Lufkin Wrongful Death Attorney

If you have lost a loved one due to the careless actions of another person, business, or entity, please accept our condolences. We know this is a tough time for you, and our Lufkin wrongful death attorneys are ready to help. At Mike Love & Associates, LLC, you can count on our law firm’s compassionate ability and experienced team to get to work on your case. Contact us today so we can secure the compensation you deserve.

Turn to Mike Love & Associates, LLC for help.

Nobody who has lost a loved one due to another person's carelessness or negligence should be left dealing with the fallout alone. The Lufkin personal injury attorneys at Mike Love & Associates, LLC feel our duty is to help you and your family when needed.

• We bring more than two decades of legal experience and a proven track record of success to your side.

• Our extensive regional network of investigators and medical professionals will help us determine what happened to your loved one.

• Our clients will not face any upfront costs in a case, and clients will not pay any legal fees unless we are successful. We take cases on a contingency basis because we believe everyone deserves fair representation.

How can a Lufkin wrongful death lawyer help my case?

It is essential to understand that wrongful death cases can become incredibly complicated and involve many parties. This includes the family members of the deceased, the alleged negligent party that caused the death, insurance carriers, and legal teams. Unfortunately, most family members do not have the resources or legal expertise to investigate their cases and obtain maximum compensation thoroughly. A Lufkin wrongful death lawyer can bring their resources and knowledge to your side. Accident attorneys specializing in wrongful death cases in Texas understand the legal processes involved with these claims.

• Saving time and money. Most wrongful death lawyers take these cases on a contingency basis. This means that family members of wrongful death victims will not have to pay any legal fees for their case until after their attorney secures the compensation they are entitled to. Wrongful death cases can be very time-consuming, and most family members will not have the time to navigate this process by themselves. However, an attorney who has done this many times before will understand what it takes to bring success to your case.

• Knowing the value of your claim. Family members of those wrongfully killed are typically entitled to various types of compensation, but adequately determining the value of a case can be difficult. A skilled Lufkin wrongful death lawyer will work with professional economic and financial experts to help calculate your total expected losses.

• Providing support. A wrongful death lawyer will support you and your family as you grieve after your tragic loss. An attorney will help separate the personal from the professional; they will be able to think clearly and focus on the law to help build a strong case on your behalf. By handling the tedious details of a wrongful death case, a lawyer relieves the family of this burden and allows them to mourn and heal.

• Preparing for trial. If the allegedly negligent party in the wrongful death case refuses to offer a fair settlement, it may be necessary to prepare the case for trial. The trial process is complicated, but a skilled attorney understands this may be necessary to ensure the family receives the compensation and closure they deserve.

Wrongful death cases often include many parties and can quickly become complicated. The negligent party(s) and their insurance company will almost certainly have an attorney to defend them and minimize any settlement. Your attorney will not back down and will:

• Obtain all evidence related to the case, including eyewitness accounts, surveillance footage, and medical records.

• Have all medical records reviewed by a trusted medical professional.

• Secure expert witnesses to testify in court on your behalf.

• Properly calculate your total losses.

Wrongful death cases can become complex.

Wrongful death cases arise when the negligent actions or carelessness actions of another person, business, or entity cause the death of another person. There are various ways in which these cases arise, including:

• Car accidents

• Commercial truck accidents

• Motorcycle accidents

• Pedestrian or bicycle accidents

• Medical mistakes

• Criminal activity

• Workplace accidents

• Defective products

The following parties can bring wrongful death cases in Texas:

• Spouse of the deceased

• Children of the deceased

• Parents of the deceased

These parties generally have two years from the time a death occurs to file a wrongful death claim. However, there are exceptions to this statute of limitations. Qualified accident lawyers well versed in a wide range of accidents resulting in injuries will be able to guide you through these exceptions.

What is the statute of limitations in Texas for a wrongful death claim?

Each state is responsible for setting time limits for how extended family members or a personal representative have to file wrongful death claims. When we turn to Texas Statutes section 16.003, we can see that the Texas wrongful death statute of limitations is two years from the deceased person’s death. Family members or personal representatives of a deceased person’s estate must keep this time limit in mind. Failing to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas within this statutory deadline will result in the family members or the estate being unable to recover the compensation they are entitled to. This two-year timeframe does have some exceptions in Texas. This includes the following:

• If the plaintiff in the wrongful death lawsuit is a minor child

• If the negligence of the named defendant was not known during the two years following the death

• If a mental or physical impairment of the plaintiff prevented filing the wrongful death claim within the two-year timeframe

• Instances of fraud on the part of the defendant

If you are unsure about the timeline for filing a claim, please contact our Lufkin, Texas, personal injury lawyers as soon as possible.

Let a Lufkin wrongful death lawyer help during this challenging time.

We know this is a tough time for you and your family. At the East Texas law firm of Mike Love & Associates, LLC, we will be by your side if the careless or reckless actions of someone else are responsible for your loved one’s death. Our law firm helps the loved ones of the surviving family, and our attorneys get to work investigating your case immediately so we can secure the following:

• Funeral and burial expenses

• Loss of future income and benefits of the deceased

• Cost of pre-death medical expenses

• Pain and suffering damages

• Loss of companionship damages

• Punitive damages against those responsible

If an untimely death has impacted your family, please accept our condolences. Our law firm understands how challenging these life-altering events can be for any family. If you believe that your loved one’s death resulted from negligence and careless actions, then our attorneys are here to help. If you need a Lufkin personal injury attorney, contact us for a free consultation for your case at (936) 632-2000.