Texas Wrongful Death Lawyer

No amount of money can ever replace the loss of a loved one, but pursuing a wrongful death claim can help ease the financial burden and provide a sense of justice.

In Texas, the types of damages that may be available in a wrongful death case include:

Medical and Funeral Expenses

One of the most immediate and pressing concerns after losing a loved one is the cost of medical treatment and funeral expenses. In a wrongful death case, you may recover compensation for all medical expenses related to your loved one’s final injury or illness, including emergency care, hospitalization, surgeries, medications, and more.

Additionally, you can seek reimbursement for substantial funeral and burial costs. Your wrongful death lawyer will gather and document all relevant expenses to ensure that you recover full compensation.

Lost Income and Benefits

When a loved one dies, the family loses not only their companionship and support but also their financial contributions.

In a wrongful death case, you may recover compensation for your loved one’s lost income and benefits, including:

• Lost wages and future earning capacity
• Lost benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans
• Lost inheritance

The attorneys in TopDog Law’s legal network will work with economic experts to calculate the full extent of your loved one’s lost income and benefits, ensuring that your family’s financial future is protected.

Loss of Companionship, Care, and Support

The loss of a loved one is about more than just financial losses – it’s about the irreplaceable hole left in your life. In a wrongful death case, you may recover compensation for the loss of your loved one’s companionship, care, and support.

This includes the loss of:

• Love and affection
• Guidance and advice
• Household services, such as cooking, cleaning, and childcare
• Parental care and nurturing

While no amount of money can ever replace your loved one’s presence in your life, seeking compensation for these intangible losses can help provide a sense of justice and acknowledgment of your pain.

Mental Anguish and Emotional Suffering

Losing a loved one is an emotionally devastating experience that can have long-lasting effects on your mental health.

In a wrongful death case, you may recover compensation for the mental anguish and emotional suffering you’ve endured, including:

• Grief and sorrow
• Depression and anxiety
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

TopDog’s legal partners understand the profound emotional impact of losing a loved one. We can connect you with an attorney who will fight to ensure that your pain and suffering are recognized and compensated.

Punitive Damages

In some cases, the negligence or wrongdoing that caused your loved one’s death may warrant punitive damages to punish the at-fault party and deter others from engaging in similar behavior.

Texas allows punitive damages in cases involving:

• Gross negligence (conscious disregard for the safety of others)
• Intentional harm or malice
• Fraud or malice in the context of a breach of fiduciary duty

If particularly reckless or intentional conduct caused your loved one’s death, an attorney from TopDog’s network will fight to hold the responsible parties fully accountable and seek the maximum possible compensation, including punitive damages.