Houston Wrongful Death Attorney
If a member of your family has died because of someone's negligence or violence, we urge you to call Houston Wrongful Death Attorney Robert Rodriguez as soon as possible for a free consultation. Wrongful death actions are complicated and can raise many legal issues. They can give rise to hospital liens, as well as Medicare and Medicaid liens. (It is important to note that these liens apply to the survivorship cause of action but not the death action.)
Another issue which might arise is called a Bystander Cause of Action. Gross negligence and punitive damages are sometimes also involved in death claims. These are just a few of the many issues that can arise from a wrongful death cause of action and that require consultation with an expert who can explain things in simple language and can answer questions patiently. Mr. Rodriguez never tries to pressure anyone into filing a lawsuit, but he does want to make sure you know your legal options while you still have time to make choices.
Why Choose Houston Wrongful Death Attorney Robert Rodriguez?
Whether you know you plan to take action or just have questions, get advice you can trust from Robert Rodriguez:
- Over 25 years experience representing personal injury cases
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (highest rank possible for both skills and ethics)
- Personal Service - You deal directly with Mr. Rodriguez.
Robert Rodriguez is a caring, compassionate lawyer who is committed to fighting for your rights. His goal is to ensure that you receive the compensation you need and deserve. (Read more about Mr. Rodriguez...) To get help now, email Robert Rodriguez or call him at 713-224-1818.
The Texas Wrongful Death Act
The Texas Wrongful Death Act specifies that only the spouse, parents, and children of the deceased have a right to bring a claim in a death case. Because there are multiple claimants and because relationships to the deceased must be proven, many different issues can arise, such as proving a marriage, proving paternity, dealing with conflicts of interest between claimants, and finding or proving the death of potential beneficiaries in order to include or exclude them from the claim.
Who is Entitled to Bring a Wrongful Death Claim?
The Texas Wrongful Death Act provides two causes of action. The death action allows compensation for funeral expenses, loss of household services, maintenance, support, advice, counsel, consortium and companionship. Also included is the loss of the financial contributions which would have been made by the deceased to the survivors had he or she lived and been able to work to retirement.
The second cause of action available under the Texas statute is called a survivorship action. The damages available here include the medical expenses incurred by the deceased between the time of injury and death, the pain and suffering endured by the deceased, and the mental anguish suffered by the deceased.
How to Know When You Need a Wrongful Death Attorney
Attempting to handle the claim on your own can sometimes cause irreversible harm to your claim. Indeed there are times when a lawyer is not needed, but that decision should only be made after consulting with a wrongful death attorney with experience in these matters, such as Robert Rodriguez.
Have you lost your spouse or a family member to a fatal accident?
Are you eligible to file a claim?
What is the "Statute of Limitation" in your case?
What are your legal rights and options?
Get the answers to those and all your other questions today.
The consultation is FREE.
Just call or email Houston Wrongful Death Attorney Robert Rodriguez and he will be glad to discuss your case and offer the guidance you need at this critical time.