More About Wrongful Death

in Houston, Texas

The death of a loved one is always a tragic event that leaves loved ones feeling a devastating sense of loss. In addition to dealing with that loss, we are often forced to deal with everything else that comes with it, including financial concerns and responsibility for the death. No financial settlement in the world can compensate for the death of a loved one; however, when your loved one's death is caused by another person, company, or business, the law provides for rights of recovery to the surviving spouse, children, family members or estate.

When a person is killed due to the negligence of another individual or company, a wrongful death has occurred. In order to bring a successful wrongful death cause of action, the following elements must exist:

• The death of a human being must have been caused by another person's negligence, or with intent to cause harm
• There must exist surviving family members who are suffering monetary and/or emotional injury as result of the death
• A personal representative from the decedent's estate must act on behalf of the estate

The experienced and trusted Kennedy Hodges L.L.P. will help you recover the compensation you deserve in the event of your loved one's wrongful death.

Some of the types of cases related to wrongful death that our attorneys handle include:

• Automobile Accidents
• Trucking Accidents
• Boating Accidents
• Work-Related Accidents
• Deaths due to Defective Products
• Deaths due to Dangerous Drugs
• Medical Malpractice

In wrongful death actions, financial "injury" is the main measure of what damages should be awarded. Financial may include loss of support, lost prospect of inheritance, loss of services, and medical and funeral expenses. Many laws provide that the damages awarded for wrongful death be fair and just compensation for the financial and emotional injuries that resulted from your loved one's death. Sometimes, punitive damages are also paid to the family of someone who died a wrongful death. State punitive damages law will vary.

Our experienced and compassionate attorneys will work hard to make sure you get fair treatment in the courtroom, even when taking on the most powerful opponents. Large businesses and corporations have the financial means to dominate the political and judicial processes. However, when you hire Kennedy Hodges, you can trust that you will receive exceptional legal counsel designed to protect your interests at every stage of the legal process. We will strive to understand your case completely and will tailor our counsel to meet your legal needs.

Our attorneys and staff are here for you and are waiting to help you. Please contact one of the experienced wrongful death attorneys at Kennedy Hodges L.L.P. in Houston, Texas today to schedule your free consultation. We work on a contingency basis and only get paid if we recover money for you.