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Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Any time a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or entity, it is classified as a wrongful death.  After these types of deaths have occurred, family members of the deceased may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit.  Family members such as spouses, parents or children may act as plaintiffs in wrongful death actions.  It is important to note that these civil claims may only be filed by immediate family members.  This means that distant cousins or long-lost relatives would not be permitted to file a Houston wrongful death lawsuit.

Every state is unique and has a set of statutes which are meant to establish the procedures people must follow when filing wrongful death lawsuits.  With this being the case, family members who are thinking about filing wrongful death actions must obtain personal representation from a Houston wrongful death attorney, like Joel A. Gordon. It is important that family members have an attorney on their side who understands Texas law and the statutes which govern wrongful death lawsuits. Having an experienced attorney not only assures compliance with Texas law, but also assures that the family is fairly and justly compensated for their loss.

If you are thinking about filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Houston, now is the time to get Joel A. Gordon & Associates involved in your case. With our many years of legal experience, ability to produce winning outcomes and commitment to winning our clients’ cases, you stand a strong chance of securing the outcome you deserve for your lawsuit.  If you would like to learn more about how we can help you file a winning wrongful death action in the city of Houston, set up your consultation with us today. All consultations are offered free of charge with no obligation.

Factors of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Family members need to know that in order to file a successful wrongful death action, the following factors must exist:

1. The death of a human being who is your immediate family member; mother or father, son or daughter, or husband or wife.
   
2. The death must have been caused by another person's negligence, recklessness or carelessness

Wrongful death lawsuits are filed as a result of many things such as:  auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, on-the-job injuries, defective products, security negligence and even criminal behavior. Any time a death is caused by negligence, there is a strong chance that family members of the deceased can move forward with a wrongful death action in Texas.

Contact Joel A. Gordon & Associates immediately to set up a wrongful death consultation so our attorneys can initiate the legal process and begin achieving justice for you and your family.

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If you and/or a family member have suffered serious or fatal injuries due to an accident, you and/or the family member may be eligible to file a claim. However, persons seeking to preserve any potential legal claims should contact an attorney promptly because Texas has mandatory time periods ("Statute of Limitations") in which a lawsuit must be filed.