When a family member dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another person or corporation, the despair you experience is often accompanied by immediate financial stress. No amount of money will ever replace your family member. However, a wrongful death claim can help you seek the financial security your family needs to grieve without the added pressure of mounting debts.
A Pearland wrongful death lawyer can help hold those responsible for your loved one’s death both legally and financially accountable. At Fleming Law Accident & Injury Attorneys, we have the resources to hire private investigators and forensic experts to prove exactly how the negligence occurred. Our personal injury attorneys can manage every aspect of the legal process so you can focus on honoring your loved one’s memory and supporting your family.
State law is specific about who has the legal standing to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. Those permitted to file a claim include the deceased’s surviving spouse, children, and parents.
These individuals can file a claim individually or as a group to seek damages for the losses they have personally suffered. If none of these family members takes action within three months of the death, the executor or administrator of the deceased person’s estate can file the claim instead, unless all eligible beneficiaries specifically request otherwise.
Understanding the timeline for these cases is critical for your family’s recovery. The statute of limitations generally allows for two years from the date of the death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, the court will permanently bar your family from seeking justice.
A Pearland attorney can manage all legal and filing requirements for your wrongful death case. We can proactively identify all potential beneficiaries and use every available legal remedy to maximize your recovery.
The goal of a wrongful death settlement is to provide for the financial and emotional needs of the survivors who depended on the deceased. An attorney in Pearland can pursue recovery of your family’s economic and non-economic losses in a wrongful death claim.
Economic damages cover the tangible financial contributions your loved one would have made to the family, including their expected future earnings, the value of employee benefits such as health insurance, and the loss of inheritance. We often work with economists to calculate these figures so that your family’s standard of living is protected for years to come.
Non-economic damages address the intangible, human impact of your loss. These damages can include:
In cases involving gross negligence or a willful act—such as a drunk driving fatality or a corporate disregard for safety—we can also pursue punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer and serve as a warning to others in the community. An attorney can investigate all potentially liable parties, whether a negligent motorist in a traffic collision or a property owner who failed to address hazardous conditions.
You may not want to consider taking legal action right now, but the decisions you make in the weeks following a tragedy will define your family’s financial future. Evidence in these cases, such as surveillance footage or witness testimony, can fade or disappear if it is not immediately secured.
The journey toward justice after a wrongful death can be lengthy and emotionally draining. The legal team at Fleming Law Accident & Injury Attorneys has the experience and the tenacity to take on the most complex cases and win. A Pearland wrongful death lawyer can provide the personalized attention your family’s case requires and the sophisticated litigation skills needed to hold negligent parties accountable.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we successfully recover money for you through a settlement or a jury verdict. Contact Fleming Law Accident & Injury Attorneys today for your free consultation and let us start the work of securing the justice and compensation your loved one deserves.
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