This article is being written to recap and conclude our series on the handling of Fort Worth, Texas car accident cases which result in a wrongful death. We decided to write on this topic due to the fact that, for obvious reasons, a family may not be immediately thinking about the legal process after they have lost a loved one. It is important, however, to take immediate action so that the rights of the surviving family members are fully protected. The goal of our recent articles has been to provide information which will help those suffering to understand what they should expect from the legal process. It has also been our goal to provide information which will assist with the selection of an attorney. If you are in need of assistance then contact our office today to speak with a personal injury lawyer.
We addressed a number of topics over our recent articles. Issues which we analyzed included the following:
- Texas’ comparative fault laws in a wrongful death car accident case
- Negotiating a settlement may lead to a delay in filing a wrongful death lawsuit
- Car accident related wrongful death cases involving multiple defendants
- Taking a car accident related wrongful death case to trial
There are multiple reasons why we chose to address these particular topics. First, some families may not realize that they may be able to recover damages even if their loved one was partially at fault for the wreck. Texas’s comparative fault laws allow one to receive compensation as long as the victim was not more responsible for the accident than was the defendant. Second, negotiating a settlement in such a matter can take an extensive amount of time. This is especially true in a case involving complex financial calculations. Waiting to settle, as opposed to immediately filing litigation, is often in the best interests of the surviving family members as it reduces involved legal costs. Third, in a case which involves multiple defendants it is important to ensure that all possible parties are identified and named. This helps to ensure the greatest possible recovery amount. Finally, knowing what to expect from the trial process is important to having realistic expectations.
An important point that was made in each of these articles is that one should retain a law firm with the resources and experience necessary to handle a large-scale injury case. In matters such as these, your attorney will be responsible for paying costs up front. Such cases can easily reach the high six-figures in some matters. Retaining a firm without the necessary resources or experience may, unfortunately, result in a case not being fully prepared for trial.
Noteboom – The Law Firm has been assisting Texas residents for decades. We have multiple attorneys who are Board Certified in Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. We also employ an on-staff investigator and have the resources necessary to see your case through to completion. We know this is a serious time in your life and we will give your case the attention it deserves. Contact us online or by telephone to speak with a Fort Worth wrongful death lawyer. In addition to Texas’ greater DFW area, we also handle matters in Arlington, Austin, Denton, Frisco, Irving, Lufkin, Garland, Houston, McKinney, Richardson, San Antonio, and the rest of the state.