Legal Rights in a Texas Wrongful Death Case One of the most devastating experiences in life is the untimely death of a loved one. This particularly is the case when a family member’s life is taken because of the negligence or reckless conduct of someone else. Texas law permits the pursuit of what is known as a wrongful death case. Texas law permits the pursuit of a wrongful death case against a party that causes the death of a family member because of a wrongful act, negligence, carelessness or default. Who can File a Wrongful Death Case in Texas Texas law specifically delineates who may pursue a wrongful death case. A surviving spouse, child, or parent can pursue a wrongful death case. These individuals can pursue a wrongful death lawsuit individually or together. These identified family members have three months to file a wrongful death claim. If they fail to file a claim within that time period, the personal representative or executor of the estate of the deceased…
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