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The loss of a loved one due to another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct can leave families facing emotional, financial, and personal hardship. In Texas, wrongful death claims allow surviving family members to seek compensation for certain losses resulting from the death.
While no legal action can replace a loved one, wrongful death litigation can help families pursue accountability and financial recovery during an incredibly difficult time.
At Barr Law, PLLC, we represent families in wrongful death litigation and help clients understand the legal remedies available under Texas law.
A wrongful death claim arises when a person dies due to the wrongful act, carelessness, neglect, or default of another party.
Wrongful death cases may involve:
Texas law allows certain surviving family members to pursue damages related to the loss.
Under Texas law, wrongful death claims are generally brought by:
The damages available depend on the facts of the case and the losses suffered by surviving family members.
Economic damages compensate surviving family members for measurable financial losses.
These may include:
Loss of Financial Support
Compensation for income and financial contributions the deceased would likely have provided.
Loss of Household Services
The value of services the deceased performed, such as childcare, maintenance, or caregiving.
Medical Expenses
Certain medical costs related to the final injury or illness may be recoverable.
Funeral and Burial Expenses
Reasonable funeral and burial costs may also be included.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages address the emotional and personal impact of the loss.
Mental Anguish
Compensation for emotional pain, grief, and suffering experienced by surviving family members.
Loss of Consortium
In some cases, spouses may recover damages related to the loss of the marital relationship. Parents and children may also seek damages for the loss of love, comfort, guidance, and emotional support, which is also known as the loss of companionship and society.
In certain cases involving gross negligence or willful misconduct, Texas courts may award exemplary damages.
These damages are intended to punish particularly egregious conduct and deter similar behavior in the future.
Examples may include:
Not every wrongful death case qualifies for exemplary damages. For example, a domestic violence resulting in a murder-suicide falls into this category.
Texas law distinguishes between:
Survival claims may involve:
These claims are often pursued alongside wrongful death actions.
Wrongful death litigation can involve:
Insurance companies often attempt to minimize payouts or dispute responsibility. Early legal representation helps protect important evidence and preserve your rights.
At Barr Law, PLLC, we guide families through wrongful death litigation with professionalism, compassion, and focused advocacy.
If you have lost a loved one due to negligence or wrongful conduct, you may have legal rights under Texas law.
Barr Law, PLLC represents families in wrongful death litigation and works to pursue accountability and fair compensation on behalf of surviving loved ones.
Reach out today, and let Barr Law guide you with strategic counsel and unwavering support from the outset of your legal matter.
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