Making a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas

As a Mansfield, Texas personal injury and wrongful death lawyer since 1991, I know that many families are resistant to the idea of making a civil liability claim when somebody they love has been killed due to the negligent actions of another. The reason for this is that for all their anger and frustration, they understandably feel that no amount of money could truly “make things right.” The person they love is now deceased and no settlement is ever going to change that.

I completely understand and respect that view, however I think it a mistake not to at least speak with an experienced attorney to discuss your legal rights and options. Wanting to focus on mourning that special individual you’ve lost is important, but equally, you should not lose sight of your own responsibilities and obligations which will have likely grown in their passing.

For example, if your spouse dies from wounds sustained in a car wreck caused by a drunk driver, the financial implications for you as a survivor are likely huge. You are now going to be forced to keep up with the mortgage payments alone. You’re going to have to feed and clothe your kids without the benefit of a second income. On top of all that, you’ve got the funeral costs and possibly very large hospital bills if your loved one received emergency medical attention before passing away.

Unfortunately, these are all things you need to be aware of. Delaying speaking to a lawyer could mean that your deadline to file a claim could pass without you knowing it. Once that happens, you lose your legal right to make a claim. The negligent party and their insurance company will not be held responsible and you’ll have to shoulder the financial burden of their actions entirely on your own.

Here at the Anderson Law Firm, we understand how emotionally and psychologically difficult it can be to being the process of making a wrongful death claim. For some people, it can be a cathartic experience, where winning a settlement is akin to finally achieving justice against those who caused their loved one’s death. For others, it’s an entirely regrettable experience, made necessary only because of the devastating economic impact the death has on their family’s future. Whatever your situation is, we are here to help you. We will listen to your story and we will handle the claim process with both sympathy and respect. At the end of the day, winning a wrongful death claim is just about the money, but we hope that successfully winning a case for you will somehow vindicate your deceased.

For a completely free, no obligation consolation with a Tarrant County wrongful death attorney, please call us toll free at 800-354-6275 or locally 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.