What Is Wrongful Death?

A: A wrongful death lawsuit is a claim that a person was killed as a result of the negligence or recklessness of another party, such as a person, company, or city – and states that the victim’s estate or victim’s surviving family is entitled to monetary damages because of their involvement with the accident. Family members of the accident victim can sue for a variety of damages, including loss of future wages, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering. While there are a wide range of wrongful death cases in Texas, some of the more common types of these lawsuits involve car accidents, truck accidents, fall accidents, work accidents and defective product injuries. If a loved one has been killed wholly or partly due to the negligence of someone else, you should speak with a Houston wrongful death attorney today.