Laredo Wrongful Death Lawyer

Our Law Firm Fights For Families After Fatal Accidents

Losing a loved one - a spouse, a father, a mother, a child - can be nothing short of heartbreaking. While no amount of money will ever truly compensate for the death of a loved one, you may be struggling with deep financial and emotional losses that resulted from the tragic death. If you suspect your loved one's death was because of negligence, call us immediately for a free consultation.

Contact an experienced Laredo wrongful death lawyer today if you lost a loved one in a fatal car accident or your loved one died after suffering some other type of personal injury. Attorney John R. Solis is ready to provide the compassionate, results-driven legal representation you deserve. A wrongful death lawsuit allows the family of the deceased - or the survivors who are filing a claim - to recover financial losses associated with the death of their loved one. These financial losses might include medical expenses, funeral expenses, loss of future earnings, and loss of benefits. In addition, we may be able to help you pursue compensation for pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and other damages.

What is a wrongful death?

A wrongful death is a legal term used to describe any fatal accident that occurs due to someone else’s reckless or negligent behavior. Specific circumstances can vary from case to case but in general, all wrongful death claims have the following in common:

• The at-fault party acted in a reckless or negligent manner.
• Their actions (or inaction) directly caused someone else’s death.
• The death resulted in a financial loss for surviving family members.
• Surviving family members are eligible for damages, legal term for compensation for their financial losses.

Not sure whether your loved one’s death qualifies as a wrongful death? Talk to Laredo wrongful death attorney at our law firm. We can review the details of your loved one’s death and advise on whether we believe you have a strong legal case.

Who can file a wrongful death claim?

In order to file a wrongful death claim, certain requirements must be met. A person must have died as the result of someone else's negligent actions. The victim must have been survived by immediate family members such as a spouse, children or parents. These immediate family members must be able to prove that they have experienced a monetary loss as a result of the victim's death.

Depending on the circumstances, John R. Solis, Attorney at Law can pursue compensation for a number of different expenses, such as:

What are common wrongful death cases?

A wrongful death lawsuit claim can arise from any number of accidents. The following are just a few hazardous conditions or circumstances that may lead to a fatal personal injury or accidental death:

How much is my wrongful death case worth?

In general, you should be compensated for all financial losses related to your loved one’s death. What you might not realize is how many past, current, and future losses this includes. Common examples of these costs include all medical bills, lost income, and funeral expenses.

Your case might also be eligible for punitive damages if your wrongful death lawsuit goes to court. Punitive damages refers to money awarded to surviving family members in cases often involving gross negligence. That means the at-fault party acted in an extremely reckless manner. And punitive damages are meant to punish the at-fault party and to deter anyone else from acting in the same irresponsible way in the future.

Take all these expenses and financial losses into consideration and your case could easily be worth thousands of dollars or significantly more. How can you know how much money your case might be worth? Talk to an experienced Texas wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.

Should I accept a wrongful death settlement?

Don’t be surprised if you receive a settlement offer soon after your loved one dies. Accepting such an offer might be tempting, especially if you are facing a lot of expenses related to your loved one’s death.

But it’s important to understand what a settlement offer is and how they work. If you agree to accept a settlement offer for your loved one’s death, that’s it. Your wrongful death case is settled. And even if you need more money in the future for unanticipated expenses, you cannot ask for additional compensation from the at-fault party or their insurance company.

This is why you should always carefully consider any settlement offer before agreeing to accept it. Our legal team would be happy to help you review any offers you receive and advise you on whether you should accept such an offer or demand more money.

Should I file a wrongful death lawsuit?

Sometimes, the best way to get the money you deserve is to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This is especially true if the at-fault party or their insurance company or lawyer refuses to negotiate a better settlement offer and acts in bad faith.

That’s why having an experienced Laredo wrongful death attorney is so important. Your lawyer can negotiate aggressively on behalf of you and your family and demand the money you deserve. And if they refuse to cooperate, your attorney can take strong legal action on your behalf.

Remember, your loved one died because of someone else’s reckless or negligent behavior. Such actions should not be tolerated. That’s why we proudly represent people just like you in Laredo and throughout Texas. We strongly believe in holding people accountable for their actions.

Get a Laredo wrongful death lawyer who gets you. Contact us.

Fatal accidents in Texas can have a devastating impact on those who are left behind. If you are suffering from the immense loss of a loved one who was died due to negligence, we can help you begin to get your life back. Whether we file a wrongful death lawsuit or we negotiate in mediation or with insurance adjusters on your behalf, John R. Solis is the lawyer that can do right by you and your family.

Leave the details to us. Contact John R. Solis, Attorney at Law today to schedule a free case evaluation with an aggressive, experienced wrongful death lawyer in Laredo. We're ready to stand up for you. Call 866-465-9093 today. We serve the legal needs of English and Spanish speaking clients in Laredo, across the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio and across Texas.