Fatality Claims
In 2003, Dianne White Delisi of the Texas House of Representatives stated that "Texas leads the nation in the number of fatalities due to automobile accidents . . . [and such] accidents represent 54 percent of all the costs to Texas' emergency rooms." Deaths resulting from auto accidents are an all-too-common occurrence on Texas roadways. The majority of these tragedies are caused by a small percentage of habitually poor drivers.
When a loved one is killed in an automobile accident, family members are frequently so overwhelmed with grief that they fail to take any legal action. While no lawsuit or amount of money can bring back the companionship of a loved one, filing suit against the responsible party is a proactive step toward justice and closure. A wrongful death claim may be brought on behalf of a deceased victim who was killed through the negligent behavior of someone else. Recovery is possible when it is shown that the death is attributable to the defendant's negligent conduct, including driving under the influence, inattention, aggressive driving, failure to obey traffic control devices, and practicing poor driving skills in general. Identifying prospective insurance coverage from which to recover and evaluating the adequacy of available insurance is important in assuring the compensation for your loss. The Law Offices of Alexander M. Gurevich will know how and where to look for available insurance and assets to maximize your claim. Often times trucking insurance, homeowners' policies, and business insurance may be available to compensate the family when the defendant has minimum or no automobile insurance.
The Law Offices of Alexander M. Gurevich will examine all of your options. Where a defective vehicle design can be shown to have been responsible for the fatality, a products liability suit may be brought against the manufacturer. When a loved one is lost, a close family member, such as his or her spouse, may be entitled to damages called "loss of consortium damages". These damages are aimed at compensating the plaintiff for their loss of their loved one's services and companionship. Additional damages may be available for lost wages, medical expenses, and damages for both physical and emotional pain and suffering.
Traffic fatalities present unique challenges and opportunities in the courtroom that demand experienced and knowledgeable legal representation. At The Law Offices of Alexander M. Gurevich, we bring you the experience of successfully handling hundreds of cases. We pride ourselves on our proficiency in investigating accident scenes, assuring the preservation of evidence, establishing negligence on the part of our opponents, and maximizing the damages to which you are entitled. If a loved one has been the victim of a fatal automobile accident, call The Law Offices of Alexander M. Gurevich now at (877) 224-9610 or (713) 224-9600 or CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM. Don't delay! Waiting to secure legal representation only jeopardizes the proper preservation of evidence, handling of insurance matters, and adherence to legal deadlines. You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitation expires.
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