Learning of the wrongful death of a loved one due to a car accident leaves most people feeling distraught and heartbroken.
Most people experience severe distress and anguish when navigating the disheartening despair of trying to process the death of their loved one because of another person's negligence or recklessness.
Loved ones of a tragically deceased person frequently feel unsure of where to get help when seeking justice after a loved one succumbed to a car accident fatality in Texas.
Finding the assistance of a compassionate and trusted wrongful death lawyer in Texas will ease the stressful and overwhelming aftermath of the wrongful death of a loved one and allow you to mourn your loss better.
Our team of empathetic attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC understands how tragic a car accident fatality is for the deceased person’s loved ones. Call us today at (512) 477-7333 to schedule your free case evaluation with a trusted team member.
What Is a Car Accident Wrongful Death?
The death of a loved one that was due to another person's or organization's recklessness or negligence is considered a wrongful death.
Wrongful deaths from fatal car accidents often leave the deceased person's loved ones struggling through moments of anguish, shock, frustration, depression, and grief.
You and your loved ones may be entitled to compensation for your loved one's unfortunate and unexpected fatality if you believe they suffered from a wrongful death as the result of a car accident.
Having the assistance of a dedicated wrongful death attorney on your team will help you earn the justice you deserve after the devastating loss of your loved one.
Call our loyal team at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today, and let us help you manage the tragic aftermath of your loved one’s wrongful death.
Frequent Causes of Wrongful Death Car Accidents in Texas
Reckless or negligent behavior on behalf of another party can cause a wrongful death for your loved one.
Various factors can cause a car accident to result in a fatality, including
- Distracted driver
- Driver fatigue or exhaustion
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Aggressive or unsafe driving maneuvers
- Failure to obey traffic laws and signage
- Inadequately maintained vehicles
- Abrupt changes in traffic patterns
- Roadway complications and construction
Call our trusted attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today if your loved one suffered a distressing car accident fatality in Texas.
Can I Receive Compensation for My Family Member’s Car Accident Fatality in Texas?
Many people struggle to overcome the heartbreaking and distressing wrongful loss of their loved one from a car accident.
Working with an empathetic and experienced car accident fatality lawyer in Texas will help you and your family recover maximum compensation for the damages suffered from your loved one’s devastating loss.
Recoverable damages for a wrongful death from a car accident include
- Conscious physical pain sustained by your deceased loved one
- Conscious mental anguish suffered by your deceased loved one
- Emotional suffering and grief of your loved one’s survivors
- Loss of consortium from no longer having your deceased loved one’s companionship, support, and guidance
- Loss of income and future earnings of your deceased loved one
- Possible reduction of inheritance
- Property damage
- Medical expenses
- Funeral expenses
- Punitive damages
Having the assistance of a skilled car accident fatality lawyer in Texas will help ensure you and your family maximize your chances to recover compensation for all damages that result from your loved one’s wrongful death from a car accident.
Call us today and schedule your free case evaluation with our compassionate team.
Car Accident Fatalities in Texas
Data gathered by the Texas Department of Transportation illustrates there was a traffic-related death on the road in Texas every day in one recent year. The Department estimates that one person in Texas was killed on the road once every two hours and three minutes, with a traffic-related injury suffered once every two minutes and six seconds. A vehicle crash was estimated to have occurred once every 56 seconds.
Head-on collisions in Texas resulted in 635 fatalities, and five traffic crashes resulted in six or more fatalities. An estimated 1,090 people were killed on Texas roadways due to a driver being under the influence of alcohol, representing 25.45 percent of all people killed in motor vehicle accidents in Texas that year. Distracted drivers on Texas roads were responsible for 403 fatalities.
Data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) demonstrated that a total of 4,408 fatal vehicle crashes happened in Texas in one recent year, with the majority of the crashes taking place in urban areas of the state.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), fatal traffic-related crashes in the United States killed over 42,500 people in one recent year. Car occupants accounted for 13,820 of the traffic-related fatalities nationwide. Alcohol-related accidents in the United States resulted in 19,565 deaths.
Why Choose Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC for My Family Member’s Car Accident Fatality Case
Our team of compassionate attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC understands how devastating and distressing a car accident fatality can be for the deceased person’s loved ones. Most people who suffer through the trauma of a car accident fatality are left trying to process the wrongful death of their loved one because of another party’s negligence or recklessness.
We empathize with the overwhelming suffering and hardships that follow a painful fatal accident caused by another person’s recklessness or negligence is often heartbreaking and frustrating to navigate.
Founded in 2001, Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC operates under the central goal of legally representing and helping people and their loved ones who were injured or killed due to another party's negligence.
Our firm is well-versed and up-to-date on all local and national laws and legislation on accident and fatal injury litigation.
At Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, we believe in utilizing a strong and experienced team to help deliver the best results possible for our clients. Our firm employs an in-house investigator and partners with a skilled medical and accident reconstruction professional network.
Our team of respected attorneys has received accolades from state and nationwide publications and organizations.
We begin all of our client relationships with a free initial consultation. This allows our team to learn more about each client's unique circumstances and case in a trusted and confidential environment. From there, we guide each client on their case's best path forward.
We abide by a "No Fee Unless We Win" motto. We only receive our attorney fees for your case after we successfully recover financial compensation for your damages.
We have attorneys fluent in English and Spanish to serve our Texas community better. We know challenges arise at any hour, so we make sure a trusted member of our firm is available on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.
At Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, we work relentlessly to deliver the best results possible for our clients. We have a successful record of recovering just compensation for our clients, including
- $6,000,000 for a truck accident that resulted in severe injuries
- $3,099,999 for a blind spot accident that resulted in multiple injuries
- $3,000,000 for a back injury
- $1,800,000 for a pedestrian hit by a vehicle
- $1,000,000 for a wrongful death
Satisfied clients have left us over 1,000 five-star reviews on Google to recommend our help to other fellow Texans.
One recent client appreciated our team’s immediate support and guidance on her case.
Another client had attempted to contact multiple other local law firms for help with their case. When they started working with our lawyers at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, they were deeply impressed by our team's level of care and empathy for their situation. Our professionalism, concern, and general care in ensuring they were educated and informed through every step of their case amazed them.
Our firm delivers quality service to our fellow Texans from north of Waco, through South San Antonio, west into the hill country, and east close to Houston.
We have three convenient offices in Texas:
- Austin - North of Barton Creek on South Capital of Texas Highway
- San Antonio - Off North Loop 1604, east of Highway 281
- Waco - Near Viking Hills Park on Bosque Boulevard
Contact our trusted team today to schedule your free case evaluation to discuss your loved one’s devastating fatal car accident in Texas.
What Do I Do After Someone Dies in a Car Accident in Texas?
Learning that someone you know died in a car accident in Texas leaves most people feeling confused, distraught, and anguished.
Most people are unsure where to turn for help when trying to attain justice for the traumatic loss of their loved one due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness.
It is essential to take the proper steps after hearing of the death of a loved one to help make this complicated and unfortunate time more straightforward for you and your loved ones to manage.
Keep Documentation
Maintaining a detailed file of documentation covering your loved one’s car accident fatality will help strengthen your family’s wrongful death claim.
Keep the below-listed items associated with your loved one's wrongful death because of a car accident:
- A journal detailing what you recall from and know about the fatal car accident, as well as any conscious pain and mental anguish your loved one suffered and any resulting losses your family suffers
- Photographs and videos from the scene of the accident and any property damage that the car accident caused
- A copy of any medical reports from the car accident
- A copy of the police report from the car accident
- Documentation from all communications with other parties, including witnesses at the scene, emergency medical response team members, and insurance agencies
Track All Associated Expenses
Keep a list of all expenses associated with your loved one’s wrongful death, including
- Medical bills
- Funeral costs
- Property damage
- Loss of wages
- Any additional expenses suffered
Work With an Attorney
Seek the help of an attorney immediately after learning about the wrongful death of your deceased loved one as a result of a car accident.
It is critical to start working with an attorney quickly to ensure compliance with all Texas statutes of limitations.
Finding the help of a skilled and trusted car accident fatality lawyer in Texas will ensure you and your loved ones are better able to navigate this distressing time while you try to manage your grief.
Call our team of compassionate and trusted attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today to schedule your free consultation with one of our loyal team members.
Bring your list of documentation, a copy of all expenses, and any other pertinent information to our first meeting.
Who Is Liable for a Wrongful Death Car Accident in Texas?
According to the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the following parties that can be held liable for a wrongful death:
- A party’s wrongful act, neglect, default, unskillfulness, or carelessness results in a person’s death
- A proprietor, charterer, hirer, or owner of a public utility plant or form of public transportation employs a person whose wrongful act, neglect, default, unskillfulness, or carelessness results in a person’s death
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?
The Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code specifies a limited number of people can legally bring action for a wrongful death claim in Texas:
- Surviving spouse
- Surviving children
- Surviving parents
The Texas code further outlines that if three calendar months pass without the surviving spouse, child, or parents bringing action, the executor or administrator for the deceased’s estate can bring action for a person’s wrongful death unless requested not to by the above-entitled parties.
Filing a wrongful death claim from a fatal car accident is often a distressing, complicated, and overwhelming experience for most people.
Seeking the help of a compassionate and empathetic car accident fatality lawyer in Texas will help you correctly file your claim, meet all applicable statutes of limitations, protect your rights, and maximize your opportunities of recovering total compensation for damages suffered for the unjust loss of your loved one.
Work With a Compassionate Car Accident Fatality Attorney
Experiencing the heartbreaking and traumatic aftermath of the wrongful death of a loved one from a car accident in Texas leaves most people feeling distressed, overwhelmed, and frustrated.
Getting the help of a compassionate and respected car accident fatality lawyer in Texas will lighten the stress of managing your loved one’s wrongful death claim. Your dedicated legal team will handle the complicated and confusing claim process so that you and your loved ones can focus on grieving and seeking the closure you need for your unfortunate loss.
Contact our team at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today at (512) 477-7333 to schedule your free case evaluation with one of our dedicated attorneys.
Let us help you and your loved ones get the care and justice you deserve.
We have three convenient offices in Texas:
- Austin - North of Barton Creek on South Capital of Texas Highway
- San Antonio - Off North Loop 1604, east of Highway 281
- Waco - Near Viking Hills Park on Bosque Boulevard
