[email protected] | February 21, 2025 | Wrongful Death

An autopsy is a medical examination of a dead body. It may include dissection of the dead body and analysis of tissue and blood. An autopsy gathers evidence to prove what factors led to the person’s death. Autopsy reports are key pieces of evidence in wrongful death claims. Are Autopsy Reports Required for Wrongful Death… read more

[email protected] | February 17, 2025 | Wrongful Death

Losing a spouse is already a tragic experience. On top of grief, you may be worried about the bills they left behind. You might wonder, “Am I now expected to pay my spouse’s debts?” In Texas, the answer can be complicated. State law, combined with certain financial agreements, determines who must handle money owed. Below… read more

[email protected] | January 10, 2025 | Wrongful Death

In 2022, there were 227,039 unintentional deaths throughout the United States, with car accidents, falls, and poisonings as the most common causes.  Accidental deaths can occur as a result of the deceased’s own actions or because of another party’s negligent or wrongful conduct. After the wrongful death of a loved one, you may have the… read more

[email protected] | December 13, 2024 | Wrongful Death

From 1960 to 2015, there were 35 major bridge collapses worldwide caused by ship or barge collisions, resulting in 342 deaths. That’s more than most people would guess. It’s also the kind of statistic that makes you think differently about the massive structures people take for granted every day. Common Patterns in Bridges That Collapse… read more

[email protected] | June 20, 2024 | Wrongful Death

A wrongful death claim arises under circumstances that would have justified a claim for monetary damages if the victim had not died. Of course, a deceased victim cannot file a lawsuit on their own.  Nevertheless, the Texas Wrongful Death Act allows certain surviving relatives to file a wrongful death claim. This claim aims to collect… read more

[email protected] | May 14, 2024 | Wrongful Death

A wrongful death lawsuit is a lawsuit you or your family can file in Texas if a loved one died due to someone else’s negligence. Nothing can bring back a lost family member after a devastating tragedy. However, the law allows a grieving family to recover financial compensation for the responsible party through a wrongful… read more

[email protected] | April 3, 2024 | Wrongful Death

If you have lost someone you love in an accident, you know that nothing can fully ease your pain. However, most states, including Texas, allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the person who caused your loved one’s death.  A skilled Laredo wrongful death attorney can help you receive compensation for your loved… read more

[email protected] | March 8, 2024 | Wrongful Death

Approximately 225,000 Americans died in unintentional accidents in a recent year, making these incidents the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States. These accidents can happen for many reasons, some of which are not unavoidable. But other causes of these accidents are preventable, including when another person’s careless actions are involved. Our wrongful death… read more

[email protected] | January 25, 2024 | Wrongful Death

Someone who suffers an injury caused by someone else’s misconduct can generally file a personal injury claim seeking fair compensation. But what happens if the victim dies from their injuries, either at the scene of the accident or later?  The Texas wrongful death statute creates a wrongful death cause of action that allows compensation under… read more

[email protected] | December 14, 2023 | Wrongful Death

Losing loved ones is perhaps one of the most difficult occurrences for humans to process, even more so when that death is unexpected. Although the resulting grief is challenging to work through, victims’ loved ones can potentially find peace by following this step-by-step guide.  Processing Grief After the Unexpected Death of a Loved One The… read more