San Antonio Wrongful Death Lawyer

What is Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death can take many forms. It can include car and motorcycle accidents. It could be someone showing reckless indifference to the safety and health of your loved one. You have too much to deal with alone. Your grief and losses like funeral expenses should be compensated by those guilty.

What Types Of Wrongful Death Claims Are There?

• Wrongful Death – Claim made by the heirs of the deceased due to the death of their loved one
• Survival Claim – Claim made by the estate of the deceased due to their death
• Bystander Claim – File wrongful death claims made by family members that experience trauma due to witnessing the death of a loved one

How Do I Know If A Death Was Wrongful?

By talking to an experienced wrongful death attorney you will be able to find out what your path to justice is as well as negligences and what legal remedies you have available. Sometimes filing a wrongful death lawsuit is the right path, sometimes it’s a matter of having an attorney at Cesar Ornelas Injury Law talk to the other party in order to get justice. We take your wrongful death case to a positive resolution.

What Potential Damages Are There For Wrongful Death?

• Lost Income – Income that your loved one should have earned before they passed away
• Lost Future Earnings – Replacement for earnings that your loved one should have earned in the future
• Lost Inheritance – Assets that would have been in inheritance if the deceased had not died prematurely
• Lost companionship and parental guidance – The cost of the loss of the emotional support that a loved one or parent would give
• Medical Costs – Direct medical costs associated with the passing of the deceased
• Funeral Costs – Costs associated with burial
• Pain and Suffering – Costs associated with aiding the recovery for the general pain and suffering placed on loved ones of the deceased
• Punitive Damages – Damages that can’t easily be calculated and are meant to punish the person or company that caused the death

It should be noted that punitive damages, referred to in the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code as exemplary damages, are quite rare. Such damages are only awarded in cases of particularly gross negligence and are often awarded specifically to punish people for their conduct and hopefully deter others from engaging in similar conduct.

Remember, the sooner you get in contact with a caring and tough attorney like Cesar Ornelas, the sooner you get justice for your loved one.