{"id":2393,"date":"2024-02-05T22:32:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T22:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wolflawpllc.com\/?p=2393"},"modified":"2024-02-05T23:32:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T23:32:59","slug":"damages-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wolflawpllc.com\/blog\/wrongful-death\/damages-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrongful Death Damages in Texas Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Texas, the law recognizes the tremendous emotional and financial toll of a loved one\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To recover wrongful death damages<\/a> from the negligent party, you must successfully show the elements of negligence required by Texas law. According to Texas’ wrongful death statute<\/a>, a jury may award the deceased\u2019s family damages in an amount proportionate to the injury resulting from the death. These damages are to be divided among the surviving individuals who are entitled to recover compensation. Retaining a\u00a0Dallas wrongful death lawyer<\/a>\u00a0from Wolf Law, PLLC can help you navigate the complexities of wrongful death claims and potential damages, which can be challenging, especially in your family\u2019s time of grief.<\/p>\n

Types of Wrongful Death Damages in Texas<\/h2>\n

Three primary types of damages that can be collected in Texas wrongful death cases, which include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Economic Damages;<\/li>\n
  2. Non-Economic Damages and;<\/li>\n
  3. Exemplary Damages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Economic Damages<\/h3>\n

    Economic damages are compensatory and include your family\u2019s actual financial losses. It is typically easy to calculate the value of these losses. These damages commonly include the following:<\/p>\n