Houston Wrongful Death Lawyers

What is "wrongful death"? Wrongful death is civil claim that is brought against a person who can be held accountable and liable for causing the death of another person.

A wrongful death lawsuit - in simple terms - alleges that a person was wrongly killed as a result of the negligence of another person or entity. The surviving family members can file a civil lawsuit in which they name the person or entity responsible for causing the death of their family member. These survivors are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the improper conduct resulting in the wrongful death. We can help you get results!

In the context of a lawsuit, the wrongful death must have been caused, in whole or in part, by the defendant's conduct, even if there was no direct intent to kill the victim. The defendant must have been negligent or strictly liable for the victim's death. Moreover, the deceased must have dependent parties such as family members who have suffered emotional and monetary damages as a result of the death.

A wrongful death lawsuit alleges that a victim died due to negligence on the part of the defendant. Surviving dependents or beneficiaries of the victim are then entitled to monetary compensation for damages caused due to the death of the victim.

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