Losing a family member in an auto crash is a devastating event. The pain and anger, only increase when you learn that it was an avoidable accident caused by a negligent motorist. While nothing can bring your loved one back, your family may have to take legal action against the negligent driver. These types of claims are called a wron[...]
Date: August 13, 2024 / Wrongful Death
Can you sue a hospital for wrongful death? The answer to that question is a big "YES." If your family member died as a result of medical negligence, the hospital may be held liable, depending on the specific circumstances. Doctors, nurses, medical technicians, and other healthcare employees may be named in the wrongful death lawsuit [...]
Date: July 16, 2024 / Medical Malpractice / Wrongful Death
At Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law, we are proud of the reputation we have earned – not only from hardworking Texans needing help with an injury but from our peers in the legal community. Much of our success comes from our firm’s ability to stay true to its core values. We take our role as legal advocates seriously, and we[...]
Date: July 1, 2024 / Accident Attorney / Personal Injury / Wrongful Death
When you purchase a product, you should be able to expect that it is safe and will work as it should. There are several agencies that protect citizens from harmful products in the United States, such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Most of these agencies have broad authority to act wh[...]
Date: December 5, 2023 / Wrongful Death
A wrongful death lawyer can help you determine if another party is liable for your loved one’s death. Losing a loved one is always tragic, but if the death was another party’s fault, it is even more difficult for survivors to bear. Grieving family members who have lost the love, support, and companionship of a loved one may ne[...]
Date: July 5, 2022 / Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is never easy. Depending on the circumstances surrounding their passing, you may be wondering, how long does it usually take to settle a wrongful death suit? While there is no simple, definitive answer to that question, the more you know about your rights going forward and the potential results of your wrongful dea[...]
Date: April 6, 2022 / Wrongful Death
What Is the Action That Leads to a Wrongful Death? While the answer to the question “What is a wrongful death” is simply stated, wrongful death lawsuits and claims can take many forms. A wrongful death is when someone dies because of someone else’s negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct. Many things may indicate that a wr[...]
Date: August 31, 2021 / Wrongful Death
The recent tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, David McAtee, and several other people around the country have shined a bright spotlight on civil rights violations and negligent acts by police. Unfortunately, in many of these cases, officers involved aren’t being held criminally responsible for their actions. But even if [...]
Date: March 3, 2021 / Wrongful Death
In the personal injury context, wrongful death refers to a victim’s death caused by someone else’s negligent or reckless act or behavior. Although the deceased victim can no longer pursue a personal injury claim and seek compensation for his or her injuries in a manner the victim would have been able to had he or she lived, the v[...]
Date: October 19, 2020 / Wrongful Death
Does insurance cover wrongful death? The general answer to that question is yes. However, wrongful death cases often involve large damage awards. Insurance companies are interested in protecting their own bottom line. They make more money when they don’t have to pay large awards to family members of people who are negligently kille[...]
Date: June 16, 2020 / Wrongful Death
