The loss of a loved one always feels wrong to close family members left behind, but when someone else’s careless, reckless, or wrongful actions directly cause an untimely, preventable death, the law considers it wrongful as well. A successful Texas wrongful death claim brings a grieving family relief for the financial hardship caused by the death as well as a sense of justice. Call the wrongful death lawyers in Laredo who can help. Contact our personal injury lawyers at (956) 489-1300 – you are not alone.
Why Choose Wawi Tijerina Law for a Laredo Wrongful Death Claim?
As a decades-long advocate for injury victims and a career in public service for underserved communities, Laredo-born native, Wawi Tijerina, has deep compassion for those suffering from the sudden death of a family member—particularly when the death was preventable if only someone had taken reasonable actions. The Law Office of Wawi Tijerina offer the following advantages in your case:
- Free consultations and we charge no fees until after we obtain your compensation
- A lead attorney who is a well-known public servant and victim advocate in Laredo, whose renowned name puts power behind your wrongful death claim
- Over 20 years of practice representing injury victims, including pedestrian accident victims, with a history of successful settlements and notable court awards for our clients
Our location on the Mexico border means we welcome our Spanish-speaking neighbors regardless of their immigration status.
What Types of Wrongful Death Claims Does Wawi Tijerina Law Handle?
Personal injury law is based on the premise that we all owe a general duty of care to others to take all reasonable measures to avoid causing them harm or death. For instance, a driver has a legal duty to follow traffic laws, and a property owner must maintain a property that’s free of safety hazards. Common wrongful death claims in Laredo include the following:
- Car accident deaths
- Commercial truck accident fatalities
- Motorcycle accident deaths
- Pedestrian accident deaths
- Premises liability deaths
- Deaths from medical malpractice
- Workplace fatalities
- Defective product fatalities
- Acts of intentional violence
It’s difficult for family members to accept a death that was entirely preventable had someone else taken reasonable care. A successful wrongful death claim helps hold the wrongdoer financially accountable.
What Can My Family Recover in a Wrongful Death Claim In Laredo?
Unexpected deaths cause shock, grief, and financial difficulties for families, particularly when the deceased loved one was a family income provider or provided services such as caring for the children or home. A successful wrongful death claim brings compensation for damages such as the following:
- Any emergency medical expenses from before the death
- Funeral and burial costs
- The lost income the deceased would have earned for their remaining working years
- Lost benefits such as healthcare and retirement contributions
- Loss of household services
- Emotional grief and anguish
- Loss of consortium, companionship, or a parent’s love and support
Compensation cannot bring a loved one back, but it offers loved ones a sense of closure, financial accountability, and justice.
How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?
Texas sets a time limit on personal injury and wrongful death claims. This statute of limitations ensures that evidence and reliable eyewitness testimony remain available when the case goes into negotiations for a settlement or goes to court. The Texas statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is two years from the date of death.
Call the Laredo, TX Wrongful Death Lawyers at Wawi Tijerina Law
No one should have to take on a wrongful death claim while they are also trying to comfort their family and navigate their own grief and anguish. Call or text our experienced wrongful death attorneys in Laredo, Texas at (956) 489-1300 so we can work tirelessly on obtaining the maximum available settlement or court award for your damages.