Wrongful Death: When Negligence Results In Tragic Loss
When the negligence of another causes an accident, it is tragic. When that negligence results in the death of another, it is devastating. Our legal team at Boon Calk Echols Coleman & Goolsby PLLC in Longview provides comprehensive legal representation to families who have lost a loved one due to the negligent or wrongful actions of others throughout East and Northeast Texas.
For a free consultation, please call us in Longview at 903-704-0592 or send us an email. We are here to help.
Recovering Damages In Wrongful Death Cases
Texas’ wrongful death statute allows spouses, children or parents to file a single wrongful death claim seeking economic and noneconomic damages, including:
- Lost wages and loss of future income
- Losses of society, companionship, parental guidance and support
- Mental anguish
- Funeral costs
Texas’ personal injury and wrongful death laws also allow claims to be brought on behalf of decedents for damages suffered prior to death. This is known as a survival claim. Damages recoverable in a survival claim include:
- Medical expenses incurred prior to death
- Pain and suffering damages
- Property damages
- Punitive damages
Wrongful death cases often require a thorough investigation and frequently involve complex medical issues that can be very difficult to explain to a judge or jury in clear and concise terms. We are well-equipped to meet these challenges, and have the knowledge and litigation skills to take your opponent and their insurance company to trial.
See our Texas Wrongful Death FAQ to learn more.
Providing Comprehensive Services That Go Above And Beyond
Our success in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases has resulted in numerous referrals from other attorneys. We are also frequently asked to serve as co-counsel in probate and estate matters following the sudden death of a client or family member.
In real terms, this means that we not only investigate, prepare and present our clients’ cases in settlement negotiations and courtrooms, but we also provide a full range of estate and probate administration services that allow our clients to have all their legal needs met at one law firm during their time of distress and grief.
Contact Us For A Free Consultation With A Wrongful Death Attorney
For a free consultation with an experienced lawyer, please call us at 903-704-0592 or send us an email. We handle wrongful death claims on a contingency-fee basis. That means you pay nothing out of pocket, and we do not collect an attorney fee unless we secure financial compensation for you. Our wrongful death attorneys are prepared to help you and your loved ones have a successful case. Call our Longview office today.