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$3.5 MSettlement

Jones Act

Maritime Worker Falls 30 Feet to Death
$1,166,666.00 Attorney’s Fees
$42,686.60 Case Expenses

$2.7 MSettlement

Wrongful Death

Man Ejected from Roller Coaster
$948,000 Attorney’s Fees
219,405.35 Case Expenses

$1.25Settlement

Carnival Accident

Boy Shatters Leg in Fall from Carnival Attraction
$417,166 Attorney’s Fees
$26,696.06 Case Expenses

$1.0 MSettlement

Workplace Injury

Faulty Machine Amputates Worker’s Hand
$387,148.20 Attorney’s Fees
$18,045.30 Case Expenses

$1.0 MSettlement

Workplace Injury

Man crushed to death because of forklift operator negligence.
$400,000 Attorney’s Fees
$19,930.44 Case Expenses

$750,000Settlement

Work Place Injury – Wrongful Death

Man killed when backed over by Truck
$300,000 Attorney’s Fees
$25803.67 Case Expenses

$750,000Settlement

Premises Liability – Burn Injuries

Woman suffers 2nd and 3rd degree burns from hand sanitizer explosion
$250,000 Attorney’s Fees
$2,386.77 Case Expenses

$350,000Settlement

Auto Trash Truck Collision

Woman suffers Broken Wrist, Back Injuries when T-boned by Trash Truck
$66,666.66 Attorney’s Fees
$3994.05 Case Expenses

$350,000Settlement

Pick-Up Rear-ended by 18 Wheeler

Man suffers severe neck disc injury, requires surgery
$118,333.33 Attorney’s Fees
$14,616.97 Case Expenses

Houston Car Accident Wrongful Death Lawyer

There is nothing that can cause a family more grief and hardship than the death of one of its members. When this death happens due to the negligence of another person or entity, it’s called a wrongful death, and car accidents happen to be a frequent cause.

If you have a family member who recently died in an auto wreck that was caused by someone else, you may be eligible to receive financial damages to compensate your suffering and the hardship the passing will cause your family. This legal process is never simple, however.

Fortunately, a Houston car accident wrongful death lawyer from Denena points, PC can guide you through the road ahead and shoulder much of the load for you.

Who Can File for Wrongful Death in Texas?

Not just anyone can file for a wrongful death lawsuit. In Texas, the only survivors who have a right to file are spouses, children, and parents. If none of these individuals choose to file within three months of the date of death, then the personal representative of the victim’s estate may file a wrongful death claim instead.

Texas Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations

It’s always best to act as quickly as possible should you want to pursue financial compensation from the at-fault parties. In addition to how much easier and efficient this makes the collection of evidence, you also need to keep the Texas statute of limitations for wrongful death in mind.

Texas provides the deceased’s survivors two years in which to file for wrongful death. Except in rare circumstances, if you wait to file until after these two years have passed, your case will likely be thrown out of court without ever being heard.

Damages for Wrongful Death

In wrongful death lawsuits, there are a number of financial damages that can be pursued. Some of these depend directly upon the deceased and what he or she went through. This includes any medical bills accrued leading up to the death, car repair, funeral costs, and the victim’s lost income.

Other damages depend on what the death means to the family members. You can pursue compensation for all of the following items:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost companionship and guidance
  • Lost inheritance, including future funds the deceased would have been likely to set aside for heirs

If the negligence that led to your loved one’s death was truly egregious—such as with drunk driving or distracted driving—you may also be eligible to receive what are called “exemplary damages.” This is money that is awarded in order to punish the responsible party for the irresponsible conduct that led to the car crash.

Speak with a Houston Car Accident Wrongful Death Lawyer

When a car accident robs you of a family member, it shouldn’t also rob you of your finances. You and your family deserve financial security, and the party at-fault for the wreck has a responsibility to provide you with a means to this end.

At Denena Points, PC, we pride ourselves on treating every case like it’s our own. When you work with us, you know that you’ll be receiving compassionate counsel combined with aggressive legal representation. To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation, call 713-807-9500 or submit the form at the bottom of this page.