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A 1-Year-Old Child Was Killed at a Southwest Houston Apartment Complex — Families Deserve Answers

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What Happened

A 1-year-old child was struck and killed by a security guard at an apartment complex in southwest Houston, according to HPD. The incident raises serious questions about premises liability, negligent hiring, and the conduct of the security guard and their employer. Houston Police Department is investigating the circumstances of the fatal incident. The apartment complex and the security company may face significant civil liability. Cases involving the wrongful death of a young child typically carry the highest emotional and legal weight.

No parent should ever have to bury a 1-year-old child. When a death like this happens at a place where families live, trust is violated at the most fundamental level. The apartment complex and the security company had a duty to ensure that the people they employed and the property they managed would not put residents in danger. When that duty is breached and a child loses their life, the law provides a path for families to seek accountability.

In the immediate aftermath of a tragedy this severe, families are overwhelmed with grief while simultaneously facing pressure from insurance companies, property management representatives, and employers who have legal teams working quickly to protect their own interests. Connecting with an attorney through HurtMatch costs nothing unless you win, and it means someone is looking out for your family's rights from the very first conversation.

Texas law: Under Texas law, wrongful death claims may be brought by surviving parents, children, or spouses of a person killed due to another party's negligence, and premises liability law may hold property owners responsible for dangerous conditions or negligent conduct on their property. Texas also recognizes negligent hiring and negligent supervision claims, which may apply when an employer places an unfit individual in a role where they can cause harm to others. Families generally have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas, making it important to consult with a licensed attorney as soon as possible to preserve evidence and meet legal deadlines.

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Questions

Who can file a wrongful death claim in Texas after a child is killed?

Under the Texas Wrongful Death Act, the surviving parents of a child who was killed due to another party's negligence may bring a wrongful death claim. An attorney can review your specific circumstances and explain who qualifies to file in your case.

Can the apartment complex be held liable even if they did not directly cause the death?

Texas premises liability law can hold property owners and managers responsible for harm that occurs on their property, particularly if they knew or should have known about dangerous conditions or the conduct of people they allowed to operate on the premises. An attorney can evaluate whether the complex may share liability.

Can the security company be sued for the actions of their guard?

Texas law recognizes claims of negligent hiring, negligent retention, and vicarious liability against employers when an employee's actions cause harm. If the security company failed to properly screen, train, or supervise the guard involved, they may face civil liability. An attorney can assess the facts of the specific case.

How long does a family have to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas?

In most wrongful death cases in Texas, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of death. Missing this deadline can permanently bar a family from seeking civil recovery, which is why it is important to speak with an attorney as early as possible.

What is HurtMatch and how does it help our family?

HurtMatch is a legal referral service that connects people who have been injured or lost loved ones due to negligence with Texas-licensed attorneys. HurtMatch is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Connecting through HurtMatch does not create an attorney-client relationship, but it can be the first step toward finding legal representation. There is no fee unless you win.

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