Fort Worth Wrongful Death Attorneys

Have You Lost a Loved One Due to Someone Else's Negligence?

In 2021, there have been a total of 123 wrongful death cases in Fort Worth, TX according to the Fort Worth Police Department. This number is up from the 2020 total of 106 cases. Our Fort Worth wrongful death lawyers note that the leading causes of wrongful death in Fort Worth are car accidents (42 cases), followed by medical malpractice (17 cases) and workplace accidents (15 cases). Other causes include murders (9 cases) and suicides (8 cases). The majority of victims were male (75%), and the average age was 41 years old.

These numbers underscore the importance of being cautious and taking precautions to avoid accidents whenever possible. Burying a loved one is always a painful process that leaves many family members and friends feeling empty and grief-stricken. These emotions are intensified when a loved one’s death could have been prevented. That is where our wrongful death attorneys can help.

Losing a loved one as the result of someone else’s negligence is a burden that no one should have to bear, which is why Texas law allows loved ones to file a wrongful death claim with the help of our wrongful death attorneys. While nothing can rectify the tragic loss of a loved one, a wrongful death lawsuit can help you find closure when the responsible party is held accountable for their actions.

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What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?

A wrongful death claim is a lawsuit filed with the help of a wrongful death lawyer when you believe a loved one has died as the result of someone else’s negligence or carelessness. Negligence can be the result of poor practices in the workplace, a slip and fall accident, medical malpractice, traffic accidents, pedestrian accidents, or a variety of other personal injury accident scenarios.

In short, if a loved one was lost because of someone else’s poor decisions or carelessness, then you may be entitled to compensation for their loss. Many types of personal injury accidents result in wrongful death claims, but Fort Worth wrongful death attorneys most often assist with traffic accidents and other wrongful death claims in Texas.

In fact, in 2021 Texas roads did not have one “deathless” day. This means that at least one person dies every day of the year in a traffic accident. Pedestrian accidents also increased by 15.24% in 2021. It seems drivers are becoming more careless by the day, and they should be held accountable when their actions take another’s life. A wrongful death lawyer can help you hold these negligent drivers accountable if your loved one is the victim of a fatal auto accident.

Common Types of Wrongful Death Claims

The most common form of wrongful death claim in Fort Worth is for motor vehicle accidents. Motor vehicle accidents are the second leading cause of unintentional death among people under 44 in the US and are second only to poisoning (which includes accidental drug overdoses). While motor vehicle accidents are most frequently associated with car accidents, more broadly it includes injury accidents such as:

  • Car accidents
  • Truck wrecks, such as 18-wheelers, buses, cement trucks, and other commercial vehicles
  • Motorcycle crashes, including tricycles (or trikes), mopeds, and off-road bikes
  • Pedestrians struck by motor vehicles
  • Bicycle accidents

Most Common Causes of Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents in Fort Worth, TX

The most common causes of motor vehicle accidents in Fort Worth in 2021 were:

  1. Speeding:  Speeding was responsible for 30 fatal motor vehicle accidents, or 25% of all fatality crashes.
  2. Pedestrians struck by vehicle:  Pedestrians struck by vehicles were the cause of 18 fatality accidents, or 15% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents.
  3. Unsafe speed:  Drivers going at an unsafe speed for the road conditions (e.g., inclement weather, construction, heavy traffic) was the cause of 9 fatal accidents or 7.5% of fatality collisions.
  4. Driver inattention:  Drivers simply not paying attention to their surroundings led to 4 fatal auto accidents or 3.3% of all fatal crashes.
  5. Failed to drive in a single lane:  Failure to remain in one lane of traffic led to 4 fatal crashes or 3.3% of all fatality wrecks.

All other causes accounted for 2.5% or less of fatal motor vehicle crashes in Fort Worth in 2021. Those other causes included:  faulty evasive action, failure to yield the right of way turning left, changing lanes when unsafe, disabled vehicles in traffic, drinking and driving, driving the wrong way, evading police, ignoring stop lights, parking in a traffic lane, not yielding at an open intersection, driving without headlights, entering from the wrong side, impaired visibility, passing on the left, tailgating, turning when unsafe, and driving on the wrong side when not passing.

Other Types of Wrongful Death Accidents

While motor vehicle accidents comprise the majority of wrongful death claims in Fort Worth, there are certainly other forms of wrong death claims. Some of those include:

If one of your loved ones has passed away due to injuries caused by the negligence of another person or entity, our Fort Worth wrongful death lawyers may be able to help. Call us today for a FREE CONSULTATION.

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While you may be grieving immediately following the death of a loved one, you want to book a consult with a Fort Worth wrongful death attorney as soon as possible. You cannot afford to wait because, as more time passes, it may be harder to obtain certain records, witness accounts, and medical records. You have the right to file a wrongful death claim following the preventable death of a loved one, but you need to take action.

The Fort Worth wrongful death attorneys at Thompson Law understand how hard it can be to lose a loved one. We work with grieving family members every day and offer a shoulder to lean on. However, we also are ruthless in court when it comes to fighting for justice. We see the grief that ravages our clients, and we fight hard to hold negligent parties responsible for that death.

If you have lost a loved one who was killed because of the carelessness of a person, government entity, or company, then it is time to hire a Fort Worth wrongful death lawyer from Thompson Law who will make them pay. Call us today for a FREE CONSULTATION.

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We provide surviving family members of wrongful death victims with dedicated and tenacious legal representation, ensuring that they get fair value for their claims. Our wrongful death attorneys will build a strong case with supporting evidence so that you recover the money that you deserve for your loss.

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Proving Negligence in Wrongful Death Claims

To make a wrongful death claim, our wrongful death attorneys must prove there was negligence on the part of another party that caused or contributed to the death. Four elements must be proved for negligence to apply:

  1. A duty was owed by law. An example of a “duty” would be that drivers of motor vehicles must not operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  2. That duty was breached. For example, the driver was intoxicated or taking drugs while driving.
  3. Breaching the duty caused the death. For example, being drunk or on drugs caused or contributed to the fatal accident.
  4. Monetary damages occurred. For example, ambulance bills, lost income, lost future income, or a lost inheritance.

If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent actions of another person or entity, call our Fort Worth wrongful death attorneys today for a FREE CONSULTATION. We will answer any questions you have at no obligation to you and can get working on your case today if you choose to hire us.

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Who Is Allowed to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?

According to Texas law, only a limited number of surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim. This list includes:

  1. The surviving spouse.
  2. A surviving child (adult or minor).
  3. The surviving parent(s).
  4. A legally adopted child of the deceased.
  5. The surviving adoptive parent(s).
  6. The personal representative of the estate of the deceased.

If there is no family member present to file a wrongful death claim, the representative of the estate may file the claim. There is a very limited number of circumstances in which an extended family member can contact a wrongful death lawyer and file a claim. In this case, the filer must be able to prove that he or she relied on the medical support or income of the deceased.

If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent actions of another person or entity, call our Fort Worth wrongful death attorneys today for a FREE CONSULTATION. We will answer any questions you have about your wrongful death claim, and let you know how we may be able to help. If you choose to hire us, we can get you signed up over the phone or in person and have an attorney working on your case today.

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Contact us today for a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your accident, get answers to your questions, and understand your legal options. State law limits the time you have to file a claim after an injury accident, so call today.