Laredo Wrongful Death Lawyer

Damages Available in a Laredo Wrongful Death Claim

The law outlines the damages that you may collect from those who were responsible for your loved one’s death, drawing on the same types of damages available under Texas personal injury law more broadly. They include:

• Funeral and burial expenses.
• Medical expenses incurred by the decedent that were due to the negligent act.
• Future financial support the deceased would have provided for the survivor.
• Compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of companionship.
• Loss of inheritance such as the retirement pension the decedent would have earned except for the death.

Why You Need a Laredo Wrongful Death Attorney

Unfortunately, insurance adjusters, who are working on behalf of the company who insured whoever negligently caused the death of your loved one, are not your friend. No matter how compassionate adjusters seem to be, remember that their mission is to save their company money. That means paying you as little as they can.

At a time when you are vulnerable, they make a low offer, knowing you need money and you will be inclined to take whatever is offered. If you accept the offer, you will waive your right to ever collect more no matter how unfair you later discover the settlement was. Learn more about why you should never accept the first insurance settlement offer after a loss.

At the Laredo Law Office of Eric A. Ramos, we know how to properly protect your legal rights. If necessary, we will take your case through the full trial and litigation process to hold the responsible parties accountable and get your family the compensation you are rightfully entitled to.

Types of Wrongful Death Cases We Handle in Laredo

Most of the types of cases we handle arise from the following types of accidents:

• Motorcycle and pedestrian accidents.
• Car accidents.
• Trucking accidents.
• Work-related accidents like falls off of ladders, scaffolding, or other high places.
• Defective products and equipment.
• Any accident which resulted in a catastrophic or fatal injury

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Texas consistently ranks among the states with the highest number of traffic fatalities each year, a sobering reality reflected in the fatal crashes our firm has covered along the I-35 corridor and throughout South Texas.

Schedule a Free, Confidential Consultation With a Laredo Wrongful Death Lawyer

At Eric Ramos Law, PLLC, our Laredo personal injury lawyers offer free consultations. If we decide to work together and go forward with the lawsuit, we charge you nothing unless we recover compensation for the death of your loved one— you can learn more about how personal injury lawyers get paid before you call.​

Except in very rare cases, the law requires you to bring your case within two years of the death of your loved one, similar to the statute of limitations for various personal injury claims in Texas. If you miss that deadline, you will never be able to seek compensation for your loss. Do not wait. Contact us now at (956) 275-6060.​

We also represent families across our broader Laredo personal injury practice, including car accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, work injuries, and slip and fall claims.