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Losing someone you love is devastating. When that loss was caused by someone else's carelessness — a reckless driver, a negligent employer, or a dangerous property — the pain is even harder to bear. You're grieving and overwhelmed, and the last thing you need is to face insurance companies and legal deadlines alone.
In Texas, families have only two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim. That clock starts immediately. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Every day you wait can hurt your family's chance at accountability. You deserve answers — and you deserve someone fighting in your corner right now.
Texas law gives surviving family members two years from the date of their loved one's death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This is called the statute of limitations. Missing this deadline can permanently bar your family from seeking justice. Don't wait — contact us today.
Nothing upfront. Wrongful death attorneys in our network work on a contingency fee basis. That means they only get paid if your case results in a recovery. You pay no retainer, no hourly fees, and no out-of-pocket costs to get started.
First, take care of yourself and your family. Then, preserve everything you can — photos, police or incident reports, medical records, and any communication from insurance companies. Do not give recorded statements to insurers. Contact a wrongful death attorney as quickly as possible to protect your rights.
Every case is different. Some cases resolve in months through settlement negotiations. Others go to trial and can take a year or more. Your attorney will keep you informed throughout and work to reach the best possible outcome as efficiently as possible.
In Texas, a wrongful death claim can be filed by a surviving spouse, children, or parents of the deceased. If none of these family members file within three months, the executor of the estate may file on the family's behalf. An attorney can help clarify who qualifies in your specific situation.
In Katy, Texas, injury cases follow the same statewide rules — but local courts and insurance adjusters have their own patterns. The attorney we match you with knows them.
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.