Losing a loved one is always a tragedy, but in many ways, this is especially the case when a loved one loses his or her life prematurely and as a result of someone else’s negligence. If your loved one recently was fatally injured by the carelessness of another, you should strongly consider hiring a knowledgeable and compassionate San Antonio, Texas wrongful death lawyer from Sahadi Legal Group who can help you seek the justice you deserve.
Wrongful Death Lawyer | Here for Families in Texas
We believe that any family that has been impacted by the wrongful death of a loved one is entitled to competent and aggressive legal representation. Our firm has decades of experience representing families of those who’ve lost their lives in serious accidents, and we are prepared to put that experience to work for you. You can feel confident when turning to a Bexar County, Texas personal injury lawyer from our legal team.
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim
The first thing you should understand is that only certain parties may file wrongful death claims in Texas; not everyone affected by the loss of a loved one can lawfully bring a wrongful death claim. Only the spouse, child, parent, or personal representative can file a wrongful death lawsuit, in that order.
Winning a Wrongful Death Claim
To win a wrongful death claim, like all other personal injury lawsuits, you will have to prove that your loved one lost his or her life as a direct result of someone else’s negligence. You and your wrongful death attorney will have to do so through various forms of evidence, including pictures or video footage of the accident, medical documentation, eyewitness reports, and more. As long as you can satisfy the burden of proof, you should recover compensation to help you deal with the following:
- The loss of companionship or guidance
- Pain and suffering
- The cost of lost wages your loved one would have provided
- The cost of medical care your loved one received before losing his or her life
- The cost of your loved one’s funeral or burial
- The cost of chores around the house that you now have to hire someone to do
- The loss of enjoyment of life
- Emotional trauma
- Loss of consortium
Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Claims in Texas
The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is, in most cases, two years. This means family members will have two years from the date the death occurred to take legal action against the party responsible. Our firm is prepared to begin the claims process on your behalf today.
Contact Our Legal Team Today
The unfortunate reality is that nothing can bring back your loved one, and no amount of monetary compensation can truly compensate you for your loss. That said, winning a wrongful death claim can help you seek justice on behalf of your loved one and help you deal with the financial losses you’ve suffered. Our firm is here to help. Contact Sahadi Legal Group today to schedule your free initial consultation with our experienced firm.
