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Wrongful Death 101



If a member of your family has been killed in a fatal accident which was not their fault, your life can change irrevocably. Losing someone you love suddenly and without warning is devastating. While the Fort Worth wrongful death lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm understand that financial gain is probably the furthest thing from you mind while mourning your loss, it is important that you understand your legal rights and options. In addition to the turbulent emotional aftermath of losing someone close to you, there will also be substantial economic consequences for you and your household. It is critical that you have a thorough understanding of your right to seek compensation by bringing a wrongful death claim against the negligent party’s insurance provider.


Understanding Your Right to Make a Wrongful Death Claim

Texas law allows the immediate relatives of someone who died in a car/truck wreck or other fatal accident to make a wrongful death claim for compensation. While obviously no amount of money can make things right for you if you have lost a loved one, successfully settling a claim with the aid of an experienced DFW personal injury attorney can help achieve at least some sense of justice and closure.
Learn more about making a claim on behalf of a loved one who has died.

Why Health Insurance Refuses to Pay for Deceased Patients

In Texas, it is legal for a health insurance provider to deny coverage in situations where the accident was the fault of another party (for example, a drunk driver). This is known as subrogation. Your medical provider can reject your deceased loved one’s doctor bills and request that the at-fault person’s insurance company pays them instead since their insurance is liable for the accident occurring. In these situations, you have no option other than to pursue a wrongful death claim for compensation.
Learn more about subrogation and wrongful death claims.

Financial Implications of Losing a Loved One

While many people are initially resistant to the idea of bringing a wrongful death claim, it is often a financial necessity. If your deceased family member contributed to your household’s income, then their loss is sure to have significant economic implications for you and your family. Making a wrongful death claim can help you stay afloat financially even when your world is turned upside-down after a fatal accident.
Learn more about the financial need to make a wrongful death claim.

Beware of the Insurance Companies

Anytime you make a claim for compensation against another person’s insurance company, you need to be cautious. Whether a personal injury or wrongful death claim, it is always vital that you have a board certified trial attorney fighting in your corner to protect your legal rights. The insurance adjustor assigned to your case does not care about your personal situation. They are only interested in paying you as little money as possible so that they can get a bonus. Whenever you deal with a wrongful death claim, it is essential that you have an experienced lawyer spearheading your claim.
Learn more about how insurance companies will try to take advantage of you.

How to Find the Best Lawyer for Your Case
Finding yourself in a position where you are forced to make a wrongful death claim is always going to an incredibly stressful, frustrating and emotional experience. It is important that you find a Fort Worth wrongful death lawyer who appreciates the unique pressures you are under and who takes the time to understand the unique needs of you and your family. At the Anderson Law Firm, our attorneys pride themselves on the need for caring and compassionate service when it comes to dealing with your claim.
Learn more about how our attorneys will help give you peace of mind.

I hope that you will find the information on this page and throughout my website to be both helpful and informative. However, there is no substitute for speaking with a board certified attorney in person. For a free no obligation consultation, please call my office today, toll free at 800-354-6275 or locally in Ft. Worth at 817-294-1900.


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The Anderson Law Firm offers free no obligation consultations to people injured in accidents or who have suffered physical harm as a result of someone else's actions. We do not charge you to initially discuss your situation and establish whether you have a claim to pursue. You can call us and discuss your case over the phone, we can set up an appointment for you to come into our office, or we can visit you in your home anywhere in the metroplex.

If after meeting with us you decide that we are the best personal injury lawyer for you, then we will enter into a contingent fee agreement. This means that we only get paid when we win a settlement or jury verdict in your favor. You don't pay us anything up front. We will cover all expenses spent working on your case. Only when we win for you will you need to pay us. If we don't win, then you owe us nothing.

Contact us online now or call us 24 hours a day toll free on 1-800-354-MARK (1-800-345-6-275). You can also call us locally in Fort Worth on 817-294-1900 or in Dallas on 214-327-8000.


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