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When negligence takes someone you love, HurtMatch connects you with a proven Texas wrongful death attorney — fast, free, and with no upfront cost.
Losing a family member is devastating. When that loss was caused by someone else's recklessness or negligence, the pain is compounded by anger, confusion, and financial pressure you never expected. Medical bills. Funeral costs. Lost income. Grief that has no roadmap.
You shouldn't have to navigate the legal system alone while you're grieving. Insurance companies move fast to protect themselves. You need someone in your corner just as fast — someone who knows Texas wrongful death law and will fight for your family.
Texas law gives most families two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This is called the statute of limitations. Missing this deadline can bar your family from pursuing any legal action, so it's critical to speak with an attorney as soon as possible — even if you're still grieving.
Nothing upfront. Wrongful death attorneys in our network work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay no attorney fees unless they recover compensation for your family. Our matching service is also completely free.
First, take care of your family's immediate needs. Then, preserve any evidence you can — photos, documents, police or incident reports. Avoid making statements to insurance companies before speaking to an attorney. Contact HurtMatch as soon as you're ready and we'll connect you with legal help right away.
Every case is different. Some cases settle in a matter of months. Others that go to trial can take one to several years. Your matched attorney will give you a realistic picture of what to expect based on the specific facts of your case.
Under Texas law, a wrongful death claim can be filed by a surviving spouse, children, or parents of the deceased. If none of them file within three months of the death, the executor or administrator of the estate may file on the family's behalf. An attorney can confirm who qualifies in your specific situation.
Texas injury law has unique rules that differ sharply from other states. Knowing them is the difference between a fair outcome and pennies on the dollar.
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 gives you exactly 2 years from the date of injury to file suit. Miss it and your case is over — there is no extension, no exception for "I didn't know I could sue." Wrongful death claims have the same 2-year window from the date of death.
Texas uses Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §33.001. You can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault. If you are 51%+ at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance companies know this rule and aggressively try to push fault percentages above 50%. An experienced attorney pushes back.
Texas caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $250,000 per defendant (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §74.301). There are no caps in standard auto, premises, or product cases — making attorney negotiation skill the deciding factor in your final number.