{"id":88782,"date":"2025-05-22T14:14:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/?p=88782"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T21:37:47","slug":"wrongful-death-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hildasibrian.com\/en\/blog\/wrongful-death-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrongful Death in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"88782\" class=\"elementor elementor-88782\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-775f0c20 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"775f0c20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dda6236 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7dda6236\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><p>Losing a loved one is devastating\u2014especially when their death was caused by someone else&#8217;s negligence. In Texas, the law allows certain family members to file a wrongful death claim to seek justice and compensation. If you&#8217;re grieving and unsure of your legal options, here&#8217;s what you need to know.<\/p><hr \/><h2>What Qualifies as a Wrongful Death in Texas?<\/h2><p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CP\/htm\/CP.71.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code \u00a771<\/a>, a wrongful death occurs when a person&#8217;s death is caused by the wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default of another party. This includes incidents such as:<\/p><ul><li>Fatal car or truck accidents<\/li><li>Workplace or construction site incidents<\/li><li>Fatal accident due to premises liability<\/li><li>Fatalities due to negligence<\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h2>Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?<\/h2><p>In Texas, the following individuals may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit:<\/p><ul><li>Spouse of the deceased<\/li><li>Children (including adult children)<\/li><li>Parents of the deceased<\/li><\/ul><p>If none of these family members file within three months, the estate\u2019s representative may do so\u2014unless a family member specifically requests otherwise.<\/p><hr \/><h2>Types of Compensation You May Recover<\/h2><p>Wrongful death damages aim to compensate surviving family members for both economic and emotional losses. These may include:<\/p><ul><li>Funeral and burial expenses<\/li><li>Lost earning capacity and benefits<\/li><li>Loss of companionship, love, and support<\/li><li>Mental anguish<\/li><li>Medical expenses incurred before death<\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h2>How Long Do You Have to File?<\/h2><p>In most cases, you have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim in Texas. However, exceptions may apply\u2014especially in cases involving minors or criminal investigations. Don\u2019t wait until it&#8217;s too late to take legal action.<\/p><hr \/><h2>Why You Need an Experienced Wrongful Death Attorney<\/h2><p>Insurance companies will do everything possible to minimize payouts\u2014even in the most tragic cases. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s crucial to have a compassionate and aggressive legal team on your side. At the Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian, we\u2019ve helped Houston families secure justice and financial stability during their most difficult moments.<\/p><p><strong>We offer free consultations and only get paid if we win your case.<\/strong><\/p><h3>Recent Quote from Attorney Hilda Sibrian:<\/h3><blockquote><p>\u201cEvery family deserves answers after a wrongful death. We make sure the legal system hears your voice and respects your loss.\u201d<br \/><cite>\u2013 Hilda Sibrian<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote><hr \/><h2>Get Trusted Legal Support Today<\/h2><p>If you lost a loved one in a preventable accident, we\u2019re here to help. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation. Our bilingual team is ready to support you with dignity, honesty, and skill.<\/p><hr \/><section><h2>FAQ: Wrongful Death in Texas<\/h2><details style=\"margin-bottom: 1em\"><summary><strong>\u00a0Who can file a wrongful death claim in Texas?<\/strong><\/summary><p>Spouses, children, and parents of the deceased may file. If they don\u2019t, the estate can file after three months.<\/p><\/details><details style=\"margin-bottom: 1em\"><summary><strong>\u00a0How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit?<\/strong><\/summary><p>You typically have two years from the date of death.<\/p><\/details><details style=\"margin-bottom: 1em\"><summary><strong>\u00a0What damages are available?<\/strong><\/summary><p>You may recover funeral costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.<\/p><\/details><details style=\"margin-bottom: 1em\"><summary><strong>\u00a0Can I sue if my loved one died in a workplace accident?<\/strong><\/summary><p>Yes, especially if the employer lacks workers\u2019 compensation or a third party is involved.<\/p><\/details><details style=\"margin-bottom: 1em\"><summary><strong>\u00a0How much does a wrongful death lawyer cost?<\/strong><\/summary><p>We work on a contingency basis\u2014no fees unless we win your case.<\/p><\/details><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing a loved one is devastating\u2014especially when their death was caused by someone else&#8217;s negligence. 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