On December 17, 1999, I was involved in a catastrophic car accident. The accident happened at the intersection of McColl and Nolana. When the paramedics arrived, I was unconscious. I had to be cut from the vehicle with the jaws of life. I suffered a collapsed long, internal bleeding, a broken pelvis, along with bumps and bruises but took months to heal. My family member died in that accident.

I understand the emotional, physical, and financial toll that car accidents take on a family. I’m particularly mindful of how destructive losing a family member can be. When a family member dies because of someone else’s negligence, there are remedies under the law.

In Texas, the remedy is to file a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death occurs when someone’s death has been caused directly by the negligence of another person or entity. Wrongful death can occur in all kinds of ways ranging from car accidents, to pedestrian auto accidents, to the negligent acts of busines admin159 ses. Texas law allows family members to sue for damages related to the wrongful death of their family members. This is found in the Texas civil practice and remedies code chapter 71. Chapter 71 allows A lawsuit to be filed for actual damages if the injury or death was caused by a negligent person or that person‘s employees or agents wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, on skillfulness, or default.

In filing a lawsuit for wrongful death family members can seek compensation for funeral costs, the loss of their loved ones wages and earning capacity, for loss of companionship along with the emotional toll that losing a loved one takes.

Taxes only allows two years to file a wrongful death claim. It is not something to wait on. If you have lost a love one because of someone else’s negligence, carelessness, unskillfulness or default, I can help. Call me today at 956-501-6565.