Houston Wrongful Death Lawyer

Death Due to Negligence

Death is never an easy thing to deal with and it can be even more difficult to bear when you know that the death could have been avoided. If you are a surviving family member suffering from the loss of a loved one because of someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your loss. A wrongful death lawsuit can be brought on behalf of a person who has died due to the negligence of a third party. In order for a lawsuit to be brought against the wrongful party, it must first be established that the person is deceased and died due to negligence, the deceased person has surviving family members and the family members have suffered emotionally and financially because of the loss.

Texas Survival Statute

The state of Texas has a statute called the survival statute, which allows the estate of a deceased person to bring a lawsuit against the negligent party for injuries that the deceased person could have sustained if they had survived the accident that ultimately killed them. This varies slightly from the wrongful death statute but these two statutes are often used together when file a claim. Instead of having any legal claims extinguished upon death, this statute allows family members to "stand in" for the deceased person in an effort to claim compensation for their death, lost wages, medical expenses and pain and suffering.

Nielsen & Mukerji, LLP - Representing Families

If you are a family member suffering the loss of a loved one, it is important that you work with our firm to receive the compensation that you deserve. The unexpected and untimely death of any person from an accident or negligence can be extremely hard to deal with and you should never have to face the court systems alone. When you work with a Houston wrongful death attorney, you will be working with experienced attorneys who will aggressively fight for your loved one's good name. We also are proud to provide excellent service to our clients and strive to understand every aspect of their case and advise them on the best legal route to take. Do not suffer another day without representation; contact our Houston firm to speak with an attorney and to schedule your free case evaluation.