Texas Wrongful Death Resources

Was Your Loved-One a Victim of a Wrongful Death in Texas?

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Wrongful death claims are brought against a defendant who has caused someone’s death, either through negligence or as a result of some intentional action. Wrongful death claims allow the estate and/or those close to a deceased person to file a lawsuit against the party who is legally liable for the death.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TEXAS

Though each state’s wrongful death laws vary, these kinds of lawsuits are usually filed by a representative of the deceased person’s estate, often on behalf of surviving family members affected by the death.

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When is a Wrongful Death Claim Applicable?

When a victim is intentionally killed

For example, O.J. Simpson was sued in civil court for the wrongful deaths of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman. These civil lawsuits brought by the victims' families were separate from the state's criminal case against Simpson.

When a victim dies as a result of medical malpractice

If a doctor fails to diagnose a condition, or if the doctor is careless in the level of care provided, and a patient dies as a result, a wrongful death action might be possible against the doctor. (Learn more about when it's medical malpractice and when it isn't)

Car accident fatalities involving negligence

If a victim dies as a result of car accident injuries, a wrongful death claim may be brought.

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These are just a few examples of personal injury cases that can turn into wrongful death claims. A wrongful death claim can stem from almost any kind of personal injury situation, although one notable exception may exist for work injuries that result in death, which usually must be handled exclusively through the worker’s compensation system.