Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• How are damages awarded?
  Any damages awarded belong to the estate and pass as directed by the decedent's will or by state law if such things are not specified in the will more
• What Kind Of Attorney Handles Wrongful Death Claims?
  Generally, a personal injury attorney will be able to help you with a wrongful death claim.  Because of the complexity involved in a wrongful death claim it is not advised that you try to … more
• What damages are awarded in a wrongful death lawsuit?
  Pecuniary (financial) injury is the main way damages in a wrongful death action are awarded. Courts have interpreted "pecuniary injuries" as including the loss of support, services, lost … more
• What Kind Of Damages Can I Get For A Wrongful Death?
  Depending on the circumstance and state you can receive compensation for medical, funeral and burial expenses.  Some states will allow compensation for the victim’s pain and suffering … more
• What laws govern wrongful death?
  Each state has drafted its own set of civil "wrongful death statutes," and some form of wrongful death claim action exists in all state jurisdictions today. While they all follow similar … more