When a product or service is responsible for the wrongful death of a consumer, the compensation from a wrongful death claim is necessary for the victim’s loved one’s recovery. However, determining who is liable for that compensation can be a severe challenge. In 2014,...
What is a wrongful death lawsuit?
A wrongful death lawsuit is a lawsuit that the surviving family members file to seek compensation for the loss of their loved one. If you believe that somebody has died through the negligence of someone else, you have the right as a family member of that deceased...
What are pecuniary damages in wrongful death cases?
Some Texas families bear the tragic results of a car accident that takes the life of a beloved relative. In the aftermath of such a tragedy, the surviving family members may decide to litigate the negligent party responsible for the accident. In the process of suing...
Can I sue for the death of an unborn baby?
The ability to sue for wrongful death of an unborn child may seem like a simple concept on the surface, but it is a law in Texas that does not come without its issues. The main issue is that pro-choice advocates want to ensure any wrongful death law will not harm...
Can a person acquitted of murder pay for wrongful death?
One of the most famous murder cases in the United States is the trial of O.J. Simpson for the murders of Ronald Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson. A jury found Simpson not guilty of murder, but the families of Goldman and Brown Simpson took him to court in a wrongful...
How to sue for wrongful death in Texas
All it takes is one bad decision to change the lives of numerous people. A fatal car accident in Texas often results from one person making the wrong choice. Whether that is speeding, drinking and driving or not following any other road law, that choice can alter your...
What you need to know about loss of consortium
Interpersonal relationships make life meaningful. When you married your spouse, you likely planned for a lifetime of love and affection. If you have parents or children, you also probably rely on them for a variety of types of emotional support. When someone close to...
Wrongful death claim might follow fatal e-cigarette explosion
The Food and Drug Administration has issued repeated warnings about the risks posed by e-cigarettes or vape pens -- not only about health risks but also about burn injury hazards. Following several incidents in which these devices exploded and caused severe burn...
Wrongful death: Sanitation worker killed in traffic accident
The Texas Department of Public Safety commiserated with the families of sanitation workers whose lives were lost in recent weeks while they were on duty. The latest incident occurred in Texas on a recent Monday evening when a vehicle struck a waste collector in...