Houston Wrongful Death Attorneys
A Law Firm Founded on Compassionate Care
Nothing can prepare you for coping with the loss of someone you love, and even fewer people know what to do when their loved one is killed by someone else’s negligence. If you lost a family member in an accident, you may be feeling angry, helpless, lost, or a combination of all three.
Our Houston wrongful death attorneys are devoted to fairness and justice – if your family member was killed as a result of someone’s recklessness, you’re entitled to seek compensation, and we can help you.
Call our Houston wrongful death attorney for a free consultation in English or Spanish at (888) 481-9359, or contact us online. Avenge your loved one today with our legal assistance.
What is Considered a Wrongful Death?
According to Texas Statutes section 71.001, an individual or group can file an action for wrongful death if the “wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default” of someone causes the death of another. Most states of their own laws regulating who exactly can file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Types of Wrongful Death Claims
There are countless different kinds of accidents that can, unfortunately, result in death, though there are a few common types of accidents our wrongful death lawyers see come up in wrongful death claims.
Common types of wrongful death cases involve:
- Car accidents: Because of how often Americans drive, car accidents are the leading cause of personal injury claims in the U.S. and is responsible for the majority of fatalities each year.
- Slip and fall accidents: Anyone can slip on a slipper or uneven surface, and many slip and fall accidents can result in death if the victim hits their head and suffers brain damage, or breaks their neck. Common types of slip and fall accidents include slips on surfaces after a liquid spill or rainy weather, uneven carpeting or stairs, and lack of proper lighting.
- Workplace accidents: While some industries are inherently more dangerous than others, virtually anyone can die from a workplace accident. Construction workers are known to experience the highest risk of death on work sites that involve heavy machinery, falling objects, and working from heights.
- Product liability: Consumers can fall victim to defective products all the time, whether through exposure to toxins, explosions, or a defect that causes an accident. Manufacturers are typically held liable for damages for these types of claims. One example of a related claim is when car parts are defective and cause fatal accidents.
- Medical malpractice: Physicians, nurses, and other medical staff can be held accountable for wrongful death when they fail to diagnose the deceased, or misdiagnose them, preventing them from receiving the treatment they need before their conditions worsened.
It’s worth noting that injured individuals may be in the middle of filing a personal injury lawsuit when they pass away from their injuries. If this is the case, family members are allowed to continue to the case on their behalf.
