A wrongful act may by intentional, negligent or careless, or reckless. The laws relating to wrongful death are complicated and, while an attorney is familiar with the best ways to obtain the highest possible compensation for your loss, we have also provided materials to help you educate yourself about the process.
- Present Value Calculation for Death Compensation
One of the most confusing things about wrongful death compensation is how it is calculated. It’s hard enough to handle the fact that you suddenly lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, let alone understand how to calculate wrongful death compensation. These cases definitely need the skill of an experienced Austin personal […]
- What Damages May Be Recovered in a Death Claim
The wrongful death statute is very specific about what damages may be recovered in a wrongful death or survival claim. Surviving Spouse. A surviving spouse may recover the following damages in a death claim: 1. Pecuniary loss — the loss of the care, maintenance, support, services, and advice the spouse would have received from the deceased […]
- Who may bring a wrongful death claim?
Wrongful death claims are governed by the Texas Wrongful Death and Survival statute. The statute only allows recovery for a specific group of people: the surviving spouse, any surviving children, any surviving parents, and the deceased’s estate. While these categories may seem simple, there are several issues associated for each. For example, a surviving spouse […]
