Dallas
Wrongful Death Attorneys
Dallas
Wrongful Death Attorneys
Expert Wrongful Death Lawyers in Dallas, TX
When you lose a loved one in an accident, your life turns upside down. In addition to the burden of grief and the many questions you have, you’ll face immediate challenges like arranging a funeral, as well as potential long-term difficulties like paying down medical bills associated with the accident or coping with the loss of household income.
In other words, you may find yourself in over your head. The last thing you need is an uphill battle to claim deserved compensation from an insurance company that has the resources to delay and deny your claim until you accept an unfair settlement or give up completely.
At Cole Legal Group, we think the bullying tactics used by insurance companies are downright despicable. While a settlement can’t bring back your loved one, and there’s no way to put a price tag on the value of human life, you don’t deserve to suffer any further. When another party is at fault for the loss of your loved one, they must pay for their actions or negligence, not you, and we’ll help you to secure the compensation needed to ease your burden and provide the opportunity to move forward.
At Cole Legal Group, we have the expertise and resources to fight for the compensation you deserve when a loved one dies due to the negligence of another. You have enough to cope with as you grieve your loss. Our qualified attorneys will take on this battle for you and ensure that the responsible party pays for the damage they’ve caused.
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Do You Have a Wrongful Death Claim?
When another person or entity is at fault for the death of a loved one, living heirs may have a claim for wrongful death compensation. In the state of Texas, only spouses, parents, and children are eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This includes adoptive parents and adopted children.
A personal representative of the estate of the deceased may also file a claim. Grandparents, siblings, or other extended relatives cannot file such a lawsuit, and neither can boyfriends/girlfriends, fiancés, or unmarried partners (outside of common law marriage).
If you’re not sure if your loved one’s death qualifies for a wrongful death claim, it’s best to contact the experienced attorneys at Cole Legal Group. Keep in mind that while wrongful death claims are subject to a 2-year statute of limitations in Texas, there are exceptions in cases involving:
- Fraud
- A plaintiff who is a minor child
- Negligence not discovered until after the 2-year period
- Plaintiff impairment (physical or mental) that prevented filing a claim during the 2-year period
If you qualify to file for a wrongful death lawsuit, you should know that such cases can relate to a wide range of accidents, including:
- Automobile accident
- Truck accident
- Motorcycle accident
- Product defects
- Medical malpractice
If you qualify to file for a wrongful death lawsuit, you should know that such cases can relate to a wide range of accidents, including:
- Automobile accident
- Truck accident
- Motorcycle accident
- Product defects
- Medical malpractice
Burden of
Proof
Wrongful death claims are based on an assumption of negligence on the part of another, leading to death. In order to have a case for wrongful death compensation, the death of your loved one must meet four specific criteria, including:
- Owed legal duty – This means the defendant had an obligation to behave in a safe and reasonable manner, in keeping with the law. For example, drivers have a legal duty to operate their vehicles without being intoxicated, and manufacturers have a legal duty to provide safe products for consumers.
- Breach of legal duty – This means a legal duty existed, but the defendant failed to behave in a safe and responsible manner, breaching their duty (as in driving while intoxicated or selling unsafe products).
- Injury caused by breach of duty – This can include physical injury, property damage, and death.
- Monetary damages resulting from breach of duty – In order to file a wrongful death claim, there must be monetary damages related to the victim’s death, including medical bills, funeral bills, loss of income, loss of inheritance, and so on.
Burden of
Proof
Depending on the accident, injury, or other outcomes like wrongful death, you may be due compensation for a range of damages. At Cole Legal Group, we’ll use every available resource to get you the compensation you deserve
Wrongful death claims are based on an assumption of negligence on the part of another, leading to death. In order to have a case for wrongful death compensation, the death of your loved one must meet four specific criteria, including:
- Owed legal duty – This means the defendant had an obligation to behave in a safe and reasonable manner, in keeping with the law. For example, drivers have a legal duty to operate their vehicles without being intoxicated, and manufacturers have a legal duty to provide safe products for consumers.
- Breach of legal duty – This means a legal duty existed, but the defendant failed to behave in a safe and responsible manner, breaching their duty (as in driving while intoxicated or selling unsafe products).
- Injury caused by breach of duty – This can include physical injury, property damage, and death.
- Monetary damages resulting from breach of duty – In order to file a wrongful death claim, there must be monetary damages related to the victim’s death, including medical bills, funeral bills, loss of income, loss of inheritance, and so on.
Compensation for
Families of the Deceased
In the state of Texas, there are two main forms of compensation families of the deceased may be eligible to claim, and they broadly cover expenses associated with the deceased, and losses experienced by survivors. First, survivors may be eligible for compensation owed the deceased, including medical bills, funeral and burial costs, and even non-economic costs like pain and suffering.
In addition, surviving heirs may be due compensation for economic costs like lost earning capacity, lost support, and lost inheritance, as well as non-economic costs like emotional pain and suffering, as well as loss of comfort and companionship. In some cases, such as gross negligence, exemplary damages may also be awarded to make an example of the defendant.
Compensation for
Families of the Deceased
In the state of Texas, there are two main forms of compensation families of the deceased may be eligible to claim, and they broadly cover expenses associated with the deceased, and losses experienced by survivors. First, survivors may be eligible for compensation owed the deceased, including medical bills, funeral and burial costs, and even non-economic costs like pain and suffering.
In addition, surviving heirs may be due compensation for economic costs like lost earning capacity, lost support, and lost inheritance, as well as non-economic costs like emotional pain and suffering, as well as loss of comfort and companionship. In some cases, such as gross negligence, exemplary damages may also be awarded to make an example of the defendant.
Serving
Clients and Getting Results
We Take Each And Every Case Personally. No two cases are alike and the impact can be devastating, not just for you, but also for your friends and loved ones. We will aggressively pursue the justice and compensation your individual case demands – while giving you the personal and compassionate attention you deserve.
Serving
Clients and Getting Results
We Take Each And Every Case Personally. No two cases are alike and the impact can be devastating, not just for you, but also for your friends and loved ones. We will aggressively pursue the justice and compensation your individual case demands – while giving you the personal and compassionate attention you deserve.
Our Mission
Is Your Quality of Life
Life just doesn’t work when people disregard the social contract put forth by our laws for marriage, child custody, and safety on the road and on their property. You have every reason to expect you are safe. But sometimes the safeguards that should be in place fail. That’s why Cole Legal Group is here to help. We will hold the negligent and irresponsible parties accountable and pursue the maximum settlement and damages allowed by law.
Our Mission
Is Your Quality Of Life
Life just doesn’t work when people disregard the social contract put forth by our laws for marriage, child custody, and safety on the road and on their property. You have every reason to expect you are safe. But sometimes the safeguards that should be in place fail. That’s why Cole Legal Group is here to help. We will hold the negligent and irresponsible parties accountable and pursue the maximum settlement and damages allowed by law.
