Wrongful Death Attorney in Texas

After a Wrongful Death, Your Need for Results is Paramount

You and your family should not have to struggle through the aftermath of a wrongful death accident alone. Our legal team can help by putting you in touch with the right attorney to:

• Manage every legal task associated with your case so you can focus on spending time with your loved ones and planning for your future
• Answer your legal questions so you understand precisely what is happening at all times and can make the right decisions for your family
• Collect evidence to prove that your loved one’s accident was not their fault and that your family is entitled to damages
• Fight for damages by seeking a pretrial settlement or by taking your case to trial, depending on the circumstances
• Handle all communications with other parties so you do not inadvertently say anything that undermines or compromises your case

If you are concerned about how you can afford legal representation on top of all the other unexpected bills associated with the wrongful death, let us put your mind at ease. You pay no attorneys’ fees until you win, period. Our co-counsel charges a contingency fee, meaning that you can pay them out of your final settlement, not out of your pocket.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are ready to listen to your story and tell you right away how we, along with our co-counsel, can assist you.

You Could Pursue Many Kinds of Damages Through a Legal Action

A wrongful death inflicts not just mental suffering but financial stress and uncertainty. You deserve the chance to mourn in peace and rebuild your life without having to worry about how you are going to pay your bills or support your dependents.

Can You Recover Medical Expenses Through a Wrongful Death Suit?

Yes, final medical expenses are among the damages that families can seek reimbursement for. If your loved one was hospitalized, received any form of treatment, or received palliative care, you could pursue compensation for these costs.

Can You Recover Funeral Costs Through a Lawsuit?

Any end-of-life expenses that you were responsible for paying could be included in your lawsuit. Eligible damages may include funeral and burial expenses, as well as the cost of settling your loved one’s estate.

Can You Recover Non-economic Damages From a Lawsuit?

Non-economic damages, or the physical and psychological pain caused by an accident, are a significant part of wrongful death settlements. You could qualify for:

• Your loved one’s pain and suffering, including any fear, distress, or injury symptoms they experienced
• Your own pain and suffering, including the shock of the loss and the grief and bereavement that followed
• The loss of companionship and affection that the deceased’s spouse has suffered
• The loss of parental guidance that the deceased’s minor children have suffered

What if I Was Financially Dependent on the Deceased?

If the deceased’s spouse, parents, or children relied on their income to pay bills and maintain their standard of living, then your attorney can seek compensation for loss of financial support. They can do this by:

• Reviewing income statements and tax filings to assess how much your loved one earned from their wages, salary, bonuses, tips, and so on
• Calculating how much your loved one likely would have earned over their lifetime
• Determining what percentage of that income would have gone to supporting their dependent(s)

Receiving damages for lost financial support—and all of your other losses—would mean that you can continue to maintain your family’s current lifestyle without needing to worry about your financial situation.

For more about the types of damages you could be entitled to, call The Goldwater Law Firm today.

When Can You File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

If someone else’s negligence caused your loved one’s fatal accident, you have the right to file a claim or lawsuit for damages. Many different kinds of accidents can lead to a wrongful death, including but not limited to:

• Car accidents: Over 4,000 people passed away because of motor vehicle accident injuries in the state of Texas in 2024.
• Truck accidents: Trucks are significantly larger than other vehicles on the road, so they can cause catastrophic damage in a collision.
• Motorcycle accidents: Motorcyclists, even those who wear helmets and other protective gear, are much more exposed than someone riding in a closed vehicle, making them uniquely vulnerable to severe and fatal injuries.

To file a claim after any kind of accident, you will need to show that negligence played a key role. Negligence consists of the following four points:

• Duty of care: The at-fault party had a responsibility to behave reasonably. For example, drivers are not allowed to run red lights.
• Breach of duty: The at-fault party did not live up to this responsibility and instead chose to engage in reckless, careless, and/or illegal behavior.
• Causation: The breach of duty caused your loved one’s accident—for instance, the at-fault party only hit your loved one’s vehicle because they were distracted by their cell phone.
• Damages: Your loved one and your entire family have sustained significant financial, physical, and mental losses because of the accident.

Our co-counsel’s personal injury attorneys can look for evidence that proves each of these points and use that evidence to make your case to the insurance company—and it all starts with a call to The Goldwater Law Firm.

We understand how much you are depending on the outcome of your case, and our co-counsel can fight hard for the justice and compensation you are seeking.