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Alexander Law Firm client in Texas\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n            <span class=\"scrim\"><\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"play\"><span class=\"ring\"><\/span><span class=\"ring r2\"><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M8 5v14l11-7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <\/button>\r\n          <div class=\"storycard__body\">\r\n            <p class=\"storycard__eyebrow\"><span class=\"stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rated 5 out of 5 stars\"><\/span> <span id=\"wd-story-title\">Larry, a Texas client&#8217;s story.<\/span><\/p>\r\n            <blockquote class=\"storycard__pull\">&#8220;From the time that I had the accident all the way into the healing process, they took care of me.&#8221;<\/blockquote>\r\n            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wd-story-more\" class=\"rm__toggle\" aria-label=\"Read the rest of Larry&#8217;s story\">\r\n            <p class=\"storycard__lead\">&#8220;First accident, I was coming across a bridge and a truck was turning right in front of me and he failed to yield. He tried to lie and say that it wasn&#8217;t my turn to go, but I actually didn&#8217;t even have a stop sign on my side.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"rm__body\">\r\n              <p>&#8220;After I showed the police the dash cam footage right there on the scene, he wrote him a ticket. I actually talked to Josh Alexander on the scene of the accident the same day.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n              <p>&#8220;Second accident, I was in my sleeper berth as an 18-wheeler driver. I was woken up to the rumble and the truck shaking, and I opened up my curtains and looked out and I seen another 18-wheeler on top of my hood. I would definitely recommend J. Alexander Law.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <label class=\"rm__btn\" for=\"wd-story-more\"><span class=\"more\">Read Larry&#8217;s story<\/span><span class=\"less\">Show less<\/span><span class=\"chev\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/label>\r\n            <a class=\"storycard__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ofyaJaZDQxg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Larry&#8217;s story <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8594;<\/span><\/a>\r\n            <p class=\"storycard__disc\">A client of this firm, in his own words. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/aside>\r\n        <p style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;border-left:3px solid var(--gold);background:rgba(243,185,55,.08);border-radius:var(--r);padding:.85rem 1.05rem;color:#fff;font-size:.97rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--gold)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:20px;height:20px;flex:none\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"\/><\/svg> <span><span style=\"display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.2rem\">Important<\/span>Texas wrongful death deadlines can pass quickly. Some claims must be acted on within months, not years.<\/span><\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- TRUST BAND -->\r\n<section class=\"section section--tight section--feature reveal\" aria-label=\"Firm results and recognitions\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <ul class=\"trust\" role=\"list\">\r\n        <li><div class=\"tstat\"><div class=\"num\"><span class=\"pre\">$<\/span><span data-count=\"100\" data-suffix=\"M+\">100M+<\/span><\/div><p>Recovered across resolved client matters<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"tstat\"><div class=\"num\"><span data-count=\"75\" data-suffix=\"+\">75+<\/span><\/div><p>Years of combined legal experience<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"tstat\"><div class=\"num\"><span data-count=\"568\" data-suffix=\"+\">568+<\/span><\/div><p>Google reviews<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"tstat\"><div class=\"num\"><span data-count=\"5\">5<\/span><\/div><p>Years named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <p class=\"disc-mini\">Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney recognitions and ratings do not guarantee future results.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- CONTENTS -->\r\n<section class=\"section section--tight section--rail reveal\" id=\"wd-contents\" aria-label=\"On this page\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <nav class=\"frost\" aria-labelledby=\"wd-contents-lbl\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem 1.4rem;align-items:center;padding:1rem 1.3rem\">\r\n      <span id=\"wd-contents-lbl\" style=\"color:var(--faint);font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase\">On this page<\/span>\r\n      <a href=\"#wd-claims\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">Your Family&#8217;s Possible Claims<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"#wd-who\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">Who Can Bring a Claim<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"#wd-deadlines\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">Wrongful Death Deadlines<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"#wd-crash\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">Fatal Car Accident Claims<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"#wd-recovery\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">What Your Family May Recover<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"#wd-proof\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">How We Prove What Happened<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"#wd-lawsuit\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">How We Handle the Claim<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"#wd-first\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">What We Do First<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"#wd-faq\" style=\"font-size:.98rem\">Texas Wrongful Death FAQs<\/a>\r\n    <\/nav>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- TWO CLAIMS -->\r\n<section class=\"section section--alt speak reveal\" id=\"wd-claims\" aria-labelledby=\"wd-claims-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"bgart\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"bg-topo\" viewBox=\"0 0 600 400\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M-20 300C80 250 140 320 240 268S420 210 520 262s120 30 120 30\"\/><path d=\"M-20 260C80 210 140 280 240 228S420 170 520 222s120 30 120 30\"\/><path d=\"M-20 220C80 170 140 240 240 188S420 130 520 182s120 30 120 30\"\/><path d=\"M-20 180C80 130 140 200 240 148S420 90 520 142s120 30 120 30\"\/><path d=\"M-20 140C80 90 140 160 240 108S420 50 520 102s120 30 120 30\"\/><path d=\"M-20 100C80 50 140 120 240 68S420 10 520 62s120 30 120 30\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"splithead\">\r\n      <div><h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"wd-claims-h\">How We Determine Which Claims May Be Available<\/h2><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"frost splithead__note\">\r\n        <p>Texas law recognizes two different claims after a preventable death. A wrongful death claim compensates the family for their own losses. A survival claim continues the legal rights the person held before they died. Which claims exist, and who controls them, depends on the facts. We determine that at the start, because the answer shapes everything that follows.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ind\">\r\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"wdclaim\" id=\"r-family\" class=\"ind__radio\" checked aria-label=\"Wrongful Death Claim\">\r\n      <input type=\"radio\" name=\"wdclaim\" id=\"r-estate\" class=\"ind__radio\" aria-label=\"Survival Claim\">\r\n      <div class=\"ind__tabs\">\r\n        <label class=\"ind__tab\" for=\"r-family\">Wrongful Death Claim<\/label>\r\n        <label class=\"ind__tab\" for=\"r-estate\">Survival Claim<\/label>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ind__panels\">\r\n        <div class=\"ind__panel\" id=\"panel-family\">\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>The wrongful death claim<\/h3>\r\n            <p>A wrongful death claim belongs to the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the person who died. It seeks compensation for the losses those family members experience because of the death.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ind__card\">\r\n            <span class=\"std\"><span class=\"datum\">1<\/span> The family&#8217;s claim<\/span>\r\n            <div class=\"ind__parts\"><span>Belongs to the family<\/span><span>Their losses after the death<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ind__panel\" id=\"panel-estate\">\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>The survival claim<\/h3>\r\n            <p>A survival claim belongs to the estate. It seeks damages the person could have claimed if they had survived, including certain medical expenses, pain, and other losses between the injury and death.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ind__card\">\r\n            <span class=\"std\"><span class=\"datum\">2<\/span> The estate&#8217;s claim<\/span>\r\n            <div class=\"ind__parts\"><span>Belongs to the estate<\/span><span>Losses before death<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"statutebox gap-top reveal\">\r\n      <h3>One claim, both claims, or neither<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Your family may have a wrongful death claim, a survival claim, both claims, or neither.<\/p>\r\n      <p>When both a wrongful death claim and a survival claim may apply, we evaluate them together. This helps us understand how each claim affects the family, the estate, available insurance, and settlement decisions.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"frost\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(28px,3.5vw,44px);max-width:none\">\r\n      <h3>How We Help Families Decide Whether an Estate Is Needed<\/h3>\r\n      <div class=\"frost--two\" style=\"margin-top:.4rem\">\r\n        <p style=\"margin:0\">You may not need to open an estate to bring a wrongful death claim. A survival claim is different because it belongs to the estate. Whether probate or an estate representative is needed depends on the available claims, the family&#8217;s circumstances, and how the case must be handled.<\/p>\r\n        <p style=\"margin:0\">We explain the options before asking your family to begin a probate process you may not need. If an estate is necessary, we help coordinate the legal work with the probate process.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- WHO CAN FILE -->\r\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"wd-who\" aria-labelledby=\"wd-who-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"bgart\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"bg-badge\" viewBox=\"0 0 400 460\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M200 20 40 80v170c0 105 76 170 160 190 84-20 160-85 160-190V80z\"\/><path d=\"M200 62 78 108v142c0 84 60 136 122 152 62-16 122-68 122-152V108z\"\/><circle cx=\"200\" cy=\"215\" r=\"58\"\/><path d=\"M200 157v116M142 215h116\"\/><\/svg><svg class=\"bg-grid\" viewBox=\"0 0 400 400\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M0 40h400M0 90h400M0 140h400M0 190h400M0 240h400M0 290h400M0 340h400M40 0v400M90 0v400M140 0v400M190 0v400M240 0v400M290 0v400M340 0v400\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"split5050\" style=\"align-items:start\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"wd-who-h\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.2rem\">How We Identify Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"prose\">\r\n        <p>Texas limits who can bring a wrongful death claim. We identify who holds that right and make sure the claim is handled correctly from the beginning.<\/p>\r\n        <p>In Texas, a surviving spouse, child, or parent may bring a wrongful death claim. Siblings, grandparents, and other relatives generally cannot bring this type of claim.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ind__card\">\r\n        <span class=\"std\">Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?<\/span>\r\n        <table class=\"stbl\">\r\n          <caption style=\"caption-side:top;text-align:left;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;padding-bottom:.8rem\">Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code Sec. 71.004<\/caption>\r\n          <thead>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"col\">Family member<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Can bring a claim?<\/th><\/tr>\r\n          <\/thead>\r\n          <tbody>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Surviving spouse<\/th><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Child<\/th><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Parent<\/th><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Sibling<\/th><td>Generally no<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Grandparent<\/th><td>Generally no<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Other relatives<\/th><td>Generally not eligible<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <\/tbody>\r\n        <\/table>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"edu__grid edu__grid--3 reveal\" role=\"list\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(56px,7vw,88px);padding-top:clamp(40px,5vw,56px);border-top:1px solid var(--line)\">\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\r\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <h3>One Family Member May File<\/h3>\r\n        <p>One eligible family member may bring a wrongful death claim for the benefit of all eligible family members. Your family does not need to resolve every decision before speaking with us.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\r\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 4h11l5 5v11a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H4a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V5a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><path d=\"M14 4v6h6\"\/><path d=\"M8 14l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <h3>We Confirm Authority Before Filing<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Before filing, we identify the eligible family members and confirm whether another wrongful death or estate-related action is already pending. That helps prevent duplication and confusion about who has authority to act.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\r\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M22 16.9v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.2 2 19.8 19.8 0 0 1-8.6-3 19.5 19.5 0 0 1-6-6 19.8 19.8 0 0 1-3-8.6A2 2 0 0 1 4.1 2h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.7c.1 1 .4 1.9.7 2.8a2 2 0 0 1-.5 2.1L8.1 9.9a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l1.3-1.3a2 2 0 0 1 2.1-.4c.9.3 1.8.6 2.8.7a2 2 0 0 1 1.7 2z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <h3>Not a Spouse, Child, or Parent?<\/h3>\r\n        <p>If you are not a spouse, child, or parent, you may not be able to bring a wrongful death claim yourself. If you are not eligible to file, we can explain whether any other legal options exist for your family.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- URGENCY \/ THREE-MONTH RULE -->\r\n<section class=\"section section--tight urgency reveal\" id=\"wd-urgency\" aria-labelledby=\"wd-urgency-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"split5050\" style=\"align-items:center\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"wd-urgency-h\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.8vw,2.1rem);margin-bottom:.9rem;text-wrap:balance\">Two Important Wrongful Death Deadlines<\/h2>\r\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Most Texas wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within two years of the date of death. If no eligible family member files within three months, the estate&#8217;s personal representative may gain authority to file for the family. We identify and calendar both dates when we review the case.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:flex-start\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary btn--lg\">Speak With a Wrongful Death Lawyer<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- DEADLINES -->\r\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"wd-deadlines\" aria-labelledby=\"wd-deadlines-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"bgart\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"bg-grid\" viewBox=\"0 0 400 400\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"40\" y=\"70\" width=\"320\" height=\"290\" rx=\"8\"\/><path d=\"M40 140h320M120 40v60M280 40v60M100 190h40M180 190h40M260 190h40M100 250h40M180 250h40M260 250h40M100 310h40M180 310h40\"\/><circle cx=\"200\" cy=\"250\" r=\"26\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"split5050 gap-bot\" style=\"align-items:start\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"wd-deadlines-h\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:1.2rem;text-wrap:balance\">How We Protect Wrongful Death Deadlines<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"prose\">\r\n        <p>Deadlines control wrongful death cases. Some run from the date of death. Others run from the date of the incident. We identify every deadline that applies and protect them immediately.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"statutebox\">\r\n        <h3>Government deadlines can run sooner<\/h3>\r\n        <p>If a city, county, state agency, or other government entity may be involved, a separate notice deadline may apply much sooner. We review that issue immediately because the deadline can begin before a family is ready to act.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"gap-bot reveal\">\r\n      <h3 class=\"h-sub\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:clamp(18px,2.2vw,26px)\">The deadlines we review first<\/h3>\r\n      <ul class=\"edu__grid\" role=\"list\">\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"border-top:3px solid var(--gold);display:flex;flex-direction:column\">\r\n          <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.6vw,2.2rem);color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1\">2 years<\/div>\r\n          <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);margin:.5rem 0 1rem\">from the date of death<\/div>\r\n          <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;font-size:1.06rem;color:#fff\">Wrongful death lawsuit<\/h3>\r\n          <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0\">Most wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within two years of the date of death.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"border-top:3px solid var(--gold);display:flex;flex-direction:column\">\r\n          <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.6vw,2.2rem);color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1\">3 months<\/div>\r\n          <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);margin:.5rem 0 1rem\">authority can shift<\/div>\r\n          <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;font-size:1.06rem;color:#fff\">Three-month rule<\/h3>\r\n          <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0\">The three-month rule can change who has authority to file. Learn more in the <a href=\"#wd-urgency\">deadline overview above<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"border-top:3px solid var(--gold);display:flex;flex-direction:column\">\r\n          <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.6vw,2.2rem);color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1\">Sooner<\/div>\r\n          <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);margin:.5rem 0 1rem\">formal notice may be due<\/div>\r\n          <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;font-size:1.06rem;color:#fff\">Government claim<\/h3>\r\n          <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0\">If a city, county, state agency, or other government entity may be involved, formal notice may be due much sooner.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card\" style=\"border-top:3px solid var(--gold);display:flex;flex-direction:column\">\r\n          <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-head);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.6vw,2.2rem);color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1\">Right away<\/div>\r\n          <div style=\"font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--faint);margin:.5rem 0 1rem\">before records disappear<\/div>\r\n          <h3 style=\"margin:0 0 .5rem;font-size:1.06rem;color:#fff\">Evidence preservation<\/h3>\r\n          <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0\">Video, vehicle data, company records, and physical evidence can disappear before the lawsuit deadline.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"split5050\" style=\"align-items:start\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <p style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.7rem;border-left:3px solid var(--gold);background:rgba(243,185,55,.08);border-radius:var(--r);padding:1rem 1.15rem;color:#fff;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--gold)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" style=\"width:20px;height:20px;flex:none;margin-top:.15rem\"><path d=\"M10.3 3.9 1.8 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.7 3h17a2 2 0 0 0 1.7-3L13.7 3.9a2 2 0 0 0-3.4 0z\"\/><path d=\"M12 9v4M12 17h.01\"\/><\/svg> <span><span style=\"display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.25rem\">Important<\/span>If a government vehicle or government employee may be involved, special rules can apply. Government immunity, limits on compensation, and shorter notice deadlines may affect the claim.<\/span><\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"prose\">\r\n        <p>If a fleeing driver caused the crash, that driver may be responsible. The practical issue is often whether the driver has insurance or assets available to pay a claim.<\/p>\r\n        <p>We evaluate both the claim against the fleeing driver and any possible claim against a government entity. We also review available uninsured\/underinsured motorist coverage.<\/p>\r\n        <p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/car-accident-lawyers\/police-chase-accidents\/\">police chase accident page<\/a> covers that interaction, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/texas-car-accident-filing-deadlines\/\">guide to Texas filing deadlines<\/a> sets out the rest.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- RESULTS -->\r\n<section class=\"section section--feature reveal\" id=\"wd-results\" aria-labelledby=\"wd-results-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"wd-results-h\">Examples of Serious-Injury and Wrongful Death Results<\/h2>\r\n      <p style=\"margin:1rem 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6\">These examples include wrongful death and serious-injury matters handled by the firm. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"res__grid\" role=\"list\">\r\n        <li><div class=\"res-card\"><div class=\"amt\">$15M<\/div><span class=\"type\">18 wheeler, wrongful death<\/span><p>Recovered for a family after a fatal collision with a commercial truck.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"res-card\"><div class=\"amt\">$2.55M<\/div><span class=\"type\">18 wheeler crash<\/span><p>Resolved for a client seriously hurt in a wreck with a tractor trailer.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"res-card\"><div class=\"amt\">$1M<\/div><span class=\"type\">18 wheeler crash<\/span><p>Recovered after a heavy truck caused a high impact highway collision.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:clamp(28px,3.5vw,40px)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/results\/\" class=\"btn btn--ghost\">View all results<\/a><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- FATAL CAR ACCIDENTS -->\r\n<section class=\"section section--alt reveal\" id=\"wd-crash\" aria-labelledby=\"wd-crash-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"bgart\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"bg-pulse\" viewBox=\"0 0 900 320\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle class=\"p1\" cx=\"450\" cy=\"170\" r=\"26\"\/><circle class=\"p2\" cx=\"450\" cy=\"170\" r=\"26\"\/><circle class=\"p3\" cx=\"450\" cy=\"170\" r=\"26\"\/><circle cx=\"450\" cy=\"170\" r=\"14\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M0 170h380M520 170h380\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"headblock reveal\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"wd-crash-h\">How We Investigate a Fatal Car Accident<\/h2>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"statpanel gap-bot reveal\">\r\n      <div class=\"statpanel__num\">Ch. 71<small>A fatal crash can become a death claim under Chapter 71<\/small><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"statpanel__body\">\r\n        <p><strong>Fatal crashes are rarely as simple as they first appear.<\/strong> Fault, insurance coverage, and responsibility often involve more than one person or company. We investigate how the crash happened and who can legally be held accountable.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"edu__grid edu__grid--3\" role=\"list\">\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\r\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M8 22h8M12 15v7M7 3h10l-1.5 6a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-7 0z\"\/><path d=\"M7 6h10\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <h3>Fatal drunk-driving crashes<\/h3>\r\n        <p>We investigate the impaired driver and available insurance coverage. In limited circumstances, another person or business may also be responsible.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\r\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1 16h3M4 10h13l3 4h3v4h-2\"\/><path d=\"M4 10V7h9l4 3\"\/><circle cx=\"7\" cy=\"18\" r=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"18\" r=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <h3>Fatal truck accidents<\/h3>\r\n        <p>We review the truck driver, trucking company, maintenance records, safety policies, and available electronic data.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\r\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"5.5\" cy=\"17\" r=\"3.5\"\/><circle cx=\"18.5\" cy=\"17\" r=\"3.5\"\/><path d=\"M5.5 17 9 10h5l4.5 7M9 10 7.5 6H5M14 10l-1.5-4h3\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <h3>Fatal motorcycle accidents<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Motorcycle crashes often involve disputes about speed, visibility, lane position, and fault. We review the evidence before accepting an insurer&#8217;s explanation of what happened.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\r\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"4.5\" r=\"2.2\"\/><path d=\"M12 7v6M12 13l-3.5 8M12 13l3.5 8M7 9.5l5-1.5 5 1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <h3>Fatal pedestrian accidents<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Pedestrians are highly vulnerable in vehicle crashes. We investigate driver behavior, speed, traffic signals, lighting, road design, video, and witness evidence.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\r\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"8\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M9 8V6a3 3 0 0 1 6 0v2M3 13h18\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <h3>Fatal workplace crashes<\/h3>\r\n        <p>A workplace death may involve more than a workers&#8217; compensation claim. If a third party, such as a driver, contractor, property owner, or equipment company, caused or contributed to the death, the family may have an additional claim.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card icard\">\r\n        <span class=\"icard__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 5v3M12 16v3M5 12h3M16 12h3\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <h3>Fatal crashes involving government vehicles<\/h3>\r\n        <p>A claim involving a government entity may have special rules, including immunity issues, limits on compensation, and short notice deadlines.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <div class=\"sec-foot sec-foot--wide reveal\">\r\n      <p>No matter how the death occurred, we begin by investigating the cause, identifying responsible parties, and determining which claims may apply under Texas law. If your loved one died in a crash, our <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/practice-areas\/car-accident-lawyers\/\">Texas fatal car accident lawyers<\/a> can review how the collision occurred and explain whether a wrongful death claim may exist.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- RECOVERY -->\r\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"wd-recovery\" aria-labelledby=\"wd-recovery-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"wd-recovery-h\">How We Document What Your Family Has Lost<\/h2>\r\n      <p style=\"margin:1rem 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6\">No amount of money undoes a death. What a wrongful death claim can do is address the financial harm and hold the responsible party accountable. Texas law allows families to recover specific categories of losses.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"edu__grid edu__grid--3\" role=\"list\">\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card\">\r\n        <h3>Lost Financial Support<\/h3>\r\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Income, benefits, household services, and other financial support the person would likely have provided.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card\">\r\n        <h3>Lost Companionship<\/h3>\r\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">The loss of the relationship, guidance, care, love, and companionship the person provided.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card\">\r\n        <h3>Mental Anguish<\/h3>\r\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">The emotional pain surviving family members experience because of the death.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card\">\r\n        <h3>Lost Inheritance<\/h3>\r\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">The financial inheritance family members may reasonably have expected to receive.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card\">\r\n        <h3>Medical Expenses<\/h3>\r\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Medical costs related to the final injury or illness, when they are part of an available claim.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n        <li><div class=\"ind__card\">\r\n        <h3>Funeral Expenses<\/h3>\r\n        <p style=\"color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0\">Funeral and burial costs, when recoverable under the facts of the case.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <div class=\"frost\" style=\"margin-top:clamp(28px,3.5vw,44px);max-width:none\">\r\n      <h3>If the Other Side Blames Your Loved One<\/h3>\r\n      <p>Texas law reduces compensation if the person who died is found partially at fault. If they are found more than 50% responsible, recovery may be barred entirely.<\/p>\r\n      <p>We address fault disputes with evidence, not argument.<\/p>\r\n      <p>The value of a wrongful death claim depends on the evidence, available insurance or assets, the people entitled to recover, and any legal limits that may apply. We do not estimate value before we understand the facts. Our note on <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/what-is-my-case-worth-texas\/\">what a Texas case is worth<\/a> explains why published averages mislead.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- PROOF -->\r\n<section class=\"section section--alt reveal\" id=\"wd-proof\" aria-labelledby=\"wd-proof-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"bgart\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"bg-topo\" viewBox=\"0 0 600 400\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M60 340h480M110 340V150M190 340V150M410 340V150M490 340V150M40 150h520L300 40 40 150zM300 40v300\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"rail\">\r\n      <div class=\"rail__side\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"wd-proof-h\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:1.2rem\">How We Prove What Caused the Death<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"prose gap-bot\">\r\n          <p>We do not rely only on a crash report or someone&#8217;s memory of what happened. We gather records, physical evidence, video, vehicle data, witness statements, and expert analysis to show how the death occurred and who may be responsible.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <figure class=\"intro__media\" style=\"min-height:280px\">\r\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/wrongful-death-case-documents.webp\" alt=\"Case documents and photographs reviewed during a wrongful death investigation\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\r\n        <\/figure>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"rail__flow\" role=\"list\" style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\">\r\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\r\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 4h11l5 5v11a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H4a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V5a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\"\/><path d=\"M14 4v6h6M8 14h8M8 18h5\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Crash-Scene Evidence<\/h3>\r\n            <p>We review reports, photos, measurements, debris, vehicle damage, and roadway conditions.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\r\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M22 8.5 16 12l6 3.5v-7z\"\/><rect x=\"2\" y=\"6\" width=\"14\" height=\"12\" rx=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Video and Witness Evidence<\/h3>\r\n            <p>We look for dash cameras, business cameras, doorbell footage, traffic cameras, and witnesses.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\r\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4.5 19.5A12 12 0 0 1 16 7.5\"\/><path d=\"M4.5 19.5 10 14\"\/><circle cx=\"6.8\" cy=\"17.2\" r=\"2.6\"\/><path d=\"M14 3.5a10 10 0 0 1 6.5 6.5\"\/><path d=\"M15 8a5 5 0 0 1 1.6 1.6\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Vehicle Data<\/h3>\r\n            <p>We request available data that may show speed, braking, steering, seat-belt use, or vehicle activity before impact.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\r\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M13.5 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h4.5\"\/><path d=\"M13.5 2 19 7.5\"\/><path d=\"M13.5 2v5.5H19\"\/><path d=\"M17.5 12.2l3.5 1.4v2.9c0 2.4-1.6 4-3.5 4.7-1.9-.7-3.5-2.3-3.5-4.7v-2.9z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Company and Employer Records<\/h3>\r\n            <p>In truck and workplace cases, we seek maintenance records, driver logs, training records, hiring records, and safety policies.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\r\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M8 2h8M12 2v6M6.5 8h11l2.2 11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2.4H6.3a2 2 0 0 1-2-2.4L6.5 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Medical Evidence<\/h3>\r\n            <p>We review records showing the injury, treatment, cause of death, and the period between injury and death.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"ibox ibox--flag\">\r\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M22 12h-4l-3 9L9 3l-3 9H2\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Expert Analysis<\/h3>\r\n            <p>When needed, we work with reconstruction, medical, economic, and other experts to explain the evidence.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- LAWSUIT -->\r\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"wd-lawsuit\" aria-labelledby=\"wd-lawsuit-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"bgart\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"bg-badge\" viewBox=\"0 0 400 400\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M200 40v320M80 110h240M110 110l-46 92a46 46 0 0 0 92 0zM290 110l-46 92a46 46 0 0 0 92 0zM150 360h100\"\/><circle cx=\"200\" cy=\"86\" r=\"16\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"split5050\" style=\"align-items:start\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"wd-lawsuit-h\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:1.2rem;text-wrap:balance\">How We Handle a Wrongful Death Claim<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"prose\">\r\n        <p>You focus on your family. We handle everything else. From the first conversation, we take control of the legal process so nothing is missed and nothing falls on you.<\/p>\r\n        <p>We ask for the information only your family can provide, then we handle the investigation, records requests, filings, negotiations, and communication with the other side. We keep you informed as the case moves forward.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"statutebox\">\r\n        <h3>How we work a claim<\/h3>\r\n        <ol class=\"bstep\" role=\"list\" style=\"margin-top:1.1rem\">\r\n          <li><b>We listen and review the facts.<\/b> We learn what happened, answer immediate questions, and identify urgent deadlines.<\/li>\r\n          <li><b>We preserve evidence.<\/b> We request records, video, vehicle data, company documents, and other proof before it disappears.<\/li>\r\n          <li><b>We build the claim.<\/b> We identify responsible parties, insurance coverage, potential damages, and the claims your family may have.<\/li>\r\n          <li><b>We pursue accountability.<\/b> We negotiate when appropriate and prepare the case for litigation when necessary.<\/li>\r\n        <\/ol>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- WHAT TO DO FIRST -->\r\n<section class=\"section section--alt reveal\" id=\"wd-first\" aria-labelledby=\"wd-first-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"bgart\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"bg-grid\" viewBox=\"0 0 400 400\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"200\" cy=\"200\" r=\"150\"\/><circle cx=\"200\" cy=\"200\" r=\"120\"\/><path d=\"M200 80v120l80 46M200 50v20M350 200h-20M200 350v-20M50 200h20\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"split5050\" style=\"align-items:start\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"wd-first-h\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:1.2rem;text-wrap:balance\">What We Do First When a Family Contacts Us<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"prose\">\r\n        <p>You do not need documents, answers, or a plan before contacting us. Start with what you know. We will handle the rest and tell you if anything is time-sensitive.<\/p>\r\n        <p>Please contact us promptly if there may be video, vehicle data, a commercial vehicle, a government entity, or an insurance deadline involved. Those records and deadlines can become harder to protect with time.<\/p>\r\n        <p>A first conversation does not commit your family to bringing a claim. We review what happened and explain whether there is anything you need to decide. If we do not see a viable claim, we will tell you directly.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\" style=\"margin-top:1.2rem\">Speak With a Wrongful Death Lawyer<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ind__card\">\r\n        <table class=\"stbl stbl--flow\">\r\n          <caption style=\"caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.74rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;padding-bottom:1.1rem\">First steps, side by side<\/caption>\r\n          <thead>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"col\">Your family can do<\/th><th scope=\"col\">We do first<\/th><\/tr>\r\n          <\/thead>\r\n          <tbody>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Save letters, bills, photos, messages, and insurance information<\/th><td>Identify immediate legal and evidence deadlines<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Keep medical, funeral, and employment records<\/th><td>Request preservation of records where needed<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Write down what you remember<\/th><td>Review available insurance coverage<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Avoid signing insurer documents you do not understand<\/th><td>Explain possible wrongful death and survival claims<\/td><\/tr>\r\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Tell us if a government vehicle or agency was involved<\/th><td>Review whether a short government notice deadline may apply<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <\/tbody>\r\n        <\/table>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- WHERE -->\r\n<section class=\"section section--feature reveal\" id=\"wd-where\" aria-labelledby=\"wd-where-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"bgart\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"bg-route\" viewBox=\"0 0 600 400\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path class=\"dash\" d=\"M40 340c90 0 110-90 190-90s110 80 190 40 60-140 140-140\"\/><circle cx=\"40\" cy=\"340\" r=\"9\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M556 138a18 18 0 1 0-36 0c0 14 18 30 18 30s18-16 18-30z\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M0 250h600M0 300h600\" stroke-width=\".7\" opacity=\".5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"rail\">\r\n      <div class=\"rail__side\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"wd-where-h\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);margin-bottom:1.2rem\">We Handle Wrongful Death Cases in Texas<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"prose gap-bot\">\r\n          <p>We represent families across Texas after a fatal crash, workplace incident, or other preventable death. You do not need to hire a lawyer in the city or county where the death occurred. We can review the facts, explain your options, and determine where a claim may need to be filed.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Where a claim is filed depends on the facts, the parties involved, and Texas venue rules. We determine that after reviewing the case.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"std\" style=\"font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:.74rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;margin:0;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem\">Wrongful Death Cases We Handle Across Texas<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"rail__flow\" role=\"list\" style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\">\r\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\r\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M3 16v-3l2-5a2 2 0 0 1 1.9-1.3h10.2A2 2 0 0 1 19 8l2 5v3\"\/><path d=\"M3 16h18v3h-2M3 16v3h2\"\/><circle cx=\"7\" cy=\"17.5\" r=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"17.5\" r=\"1.6\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Fatal Traffic Collisions<\/h3>\r\n            <p>We investigate fatal car, truck, motorcycle, delivery-vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle crashes across Texas.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\r\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"8\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M9 8V6a3 3 0 0 1 6 0v2M3 13h18\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Workplace Deaths<\/h3>\r\n            <p>If a third party caused or contributed to a workplace death, the family may have a claim in addition to workers&#8217; compensation benefits.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\r\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"5\" r=\"2.4\"\/><path d=\"M12 7.4V19M12 19a8 8 0 0 1-7-5M12 19a8 8 0 0 0 7-5\"\/><path d=\"M8.5 10.5h7\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Offshore and Maritime Deaths<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Deaths that happen offshore, on navigable waters, or in maritime work may be governed by federal law. We review where the death happened and who was involved to determine which laws may apply.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"ibox\">\r\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"4.5\" r=\"2.2\"\/><path d=\"M12 7v6M12 13l-3.5 8M12 13l3.5 8M7 9.5l5-1.5 5 1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths<\/h3>\r\n            <p>We investigate driver behavior, traffic signals, road design, lighting, video, and witness evidence after a fatal pedestrian or cyclist crash.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"ibox ibox--flag\">\r\n          <span class=\"ibox__ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M3 21h18M4 9h16M5 9l7-5 7 5M6 9v9M10 9v9M14 9v9M18 9v9M4 18h16\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h3>Deaths Involving Government Entities<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Government-related deaths can involve immunity rules, limits on compensation, and short notice deadlines. We review those issues promptly.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sec-foot sec-foot--wide reveal\">\r\n      <p>No matter where the death occurred in Texas, we can review the case and explain what may come next. If your family chooses to move forward, we investigate the cause of death, preserve evidence, identify responsible parties, and protect the deadlines that apply.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- TEAM -->\r\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"wd-team\" aria-labelledby=\"wd-team-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"wd-team-h\">The Lawyers Who Help Families After a Wrongful Death<\/h2>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"atty__grid\" role=\"list\">\r\n        <li><article class=\"atty\">\r\n        <div class=\"atty__photo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/josh-media-2.webp\" alt=\"Josh Alexander, Founder and Managing Attorney\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"atty__body\">\r\n          <h3>Josh Alexander<\/h3>\r\n          <div class=\"role\">Founder &amp; Managing Attorney<\/div>\r\n          <p>Josh helps families understand their options after a fatal crash or other preventable death. He leads the firm&#8217;s investigation, case strategy, and client communication.<\/p>\r\n          <a class=\"atty__link\" href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/about-us\/josh-alexander\/\">Meet Josh<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article><\/li>\r\n        <li><article class=\"atty\">\r\n        <div class=\"atty__photo\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6.png.webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6.png\" alt=\"Matthew Graham, Managing Litigation Attorney\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/picture><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"atty__body\">\r\n          <h3>Matthew Graham<\/h3>\r\n          <div class=\"role\">Managing Litigation Attorney<\/div>\r\n          <p>Matthew brings prior insurance-defense experience to cases involving disputed fault, insurance coverage, and insurer arguments.<\/p>\r\n          <a class=\"atty__link\" href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/about-us\/matthew-graham\/\">Meet Matthew<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article><\/li>\r\n        <li><article class=\"atty\">\r\n        <div class=\"atty__photo\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Laura_Rivas-7-scaled.jpg.webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Laura_Rivas-7-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Laura Rivas, Senior Associate Attorney\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-position:center 40%\"><\/picture><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"atty__body\">\r\n          <h3>Laura Rivas<\/h3>\r\n          <div class=\"role\">Senior Associate Attorney<\/div>\r\n          <p>Laura represents injured people and families in serious-injury and wrongful-death matters. She provides bilingual support in English and Spanish.<\/p>\r\n          <a class=\"atty__link\" href=\"https:\/\/severeinjurylawyers.com\/about-us\/laura-rivas\/\">Meet Laura<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- REVIEWS -->\r\n<section class=\"section reveal\" id=\"wd-reviews\" aria-labelledby=\"wd-reviews-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\r\n      <p class=\"eyebrow\">Client reviews<\/p>\r\n      <h2 class=\"h-lg\" id=\"wd-reviews-h\">What Clients Say About Working With Us<\/h2>\r\n      <p style=\"margin:1rem 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.6\">These reviews are from actual clients of the firm and may involve different case types.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <ul class=\"edu__grid edu__grid--3\" role=\"list\">\r\n        <li><article class=\"ind__card\">\r\n        <p class=\"stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rated 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"color:var(--gold);margin:0 0 .8rem\"><\/p>\r\n        <figure style=\"margin:0\">\r\n          <blockquote style=\"margin:0 0 1.1rem;color:#e7e9ed;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6\">&#8220;They took the time to answer all of my questions and made me feel confident in them. The whole staff has been friendly and professional.&#8221;<\/blockquote>\r\n          <figcaption style=\"margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem\"><cite style=\"font-style:normal\"><b style=\"color:#fff\">Cecilia G.<\/b><\/cite><br>Google review<\/figcaption>\r\n        <\/figure>\r\n      <\/article><\/li>\r\n        <li><article class=\"ind__card\">\r\n        <p class=\"stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rated 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"color:var(--gold);margin:0 0 .8rem\"><\/p>\r\n        <figure style=\"margin:0\">\r\n          <blockquote style=\"margin:0 0 1.1rem;color:#e7e9ed;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6\">&#8220;After speaking with them, we were put at ease right away. They made sure my physical therapy was covered and have been invaluable to us.&#8221;<\/blockquote>\r\n          <figcaption style=\"margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem\"><cite style=\"font-style:normal\"><b style=\"color:#fff\">Kelly H.<\/b><\/cite><br>Google review<\/figcaption>\r\n        <\/figure>\r\n      <\/article><\/li>\r\n        <li><article class=\"ind__card\">\r\n        <p class=\"stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Rated 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"color:var(--gold);margin:0 0 .8rem\"><\/p>\r\n        <figure style=\"margin:0\">\r\n          <blockquote style=\"margin:0 0 1.1rem;color:#e7e9ed;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6\" lang=\"es\">&#8220;Excelente servicio al cliente, son muy atentos con sus clientes. 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What a claim can do is settle who was responsible. It can also take the financial part off you while you deal with the rest.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Call when you are ready. We look at it properly. If there is nothing worth bringing I will say so on the first call.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"tel:+14698077480\" class=\"btn btn--primary\" style=\"width:100%;justify-content:center\">(469) 807-7480<\/a>\r\n          <p style=\"color:var(--faint);font-size:.9rem;margin:.7rem 0 0;text-align:center\">No attorney&#8217;s fee unless we recover compensation.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__list\">\r\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">Who can file a wrongful death claim in Texas?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">A surviving spouse, child, or parent may bring a wrongful death claim in Texas. Siblings, grandparents, and other relatives generally cannot bring this type of claim. One eligible family member may bring the case for the benefit of all eligible family members.<\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">What is the three-month rule?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">If no eligible family member files a wrongful death lawsuit within three months, the estate&#8217;s personal representative may be required to bring it for the family. The three-month mark does not end the claim, but it can change who has authority to file.<\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">How long do we have to file?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">In most cases, a wrongful death lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of death. If a government entity may be involved, a separate notice deadline may apply much sooner.<\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">What is the difference between wrongful death and a survival claim?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">A wrongful death claim belongs to surviving family members and seeks compensation for their losses. A survival claim belongs to the estate and seeks damages the person could have claimed if they had survived.<\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">Do we need to open an estate?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">Not always. A wrongful death claim can often be brought without opening an estate. A survival claim may require an estate representative or probate process, depending on the facts. We explain the options before your family begins a process you may not need.<\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">Is a fatal car accident lawyer the same as a wrongful death lawyer?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">Many wrongful death lawyers also handle fatal car accident cases. A fatal crash can lead to a wrongful death claim, but the investigation depends on how the crash happened and who may be responsible.<\/div>\r\n        <\/details>\r\n        <details class=\"faq__item\">\r\n          <summary class=\"faq__q\">What does it cost to talk to you?<span class=\"ic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\r\n          <div class=\"faq__a\">Your consultation is free and does not commit your family to hiring us. 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