- September 22, 2025
- Wrongful Death
It only takes one moment to change the course of one or more lives forever, and for some, this unfortunately might mean the tragic loss of a loved one. There are no words for the complex array of grief and emotions you may be experiencing, and knowing that your loved one’s demise could have been avoided altogether had another party taken appropriate precautions just adds insult to injury. In difficult times such as this, you need a caring and experienced attorney on your side to ensure your loved one’s best interests are properly represented. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX catastrophic personal injury attorneys identify the elements that must be proven in a wrongful death claim and explain what can be done to obtain justice for your late loved one.
Your Loved One Perished As a Result of Negligence or A Wrongful Act
Experiencing the loss of a loved one is devastating, and though you can obtain compensation for your losses through Texas law, unfortunately, proving negligence or carelessness led to this demise is much easier said than done. In Texas, a wrongful death can result when a person’s death is caused by the “wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default” of another individual or entity. In the event negligence or a wrongful act led to the loss of a loved one, certain family members may have specific legal rights.
The first factor to prove in a wrongful death matter is that your loved one perished as a result of the defending party’s wrongful act or negligence. At Crain Brogdon, LLP, we recognize losing someone you love is never easy, and our goal is to fight for maximum compensation and handle all aspects of your legal matter so that it is one less burden you have to endure. Give our team a call to learn more today.
There Was a Duty of Care and a Breach of That Duty
To properly demonstrate that your loved one’s wrongful death was the result of the defendant’s negligence, it must be shown that the defendant had a legal duty to the victim and that duty had been breached. For instance, medical professionals have a duty to their patients to provide appropriate information and treatment. As an individual, a driver typically has the duty of avoiding accidents and safely operating their motor vehicles. The burden resides with the plaintiff to properly demonstrate these elements, as well as how they caused the injured party to suffer damages.
Your Loved One Suffered Damages as a Result
Demonstrating the effects of the incident is imperative to a successful wrongful death claim. This includes showing that the injured party suffered measurable damages, including both economic and noneconomic losses. Your attorney will work with you closely to properly calculate the damages you will be pursuing, then work diligently to help obtain maximum compensation for your losses.
Schedule a Consultation
Suffering a wrongful death in the family is tragic and overwhelming. Though it will not take away all stress and sorrow, working with skilled and experienced authorities in the field can help ensure your claim is handled properly so you can have one less thing on your plate during this difficult time. To learn more about wrongful death matters in Texas, or to schedule your free consultation with our team, call Crain Brogdon, LLP by dialing (214) 522-9404 today. We serve clients in Dallas and surrounding areas, and we are ready to help you obtain maximum compensation for your loss.
Attorney Quentin Brogdon
Quentin Brogdon has over thirty years of experience and expertise in the field of personal injury trial law. He is board certified in both personal injury trial law and civil trial advocacy. Quentin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. This rating reflects an attorney’s ethics and abilities according to reviews from fellow attorneys. [ Attorney Bio ]
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