Denton Wrongful Death Attorneys

Compassionate Wrongful Death Attorneys For Families in Denton, Texas

The grief of losing a treasured loved one can be consuming. Everyone has their own way of channeling and processing loss. For some, seeking justice for a death that was both preventable and caused by another person's negligence or intentional conduct is a form of processing. This response to a tragedy may also be necessary for those left behind, especially if the loved one who died provided income for their family and/or if care before their death resulted in unmanageable medical bills.

While some find the idea of obtaining compensation for a loved one's death to be hard to swallow, it is often a very reasonable, practical step that can result in justice for those left behind. It can also help to ease the financial burdens inspired by the loss of someone gone too soon. At Burress Injury Law, our compassionate, dedicated attorneys can provide invaluable legal help in these situations, and we can help you take steps to ensure that your family will be fully compensated for your loss.

Who Can Be Held Accountable for a Wrongful Death?

One or more parties may potentially be held accountable for an individual's preventable death, depending on the circumstances of the situation in question. Generally speaking, the following must be proven for a wrongful death case to be successful:

• The defendant owed the deceased a so-called "duty of care" under the law. This generally means that they were obligated to mitigate the risk of harm to others for one reason or another.
• The defendant acted negligently, recklessly, or intentionally in violation of this duty of care. For example, a person may have operated a vehicle while drunk and unreasonably risked the safety of others as a result.
• The defendant's violation of their duty of care directly caused the person's death. That is, the deceased person sustained fatal injuries as a direct result of the defendant's actions or inactions.

There are exceptions to this broad legal formula that may come into play in certain wrongful death cases. For example, in deaths caused wholly or in part due to defective products, a strict liability theory of law may come into play. Under these circumstances, surviving loved ones may not have to prove a manufacturer's negligence in order to be awarded damages. Instead, they may be compensated for a wrongful death that occurred when a product was used as expected.

Receiving Compensation for a Wrongful Death

Regardless of what legal theory applies in a specific case, there may be more than one party responsible for a person's fatal injuries. When this occurs, damages will be awarded to surviving loved ones in direct proportion to the fault assigned to each party. For example, a family's damage may be valued at $5 million after the loss of their loved one. The manufacturer of a defective auto part is deemed 20% responsible for what happened, and a drunk driver is deemed 80% responsible. The family filing the case will be able to seek $1 million from the manufacturer and $4 million from the drunk driver and their insurance company.

Contact a Denton, TX Wrongful Death Lawyer for a Free Consultation

There is no amount of compensation that can make up for the loss of a beloved family member. However, it is often important for surviving loved ones to seek compensation in the wake of a preventable death. Doing so can result in a degree of justice, and it can ensure that their financial burdens will be addressed by those who were responsible for the wrongful death.

To learn more about your options for recovering compensation for a family member's wrongful death, contact the compassionate team of Denton, TX personal injury lawyers at Burress Injury Law. You can schedule a risk-free, two-hour legal consultation at no cost by submitting a contact form on our website or by calling us at 214-726-0016. Once we have heard your loved one's story, we can explain how we can use the strategies that have resulted in our 99.9% win record to your family's advantage and ensure that you will be properly compensated for your losses. We will treat your case and your loved one's memory with the utmost respect as we advocate for your interests. We look forward to speaking with you.