Wrongful Death
Seeking Justice for Your Wrongful Death Case
The Orlando Garcia Law Firm understands the pain and anguish losing a loved one can inflict on a family. The financial impact of a person’s death can put immense strain or ruin on a spouse, children, or parents. If you have a wrongful death case in the Rio Grande Valley, we will represent you to get full and fair compensation for your losses, including consequential expenses, loss of income, and your pain and suffering. We handle all wrongful death cases with compassion for our clients and the difficult legal process they must endure.
Common Wrongful Death Causes
Wrongful death can happen almost anywhere and at any time, including on your drive to work or while out running errands. You can experience a sudden loss of a loved one because of a distracted driver or faulty product. The Orlando Garcia Law Firm has represented clients with a wide array of situations where a person has wrongfully died because of someone’s negligence or malice. Some examples of common wrongful death causes include the following:
- Workplace Accidents
- Auto Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Commercial Vehicle Accidents
- Criminal Acts
- Oilfield Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Defective Products
- Medical Malpractice
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in South Texas
Wrongful deaths happen because of a responsible party’s wrongful act, carelessness, neglect, unskillfulness, or default. The state of Texas only allows certain family members to file a wrongful death claim. In many cases, the allowed filing party may include the deceased person’s spouse, children, or parents, who may file as a group or individuals. These family members might not file a claim within three months of the victim’s date of death. In this case, the deceased’s personal estate executor or personal representative may file a claim after three months past that date. Surviving siblings cannot file a claim in Texas. Our attorney can discuss your family’s legal options regarding your case.
Damages to Seek Fair Compensation for
You may be eligible to get compensation for a wide array of losses, depending on your claim’s circumstances. Some damages will be directly related to financial losses due to wrongful death, such as losing their salary, paying for their funeral, and any future money they may have earned. Other losses relate to the pain and impact a victim’s death has on their spouse and other loved ones, and even on themselves. Our attorneys seek fair compensation for your loved one’s death and consider all damages that apply to the unique circumstances of your case. Below are some examples of possible losses in your claim:
- Funeral Costs
- Medical Expenses
- Property Damage
- Mental Anguish
- Loss of Companionship
- Loss of Benefits of the Decedent
- Loss of Wages and Future Earnings of the Decedent
- Pain and Suffering the Victim May Have Experienced
- You May Also Recover Exemplary Damages (Punitive Damages) in Certain Claims
- Loss of Consortium (i.e., deprivation of benefits derived from the relationship due to injury or death, such as intimate relations)
Let The Orlando Garcia Law Firm Help You
The Orlando Garcia Law Firm provides exceptional legal representation to ensure you obtain all applicable compensation for your losses related to wrongful death. We have expertise in navigating the state’s legal process and will fight for justice in your case.