No, not usually. Only the deceased’s spouse, children, or parents are eligible to file a wrongful death claim under Texas law. However, you may be able to file a claim if no other surviving family members do so within three months of your sibling’s death, and you are acting as…
FAQs Category: Wrongful Death
Yes. You can file a survival action on behalf of your loved one, which is similar but distinct from a wrongful death claim. In a survival action, you can seek compensation for the pain and suffering your loved one experienced before they died. Any money awarded in a survival action…
A wrongful death settlement is typically paid out in one of two ways. In a lump-sum payment, you receive the compensation you are owed all at once. In a structured settlement, you receive the compensation in regular installments over a period, which can be beneficial for tax purposes.
Most wrongful death attorneys, including the team at The Wilhite Law Firm, accept cases on a contingency fee basis. In a contingency fee arrangement, you pay no upfront or out-of-pocket costs for our attorneys to begin work on your case, and you will owe nothing unless we secure compensation for…