Justice After A Loved One’s Wrongful Death
We help families find answers, accountability, and peace.
What Is Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death happens when someone dies because of someone else’s carelessness or bad actions — like in a car accident, medical mistake, or unsafe workplace. Their death didn’t have to happen, and the law allows the family to ask for justice and financial support.
A survival action is different. It’s a legal claim for what your loved one went through before they passed — like pain, medical costs, or lost income they would have earned.
You can often file both types of claims together.
At Gulf Coast Law, we help families hold the responsible person or company accountable and recover the money they need to move forward.
Common Questions About Wrongful Death
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Texas?
Spouses, children, and parents of the person who passed away can usually file a wrongful death claim. If they don’t, the estate may file after three months.
What’s the difference between a wrongful death claim and a survival action?
A wrongful death claim is for the family’s loss (love, support, income). A survival action is for what the person experienced before they died (medical bills, pain, lost wages).
What kinds of accidents or events lead to wrongful death cases?
These cases can happen from car accidents, truck crashes, dangerous products, medical mistakes, work accidents, criminal acts, and more.
What damages can the family recover?
You may be able to get money for funeral costs, lost income, loss of companionship, emotional pain, and more. Every case is different — we’ll explain what applies to your family.
How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas?
The deadline is usually 2 years from the date of death. But you should contact an attorney as soon as possible — evidence can disappear fast.
How can a lawyer help after a wrongful death?
We investigate the cause of death, handle all legal documents, work with experts, and fight to get your family justice and fair compensation. We give you space to grieve while we take care of the legal battle.
How Gulf Coast Law Helps Families After A Wrongful Death
We know you’re going through one of the hardest times in your life. Our job is to give you support, answers, and a strong legal team that will fight for your family’s future.
Here’s how we help:
Investigate the cause of death
File wrongful death and survival action claims
Work with accident, medical, or workplace experts
Handle the paperwork and deadlines
Negotiate or litigate for full compensation
You focus on healing. We’ll handle the fight.
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Looking for a wrongful death attorney in Texas? Gulf Coast Law helps families across South Texas, the Rio Grande Valley, and the Gulf Coast get justice after losing a loved one to someone else’s negligence. Schedule a free case review today.