When a loved one dies because of the negligent actions of another, you may experience feelings of helplessness as well as grief because of the circumstances of that individual's death. However, bringing a survival action against the person or company you believe...
Wrongful Death
Teen passengers raise fatal crash risks for teen motorists
Distraction comes in various forms, but studies show that some Texas drivers are more likely to find themselves distracted behind the wheel than others. Teenage drivers are especially prone to driver distraction. While cellphones and other technologies often divert...
Can you file a wrongful death lawsuit for an unborn child’s death?
Wrongful death is something you may think applies when a loved one dies in a car accident or a work accident. You may not think about it applying to the death of your unborn child. But Texas law does allow for this claim in some situations, depending on how your...
Can you recover from a brain stem injury?
Brain injuries are common in car crashes, slip-and-fall accidents and other traumatic events. In fact, according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, there are nearly 3 million traumatic brain injuries in the U.S. every single year. Among all possible...
Can you prove negligence in a wrongful death suit?
Still reeling from the unexpected loss of your loved one in Texas, you may wonder how likely it is that you can prove negligence in a wrongful death suit. Knowing what to look for may improve your chances of presenting a convincing case. If your loved one's death...
Overcoming the costs of an unexpected funeral
A wrongful death lays a heavy cost both financially and emotionally on the loved ones left behind and some of those costs require payment sooner than others. Given that a body risks decay without embalming, a funeral is one of those. Understanding your options in...
What is a mesothelioma wrongful death suit?
Malignant mesothelioma, a type of cancer that develops from past exposure to the harmful material asbestos, often causes premature death for those exposed. The website Asbestos.com notes that many companies used asbestos, mainly in manufacturing facilities, for...
When can you sue for wrongful death?
Filing a wrongful death lawsuit requires ensuring that you can legally do so under the law. Wrongful death laws can sometimes restrict the situations in which and people who you can sue. It helps to be familiar with the Texas statute so that you can properly assess...
Life in the fast lane proves to be fatal for some Texas motorists
Drivers in the Lone Star State can have a need for speed. Sadly, that could be a contributing factor to Texas' high crash fatality rates. The state hasn't seen a day go by in 20 years where someone didn't die on its roads. Between 2010 and 2018, more people were...
Red light fatalities just hit a 10-year high
No matter how safely you drive, there is not much you can do to avoid negligent and reckless drivers. That is why you always take important safety precautions, like wearing your seat belt and minimizing distractions from things like smart phones. Despite all of the...