Wrongful Deaths: Survivors Have RightsPosted by Adolf Boston on May 8th, 2016 When a loved one is killed due to the negligence of another, family members may be entitled to compensation under the law. In Texas, spouses, children and parents may be able to bring suit against the person or entity responsible for the loved one’s death. These lawsuits are deemed essential for survivors to help them cover costs associated with the death, caring for a family that is left behind, compensating for pain and suffering, and paying off medical bills that may have stacked up, among other financial obligations. Survivors of victims who died in wrongful death cases do have rights. To exercise these rights, it’s often critical to have a skilled attorney on the case. When an attorney is brought in to assist, he or she will be able to:
When a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence, family members shouldn’t be left to pick up all the financial pieces. A wrongful death attorney can help ensure survivors get the compensation they are entitled to under the law. About Author We are passionate Personal Injury Attorneys committed to helping our clients maximize their recovery. Tim O’Hare has been recognized by D Magazine as one of the best personal injury lawyers in Dallas. Like it? Share it!More by this author |