Jason Stephens | July 24, 2024 | Wrongful Death
The death of someone you care about is tough to deal with under any circumstances. If they pass away because someone acted negligently (carelessly), recklessly, or otherwise wrongfully, the entire experience can be even more overwhelming. A wrongful death claim can be your path to some measure of justice and financial relief. One common question… read more
Jason Stephens | November 27, 2023 | Wrongful Death
Did another party cause the death of your family member? If so, you might consider suing for wrongful death. The Texas wrongful death statute gives family members the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking compensation for damages. However, the law imposes a wrongful death lawsuit statute of limitations that restricts the amount of… read more
Jason Stephens | July 5, 2023 | Wrongful Death
Most states have laws that allow family members to file lawsuits seeking financial recovery after the wrongful death of a loved one, including Texas. Wrongful death laws provide a monetary award as compensation for losses caused by a family member’s untimely death. Money does not bring back your loved one or ease your grief, but… read more
Jason Stephens | June 2, 2023 | Wrongful Death
If you recently lost a loved one in Fort Worth, Texas, you may wonder about your options for seeking justice against the party responsible for the death. While a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party will not reverse the death or erase your emotional pain, it may help provide a sense of justice and… read more
Jason Stephens | March 23, 2023 | Wrongful Death
Each state sets wrongful death laws dictating filing deadlines, who can file claims, and how the money from the lawsuit is distributed. The Texas Wrongful Death Act determines who gets the money in a wrongful death lawsuit. Generally, one or more of the deceased surviving family members receives the settlement or jury verdict for damages. … read more
Jason Stephens | November 4, 2022 | Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is never easy. However, grief can be worse when the death is sudden and results from an accident or other personal injury. The family must deal with the anguish of losing a loved one and the anger of knowing that the death was avoidable. Tips for Dealing With the Unexpected Death… read more
Jason Stephens | September 8, 2022 | Wrongful Death
A victim injured in an accident caused by somebody else can file a personal injury claim seeking monetary damages. But what happens if the victim dies from injuries sustained in the accident? Since a deceased cannot file a lawsuit, does the injury claim die along with the accident victim? Fortunately not. The Texas wrongful death… read more
Jason Stephens | June 27, 2022 | Wrongful Death
As with other tort claims, you must prove the legal elements of a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for damages. Proving that someone killed your loved one in criminal court requires different legal elements and levels of proof. This article only discusses what you need to prove in civil court to win a Texas… read more
Jason Stephens | May 13, 2022 | Wrongful Death
A wrongful death occurs under Texas law when someone causes another person’s death because of a wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, default, or unskillfulness. Most personal injuries that result in death qualify as a wrongful act because the death was avoidable if not for the negligence of the responsible party. The best way to know if… read more
Jason Stephens | October 13, 2020 | Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is a traumatic life event. When you lose a family member because of a preventable accident or injury, the loss can seem even more devastating. It is understandable to be angry at the party who caused your loved one’s death. The death of a person might result in criminal charges. However,… read more