Brazoria County Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Attorney
What You Need to Know About Wrongful Death in Texas
The death of a loved one is always tragic. When a death is caused by another's negligence or wrongful action, the pain and suffering are magnified. Texas recognizes that surviving family members should not have to bear this additional burden and allows them to bring a personal injury case against the liable party.
In order to pursue a wrongful death claim in Texas, the decedent's family must file a personal injury lawsuit within two years of the date of death. If the decedent died due to a work-related injury or illness, the family has two years from the date of the decedent's disability to file a claim.
In a wrongful death claim, the decedent's family members are allowed to seek compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. These include funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, and the emotional trauma of losing a loved one. Crenshaw & Purvis can help you get the justice you deserve. We understand that no amount of money can replace your loved one, but compensation can help you rebuild your life and honor the memory of your family member.
Call (979) 200-4746 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation and learn how our Brazoria County wrongful death lawyers can help your family.
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Why Crenshaw & Purvis?
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Honest, Knowledgeable, Professional Representation
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Focused Practice on Criminal Defense and DWI
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Established Track Record of Proven Success
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Over 55 Years of Combined Experience
Hear From Our Happy Clients
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“Mr. Crenshaw was awesome! He is very professional and kept in contact with me all the time. Mr. Crenshaw was able to help me with my case and did what he needed to do to come out on top!”- Rene R.
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“I found Crenshaw & Purvis beginning of 2024, about 6 months from when the “assault” I was accused of took place. I was terrified, never had a criminal history, and the way society is going right now, I thought I would be guilty without a doubt, no matter the circumstances. As someone who isn’t easily trusting, I put full trust and full faith in Jeff Purvis and Paralegal Brittany Young, and they did exactly what they said they were gonna do. #NOTGUILTY. I cried to them tears of joy and hugs galore lol, will never forget Jeff and Brittany, the sweetest and the realest!!!!”- Alaisha H.
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“While shopping for an attorney I came across Mr. Crenshaw, from the moment we spoke he was very confident in his skill and assured me great results. After a few months of going back and forth with the judge he got my case DISMISSED!”- Eric D.
Common Causes of Wrongful Deaths in Texas
There are numerous ways a person can die due to the negligence or wrongful action of another person or entity. In a wrongful death claim, the decedent's family members must prove the following three elements:
- The decedent was alive at the time of the incident
- The incident was the direct cause of the decedent's death
- The incident was either intentionally or negligently caused by another party
The most common causes of wrongful deaths include:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Premises liability incidents
- Defective products
- Nursing home abuse or neglect
- Violent crimes
- Workplace accidents
