San Antonio Wrongful Death Lawyer
No settlement replaces the person you lost. But accountability matters. So does financial security for the family they left behind. That is what a wrongful death case is about.
How These Cases Actually Work
Under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code Chapter 71, the surviving spouse, children, and parents of a person killed by another's wrongful act can bring a civil claim. The case is separate from any criminal prosecution and has a different (lower) burden of proof. Wrongful death cases often involve fatal car accidents, medical errors, workplace deaths, defective products, and premises failures.
Damages You May Be Entitled To
- Lost income the deceased would have earned over their lifetime
- Loss of companionship, love, and comfort
- Loss of parental or spousal guidance
- Mental anguish of surviving family members
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical expenses incurred between injury and death
- Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence
How Most of These Cases Start
- Fatal car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Workplace fatalities (construction, oil & gas, industrial)
- Defective products (vehicles, drugs, medical devices)
- Premises liability (drownings, falls, shootings)
- Drunk driving collisions
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
Why This Firm, For This Case
Wrongful death cases demand both aggression and dignity. Defense attorneys will question the value of a human life. Their job is to minimize. Our job is to make sure the family is heard, that the record is built, and that the financial burden does not compound the grief.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A free consultation costs nothing. Tell us what happened and we will tell you exactly where you stand.