Wrongful death and survival actions in Texas

When someone dies in a fatal car crash, or in any accident caused by the negligence of another party, family members of the deceased family might have a right to compensation.  Under the Civil Practice and Remedies Code of the state of Texas, the spouse, child or children, a...

Who is eligible to sue for wrongful death in Texas?

One of the key considerations in any wrongful death lawsuit is the determination of who is eligible to file such a lawsuit. The Texas statute governing wrongful death cases provides guidance in answering this question. Wrongful death actions are generally understood to be for ...

Your loss of a loved one can be compensated under the law

Most of us have thought from time to time about what the consequences might be if we were to be injured in an accident that was caused by someone else. But less often do we contemplate what would happen if it was a loved one who was the victim -- and worse, what if the injury tha...

Drowning in park raises liability issues for city near Mesquite

A tragedy happened recently near Mesquite, Texas, when a child drowned in a pond adjacent to a park. The father of the child momentarily turned his attention away from his daughter. She discovered a path that led to the pond, which is up to eight feet deep in places. The ensuin...

Death of Texas teenager may lead to a wrongful death claim

Losing a loved one in an automobile accident is a traumatic experience. The loss can become exponentially more difficult to deal with when the death was caused by the negligent conduct of another driver. A Texas mother has recently been put in this unbearable predicament after he...

Accident may lead to wrongful death claim against Texas driver

The loss of a family member can be quite emotional. It can be especially devastating when that death is not expected. A recent accident on a Texas highway may be the cause of a wrongful death claim when family members are notified that a loved one has been killed in an accident. ...

Negligent parties sued for injuries caused in a Texas car crash

Operating a vehicle is a very large responsibility for every single driver. Not only is it an obligation to drive safely in order to keep oneself from getting injured, but it is also to keep from injuring or killing others on the road. In Texas, negligent parties who are determin...

Forceps delivery results in wrongful death claim for Texas doctor

Having a baby should be an emotionally exciting event in one's life. The joys of bringing a child into the world can be the best memories the parents will ever have. Sadly, for one Texas couple, the birth of their baby will be one of the saddest memories they will ever have due t...

Texas family gets compensation for wrongful death of a loved one

Most people go to work to make money to support themselves and their family. No one goes to work thinking that they will be killed during their workday, but sometimes things happen and lives are lost to negligence or carelessness while working. A family in Texas was recently give...

Texas ATV accident leads to parents’ wrongful death claim

For most, school is a place to learn and expand the mind. It can also be a place to become educated about life skills and items that may have a greater impact on a young person's life. It is not typically a place that a parent sends their child to every morning with the thought t...