San Antonio Wrongful Death Lawyer

Our Texas wrongful death attorneys know that the unexpected loss of a loved one is an unthinkable tragedy – especially when the death was caused by someone else’s carelessness. The suffering, pain, and loss you are experiencing shouldn’t prevent you from taking action if you lost a loved one due to someone else’s reckless or negligent actions. Our attorneys can handle all of the legal matters so you can focus on putting your life back together after your tragic loss.

Our goal is to seek justice for your deceased relative and compensation for your family to move forward in financial security.

Contact one of the experienced wrongful death lawyers at Ketterman Rowland & Westlund today by calling us or contacting us online for a free case evaluation.

Compensation Available in a Wrongful Death Claim

After the loss of a loved one, there may be many different categories of compensation available. Common types of compensation include:

What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?

A wrongful death occurs when someone dies because of injuries that they have suffered due to someone else’s negligence. It is a death that shouldn’t have happened and could have been prevented. If another person is negligent in their duties, acts carelessly, or acts recklessly and causes fatal injuries to another, they may be held responsible for that death.

A wrongful death can cause lasting harm to the family and loved ones of the deceased. Survivors can bring a legal action for compensation to help them move forward.

A wrongful death claim can allow loved ones and the deceased’s estate to recover compensation for the damage that has been done. If you have questions about how wrongful death claims work, speak with a wrongful death lawyer today. A wrongful death lawyer can help you understand your best legal options for pursuing compensation.

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Who Can Pursue a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?

In Texas, there are several parties who may bring a wrongful death claim after the loss of a loved one. Immediate family members such as the spouse and children of the deceased may bring a claim, and the parents of the deceased may bring a claim as well. Any of these individuals may bring an action on their own, or they may bring the claim for the benefit of all the survivors.

It is important to note, however, that if no one brings a wrongful death claim within three months from when the deceased passes away, the executor or administrator of the deceased’s estate may bring the wrongful death claim.

When you’re considering a wrongful death claim, a wrongful death attorney can help you understand whether you are eligible to bring a claim. Texas allows many family members to bring a claim, but it’s important to understand if you qualify before you begin the process. If it’s time to bring a wrongful death claim, talk with an attorney today.

How Our Attorneys Can Help Your Family

If it’s time to pursue a wrongful death claim, the experienced wrongful death attorneys at Ketterman Rowland & Westlund are here for you. They’ve handled wrongful death claims throughout the area, and they understand how difficult this time is for you and your family. Our wrongful death attorneys can help in many ways, including investigating the accident, managing communications, and negotiating with insurers and others responsible, as well as advocating for you and the justice that your loved one deserves.

One of the most important ways that a wrongful death lawyer can help is by investigating the cause and circumstances of the accident that caused your loved one’s death. Wrongful death claims must provide a deep level of information and detail, so it’s important to have a seasoned investigator on your side during the process. Our wrongful death lawyers know what a wrongful death claim requires, and they’ll work tirelessly to secure the evidence that your claim needs.

Another important way that a wrongful death attorney can help is by handling any communications about your claim with insurance companies and others. A wrongful death claim is a serious matter that may generate a tremendous number of calls, meetings, and discussions. A wrongful death attorney knows how to take the burden off of you by handling these communications and everything else that your claim needs.

An experienced wrongful death lawyer can also take care of any negotiations surrounding your claim. After the loss of a loved one, those responsible for the death may refuse to settle your claim, or they may try to settle for much less than the claim deserves. Negotiations can be very complicated, and the other side may try to dodge any liability. An experienced wrongful death lawyer knows the ins and outs of a wrongful death claim, knows how the other side operates, and knows how to work toward the settlement you deserve.

Finally, if your wrongful death claim needs to go to court, a wrongful death lawyer can handle everything that your case needs. Legal strategy, court filings, and representation in court are only a few of the ways that a wrongful death lawyer can help you. Court cases are time-consuming and can be extremely complex and contentious. If your claim needs to go to court, you can relax knowing that your lawyer is watching out for you.

After unexpectedly losing a loved one, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of your next steps. At KRW Lawyers, we’re proud to help those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. We understand how much your claim means to you, and how important it is to find the justice that your loved one deserves. When it’s time to begin a wrongful death claim, speak with our wrongful death lawyers.

Deadline for Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas

A statute of limitations places a strict limit on how much time you have to file a wrongful death claim. In Texas, survivors typically have two years from the date of death to bring a claim. The deadline is strictly enforced with only the narrowest exceptions.

If you’re considering a wrongful death claim, speak with an attorney about your case. An attorney can advise you on how long you have to file and can begin working on your claim immediately.

Although two years may seem like plenty of time to file a claim, there are many steps involved in building a wrongful death claim. When you get the work started quickly, you are giving yourself and your attorney more time to prepare.

Common Causes of Wrongful Death

Some of the most common causes of wrongful death include:

Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. The roads can be a dangerous place, and too quickly we can lose a loved one in an accident. If you’ve lost someone you love in a fatal car, truck, or motorcycle accident, a wrongful death claim may help you find the resources you need to move forward.
Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Many people get behind the wheel when they shouldn’t. Impaired drivers put their lives on the line along with the lives of everyone else on the road. If you’ve lost a loved one due to another’s drunk or drugged driving, you may be able to bring a wrongful death claim.
Medical malpractice. Even a small error during a medical procedure can result in disaster. When medical malpractice causes the death of a loved one, a wrongful death claim may help those left behind find the compensation and justice they need.
Nursing home abuse. Nursing home neglect and abuse may cause the loss of those we love. When a nursing home facility causes the death of a loved one, a wrongful death claim may help those left behind.
Slip-and-fall accidents. These accidents can result in serious injury, lasting harm, and even death.
Workplace accidents. Many workplaces are dangerous, but that’s no excuse for a wrongful death on the job. If you’ve lost a loved one due to a workplace accident, there may be options for compensation.
Defective and dangerous products. We count on the products we use to work as intended. Unfortunately, they can fail at the wrong time, injuring and even killing those who relied on them.

These and many other causes may bring about the death of a loved one. Although there is no way to bring back your loved one, a wrongful death claim may help those left behind find the compensation and justice that they need.

Powerful, Compassionate and Knowledgeable Wrongful Death Attorneys

The loss of a loved one can leave the survivors without the resources and support they need to carry on. Our relatives do so much for us, and their loss can leave us unsure of what to do next. If you’ve lost someone close to you because of another’s carelessness, it may be time to bring a wrongful death claim. Our wrongful death attorneys can review your case, discuss your options, and help you pursue the compensation and justice that you and your family need.

At Ketterman Rowland & Westlund, we understand what you’re going through, and we offer a free case evaluation to discuss any questions you may have. When it’s time to bring a wrongful death claim for the loss of a loved one, we’re ready to fight for you. Call us or use our online form to get in touch today.