Losing a loved one is one of the most devastating and traumatic experiences and a person can face in their lifetime. The emotional and psychological impact, coupled with mounting financial responsibilities and loss of income resulting from the loss of a loved one quickly becomes too much to handle. The Seymore Law Firm has help family with the emotional and legal issues involved with losing a loved one due to the actions of another.
You may be wondering what is a “wrongful death” lawsuit, and how does it that affect the loss of my family member, child, or spouse. The term “wrongful death” is a legal term of art that allows a child, parent, or spouse to recover money damages for the death of a loved one caused by the actions of another person, corporation, or employer. Under Texas law, a child, parent, or spouse of a person killed due to the actions of another may file a lawsuit to recover for the losses they suffered, personally, as a result of their loved one’s death. This allowance for money damages is found in the “Wrongful Death Act.” Under the Wrongful Death Act, a child, parent, or spouse may recover the following money damages:
- Funeral & Burial Expenses
- Lost Income
- Loss of Companionship/Society
- Loss of Household Services
- Their Own Medical Bills
- Loss of The Victim’s Future Income