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Legal Help For Surviving Family Members After A Wrongful Death

If you have lost a member of your family to wrongful death, you have our deepest sympathy. Few things are as devastating as losing a loved one to another party’s negligence.

At Avera Law Firm, P.L.L.C., in Austin, we provide caring, dignified representation to surviving families. Our Texas personal injury lawyer, Robert Avera, is prepared to assist you through all of the steps of filing a wrongful death suit. He and our team are here to help you through this difficult time so you and your family can heal and move forward.

Who Can File A Wrongful Death Claim In Texas, And How Long Do They Have?

Surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim in Texas. This includes spouses, biological and adopted children, or parents.

The statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim is just two years from the date of the death. There are exceptions for certain situations, such as the person making the claim is a minor or the claimant suffers from a physical or mental condition that prevents them from filing. If there were actions by the negligent party to hide information pertaining to the death, the family may have more time as well.

In most cases, you are better off starting the claim as soon as you are able. It will be easier to collect evidence and build a strong case for damages if we get started early.

Damages That You May Recover After A Wrongful Death

The damages people receive in a wrongful death suit typically include compensation for economic damages and noneconomic damages.

Economic Damages

These may include compensation for:

  • Medical bills from the accident
  • Past and future lost income and benefits the deceased would have earned
  • Loss of household services (childcare, chores, etc.)
  • Reasonable expenses for the funeral and burial

Noneconomic Damages

These are damages to compensate you for your personal losses, such as:

  • Conscious pain and suffering of the deceased
  • Your emotional distress
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of consortium

In cases of extreme negligence, punitive damages may also be awarded, but this is uncommon.

How Did The Accident Happen?

We represent people who lost loved ones to many types of accidents and other negligence, including:

We are prepared to investigate the cause of death and gather evidence to support your claim.

We Offer A Free Consultation

To discuss your wrongful death case, please call us at 512-615-3578. You can send us an email if you prefer.