This is the final post in a series of articles which has addressed the handling of wrongful death cases in Fort Worth, Texas. We considered this topic important to write about due to the fact that people often do not know how to proceed when they have lost a loved one in an accident. Surviving family members should understand that there are steps to be taken to protect their rights. They could lose the right to recover by failing to act within a certain timeframe. The goal of these recent articles has been to help people better understand their situation, especially because family members are usually in the grieving process while also navigating a legal case. Another goal was to offer guidance which will help with the selection of an attorney. If you are in need of assistance then contact a lawyer.
We have addressed a variety of topics over the course of these articles. Issues which we have discussed include:
- Identifying the potential defendants in a wrongful death case
- Understanding Texas’ statute of limitations in such matters
- Handling cases which involve a commercial vehicle
- How long it may take to settle a wrongful death claim
- Selecting an attorney to handle your case
We chose to cover these particular topics for multiple reasons. First, these types of cases may involve more than one defendant. It is important to identify all possible parties at fault to ensure surviving loved ones are able to receive fair compensation and accountability. Second, Texas has limits on when a case may be filed. Failing to file within the statute of limitations could cause the family to lose their right to seek compensation. Third, cases which involve a commercial vehicle can be complex legally. These situations often have several possible defendants as well. Finally, it may take some time to settle a wrongful death claim. Surviving loved ones should have reasonable expectations about the time it takes.
A consistent point we made in each of the articles in this series is that it is important to retain an attorney with experience handling such cases. At Noteboom – The Law Firm, we focus on personal injury law and have the resources necessary to take on such cases. We have been serving those in our community for decades and look forward to continuing to do so. Our firm takes pride in delivering high quality legal service to each of our clients. Our firm has multiple attorneys who are Board Certified in Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. We also work closely with our on-staff investigator. Contact our firm if you are in need of assistance. Our firm is able to handle cases in Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, and throughout the state of Texas.