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When Sarah got the call about her brother’s accident at a construction site in Deep Ellum, she didn’t know where to turn. The company was already pushing her to sign papers. The bills were piling up. Her family needed answers, but nobody would talk to them straight.
That’s the moment when families across Dallas reach out to us. As a wrongful death lawyer in Dallas, I’ve sat across the table from hundreds of families going through the worst time of their lives. They’re dealing with grief, confusion, and pressure from insurance companies all at once. And they need someone who will stand up and fight.
A wrongful death happens when someone dies because of another person’s negligence or deliberate actions. In Dallas, we see these cases after car accidents on I-35, truck crashes on I-20, medical mistakes at local hospitals, workplace accidents, and defective products.
Texas law says certain family members can file a wrongful death claim. That includes spouses, children, and parents. If they don’t file within three months, the executor of the estate can step in. The deadline to file is two years from the date of death, and that time moves fast when you’re grieving.
The damages you can recover include medical bills from before death, funeral costs, lost income your loved one would have earned, loss of companionship, mental anguish, and lost inheritance. Some families worry about the cost of hiring an attorney, but most wrongful death cases work on contingency. You don’t pay unless we win.
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Dallas roads are getting more dangerous every year. Last year alone, we handled over forty wrongful death cases from car accidents in Dallas County. The intersection at Mockingbird Lane and Central Expressway. The merge lanes on the LBJ Freeway. Late nights on Lower Greenville. These aren’t just statistics to us.
When someone dies in a car accident, families face an uphill battle. The at-fault driver’s insurance company will try to minimize the claim. They’ll say your loved one was partially responsible. They’ll pressure you to settle fast for less than the case is worth.
As a car accident wrongful death attorney, I work with accident reconstruction experts who can prove what really happened. We pull black box data, get witness statements, and review surveillance footage from nearby businesses. We calculate the full value of your loss, including decades of lost income and support.
We handle cases involving drunk drivers, distracted driving, speeding, running red lights, and hit-and-runs. If the driver was working for a company when the accident happened, we go after the employer too.
Dallas has some of the best hospitals in Texas. But mistakes still happen. When doctors, nurses, or hospitals make errors that cost someone their life, families deserve accountability.
Medical malpractice wrongful death claims are complex. Texas requires expert testimony to prove the medical provider fell below the accepted standard of care. We work with doctors who review the medical records and explain what should have happened.
Common cases include surgical errors, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of cancer or heart conditions, medication mistakes, birth injuries that result in infant death, anesthesia errors, and nursing home neglect.
These cases have strict rules. You need to send a notice to the healthcare provider before filing suit. You need expert reports within specific timeframes. Miss a deadline and you could lose your right to compensation forever.
Commercial truck accidents are different from regular car crashes. The injuries are more severe. The damages are higher. And the trucking companies have teams of lawyers ready to defend them.
Dallas sits at the crossroads of major freight routes. I-35 runs through the heart of the city, carrying trucks between Mexico and Canada. I-20 crosses the metroplex east to west. We see fatal truck accidents regularly in places like Stemmons Freeway, Highway 75, and President George Bush Turnpike.
As a truck accident wrongful death lawyer, I know how to investigate these cases. We get the driver’s logbooks to see if they violated hours of service rules. We check maintenance records to see if the truck was safe.
We review the company’s safety rating and history of violations.
Trucking companies try to destroy evidence fast. They record over dashcam footage. They lose maintenance records. That’s why we send preservation letters immediately and file court orders to protect the evidence.
Many truck accidents involve multiple parties. The driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, the maintenance company, and even the truck manufacturer, if there was a defect. We go after everyone who played a role.
Texas is one of the few states where employers can opt out of workers’ compensation. That means if someone dies in a workplace accident and the employer doesn’t have coverage, the family can file a wrongful death lawsuit.
We’ve handled fatal workplace accidents at construction sites in Uptown and the Design District, warehouse accidents in West Dallas, industrial accidents at factories near Stemmons Corridor, and electrocution cases involving utility work.
Workplace wrongful death cases require proving the employer was negligent. Maybe they didn’t provide safety equipment. Maybe they knew about a hazard and did nothing. Maybe they pressured workers to skip safety protocols to save time.
OSHA investigates fatal workplace accidents. We get those reports. We interview coworkers. We bring in safety experts who testify about industry standards. And we show the jury how the employer put profits over safety.
Sometimes people die because a product was designed or manufactured incorrectly. Defective airbags that don’t deploy. Faulty tires that blow out. Medical devices that fail. Dangerous drugs with side effects that the company hid.
Product liability wrongful death cases can be filed against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. You don’t always need to prove negligence. If the product was unreasonably dangerous, the company can be held strictly liable.
These cases often become class actions when the same defect hurts multiple people. We’ve worked on cases involving recalled vehicles, dangerous pharmaceuticals, defective medical implants, and faulty machinery.
Dallas is trying to become more walkable and bike-friendly. But our infrastructure hasn’t caught up. Pedestrians and cyclists get killed on our streets regularly, especially in areas like Bishop Arts District, Knox-Henderson, and around White Rock Lake.
Drivers don’t yield at crosswalks. They turn right without looking. They pass too close to cyclists. And when a two-ton vehicle hits a pedestrian or cyclist, the results are often fatal.
These cases require proving the driver failed to exercise reasonable care. Texas law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and give cyclists at least three feet when passing. We show how the driver violated these rules.
When families place a loved one in a Dallas nursing home, they trust the facility to provide care. But neglect and abuse happen more often than people realize.
Bedsores that become infected. Falls because the staff didn’t respond to call lights. Dehydration and malnutrition occur because residents aren’t fed properly. Medication errors. These forms of neglect can kill vulnerable elderly residents.
Nursing home wrongful death cases face special challenges. Facilities often have arbitration clauses in their contracts. They hide records. They fire the staff members involved and claim they’ve fixed the problem.
We fight to get justice for families. We get the resident’s medical records and compare them to the facility’s care plans. We interview other residents and family members. We check the facility’s inspection reports and history of violations.
Texas has a serious drunk driving problem. Despite strict DWI laws, people still get behind the wheel after drinking. And innocent people die because of it.
If a drunk driver kills your loved one, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit in addition to any criminal charges they face. The criminal case punishes the driver. The civil case compensates your family.
You might also be able to sue the bar or restaurant that overserved the drunk driver. Texas dram shop laws allow claims against establishments that serve alcohol to obviously intoxicated people who then cause injury or death.
These cases require proof that the establishment knew or should have known the person was intoxicated. We get receipts, surveillance video, and witness statements from other customers and staff members.
Most families have never dealt with a wrongful death case before. The legal process can feel overwhelming when you’re grieving. Here’s what to expect.
First, we meet to discuss what happened. I’ll ask questions about your loved one, the circumstances of their death, and the impact on your family. This consultation is free and confidential.
If you decide to hire us, we’ll start investigating immediately. We gather evidence, talk to witnesses, get records, and consult with experts. This investigation can take weeks or months, depending on the complexity.
Once we understand what happened and who’s responsible, we file the lawsuit. In Texas, you have two years from the date of death to file. Waiting until the last minute makes the case harder to prove, so it’s best to start early.
After filing, both sides exchange information through a process called discovery. We send questions to the defendants. We take depositions where we question witnesses under oath. They do the same to our side.
Many cases settle during this phase. The defendant’s insurance company makes an offer. We negotiate back and forth. If we reach a fair settlement, the case ends without trial.
If we can’t settle, we go to trial. A jury hears the evidence and decides who was at fault and how much compensation your family deserves. Trials can take several days or weeks.
The timeline varies. Simple cases might resolve in a year. Complex cases with multiple defendants can take two or three years. We keep you updated throughout the process.
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Texas law allows families to recover several types of damages in wrongful death cases. Every case is different, but here are the common categories.
Economic damages cover financial losses. Medical bills from before death. Funeral and burial expenses. Lost wages and benefits your loved one would have earned. Lost household services they provided. These damages are calculated based on evidence and expert testimony.
Non-economic damages compensate for intangible losses. Loss of companionship, guidance, and love. Mental anguish and emotional suffering. Loss of inheritance. These damages are harder to calculate but just as real.
In cases involving gross negligence or intentional conduct, you might be able to recover exemplary damages. These punish the defendant and deter similar conduct.
They’re not available in every case, but when they are, they can be substantial.
Texas caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice wrongful death cases. The limit is $500,000 from each physician and $500,000 from each hospital, up to $1.5 million total. There’s no cap for economic damages or in non-medical cases.
I started practicing law because I watched my own family struggle after a preventable tragedy. I know what it feels like to have questions nobody will answer. To feel like the system is rigged against regular people. To want someone who will fight.
Our firm handles wrongful death cases differently from the big billboard firms. We don’t pass your case to a junior associate or paralegal. I personally work on every case. When you call, you talk to me, not a secretary reading from a script.
We limit the number of cases we take so each family gets the attention it deserves. We’ve recovered millions for Dallas families, but the money isn’t why we do this. It’s about accountability. Making sure the people responsible face consequences. Preventing the same thing from happening to someone else.
You won’t pay anything up front. We work on contingency, which means our fee comes from the settlement or verdict. If we don’t win, you don’t owe us anything.
Families always have questions. Here are the ones we hear most often.
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas? Spouses, children, and parents can file. If they don’t file within three months of death, the executor of the estate can file.
How long do I have to file? Two years from the date of death. There are rare exceptions, but don’t count on them. Start the process as soon as possible.
What if my loved one was partly at fault? Texas follows modified comparative fault rules. If your loved one was 50% or less responsible, you can still recover. Your compensation is reduced by their percentage of fault.
Do I have to go to court? Most cases settle without trial. But you need a lawyer who’s ready and willing to try the case if necessary. Insurance companies settle for more when they know you’re serious.
How much is my case worth? Every case is different. The value depends on factors like the deceased person’s age, income, health, and life expectancy, the circumstances of death, the defendant’s conduct, and the impact on surviving family members.
What if the person who caused the death has no insurance? We look for other sources of compensation. The defendant’s personal assets. Other insurance policies, like homeowner’s coverage. Third parties who share responsibility.
Not every lawyer is right for every family. You need someone you trust. Someone who listens. Someone who fights.
When you’re looking for a wrongful death lawyer in Dallas, ask questions. How many wrongful death cases have you handled? What were the results? Who will actually work on my case? How often will I get updates?
Check reviews from other families. Look at the lawyer’s track record. Make sure they have the resources to take on big companies and insurance carriers.
Schedule consultations with a few lawyers before deciding. Most offer free consultations. Pay attention to how they make you feel. This relationship will last months or years. You need someone you’re comfortable with.
Our office is located in Dallas, and we serve families throughout Dallas County, including Richardson, Garland, Irving, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Carrollton, and surrounding areas.
If you lost someone because of another person’s negligence or wrongful actions, call us. We’ll talk about what happened and whether you have a case. You don’t have to face this alone.
Your family deserves answers. Your loved one deserves justice. And the people responsible should be held accountable. Let us help you through this difficult time and fight for the compensation your family needs to move forward.
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