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Has a close family member recently been killed in an accident in Fort Worth, Texas? If so, you and your family may be entitled to compensation. Contact Anderson Injury Lawyers to find out how our Fort Worth wrongful death attorneys can help you seek financial justice for your devastating loss.
Since 2007, our award-winning personal injury law firm has been a dedicated advocate for injury victims and their families in Fort Worth. Led by trial attorney Mark Anderson, we have helped families just like yours win hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.
You have rights. Let us help you enforce them. Benefit from our decades of experience, our winning reputation, and our extensive resources as you fight to hold those responsible for your loved one’s death accountable. We offer a free case evaluation, and our Fort Worth, TX law firm is available to take your call now at (817) 294-1900.
How Our Fort Worth Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Fatal Accident
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Although you might expect insurance companies or at-fault parties to be sympathetic to your loss and your time of need, the truth is that they won’t. Instead, they will fight you as you try to recover the compensation you need and deserve. In order to win your wrongful death lawsuit, you will need to level the playing field.
That’s why our Fort Worth personal injury attorneys should be your first call after a fatal accident.
Recognized as some of the best personal injury attorneys in the Lone Star State, we are known for going the extra mile for our devastated clients. We will not rest until we have exhausted all available options and have worked to get you the best possible results.
Take this opportunity to grieve; Let us handle your wrongful death compensation claim.
Us:
- We will offer compassionate advice and legal counsel throughout the claims process
- We will coordinate a thorough investigation into your family member’s fatal accident
- We will determine causation, fault and liability
- We will gather the most important evidence that will serve as the basis and backbone of your case
- We will bring in respected specialists and experts to guide you as we build and assess your claim for damages.
- We will minimize efforts to blame your family member for their fatal accident
- We will negotiate with the at-fault parties and insurance companies on your behalf
- We will reject low offers and prepare to take your case to trial if you are not offered a reasonable settlement
We know that money can be tight immediately after an accident. That’s why our Fort Worth office works on a contingency fee basis. Our attorneys do not charge a dime if we do not win your case. That’s right, we bear all the costs of the litigation and assume all the risks. You only pay us if we reach a settlement or when we win the lawsuit for you.
The initial evaluation of your case is 100% free. Our team is ready to take your call today.
What is wrongful death?
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wrongful death refers to a death resulting from the wrongful act or negligence of another person. In simpler terms, it means that a loved one dies as a result of a preventable accident or due to a criminal act.
At Anderson Injury Lawyers, we represent families in wrongful death actions who have lost family members due to:
- Traffic accidents
- truck accidents
- motorcycle accidents
- pedestrian accidents
- bicycle accidents
- Uber and Lyft Accidents
- boating accidents
- slip and fall accidents
- dog bites
- negligent security
- Defective products
- construction accidents
- Work accidents
- assaults
- sexual assaults
- Nursing home abuse
- Medical malpractice, and more.
If you believe that your family member’s death could have been prevented if someone had exercised reasonable care, you may have a wrongful death case on your hands. Feel free to contact our experienced Fort Worth personal injury attorneys to learn more about your rights.
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Fort Worth, TX?
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In Texas, accident victims are often entitled to claim compensation if they are injured because of someone else’s negligent or wrongful conduct. This right does not only disappear when a victim dies from her injuries. Rather, it is transferred to their surviving relatives.
Specifically, the following family members reserve the right to file a claim for damages:
If none of these beneficiaries survive the victim, then the personal representative of the victim’s estate can file a wrongful death claim in Texas. The damages that are awarded will go to the estate and will be distributed among the heirs of the victim.
What Damages Can Be Awarded in a Texas Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
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The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one can be emotionally traumatic and financially devastating. Fortunately, under Texas state law, you can claim both economic and non-economic damages in a wrongful death action.
Our wrongful death attorneys will aggressively seek compensation for:
- Medical bills paid before your loved one’s death
- Property damage
- Loss of financial and support income
- Lost value of benefits and services
- Loss of orientation and companionship
- Pain and suffering
Punitive damages may also be sought in Texas wrongful death lawsuits. However, there must be clear and convincing evidence that the defendant’s conduct was malicious, fraudulent, or oppressive.
In other words, their actions must have been so reprehensible that additional money, beyond your compensatory damages, is appropriate as punishment.
How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit after a fatal accident in Fort Worth?
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In Texas, the statute of limitations for wrongful death actions is only two years. Time begins to run on the date of death of your loved one. If you survive your injuries, even for a short time, the statute of limitations will not start running until you finally succumb to your injuries.
Keep in mind that if your family member survives for some time after the accident, their estate may be entitled to file a survival action. This allows the estate to claim damages that your family member would have been able to claim on their own if they were alive. The limitation period for survival actions is also two years.
Do not let the two-year period pass without taking action. Once the statute of limitations expires, you will lose the opportunity to file a lawsuit and demand compensation from those responsible. The best way to protect yourself and safeguard your rights is to contact an experienced Fort Worth wrongful death attorney as soon as possible after the loss of a family member.
How Does Tax Fault Affect Texas Wrongful Death Cases?
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Texas has a modified comparative fault law with a 51% limit for Recovery. Sharing most of the blame will prohibit an economic recovery. Therefore, if your family member is assigned more than half of the liability for your fatal accident, you will not be able to recover damages for your losses.
If they are assigned less than 51% of the fault, your right to compensation is assured. However, your compensation will be reduced in direct proportion to their negligence.
Suppose your spouse is killed in a car accident in Fort Worth. They were texting at the time of the accident and were assigned 40% blame. Your wrongful death case is valued at $1 million. You can receive up to $600,000 in damages if your liability is taken into account.
Your family member is not here to defend himself at this time. He is not here to tell his version of events or to offer his perspective. Therefore, insurance companies and those responsible for the fatal accident may try to point fingers and blame them. If they are not addressed, this can be disastrous for your wrongful death case.
Our Fort Worth wrongful death attorneys will be prepared to stand up for your loved one and give them a voice. We will work to minimize these victim blaming strategies and preserve your right to full compensation.
Schedule a free consultation with an experienced Fort Worth wrongful death attorney
Following the sudden and devastating death of a loved one in an accident in Fort Worth, TX, you have rights. Feel free to contact Anderson Injury Lawyers to find out how we can help you seek compensation for your financial losses and heartache.
Our Fort Worth wrongful death attorneys will work tirelessly to set things right and achieve financial justice on your behalf.
Money definitely won’t turn back time or bring your family member back to you, but it can help make life a lot easier in the week of your loss. Contact our Fort Worth office to set up a free consultation today.
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