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If your loved one has been severely or fatally injured due to someone else’s negligence, let our law firm help you get the justice your family deserves.
We will help you navigate the legal process for your family and recover damages including: Medical Expenses, Lost Income, Funeral and Burial Expenses, Loss of Services that the deceased would have provided for his or her spouse and children — including education for children, Loss of Consortium; which refers to the value of the deceased’s relationship with his or her spouse and children and Emotional Damages for the family’s pain & suffering.
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Why Choose Thomas J. Henry?
We help clients across the U.S. with all types of injury cases, including vehicle accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, product recalls, pharmaceutical cases, mass tort, and more.
Thomas J. Henry offers a “No Fee Promise.” We work on a contingency fee basis which means you do not pay our firm any fees unless and until we win your case. Learn more.
If you’ve been hurt, you may have a damaged vehicle or be unable to work. We can help get you a rental car if your vehicle is damaged and even advance money on qualified cases.
We are committed to your complete recovery. We will work with you to ensure you receive the necessary medical treatment and support for your healing journey.
If you’ve been hurt, you may not be able to come into our offices to speak to an attorney. Don’t worry, we will come to you wherever you are – at home, work, or hospital.
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Your Questions Answered
We have straight answers to difficult questions to help you make critical decisions, navigate legal process and win your settlement.
Following an accident, there are always more questions than answers. At Thomas J. Henry, we’re here to answer any questions you have about your injury case.
Are Texas Wrongful Death Claims Different from a Survival Actions?
Texas law recognizes two distinct types of claims for an event where someone dies: a wrongful death claim and a survival action claim. These claims differ in who they have filed on behalf of, what damages are being sought, and who those damages will be paid to. Still, in some circumstances, both can be pursued in the same lawsuit.
If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, one option is to file a wrongful death lawsuit. In such a case, the family is not actually suing for harm caused to their loved one – instead, they are suing for the harm that was caused to them as a result of the loss of the deceased person.
A second option that may be available to you is that of survival action. The name can be confusing at first as the claim is actually filed for a person who has passed away, but understanding the purpose of the claim also helps to explain its title.
When a survival claim is filed on behalf of a deceased person, the victim’s family is essentially asserting that:
- The person died because of the defendant’s negligence.
- This negligence caused pain and suffering to the person before they died.
- Had the person survived, he or she would have been able to pursue legal action against the defendant to recover compensation for pain and suffering.
- The defendant should not be able to avoid liability for pain and suffering just because the person died.
- The pain and suffering damages should be paid to the deceased person’s estate.
What is the Statute of Limitations for Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?
A statute of limitations is a law that sets the maximum amount of time parties have to initiate legal proceedings from the date the offense occurred. In personal injury law, this essentially is a time limit you have to file your personal injury claim.
While you may think you have a long time to file a claim that deals with a tragedy as great as wrongful death, the statute of limitations for filing such a claim is actually based on the precipitating event and not on the damages that occurred (i.e. the death of a loved one). That is why it is so important to contact an attorney as soon as an accident resulting in death occurs.
What Kind of Experts Will Be Used in My Wrongful Death Case?
Depending on the circumstances leading up to your loved one’s death, your attorney may call multiple expert witnesses. For example, if your loved one was killed on the job your attorney may consult with workplace safety compliance experts, OSHA consultants, and industrial engineers. If the death of your loved one was the result of a trucking accident, expert witnesses could include FMCSA compliance consultants, forensic engineers, and accident re-constructionists.
When it comes to proving your damages, expert witnesses often include psychologists, psychiatrists, grief counselors, and forensic accountants.
