dealing with Texas wrongful death cases in Texas for two decades, and our firm has prevailed in countless high-profile claims. We’ve been involved in all sorts of wrongful death cases, such as car accidents, truck accidents, construction deaths, accidents that happened on the job, and medical malpractice deaths. Our reputation is well-known among insurance companies and defense attorneys, both of which tend to assist with our settlement demands instead of facing off with us in court. That means we will fight hard to make sure those liable for your loved one’s death face justice. If you have lost a loved one or family member, call veteran Grand Prairie wrongful death lawyer Michael Grossman today at 1-855-326-0000 for a free consultation. Let Grossman Law Offices assist you with developing a credible claim and get the compensation you are deserving of.