We represent families in the Greater Houston area and throughout Texas who have suffered the loss of a loved one due to negligence or deliberate misconduct on the part of companies or other individuals.
Wrongful deaths may result from the action or inaction of others, including:
If you have suffered the loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, our experienced wrongful death attorneys can help you make informed decisions regarding your legal options. Our wrongful death lawyers can help you pursue a claim for maximum compensation and help you hold negligent parties accountable for your losses.
Please call us at (281) 645-5000 to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys. Wrongful death claims we have successfully pursued include those for families from League City, Galveston, and throughout the Greater Houston area.
A wrongful death is any death that results from another person or entities negligent actions. The skilled wrongful death lawyers at Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers can help you proceed in the unfortunate event a wrongful death occurs.
If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or careless actions of another, you may be able to obtain substantial compensation by bringing a lawsuit against the at-fault party. But who has the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit? In Texas, the parties who can file a wrongful death lawsuit are limited to the spouse, parent, or child of the victim. Siblings, grandparents, and other extended family members are not eligible to do so.
There are two notable caveats to this strict rule:
Although parents, children, and spouses have a right to seek compensation by bringing a wrongful death lawsuit, they must do so promptly. If no action is taken by one of these parties within three months of the wrongful death, action may be brought forth by the estate executor or administrator. If you have lost a loved one to a wrongful death, it is in your best interest to seek immediate legal counsel from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. Contact Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers today for a free consultation.
The compensation awarded for wrongful death claims is usually based on the financial and emotional losses suffered by members of the victim’s immediate family. In cases of egregious negligence or willful misconduct, punitive damages may also be awarded to the family.
May include the loss of income to the family over an extended period of time. Medical and funeral expenses are also usually included.
Include pain and suffering and mental anguish
May also be awarded and are intended to punish individuals and corporate entities for extreme negligence that led directly to the victim’s death.
on personal injury and wrongful death claims in Texas is typically two years. Acting promptly to pursue your claim can allow your family to collect the full and fair compensation to which you are legally entitled.
Following the death of a loved one, the noneconomic and economic losses for which you may be able to obtain compensation include:
You may also be able to obtain compensation for survival expenses, which are losses experienced before your loved one’s death, such as their medical expenses, their pain and suffering, and other out-of-pocket costs.
Losing a loved one is a stressful and intensely emotional experience. Although compensation cannot fix things or make up for the loss of your parent, spouse, or child, it can provide the space and time needed to begin the process of healing. However, dealing with this type of legal matter while grieving such a loss can seriously impede the healing process. That’s why it’s so important to hire an experienced, compassionate wrongful death attorney to advocate on your behalf.
A League City wrongful death lawyer will thoroughly analyze your case, calculate damages, gather evidence to support your claim and negotiate for the maximum settlement so that you can focus on healing and getting your life back. You have been through enough—let the skilled legal team at Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers take it from here.
At Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers, our team of wrongful death lawyers will work with you to ensure that the parties responsible for your loss are held accountable. We are aggressive and proactive advocates of your best interests.
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