Van Alstyne Wrongful Death Attorney

Skilled Texas Personal Injury Lawyers for Clients in Van Alstyne, TX

When an unexpected accident takes a loved one away from you, you might be grappling with grief and anger at the same time. Oftentimes, the toll of this loss is more than just emotional, as bills may become much heavier without your loved one around to contribute. If you have lost a spouse, parent, child, or other close relative to an act of negligence, you have the right to file a lawsuit. A Van Alstyne personal injury attorney at Burress Injury Law can help you fight for compensation in a wrongful death claim. In previous cases, we have provided compassionate representation to mourning families, securing full compensation after tragic deaths.

Common Causes of Wrongful Death

Burress Injury Law handles wrongful death lawsuits of varying scope. In some cases, liability may only extend to one individual. In other cases, our personal injury lawyers have been able to hold entire companies accountable for a loss. These wrongful death cases include, but are not limited to the following:

• Car accidents. Reckless behavior behind the wheel like DWI can cause fatal crashes.
• Truck accidents. Tractor-trailers and other cargo trucks can crush other cars with their sheer weight, resulting in deadly rollover accidents or other crashes.
• Workplace accidents. Accidents involving heavy machinery in manual labor jobs can result in mutilation leading to death.
• Premises liability. If a property owner does not take measures to protect his or her guests, something as simple as a slip-and-fall accident can kill.
• Motorcycle accidents. When another vehicle collides with a motorcycle, the rider is put at great risk, sometimes with lethal results.
• Products liability. A defective product like a faulty seat belt can put consumers at risk of serious injury or death.

No matter the case, our attorneys are prepared to take swift action on your behalf, as we will immediately begin the process of gathering evidence before taking action against the responsible parties. In one case, we won a settlement over $1 million for two children who lost their mother in an accident involving a trucking company.

Wrongful Death Damages

A fair wrongful death case should address every affected area of your life from the loss of your loved one. The damages you can collect can fit into the following categories:

• Economic damages, which cover real financial expenses incurred from the death. Typically, this includes the cost of the funeral (as well as any costs for burial/cremation), loss of a potential inheritance, loss of future wages, loss of household help, and any medical treatment for the fatal injury.
• Non-economic damages, which cover costs without a monetary value. This usually includes personal grief, loss of companionship or intimacy, and the loss of guidance and emotional support.

In some cases, you may be able to pursue punitive damages for the loss of a loved one for deaths brought on by gross negligence or malice.

Why Choose Burress Law?

Burress Injury Law is a fearless advocate for victims of personal injury and surviving families in wrongful death cases. Our firm prioritizes quality over quantity, as every case that comes to our office is handled by attorneys rather than legal assistants. This commitment to quality has led to our case win rate sitting above 99.9% across hundreds of jury trials. Furthermore, we have received hundreds of positive reviews and accolades from notable publications, including the honor of Best Law Firm in McKinney Magazine for five years in a row, and Best Lawyers in D Magazine for three consecutive years.

Meet With a Van Alstyne, TX Wrongful Death Attorney

If you have lost a loved one in Van Alstyne to another party's negligence, the lawyers at Burress Injury Law are ready to help you pursue justice. Contact our offices online or call us at 214-726-0016 to schedule a free consultation.