After losing a loved one, you should be able to grieve without stressing over the unexpected costs associated with their death. Unfortunately, many people find themselves having to put their grief on hold while they scramble to deal with the financial ramifications.
If your loved one died because of someone else’s negligence or wrongful behavior, you don’t have to go through this process alone. The wrongful death lawyers at Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law are here for you.
Leading Causes of Wrongful Death
Several factors can contribute to wrongful death cases, but the following are some of the most common causes:
- Medical malpractice: Negligence or errors by healthcare professionals, such as misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, or failure to provide appropriate treatment.
- Automobile accidents: Reckless driving, drunk driving, distracted driving, or other forms of negligence on the road can lead to fatal accidents.
- Workplace accidents: Industrial accidents, construction site accidents, or exposure to hazardous conditions at work can result in fatal injuries.
- Product liability: Defective products, including faulty machinery, pharmaceuticals, or other consumer goods, can lead to fatal injuries.
- Criminal activities: Homicides, assaults, or other criminal activities can result in wrongful death cases. This may include situations where property owners fail to provide adequate security.
- Premises liability: Inadequate maintenance, lack of warning signs, or other negligent acts on a property can lead to fatal accidents, such as slips and falls.
- Nursing home neglect or abuse: Negligence, abuse, or inadequate care in nursing homes can lead to fatal consequences for elderly residents.
- Defective medical devices: Faulty medical devices or implants can cause serious harm, leading to wrongful death claims.
- Dangerous prescription drugs: Pharmaceuticals with undisclosed side effects or dangerous complications can contribute to wrongful deaths.
- Aviation accidents: Plane crashes, pilot errors, or maintenance issues can lead to fatal outcomes.
- Police misconduct: Wrongful deaths can occur as a result of excessive use of force, police brutality, or other forms of misconduct.
- Construction accidents: Falls, equipment malfunctions, or other construction-related incidents can lead to fatal injuries.
When Should You Hire a Conroe Wrongful Death Lawyer?
Hiring a wrongful death lawyer is advisable when you believe that the death of a family member was caused by the negligence, misconduct, or wrongful actions of another party. Here are some situations in which you should consider hiring a wrongful death lawyer.
Clear Negligence or Wrongful Act
If there is evidence or a strong suspicion that the death resulted from someone else’s negligence, intentional actions, or misconduct, consulting a wrongful death lawyer is crucial.
Statute of Limitations
There are time limits, known as statutes of limitations, within which you can file a wrongful death lawsuit. In Texas, the typical statute of limitations for many wrongful death claims is two years. *However, always speak directly to an attorney for the exact deadlines that apply to your potential claims.
Insurance Issues
Dealing with insurance companies can be complex. If you’re facing challenges with insurance claims, a lawyer can help you navigate the process.
Financial Impact
If the death has resulted in financial hardship for the surviving family members, a wrongful death lawyer can help pursue compensation for economic losses, including medical expenses and lost income.
Emotional Distress
Coping with the emotional distress of losing a loved one is challenging. A lawyer can provide support, handle legal complexities, and allow you to focus on grieving.
What Does a Wrongful Death Lawyer Do?
A wrongful death lawyer specializes in representing the surviving family members or beneficiaries of an individual who has died due to another party’s negligence, intentional actions, or misconduct.
Here’s an overview of what you can expect when you hire a Conroe wrongful death lawyer:
Initial Consultation
Our lawyers meet with you and other surviving family members to gather information about the circumstances surrounding the death. This includes details about how the incident occurred, potential witnesses, and any available evidence.
Investigation
We then conduct a thorough investigation into the facts of the case, collecting evidence, obtaining relevant documents, and consulting experts if necessary. This may involve reviewing medical records, accident reports, and other pertinent information.
Legal Assessment
Next, we assess the legal aspects of the case to determine if there are grounds for a wrongful death claim. This involves evaluating whether the death resulted from another party’s negligence, intentional actions, or a breach of duty.
Identification of Responsible Parties
From here, we identify the parties who may be held responsible for the wrongful death. This could include individuals, companies, healthcare providers, or other entities whose actions contributed to the fatal incident.
Legal Counseling
We provide legal advice and guidance to you and your surviving family members, explaining your rights and the legal options available to them. This includes discussing potential compensation, the legal process, and the likelihood of success in pursuing a wrongful death claim.
Filing a Lawsuit
If we determine that there is a valid case, we will file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the surviving family members against the responsible parties. This involves preparing and submitting legal documents to initiate the legal proceedings.
Negotiation
We will engage in negotiations with the opposing party – and typically their insurance company – to reach a settlement. We will advocate for fair compensation for the economic and noneconomic losses suffered by you and your surviving family members.
Litigation
If we cannot reach a fair settlement through negotiations, we will prepare your case for trial. This involves presenting evidence, examining witnesses, and making legal arguments in court.
Advocacy in Court
We will also represent you and your surviving family members in court during hearings, trials, or other legal proceedings. We will present the case, cross-examine witnesses, and argue on behalf of our clients.
Compensation Recovery
We work to secure compensation for you and your surviving family members, which may include damages for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost income, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering.
Settlement Distribution
Finally, we ensure that any settlement or court-awarded compensation is distributed appropriately among you and your surviving family members in accordance with applicable laws and agreements.
Damages a Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Recover
As experienced Conroe wrongful death lawyers, our team at Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law can help you recover various damages, including the following:
- Economic damages, including compensation for any medical bills incurred as a result of the injury or illness leading to the wrongful death, and reimbursement for the costs associated with the funeral and burial of the deceased.
- Lost financial support, including compensation for the financial support that the deceased would have provided to the surviving family members, had they not died prematurely. This may include lost wages, benefits, and potential future earnings.
- Noneconomic damages, including compensation for the physical and emotional pain and suffering endured by the deceased before death, as well as the emotional distress experienced by the surviving family members.
- Punitive damages, which may be awarded to punish the responsible party for egregious conduct and to deter others from engaging in similar behavior.
- Survival actions, which a wrongful death lawyer may pursue to address the pain and suffering, medical expenses, and other losses that the deceased experienced before their death.
- Loss of consortium, which is compensation for the loss of marital or familial relationships, including the impact on the surviving spouses or children’s quality of life.
- Pecuniary losses, which are damages that compensate for the financial contributions, assistance, services, and support that the deceased would have provided to the surviving family members.
Why Hire the Wrongful Death Lawyers at Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law?
Our results speak for themselves. Our team has helped thousands of clients, including many wrongful death claimants, get the compensation they deserve. Some cases have even resulted in multi-million-dollar payouts.
We’re able to produce such impressive outcomes for our clients because of our extensive experience, hard work, and passion for helping injury victims and their families. We have spent decades representing clients like you and will fight for you and ensure your rights are protected.
We also offer a no-fee guarantee. If you don’t win your case, you don’t pay us a cent!
Consult with a Conroe Wrongful Death Lawyer Today
If you’ve lost a loved one because of another’s negligence or wrongful actions, the Conroe wrongful death lawyers at Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law are ready to assist you. They will provide support, answer your questions, and offer guidance at every step of the way.
Call us at 713-973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 for a free and confidential wrongful death case review.
Attorney Terry Bryant
Terry Bryant is Board Certified in personal injury trial law, which means his extensive knowledge of the law has been recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, setting him apart from many other injury attorneys. The 22 years he spent as a Municipal Judge, Spring Valley Village, TX also provides him keen insight into the Texas court system. That experience also helps shape his perspective on personal injury cases and how they might resolve. This unique insight benefits his clients. [ Attorney Bio ]
