What can families do after a trucking accident fatality

What can families do after a trucking accident fatality

Suffering the wrongful death of a loved one as a result of an accident with a large commercial truck is devastating and disheartening. 

People often experience severe heartbreak and a traumatic sense of despair trying to process the death of their loved one due to another person's negligence or recklessness. 

Most people are unsure where to get help when seeking justice after a loved one succumbed to a trucking accident fatality in Texas. 

Getting the help of a compassionate wrongful death lawyer in Texas will lighten the overwhelming and exhausting 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 truck accident fatality is for the deceased person’s loved ones.

What Is a Truck Accident Wrongful Death?

A wrongful death is the death of a loved one that was the result of another person's or organization's negligence or recklessness. 

Wrongful deaths from fatal truck accidents commonly leave the deceased person's loved ones suffering through moments of despair, shock, anger, depression, and grief. 

You may be entitled to compensation for your loved one's abrupt and unexpected passing if you believe they suffered from a wrongful death as the result of a truck accident. 

Working with a loyal wrongful death attorney will help you attain the justice you deserve after the unfortunate loss of your loved one. 

Call our trusted team at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today, and let us help you manage the devastating aftermath of your loved one’s wrongful death. 

Frequent Causes of Wrongful Death Truck Accidents in Texas

Negligent or reckless behavior of another person can result in a wrongful death for your loved one. 

Various factors can cause a large commercial truck accident to result in a fatality, including

• Distracted driver
• Driver fatigue or exhaustion
• Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Poor driver training and preparation
• 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 devastating truck accident fatality in Texas. 

Can I Receive Compensation for My Family Member’s Trucking Accident Fatality in Texas?

No one can put a value on the life of a deceased loved one. Most people struggle to overcome the heartbreaking and distressing wrongful loss of a loved one from a truck accident. 

Having the help of a well-respected and knowledgeable truck accident fatality lawyer in Texas will ensure you and your family recover maximum compensation for the damages you suffer for your loved one’s tragic loss. 

Recoverable damages for a wrongful death 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

Working with a knowledgeable truck 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 truck accident. 

Call us today and schedule your free case evaluation with our compassionate team.

Truck Accident Fatalities in Texas

The Texas Department of Transportation concludes there was a traffic-related death on the road in Texas every day in one recent year. The Department calculates 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. 

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), nearly 500,000 large truck accidents occurred in the United States in one recent year, with an estimated 5,000 truck accidents resulting in 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. 

The NHTSA calculates that 810 fatalities were the result of a large truck accident in Texas that same year. 

Why Choose Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC for My Family Member’s Truck Accident Fatality Case

Our team of attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC empathize with how devastating and upsetting a truck accident fatality can be for the deceased person’s loved ones. Most people who suffer through the trauma of a large commercial truck accident fatality are left struggling to process the wrongful death of their loved one because of another party’s negligence or recklessness.

We know the disheartening suffering that follows a painful fatal accident caused by another person’s recklessness or negligence is often overwhelming 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
• $2,500,000 for a truck accident that resulted in a head injury
• $1,000,000 for a wrongful death
• $900,000 for a truck accident that resulted in facial injuries

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. 

Call us today for your free case evaluation to discuss your loved one’s truck accident fatality in Texas. 

Who Is Liable for a Wrongful Death in Texas?

The Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code lists 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?

Only a specific list of people can file a wrongful death claim in Texas. 

The Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code outlines that the following people can bring action for a wrongful death claim in Texas: 

• Surviving spouse
• Surviving children
• Surviving parents 

The Texas code further stipulates that if three calendar months pass without the above surviving spouse, child, or parents bringing action, the deceased’s executor or administrator can bring action for a person’s wrongful death unless requested not to by the entitled parties. 

Submitting a wrongful death claim from a fatal truck accident is often a traumatic, complicated, and stressful experience. 

Enlisting the help of a compassionate and well-respected truck accident fatality lawyer in Texas will help you properly 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. 

What Do I Do After My Family Member Has Suffered a Truck Accident Fatality?

Discovering your family member was wrongfully killed in a fatal truck accident in Texas as the result of another party’s negligence or recklessness is an overwhelming and devastating experience to navigate. 

Most people feel distraught and infuriated, unsure of where to turn for help in seeking justice. 

Taking the proper steps is important to making this challenging and stressful time easier for you and your loved ones to endure. 

Maintain Documentation

Keeping a thorough file of documentation covering your loved one’s truck accident fatality will help tighten your wrongful death claim. 

Retain the below-listed items connected to your loved one's wrongful death:

• A journal detailing what you recall from and know about the fatal truck 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 truck accident caused
• A copy of any medical reports from the truck accident
• A copy of the police report from the truck accident
• Documentation from all communications with other parties, including the truck driver, witnesses at the scene, emergency medical response team members, and insurance agencies

Track All Associated Expenses

Maintain 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

Hire an Attorney

Hire an attorney as soon as your family learns about the wrongful death of your deceased loved one as a result of a truck accident. 

It is important to contact an attorney immediately to ensure that you adhere to all of Texas's statutes of limitations. 

Getting the assistance of a trusted and knowledgeable truck accident fatality lawyer in Texas will help you and your loved ones better navigate this challenging time while you try to manage your grief. 

Contact our team of caring and compassionate 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. 

Work With a Compassionate Truck Accident Fatality Attorney

Suffering through the heartbreaking and devastating aftermath of the wrongful death of a loved one from a truck accident in Texas leaves most people feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated. 

Finding the help of a compassionate and respected truck accident fatality lawyer in Texas will ease the stressful navigation of your loved one’s wrongful death claim. 

Your trusted legal team will manage the complex and intricate claim process so that you and your loved ones can focus on grieving and seeking the closure you need for your tragic loss. 

Contact our team at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today for 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.