Pearland Wrongful Death Attorney: Loss of a Spouse
If your spouse has died as the result of someone else’s carelessness, you may be able to recover compensation for your loss. In Texas, there are four basic elements to a “wrongful death” claim:
- A death occurred from another individual’s or entity’s behavior
- The individual or entity was responsible or negligent for that death
- The deceased has surviving beneficiaries or dependents
- The death caused financial loss
In wrongful death cases, you may fight for financial (or pecuniary) damages. Since the jury will need to determine the decedent’s value to you and your family, many things may be taken into consideration. An economic analysis may be done to determine how much potential income your spouse could have earned had he or she lived. Additional assessments presented by your wrongful death lawyer—and corroborated by experts and economists—may help convince a jury that you deserve substantial compensation.
If your spouse was a stay-at-home caregiver, then you may not be receiving recovery for loss of financial earnings, but a monetary equivalent of the support and services provided inside the home. Your recovery amount will take into consideration other factors that—because of wrongful death—your spouse can no longer provide, such as companionship and assistance in raising children.
Don’t delay pursuing a wrongful death claim for your spouse; Texas places strict limits on the amount of time you have to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Though the loss of a spouse can never be repaired, take heart in knowing that with a wrongful death lawyer you may be able to punish those responsible and receive some justice in the name of your loved one.
If you believe that your loved one’s death was the result of another person’s recklessness or carelessness, contact the Law Office of James Zier, P.C. today. Pearland attorney James Zier understands the tremendous grief and anxiety you are going through and will fight to get you the justice you deserve.
Call (281) 485-3377 to speak with a Brazoria County
wrongful death lawyer today!
