If your loved one recently passed away and you believe it was the result of Wrongful Death, you might be wondering what you can do about it. You might also be curious how filing a lawsuit works and if there is anything you can do to make up for the loss of your loved one. Monetary compensation can’t bring your loved one back, but it can ease the burden left in their wake. When your family needs to pursue justice for a loved one, consider a Dallas Wrongful Death lawyer. 

What is Wrongful Death in Texas? 

Wrongful death definitions vary by state, but in Texas, it occurs when an injury causes someone to lose their life. It can also be when medical malpractice causes a fetus to be born alive. The injury must be caused by a wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default. 

The injured person must have also been entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit had he or she lived. A wrongful death claim is actually a type of personal injury claim in which the injured person is no longer able to bring the claim themselves. 

Usually, wrongful death suits are either negligence-based incidents such as car accidents, medical malpractices, or crimes and intentional acts. If the person was still alive, they could file a personal injury claim. 

Seeking Damages 

Seeking damages is the main reason people file suits with a court of law. Even though nothing can replace the life of the person you lost, a settlement can compensate you for the loss and any expenses incurred as a result.

An example of some compensable losses includes:

• Loss of consortium

• Lost care or support from the deceased that they could have given their surviving family members

• Mental pain and anguish experienced by the surviving family 

• Lost love and companionship 

• Lost inheritance, including what the person could have saved and left to the surviving family 

You might also be able to get punitive damages depending on how the death happened and how negligent the other party was. 

No matter what kind of damages you are seeking, you only have two years to file the case. Make sure you file the case in time or the court will not be willing to look at your papers.

Get Ahold of a Lawyer Today 

When you’re ready to pursue justice for your family, schedule a free consultation by calling 214-984-3113 or visit us online. Chris Lewis & Associates P.C., has been working in Dallas for many years and knows how to get results. Don’t hesitate to call.