Houston Wrongful Death Lawyer

Wrongful Death Claims in Houston

A wrongful death is a fatality which results from the negligence or illegal action of another. A number of families who honestly have strong grounds for a wrongful death claim are so devastated from their loss that they may not initially consider the financial compensation they could pursue until the statute of limitations has expired. In Texas a wrongful death suit is brought by the surviving family members in order to recover any past, current and future losses. This type of suit is generally more successful when the family is represented by an experienced Houston personal injury attorney who takes pains to ensure their claim includes all losses.

Wrongful Death Claims in Cases of Negligence

Most wrongful death claims are filed as a result of an accident which was preventable such as a drunk driving accident. Although car accidents account for a large number of fatalities each year a wrongful death lawyer at our firm sees many families seeking damages for such fatal events as:

• Truck accidents
• Car accidents
• Vehicle rollovers
• Pedestrian accidents
• Construction accidents
• Offshore accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Product liability
• Workers' compensation accidents
• BP Oil Spill claims
• Other accidents

While no amount of financial compensation can ever come close to balancing the loss of your loved one, holding the negligent person or entity accountable may prevent others from similar negligent behavior and can allow your family the wherewithal to move forward after the tragic loss.

Damages which may be claimed in a wrongful death suit include loss of earnings, loss of consortium, medical expenses, final expenses, loss of companionship, and other losses. Our legal team has the experience and resources to investigate the circumstances of a fatality and identify any liable parties. We understand the stress you are under and the strong emotions which you can very naturally experience at this time and appreciate how important it is to know the truth and to seek justice . Our accomplished legal team at Kennedy Hodges, LLP is ready to listen and has achieved justice and compensation in wrongful death claims for other families who have faced the same tragic situation.

Contact a Houston wrongful death attorney at our firm for help if you have lost a loved one in a preventable accident.