Life can be wonderful and joyous, but fragile. One wrong mistake on a Texan’s part, and they face death. This does not have to be through an intentional act. Simple negligence can has devastating consequences — especially behind the wheel of a car. In a fatal car crash, the victim’s family is suddenly and unexpectedly losing a valued member. People often do not get the chance to say, “goodbye,” or make their peace with the person’s passing.
Under these circumstances, a family will likely be very emotional. These strong emotions can result in a variety of responses for each person involved. While the death of a loved one may lead some people to take action,. Others might be unable to react, or find themselves engaging in destructive behavior. Everyone, in their own time, will have to figure out a way to cope with their tremendous loss.
While the emotional loss is understandably difficult, people also need to realize that there is normally a financial loss following the wrongful death of another. If that person worked outside the home, then the family loses that income. If the person was the homemaker, then the family loses valuable help and support. There may also be funeral costs, medical expenses and other damages caused by the person’s death.
An experienced attorney — like those at Birch Law Firm — can help people understand all their financial loses following the death of a loved one. This can include actual damages and noneconomic damages. In either case, this can be valuable compensation that can help the family move forward from tragedy without a severe financial burden.
Our attorneys can handle people’s cases with care and compassion. We understand what a difficult time this is for families. It is our job to look past the initial pain and ensure that people are secured well into the future. For more information about our law firm and wrongful death cases, please see our website.
