When do you need a Dallas, Texas wrongful death lawyer?
Texas wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to someone’s negligence. A claim for wrongful death belongs to the victims’ immediate family members.
December 11, 2008, Dallas, Texas (AmericanInjuryNews)–Enews personal injury and wrongful death correspondents ask, Shelly Greco a wrongful death lawyer with the Dallas, Texas law firm of Eberstein and Witherite, when do you need a wrongful death attorney? Dallas County legal professionals assert a suit for wrongful death may only be brought by the representative of the dead victims’ estate. Every state has a civil “wrongful death statute,” or set of statutes, which establish the procedures for bringing wrongful death actions. Lawsuits for personal injury, pain and suffering, or expenses incurred prior to the victims’ death are also brought by the family. The damage awards from these actions belong to the estate and may pass to different parties as directed by the decedent’s will.
Enews reporters spoke with, Greco, a leading Dallas, Texas wrongful death attorney. Greco, says to bring a successful wrongful death lawsuit, the following elements must be present:
-Death of a human being
-The victim died as a result of negligence or the intent to cause harm by
another individual, company or entity
-Family members or dependents of the dead victim suffering injury and loss
as a result of the death
-An appointment of a personal representative for the dead victims’ estate
When someone we know and love dies because of another person’s negligence the tremendous pain and loss that occurs may seem unbearable. When this death is the result of the negligence of another individual, company or entity there may be a claim for wrongful death. Contacting a personal injury attorney who specializes in wrongful death court cases may help you receive compensation for your damages and losses.
News Contributor: Enews reporter in consultation with Shelly T. Greco, a Dallas, Texas wrongful death attorney
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