What is a "wrongful death" claim?

In Texas, when a loved one dies because of the carelessness or negligence of another, the survivors may be entitled to damages. Each state is different in terms of what damages may be recovered.

To get information about Texas Wrongful Death claims, you can send a confidential message to Brian Beckcom or Vuk Vujasinovic, Board Certified Personal Injury Lawyers, or call 713.224.800.

In Texas, the surviving family members (generally limited to surviving spouses, children, and parents) may be able to recover the following elements of damages:

1. Pecuniary losses (losses of a financial nature)
2. Loss of support (losses of a human nature)
3. Pain, suffering, and mental anguish (losses of a psychological nature).
4. Reasonable funeral expenses; and
5. Medical bills fro the decedent.
6. Punitive damages (but the conduct of the wrongdoer must result from "malice" or "gross negligence").

Wrongful death claims in Texas can be extremely difficult, expensive, and challenging. As such, wrongful death claims should only be handled by lawyers with the appropriate level of experience.

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