{"id":33,"date":"2023-11-27T11:00:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T11:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hildasibrian.nanatomedia.dev\/en\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2026-01-05T11:58:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T17:58:03","slug":"houston-wrongful-death-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/houston-wrongful-death-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Wrongful Death Lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\"WrongfulLosing a loved one in an accident is always devastating, especially when the death comes as the result of negligence or lack of care. If you have lost a family member, you know that there is nothing that can be done to “fix” what happened.<\/p>

At The Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian<\/a>,\u00a0our experienced Houston wrongful death lawyers recognize that we can’t bring your family member back. What we can do is work compassionately and aggressively to pursue the justice and compensation that your family deserves.<\/p>

If you have recently lost a loved one, our wrongful death attorneys are here to help you during these difficult times. We have successfully represented hundreds of families across Houston in cases involving workplace accidents<\/a>,\u00a0 oilfield accidents<\/a>, refinery fires<\/a>, explosions<\/a>, truck crashes<\/a>, construction<\/a>, industrial<\/a>, and motor car crashes<\/a>.<\/p>

You can discuss your legal options and ask any questions you may have about the wrongful death claim process when you contact us for a free<\/a> review of your case. We will work tirelessly to fight for the fair compensation you are entitled to. The Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian serves the cities of Alief, Bellaire, Missouri City, Sugar Land, Baytown, La Porte, Pearland, Cypress and of course Houston Proper.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What is Wrongful Death?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A wrongful death occurs when a person’s negligence or intentional action leads to the unjust death of another person. Specifically, The Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code \u00a771.002<\/a>\u00a0states that a person is liable to provide financial compensation to the deceased person’s family when they cause death through an “unlawful act, negligence, carelessness, lack of skill, or breach of duty.” Therefore, if another person’s negligence caused the death of your loved one, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit against them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Who Can File for a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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According to the Texas wrongful death statute found in the\u00a0Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code \u00a771.004(a)<\/a>, the state of Texas splits eligible parties for suit into two categories: primary and secondary.<\/p>

Primary parties <\/strong>include the surviving spouse, children, or parents of the deceased person. There is no internal deferment among primary suitors; all three of these parties may bring suit against the defendant, singularly or together.<\/p>

Secondary parties\u00a0<\/strong>include those parties that are professionally connected to the decedent’s estate. These parties generally include an executor or administrator of the decedent’s estate.<\/p>

If the surviving spouse, children, or parents of the decedent do not file a claim within three months of the deceased person’s death, then executor or personal representative of the deceased person’s estate can file action.<\/p>

For child claimants, wrongful death claims are not limited to minor children. Adult children can also file a claim to recover the financial contributions their parents could have made, along with other damages.<\/p>

Who Cannot File Wrongful Death Claims in Texas?<\/h3>

Texas law is extremely restrictive in who it allows to bring wrongful death claims, and does not allow every<\/strong> family member to bring a wrongful death claim. Grandparents, siblings, cousins, and significant others like fianc\u00e9’s or domestic partners (boyfriend, girlfriend, etc) are all ineligible to file for a death claim.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What Are the Types of Wrongful Death Cases in Houston?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Wrongful death cases are typically classified as one of the following categories:<\/p>

  1. Accidents: These can include auto accidents, malpractice, work injuries, and medical malpractice. These accidents are the result of negligence that resulted in death.<\/li>
  2. Defective products: These cases involve purchased goods with some manufacturing, design or marketing flaw that results in injury. This could be mechanical, chemical (like toys sold to small children), or have been marketed in a way that encouraged the user to use the product in a deadly way.<\/li><\/ol>

    However, in Houston, the most common injuries by far are car and refinery related accidents. The following is a breakdown of the most common cases we see in Houston and South Houston.<\/p>

    Car Accidents<\/h3>

    Car accidents are one of the leading causes of fatal injuries. Other drivers can be responsible for the victim’s death due to negligent driving actions, such as:<\/p>