Houston Wrongful Death Attorney

The lawyers at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath have extensive experience representing families in wrongful death actions in Texas. I your loved one has died as a result of the negligent actions of another, please contact the attorneys at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath today to preserve your rights.

In Texas, the right of a person to sue a person for negligent conduct that resulted in the wrongful death of their loved one is a right granted by statute. The statute sets the rules and procedures under which a person may recover under a wrongful death action. The statute also delineates who may sue. The attorneys at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath are experienced in handling wrongful death cases, and can guide you to recovery during this difficult period.

What you may recover under the wrongful death statute is primarily economic damages. Under an economic damages calculation, the life of an adult is worth more than a child or elderly person, as the gainfully employed adult has lost their proven earning power. Proving the financial damages associated with the loss of children and the elderly is complicated. Having an experienced attorney from O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath who has experience in wrongful death cases is thus crucial to present a complicated wrongful death case to a jury in terms they can understand.

A wrongful death case is wrought with peril. Certain statutory time limits are imposed on parties if they don't seek redress in a timely manner. These deadlines are known as "statutes of limitation". The powerful laws can forever bar your claim. In addition, simply determining who to sue can be a nightmare. Numerous individuals and entities may be jointly liable for the wrongful death of your loved one because of their negligent acts. Sorting out which parties are responsible is time consuming and difficult. Having an experienced attorney at your side from O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath is crucial in these cases.