Texas Wrongful Death Laws
What Makes a Death a Wrongful Death in Texas? Attorney Michael Grossman Explains
The Texas wrongful death statute is the sum of all the laws surrounding wrongful death cases. A wrongful death lawsuit essentially claims that a victim was killed due to the negligence of another. A wrongful death suit contains four key elements:
- The defendant was the proximate cause of the victim’s death.
- The defendant was reckless with the victim’s well-being.
- A surviving family member, beneficiary, or dependent must be eligible to receive compensation.
- Monetary loss must have been sustain.
Additionally, wrongful death suits have two types of damages awarded to the plaintiff: compensatory and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are those meant to compensate the plaintiff. These damages can cover medical and funeral expenses, loss of future income or support, or even grief and loss of companionship.
Punitive damages, on the other hand, are meant to punish the defendant for particularly reckless actions. These damages are awarded by the jury based on the defendant’s particular actions or inaction.
Some limitations exist on who can bring a wrongful death lawsuit (aunts and uncles are ineligible, for instance) and the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is two years. In some cases, there may be caps on how much can be recovered. In short, these cases are complicated, with many different factors to consider. If you are considering filing a wrongful death claim, contact the experienced Texas wrongful death attorneys at Grossman Law Offices. Let us help you get the compensation you deserve.
What kinds of damages are associated with wrongful death?
Are there any limitations on wrongful death suits?
$250,000.00
$78,000.00
$370.00
$550,000.00
$220,000.00
$25,000.00
$100,000.00
$33,133.00
$400.00
Confidential
Confidential
Confidential
$150,000.00
$50,000.00
$341.00
Confidential
Confidential
Confidential
$2,000,000.00
$775,000.00
$25,000.00
$3,200,000.00
$1,280,000.00
$50,000.00
$625,000.00
$206,250.00
$5,000.00
$300,000.00
$132,000.00
$0.00
Confidential
Confidential
Confidential
$97,500.00
$48,750.00
$0.00
Confidential
Confidential
Confidential