Laredo Wrongful Death Attorney

If your family member dies as a result of another's negligence, you may have legal rights. Under Texas law, a family member may recover for the negligently caused death of a loved one. This action is known as a wrongful death action in Texas. The lawyers at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath specialize in wrongful death cases.

The right to recover money damages fro the death of a loved on due to another's negligent acts or omissions stems from the wrongful death statute. That statute is now part of Texas law. Many other states in the country have similar legal provisions. The actual statue delineates who may recover for what actions.

The Texas wrongful deaths statute allows money damages only for the deceased's family. These people include spouses, children, and parents. The wrongful death statute also spells out which parties may be sued. The wrongful death attorneys at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath are experts in the field, and will seek recovery for you if your loved one had been killed do to negligent acts or omissions.

No lawsuit can bring back your loved one. However, if you loved one was killed due to negligence, you are entitled to recover based on the deceased's earning potential. Because you have been robbed of your family member's economic contribution, the negligent party must make up for that loss. The lawyers at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath use the foremost economic experts to analyze what economic benefit your family ahs lost. Our crack trial team then fights hard to win you what you've been determined to have lost.