We Handle Wrongful Death Cases With the Weight They Deserve
Losing a family member is devastating. Losing them because of someone else's negligence — a reckless driver, a negligent employer, a defective product — adds a dimension of injustice that families deserve to have addressed in court.
George Oginni approaches wrongful death cases with the gravity and care they require. He knows no lawsuit can bring a loved one back. But holding the responsible party fully accountable — financially and legally — provides a measure of justice, and the financial support a family needs to move forward.
Help Is Here Injury Lawyers handles wrongful death claims on full contingency. You pay nothing unless we win.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Texas
The leading cause of wrongful death in Texas. Drunk drivers, distracted motorists, fatigued truck drivers.
Construction falls, industrial explosions, and equipment failures take lives every year nationwide.
Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication mistakes, and negligent care in hospitals and clinics.
Faulty vehicle parts, dangerous machinery, and unsafe consumer products that kill their users.
Dangerous property conditions — structural failures, fires, negligent security, pool drownings.
Elderly residents who die due to neglect, abuse, or inadequate care at a facility.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?
Under the Texas Wrongful Death Act, the following family members have the right to bring a claim:
Surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased are entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas. If none of them file within 3 months of the death, the personal representative of the estate may also bring a claim.
Each eligible family member may recover for their individual losses — not just the estate's losses — which can substantially increase the total recovery pursued.
What Damages Are Available in a Wrongful Death Case?
- Lost financial support from the deceased
- Loss of inheritance
- Medical bills incurred before death
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of services (childcare, household contributions)
- Loss of companionship and love
- Pain and suffering experienced before death
- Mental anguish of the deceased
- Lost earnings the deceased would have earned
- Medical expenses before death
- Property damage
- Punitive damages in egregious cases
Texas Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations
Texas law gives wrongful death claimants 2 years from the date of death to file suit. This deadline is strictly enforced — missing it almost certainly ends any chance of recovery.
We understand families need time to grieve. But please don't wait too long to consult with us. An early call costs nothing and protects your rights.