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San Antonio Wrongful Death Lawyer

No settlement replaces the person you lost. But accountability matters. So does financial security for the family they left behind. That is what a wrongful death case is about.

Texas wrongful death law allows survivors to recover for economic and emotional losses

The Reality

How These Cases Actually Work

Under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code Chapter 71, the surviving spouse, children, and parents of a person killed by another's wrongful act can bring a civil claim. The case is separate from any criminal prosecution and has a different (lower) burden of proof. Wrongful death cases often involve fatal car accidents, medical errors, workplace deaths, defective products, and premises failures.

What We Pursue

Damages You May Be Entitled To

Lost income the deceased would have earned over their lifetime
Loss of companionship, love, and comfort
Loss of parental or spousal guidance
Mental anguish of surviving family members
Funeral and burial expenses
Medical expenses incurred between injury and death
Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence

Common Scenarios

How Most of These Cases Start

Fatal car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
Medical malpractice
Workplace fatalities (construction, oil & gas, industrial)
Defective products (vehicles, drugs, medical devices)
Premises liability (drownings, falls, shootings)
Drunk driving collisions
Nursing home neglect and abuse

The J. Perez Law Advantage

Why This Firm, For This Case

Wrongful death cases demand both aggression and dignity. Defense attorneys will question the value of a human life — their job is to minimize. Our job is to make sure the family is heard, that the record is built, and that the financial burden does not compound the grief.

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Questions We Hear Most

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can file a wrongful death claim in Texas?

The surviving spouse, children (including adopted), and parents of the deceased. If none of those family members files within three months, the executor or administrator of the estate can file on behalf of the family (unless the family specifically prohibits it).

How long do we have to file in Texas?

Two years from the date of death under most circumstances. Shorter deadlines apply against governmental entities. Waiting can cost critical evidence and the right to sue altogether.

Is a wrongful death case different from a "survival action"?

Yes. A wrongful death claim compensates the family for their losses. A survival action, brought by the estate, compensates for damages the deceased themselves could have sued for (pain and suffering, medical costs before death). Both are typically brought together.

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