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Wrongful Death Lawyer
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Speak With Us PrivatelyIn Texas, a wrongful death claim may be brought by the surviving spouse, children or parents. A separate survival claim belongs to the estate. The deadline is generally two years. AHD Law handles these claims for San Antonio families quietly and without any upfront cost.
Who Can Bring a Claim in Texas
Texas law defines who may file. Not every family member has the right to bring a claim.
Surviving Spouse
A husband or wife may bring a wrongful death claim for the loss of companionship, financial support, and the emotional toll of losing a partner.
Children
Biological and adopted children may file a claim for the loss of parental guidance, love, and financial support.
Parents
Parents of the deceased may bring a claim for the loss of their child, including mental anguish and loss of companionship.
The Estate (Survival Action)
The estate may bring a separate survival claim for the deceased person's own losses: medical costs, pain, and lost wages incurred before death. Siblings generally cannot file a wrongful death claim.
What These Claims Can Recover
No amount of money replaces a life. These damages exist to ease the financial and emotional burden left behind.
Funeral and Burial Costs
The cost of a funeral, burial plot, headstone, and related expenses.
Medical Costs Before Death
Hospital bills, ambulance transport, and treatment received between the injury and death.
Lost Earnings and Financial Support
The income the deceased would have earned and contributed to the family over their lifetime.
Loss of Companionship and Society
The loss of love, comfort, guidance, and counsel the deceased provided to the family.
Mental Anguish
The emotional suffering endured by surviving family members.
Loss of Inheritance
The wealth the deceased would have accumulated and passed on to family members.
Common Causes We Handle
Wrongful death claims arise from many forms of negligence. These are the ones we see most often in San Antonio.
Vehicle and Truck Collisions
Car, truck, and motorcycle crashes caused by negligent, distracted, or impaired drivers.
Workplace and Industrial Accidents
Construction falls, equipment failures, and industrial incidents caused by unsafe conditions.
Unsafe Premises
Negligent property maintenance, inadequate security, or hazardous conditions that lead to fatal injuries.
Drunk Drivers
Crashes caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including dram shop claims against overservers.
How We Work With Families
We take on the legal burden so your family can focus on healing.
A Private Conversation
We listen to what happened in a calm, confidential setting. No pressure, no obligation.
We Handle the Investigation
We gather records, accident reports, witness statements, and expert opinions to build the claim.
We Deal With the Insurers
We manage every conversation with the insurance company so the family does not have to.
Resolution
We pursue a fair settlement or take the case to trial. You only pay when we recover.
No Upfront Cost
We handle wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront. We advance the costs of investigating and building the case. We only get paid when we recover money for you. If we do not win, you owe us nothing.
Request a Private ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions
Plain answers to the questions families ask us most.
We Are Here When You Are Ready
There is no rush and no pressure. When you are ready to talk, we are ready to listen. The consultation is free and completely private.
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Don't wait another day. Call us at 210-968-0994 or fill out our contact form below today so that you can put AHD Law's expertise to work for you!