Wrongful Death

Let us help you pursue justice in your wrongful death case

It's never easy to lose a loved one under any circumstances, let alone when negligence contributes to the death. Families who have experienced the accidental death of a child, accidental death of a spouse or accidental death of a parent deserve justice and deserve to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

During such a difficult time, you need a strong legal advocate on your side. You need the Herrera Law Firm. A Texas wrongful death lawyer at our law firm can tirelessly pursue the compensation you and your family need for your losses. Call 1-800-455-1054 to see how we can help.

A wrongful death lawsuit enables the family of the deceased to recover financial losses or damages associated with the death of their loved one. You may be entitled to compensation, including:

  • Medical expenses
  • Funeral expenses
  • Loss of support services
  • Loss of future earnings
  • Loss of benefits
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of inheritance
  • Punitive damages
  • General damages
  • Loss of companionship

The insurance companies may try to blame your loved one's death on the deceased's actions, possibly raising legal arguments by saying there were pre-existing conditions, there was an assumption or risk in the activity or the deceased failed to mitigate damages.

The Herrera Law Firm is skilled at examining all of the details in a case to prove negligence and determine responsibility. If you need a wrongful death attorney, rely on our firm.

Establishing facts in a wrongful death lawsuit

In general, you may be entitled to compensation in a wrongful death case if you have lost a spouse, parent, or child due to an act of negligence. Criminal charges may or may not be associated with the death.

The following generally must be established before filing a wrongful death lawsuit:

  • Someone has died.
  • That person died as a result of someone's negligence.
  • The deceased is survived by immediate family members (for example, a spouse and children).
  • The surviving family members have suffered a monetary loss as a result of the victim's death.

How a wrongful death case may start

Just about any accident resulting from negligence has a risk of death, which can initiate a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death case may arise out of:

If you suffered the loss of a loved one through a wrongful death, please keep in mind that a delay could affect your legal rights. The statute of limitations, which varies from state to state, limits the time you have to initiate legal proceedings.

Don't wait until the last minute. Take action.

Contact a Wrongful Death Attorney with Our Firm

At The Herrera Law Firm, serving San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Laredo, Odessa and other communities in Texas, an experienced wrongful death attorney at our law firm can put our experience and resources to work for you. Contact our firm today. A skilled injury lawyer can assist you or your loved one with your case. Call 1-800-455-1054 today for a free and confidential initial consultation.

The Herrera Law Firm — we're on your side.