Brazoria County Wrongful Death Attorney
Compassionate Advocacy for Grieving Families Since 2007
Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is a loss that no family should have to carry alone, and no legal claim can undo such a loss or erase the grief that comes with it. What a wrongful death claim can do is hold the responsible party accountable and help ease the financial burden that often follows, from lost income to funeral costs and the simple, ongoing cost of everyday life without someone who was central to it. Since 2007, Law Office of Jarrod D. Smith has represented Brazoria County families through this legal process with the care and patience that they deserve.
Call (979) 232-8361 when you’re ready to talk, or reach out online for a free, no-pressure consultation.
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When a Wrongful Death Claim Can Be Filed
Under Texas law, a wrongful death claim may be available when a death results from another party’s negligence or wrongdoing.
That can include:
- Fatal car, truck, or motorcycle accidents
- Industrial, oilfield, offshore, or other workplace accidents
- Defective products
- Dangerous property conditions
- Medical negligence or other professional misconduct
Texas law also allows for a separate survival action, which can be filed to cover the pain, suffering, and losses that the deceased experienced between the incident and their death, in addition to the wrongful death claim itself. Depending on the circumstances, a family may be entitled to pursue both.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim & What Can Be Recovered?
Texas law generally allows a spouse, children, or parents of the deceased to file a wrongful death claim. That includes adoptive parents and adopted children.
Compensation may include:
- Loss of the deceased’s income and financial support
- Loss of companionship, guidance, and household services
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Mental anguish
Texas also places a strict two-year deadline on most wrongful death claims. Evidence tied to the underlying accident can also become harder to gather with time, so it helps to speak with an attorney sooner rather than later, even if you’re not ready to move forward with a claim yet.
With Law Office of Jarrod D. Smith, there’s no pressure to decide anything during that initial consultation. We understand that many families simply want to understand their options and what a claim would actually involve before they commit to anything.
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What matters to clients matters to him
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Local Ties, Real AdvantageDeep community connections and command of the local court system give every client an edge.
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He became a lawyer to do work he loves while making people's lives better. That's been the mission since 2007.
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From church bazaars to helping neighbors, he's part of this community, not just practicing in it.
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Roots Run DeepBorn and raised in Brazoria County, with family and relationships here that go back a lifetime.
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