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Types of Wrongful Death

Wrongful death claims can occur under a variety of circumstances.  Regardless of what caused the death, if it can be proven that the death resulted from the negligence or fault of another party, families of the victim may be allowed to take legal action by filing a civil lawsuit.  Families may file wrongful death lawsuits when family members have died from medical errors, auto accidents, defective products or even criminal activities.

If you have recently lost a family member due to another person’s negligence, set up your free case review with Joel A. Gordon & Associates now. Our law office has years of experience handling Houston wrongful death cases.  We will use our experience, expertise and knowledge in this particular area of law to help you get the money you deserve for your loss.

Auto Accidents & Wrongful Deaths

One leading cause of wrongful deaths in the city of Houston is auto accidents. It is reported that countless auto accidents occur on a daily basis. Often times, automobile accidents result from drivers not paying attention to the road, speeding, talking or texting on their cell phone while driving, disobeying traffic laws or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  When drivers fail to put other people's safety first, there is a strong chance that an accident will occur which may result in the death of an innocent person.

Wrongful Death & Motorcycle Accidents

Another common cause of wrongful deaths is motorcycle accidents.  Unfortunately, motorcycle operators do not have the same protections given to people who are driving automobiles.  This is why so many motorcycle accidents result in wrongful death.  Furthermore, the chance of a wrongful death occurring increases when motorcycle riders are cut-off, rear-ended, broad-sided, or ran off the road.

Truck Accidents & Wrongful Death

Truck accidents are responsible for a significant amount of wrongful deaths each and every year in the state of Texas.  Smaller vehicle operators, motorcyclists and pedestrians do not stand a chance when they are involved in a crash with a vehicle that can weigh thousands and thousands of pounds.  It is a sad fact that the majority of truck accidents lead to people suffering catastrophic injuries or being wrongfully killed.

Are you thinking about filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Houston because a close family member died during a motor vehicle accident?  Contact Joel A. Gordon & Associates and get the legal help you need to experience success with your civil action.

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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.