For over 30 years, Texas Personal Injury Experts, PLLC has been dedicated to providing the highest quality of legal representation for families pursuing wrongful death & survival lawsuits. When you hire our firm, you can focus on grieving and recovering assured that Texas Personal Injury Experts, PLLC will be fighting fiercely for justice and compensation for your loved one’s death from day one. We work tirelessly in investigating the accident and identifying the responsible parties to build a strong case.
Our firm aims to ensure that justice is served, not just in terms of legal retribution but also in securing financial stability for those left behind. We serve as a pillar of support for you and your family every step of the way. Our firm understands the immense sorrow and need for support a person pursuing a wrongful death and/or a survivorship claim is facing. We’ve helped countless numbers of clients to obtain justice, compensation, and closure for the loss of their loved ones.
Understanding Wrongful Death & Survivorship Claims in Texas
In Texas, a wrongful death and survivorship claim arises when an individual dies due to the wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default of another person or entity. The law aims to provide a legal pathway for the family members left behind to find justice and compensation after their loved one’s death.
Wrongful Death and Survival are two separate, but related, claims:
Wrongful Death Claim: A wrongful death claim may be brought by the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased. It’s a way for these family members to seek compensation for their own losses resulting from the death of their loved one. These losses can include emotional pain and suffering, lost earning potential of the deceased, and benefits flowing from the love, comfort, companionship, and society the plaintiff would, in reasonable probability, have experienced if the decedent had lived. Essentially, a wrongful death claim is about compensating the family for what they’ve lost due to their loved one’s death. A wrongful death claim does not require that an estate be probated, and the person bringing the suit does not have to be an administrator of the estate or a beneficiary of a will.
Survivorship Claim: On the other hand, a survivorship claim is brought on behalf of the deceased person’s estate, often through the surviving spouse, children, or parents of the decedent. This type of claim seeks to recover compensation for the pain and suffering, medical costs, and other expenses the deceased incurred from the time of injury until the time of death. Think of it as a way to pursue the claim the deceased could have brought if they had survived. It’s about the losses and expenses that were directly experienced by the deceased, not the emotional or financial impact on the family.
Our Role
In the aftermath of suffering from the death of a loved one, securing compensation is vital. Texas Personal Injury Experts, PLLC specializes in advocating for the injured and killed, working to ensure that they or their families receive the financial support necessary for their recovery and adaptation to new life circumstances.
We advocate for your interests with the insurance companies so that you can focus on recovering from your injuries and moving on with your life. Texas Personal Injury Experts, PLLC will fight to make sure you are compensated for your pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and emotional distress. Further, dealing with the loss of a family member can have economic impacts as well. We will work tirelessly to obtain compensation for your medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and loss of future earning capacity.
No Fee Unless We Win
Texas Personal Injury Experts, PLLC works on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we win your case. We get paid AFTER you get paid. This allows you to focus on your recovery without the burden of upfront legal fees.
Call Texas Personal Injury Experts, PLLC for a free consultation and let us help you secure the maximum justice and compensation for the loss of your loved one.
