When you lose a loved one in an accident, your first thoughts turn toward your family. How will you organize a burial or memorial? How will you move forward without this person? Sometimes, your questions about family turn to finances – particularly if you lost a spouse. How will you pay all of the medical debt? Can you afford to keep the house? The death of someone in your family is not only tragic, it devastates your way of life and can leave your finances in shambles. But, if your loved one was killed because of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to recover damages. These will not fix the situation, but they are key to being able to pay your bills and move forward with your life. For more information on filing a wrongful death claim, contact the skilled New Braunfels wrongful death attorney of The Bettersworth Law Firm.
What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?
Certain family members or a person’s estate can file a civil wrongful death claim if a person was killed due to someone’s negligence, carelessness, or wrongful act. Texas statute Sections 71.002 and 71.003 explain that an individual has a right to file this type of suit if the person who was killed would have been able to sue the other party for a personal injury had he or she lived. Additionally, the person who files the suit must be able to show that he or she suffered actual injuries from the decedent’s death.
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