Wrongful Death Lawyers in Pearland

Fighting to Help Families Obtain Maximum Compensation for the Deaths of Their Loved Ones

Losing a family member is never easy, and heartache can be overwhelming. However, when a family suffers the death of a loved one caused by someone else’s negligence, the emotional pain can be overwhelming and feel almost unbearable.

The Kahn Law Firm, P.C., of Pearland, TX, has wrongful death lawyers who will fight to help families obtain maximum compensation for the loss of their loved ones.

However, wrongful death claims are often disputed by insurers who frequently try to blame the victim for causing the fatal accident.

For this reason, our law firm is dedicated to helping clients take legal action to try and obtain the justice they deserve. If you have tragically lost a loved one as a result of another person’s carelessness, contact our law offices immediately and ask to schedule a free case evaluation to discuss your case.

What are the Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death?

Although individuals may die for any number of reasons, there are several commonly cited causes reported in wrongful death cases. These causes include:

Car Accident
Construction accident
Defective product
Fire
Medical malpractice
Nursing home abuse
Product liability cases
Workplace accident

Regardless of how your loved one suffered wrongful death, you may be entitled to try and recover compensation. However, the first step in any wrongful death case is to hire an experienced attorney to inform you of your legal rights and determine who should be held liable. Contact The Kahn Law Firm, P.C., and ask to schedule a meeting with a knowledgeable wrongful death attorney.

What Type of Financial Compensation Can Our Family Recover if Our Loved One Died From Wrongful Death?

Families of wrongful death victims may be able to recover financial compensation if they can prove that the responsible party or entity was negligent in their duty to exercise reasonable care. The settlement that a family may be able to recover will significantly depend on the unique facts and circumstances that surround the case.

However, families may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages, also called compensatory damages.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are granted to repay out-of-pocket expenses and may include:

Medical expenses incurred by the decedent that resulted from the fatality.
Reasonable funeral and burial expenses.
Loss of income/inheritance

Non Economic Damages

Non-economic damages are awarded to try and make the decedent’s family feel “whole” again and may include:

Emotional distress
Pain and suffering
Loss of love, support, and companionship

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are unlike compensatory damages, as they are meant to warn others not to repeat the same behavior. However, not all wrongful cases qualify for punitive damages. Therefore, you must speak with your legal representative, who can determine if punitive damages are appropriate.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?

Texas law allows specific individuals to file wrongful death claims. Family members who may qualify include:

The decedent’s surviving spouse.
The decedent’s children.
The decedent’s parents.

Under state law, a decedent’s child may file a claim regardless of age. It is also important to note that siblings and other immediate relatives, such as grandparents, may not file a claim. Additionally, only a spouse legally married to the decedent at the time of their death is eligible to initiate a claim.

However, if none of the qualifying family members decide to file a wrongful death suit within three months of the decedent’s death, an estate representative may file a lawsuit.

If you need more clarification about who qualifies to file a Texas wrongful death claim, contact The Kahn Law Firm, P.C., to schedule a free consultation with a qualified legal team member to answer your questions.

What are the Benefits of Hiring Your Wrongful Death Lawyer to Help Me File a Claim?

The Kahn Law Firm, P.C. has extensive experience representing families in wrongful death claims. Family members who are considering filing a wrongful death claim should be aware that cases are settled in civil court and not criminal court.

Families must also know that Texas has a two-year statute of limitations on wrongful death claims, meaning that legal action must be taken within two years of the date of death or two years from when the cause of death was discovered.

Our legal team will act as your legal advocate with the insurance company and fight to help your family obtain maximum compensation for your loss and avoid costly litigation. However, if the insurer is unwilling to negotiate, it may be necessary to file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages.

Contact The Kahn Law Firm, P.C. of Pearland, TX, by calling 713-999-6549 and ask to schedule a free initial consultation with our experienced wrongful death attorney.