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Houston wrongful death lawyer.

The most painful case a family can bring. We handle it with the seriousness it demands — and the aggression it deserves.

Quick answer: Under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §71.002, the surviving spouse, children, and parents of a person killed by someone else's negligence can bring a wrongful death action. A separate survival action under §71.021 preserves the decedent's own claim for pre-death pain and suffering.

Injuries we see in wrongful death cases

  • Loss of companionship and consortium
  • Loss of parental guidance for children
  • Loss of household support
  • Mental anguish and grief

Compensation available under Texas law

  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Loss of expected income and support
  • Loss of companionship, comfort, and society
  • Mental anguish of survivors
  • Pre-death pain and suffering (survival claim)
  • Exemplary damages in cases of gross negligence
How we work

Our process on a wrongful death case.

01

Family first

Before anything else — we listen. Wrongful death cases require trust because they take time, and we never forget it's a person, not a case.

02

Estate and standing

We coordinate with probate, open the estate if needed, and make sure the right parties bring the claim.

03

Multiple theories

Wrongful death, survival, and sometimes statutory violations. We plead every viable theory to maximize recovery.

Frequently asked

Questions people ask about wrongful death cases.

Who can file a wrongful death claim in Texas?

Only the surviving spouse, children (biological and adopted), and parents. Siblings, grandparents, and other relatives cannot file a wrongful death claim in Texas.

How long do we have to file?

Two years from the date of death, with limited tolling exceptions (such as for minor children).

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