What is Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death can take many forms. It can include car and motorcycle accidents. Perhaps a school or care facility did not take the care they should have for your loved one. It could be someone showing reckless indifference for the safety and health of your loved one. Let us put our experience to work for you during this painful time. You have too much to deal with alone. Your grief and loss should be compensated by those guilty.

What Types Of 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 – Claim made by family members that experience trauma due to witnessing the death of a loved one

Here are some of the most common questions we get about wrongful death lawsuits:

Why File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Your loved one deserved to live the life they always dreamed of. Someone took that dream away and shattered it. By taking action now you cannot only help some other poor person from losing their life but also you can get some closure and compensation for your loss.

How Do I Know If A Death Was Wrongful?

Get the advice of an experienced attorney that is on your side. 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.

By talking to an experienced wrongful death attorney you will be able to find out what your path to justice is as well as 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 like Cesar Ornelas talk to the other party in order to get justice.

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 an 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.