When a life is cut short because someone acted carelessly or recklessly, Texas law provides two separate but complementary way to seek justice – the wrongful death claim and the survival action. They sound similar but serve very different purposes. One is designed to compensate the family for their loss. The other continues the victim’s […]
Loss of life is a complex part of the human experience, no matter the circumstance, but when another person is at fault, it is even more difficult. Many find it hard to feel they have justice or reach any form of closure unless there is a wrongful death finding. Below, a personal injury lawyer from […]
Losing a loved one is heartbreaking. When that loss is caused by someone else’s negligence or misconduct, the pain is even harder to bear. If you are facing this tragic situation, you may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit and seek justice. At Wolf Law PLLC, we understand the emotional devastation and […]
In Texas, the law recognizes the tremendous emotional and financial toll of a loved one’s wrongful death. Certain surviving family members may be able to seek compensation for their losses, also known as damages, by filing a personal injury lawsuit. To recover wrongful death damages from the negligent party, you must successfully show the elements […]
Texas Wrongful Death Act Chapter 71 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, also known as the Texas Wrongful Death Act, allows certain family members to sue for damages when a loved one is killed by the actions or inaction of another. If the death was caused by a wrongful act, carelessness, unskillfulness, neglect, […]
Type of Case: Wrongful Death Summary: Children of the deceased brought suit against several vehicles and a trucking company and its driver for the death of their father.