Wrongful Death Lawyer in Houston
Nothing prepares you for losing a husband, a wife, a parent, or a child. If that loss was caused by someone else's negligence, your family has rights under Texas law. We listen first — and when you're ready, we'll talk through your options at no cost and with no obligation.
Your family first, the case second
In Texas, when a death is caused by another person's or a company's carelessness — a distracted driver, a trucking company that skipped maintenance, an unsafe job site, a dangerous property — the law gives the family the right to bring a wrongful death claim. It isn't about revenge. It's about protecting the people left behind and getting the truth about what happened on the record.
We stand with families across Houston — the East End, Magnolia Park, Gulfton, Pasadena, and beyond — in cases involving car crashes, truck wrecks on I-10 and I-45, workplace incidents, and unsafe properties. We investigate on our own, because the insurance company's version rarely tells the whole story.
You don't have to decide anything today. Your family pays nothing up front — no fee unless we win — and your immigration status, or your loved one's, does not erase the claim. If the insurer is already calling, you are not required to give them a recorded statement or accept a quick first offer before speaking with a lawyer. Whenever you're ready, let's talk — free and with no obligation.
Talk to us free, when you're ready
Five steps, by your side in each one
01. We listen to your story
Before we talk about the law, we want to know who your loved one was. Tell us at your own pace — in person or by phone, in English or Spanish.
02. Independent investigation
We don't rely on the insurance company's report. We gather photos, video, witnesses, and records before the evidence disappears.
03. Experts and evidence
We work with accident reconstructionists, doctors, and economists to document what happened and everything your family lost.
04. Negotiation or trial
We deal with the insurance company so you don't have to. If they won't offer something fair, we are prepared to take the case to trial.
05. Your family receives the compensation
We fight to the very end so the compensation reaches your family, and we can also walk you through the estate's claim if it's needed.
Questions about wrongful death in Texas
The law cannot bring your loved one back. What it can do is help your family move forward: compensation for the income and support they provided, for the companionship and guidance that are gone, and for expenses like the funeral. Every case is different; if you want to understand how these cases are valued, we wrote a guide on how much an accident case is worth in Houston.
Alongside the family's claim there is the survival claim, which belongs to your loved one's estate and often goes through the Harris County Probate Courts at 201 Caroline St. Our office also handles probate, so we can walk with you through both processes without your family having to find two different lawyers.
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Texas?
As a general rule, Texas law allows the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the person who passed away to bring a wrongful death claim. Every family is different — adult children, common-law marriages, and other situations call for an individual review — so it is worth going over your case with a lawyer.
How much does it cost to hire a wrongful death lawyer?
Your family pays nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee: we only collect if we win your case, and the first consultation is free with no obligation. Our goal is for you to understand your options without adding a financial burden to your grief.
How long do we have to file the claim?
Legal deadlines apply to wrongful death claims in Texas, and exceptions depend on each situation. Please don't wait until the last moment: evidence fades quickly and deadlines can pass. Talk to a lawyer as soon as you are able so your family's rights stay protected.
My loved one was undocumented. Do we still have a case?
Yes. In Texas, the immigration status of the victim or the family does not erase a wrongful death claim. As a general rule, immigration status is not even admissible in these cases. Your family has the same right to seek justice as anyone else.
What is the difference between the family's claim and the estate's claim?
The wrongful death claim compensates the family for their own losses: the support, companionship, and guidance their loved one provided. The survival claim belongs to the estate of the person who passed away and covers what they suffered before death. That second claim often goes through the probate process, and we can guide your family through both.