Skip to main contentLosing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is devastating. Navigating the legal repercussions shouldn’t stand in the way of grieving your loss.
You don’t have to carry the burden alone. A dedicated Dallas wrongful death lawyer at AK Law Firm is here to help your family pursue justice, accountability, and the compensation you’re legally owed.
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When your family is dealing with the sudden loss of a loved one, you need a legal team with the experience, local insight, and compassion. Wrongful death cases in Dallas often involve complex evidence, insurance disputes, and Texas statutes that determine who can file and what compensation is possible.
Our Dallas personal injury attorneys provide comprehensive support across related practice areas. We understand the laws and the challenges families face and make a meaningful difference during their time of grief.
Benefits of working with a local wrongful death law firm:
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The Civil Practice & Remedies Code §71.002 defines a wrongful death as one caused by another party’s “wrongful act, neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default.” These claims allow families to hold negligent individuals, companies, or institutions accountable for preventable losses.
Wrongful deaths may arise from:
Families often confuse wrongful death claims with survival actions. A wrongful death claim compensates the surviving family for the personal losses they’ve suffered. In contrast, a survival action is filed on behalf of the deceased person’s estate to recover damages the person could have pursued had they survived.
If you have questions about how these cases work, a Dallas personal injury lawyer can walk you through the process and help you determine which claims apply to your situation.
Texas law limits who may file a wrongful death claim, and understanding these rules is essential to preserving your family’s rights.
Under state statutes, the following individuals may file:
Surviving spouse
Children, including adult children
Parents of the deceased
If none of these eligible family members file a claim within three months of the death, the executor or personal representative of the estate may pursue the action. Siblings cannot file a wrongful death claim in Texas unless they are acting as estate representatives in a related survival action.
Texas also enforces strict filing deadlines—typically two years from the date of death—making it important to act promptly and preserve evidence. Families can learn more about the requirements for wrongful death claims in Texas by consulting with AK Law Firm’s team of experienced wrongful death attorneys in Dallas.
Schedule a free consultation today to protect your ability to pursue a claim.
Dallas sees thousands of preventable fatal accidents each year. Rapid growth, busy highways, and expanding construction zones create conditions where serious negligence can occur. Some of the most common wrongful death cases we manage include:
Dallas roadways are among the most heavily traveled in Texas, including I-35E, the LBJ Freeway, and Central Expressway. Fatal crashes may involve:
If your case involves a motor vehicle crash, our attorneys also handle car accident and truck accident claims across Dallas–Fort Worth.
Dallas’s large construction industry and industrial worksites can expose workers to dangerous conditions.
According to OSHA Workplace Fatality Statistics, Texas consistently ranks high for workplace incidents.
Manufacturing defects, design flaws, and inadequate warnings can lead to catastrophic injuries and fatal harm.
These cases often involve complex engineering and product testing evidence.
Failures in diagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and other medical breaches of duty can result in preventable loss of life.
Acts of violence, intoxicated driving, or reckless behavior may lead to civil wrongful death actions in addition to any criminal charges.
A resourceful Dallas wrongful death lawyer will evaluate liability, evidence, and responsible parties to determine the strongest legal path for your family. To succeed in a wrongful death claim, your attorney must show that the defendant’s misconduct directly led to your loved one’s death.
Proving these elements requires a thorough investigation. When you hire an attorney for the wrongful death of your loved one, they will pursue justice by:
If you need help understanding liability or the next legal steps, contact AK Law Firm for guidance.
1. Duty of care — The defendant had a legal obligation to act safely.
2. Breach of duty — They failed to meet that obligation.
3. Causation — Their actions caused the fatal injury.
4. Damages — The death resulted in measurable losses for the family.
A wrongful death claim allows your family to recover compensation for the financial and emotional losses caused by your loved one’s death. The goal is to help provide stability, accountability, and support as you move forward. In Texas, damages generally fall into three categories:
Economic damages address the measurable financial impact of the loss. They are often supported by pay records, expert economic analysis, and documentation demonstrating the long-term financial impact on your family. They include:
While non-economic damages are more difficult to calculate, they are often the most meaningful portion of a claim. These damages reflect the emotional toll and personal loss families experience, including:
Texas allows punitive damages (also called exemplary damages) in cases involving gross negligence or intentional harm.
These damages punish wrongful conduct and help deter similar behavior in the future.
If you’re exploring how compensation is calculated, you can review examples of personal injury settlements in Texas to understand how factors like liability and evidence affect claim value. A wrongful death lawyer in Dallas will consider your loved one’s age, earnings, expected lifespan, and your family’s personal losses to determine fair compensation.
A wrongful death case is one of the most complex types of personal injury claims. You need a wrongful death law firm that blends legal skill with genuine compassion for grieving families. AK Law Firm provides comprehensive support from your first consultation through resolution.
Here’s how we help:
When a case requires litigation, we prepare thoroughly and fight aggressively to secure justice for your loved one. Our goal is to protect your rights while giving your family the space and support needed during this difficult time.
Get trusted guidance from an experienced Dallas wrongful death lawyer today. Schedule a confidential consultation to learn how we can help your family begin the path forward.
Under the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §16.003, families have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim. There are limited exceptions, but missing this deadline can prevent you from recovering compensation.
Families may recover both economic and non-economic damages, depending on the circumstances of the case. Economic damages include medical expenses, funeral costs, and the loss of financial support the deceased would have provided. Non-economic damages compensate for the emotional losses experienced by surviving family members, such as loss of companionship and mental anguish.
Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §33.001, a family can still recover damages as long as the deceased was less than 50% responsible for the accident. Compensation is reduced in proportion to the assigned percentage of fault.
Many wrongful death cases are resolved through negotiation with insurance companies or responsible parties. However, if a fair settlement isn’t offered, your attorney should be fully prepared to take the case to court. Our firm builds every claim with litigation in mind, strengthening negotiation leverage from the beginning.
At AK Law Firm, families never pay upfront fees. Our wrongful death attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning our firm only receives payment if we secure compensation for your case. This allows families to pursue justice without financial obstacles during an already difficult time.
Your family deserves answers, accountability, and a path toward healing. When a loved one’s death occurs because of negligence, an experienced attorney can help you understand your rights and guide you through every step of the legal process with compassion and clarity.
AK Law Firm is committed to providing the support you need and the representation your case deserves. Schedule a free, confidential consultation to speak with a Dallas wrongful death lawyer today.
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Learn MoreWhen people are hurt, they deserve the highest quality medical care and the chance to move forward with their lives. Unfortunately, the opposite often happens. Accident victims get ignored, injuries turn into disabilities, major expenses turn into inescapable debt, and grieving families fail under the pressure. Our firm fights to break the cycle by holding at-fault companies accountable to those they've hurt.
Learn MoreWhen people are hurt, they deserve the highest quality medical care and the chance to move forward with their lives. Unfortunately, the opposite often happens. Accident victims get ignored, injuries turn into disabilities, major expenses turn into inescapable debt, and grieving families fail under the pressure. Our firm fights to break the cycle by holding at-fault companies accountable to those they've hurt.
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