- April 15, 2024
- Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences someone can go through in their lifetime. While a departure due to natural causes or old age may be something one can somewhat prepare for, a sudden loss comes with its own unique set of complications and emotions. What’s more? To learn that your loved one’s death could have been avoided altogether would fill anyone with anger, frustration, and rage, and negligent conduct of companies and people has caused the loss of life more than you might realize. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX catastrophic injury attorneys at Crain Brogdon LLP explain what you can do in the event of a wrongful death and what steps you should take to preserve and prove your case.
What Qualifies as a Wrongful Death
According to Texas law, a wrongful death can occur as the result of another person’s negligence, medical malpractice, or willful acts. Wrongful deaths can occur when an injury leads to a person’s death resulting from another entity or person’s negligence, whether due to neglect, carelessness, lack of necessary skills, or wrongful act. (CPRC §71.002).
Proving someone responsible for the death of a loved one can be challenging. To prove your case, your situation must meet very specific criteria defined by the law. Moreover, the law itself can be complicated and challenging, making it a time-consuming effort as well. If your family is currently overwhelmed with the wrongful death of a loved one, you do not need to go through this process alone. Give our office a call to learn your options.
Suing for Damages
In the case of a wrongful death, you are able to sue for pain and suffering, which are non-economic damages that are suffered from an injury or a loss. Other factors that can be considered include mental, emotional, and practical losses, emotional trauma, loss of comfort, loss of consortium, loss of ability to enjoy life, PTSD, and loss of support. In the state of Texas, a descendents surviving spouse, parent(s), or child(ren) may file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Making the Process Less Complicated
The team at Crain Brogdon understands that catastrophes such as a wrongful death are difficult on their own to manage, and having to traverse the legal field in addition to that can be more than overwhelming for anyone. While the process will never be easy, our goal is to make it as smooth as it can possibly be by handling the legal side of matters with determination and compassion. We are here to help you not only understand you and your loved one’s rights, but to help you obtain justice.
Learn More Today
Grief can be a difficult and nonlinear process, and having to traverse the legal field at the same time places great strain on individuals and their families. Contact Crain Brogdon LLP in Dallas, TX by calling (214) 522-9404 to schedule your free initial consultation with our office.
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 ]
