Wrong-way collisions are responsible for hundreds of deaths in the United States each year, and these collisions are particularly fatal compared to other types of crashes, accounting for nearly 54% of traffic fatalities in recent years. Following a devastating car crash, if someone you love is killed due to the negligence and carelessness of another driver, you may be entitled to a personal injury or wrongful death suit and financial compensation.
If you or a loved one has been unfairly injured in a car accident, contact a Houston car crash attorney at West Loop Law and the Law Office of Nhan Nguyen, MD, JD, today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?
You may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim in Texas on behalf of a loved one if the victim died due to a wrongful act, negligence, or recklessness on part of the at-fault party. Unfortunately, car crashes resulting in a wrongful death are commonplace across Texas. However, not everyone can bring a claim on behalf of the decedent. If you choose to file a wrongful death suit, you must be the surviving spouse, child, or parent of the deceased party. Legally adopted children, surviving adoptive parents, and personal representatives of the deceased’s estate may also file a wrongful death lawsuit.
The Two-Year Statute of Limitations
There is a set amount of time to file a wrongful death claim in Texas, and state law requires that personal injury or wrongful death cases be filed within two years of the time of the passing of the deceased. However, there are some exceptions that allow you to file beyond the two-year timeline. If the plaintiff of a wrongful death suit is a minor, the negligence of the at-fault party was unknown during the two-year statute of limitations, there was a mental or physical impairment that hindered filing, or there was fraud present, you may be able to file a wrongful death suit outside of the two-year limitation.
After a disastrous crash, filing a lawsuit is likely the furthest from your mind. However, in the event of a successful wrongful death lawsuit, you may be entitled to financial compensation that can aid you in your recovery. Depending on the circumstances of your case, plaintiffs may be able to collect damages, including medical costs, funeral and burial costs, lost income, and pain and suffering, among other losses.
Do You Need a Houston Personal Injury Attorney?
If you or a loved one has been involved in a Houston car accident that may have grounds for a wrongful death claim, contact the attorneys at West Loop Law and the Law Firm of Nhan Nguyen, MD, JD. Nhan Nguyen, MD, JD, and Nader Rabie, JD, can help guide you through the legal process and details surrounding your case. We want to make sure you effectively pursue a claim for lost compensation against those responsible for a terrible loss. To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation, contact our offices today at 713-840-7200.
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