How to Know When You Should Hire a Wrongful Death Lawyer

If your loved one has been prematurely taken from you because of the negligence of someone else, you may be able to bring a wrongful death claim. Talk to a wrongful death lawyer in McAllen, TX as soon as possible to find out whether it’s likely your situation qualifies as a wrongful death.

In some cases, you may be very clear about who is responsible for your loved one’s death and that it was due to negligence. For example, if you have a family member who died in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, that’s clearly a situation where someone’s negligence caused your loved one’s death, and you should contact a lawyer to get started on a claim.Other situations may not be quite so clear. If your family member was under the treatment of a doctor and died, for example, it will take very specific and clear evidence to prove that there was malpractice and that the death was not to be expected or simply a tragic accident. In a case like this, it’s still a good idea to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced wrongful death attorney who can evaluate your case and help you dig down to the details to find out what really happened.

What a Lawyer Can Do for You

Investigate

In nearly any situation, an investigation is going to be very important. Even in the case of a car accident caused by a drunk driver, an investigation is necessary to determine if only the driver is at fault. Texas has what are known as “dram shop laws” which may allow you to hold a bar or restaurant responsible for what an intoxicated person does if they served that person alcohol when it was clear they were already drunk, or if they served alcohol to a minor. But no matter the cause of your loved one’s death, your lawyer will investigate to build a strong case for justice on your behalf.

Negotiate for You

You have to deal with the loss of your loved one. You should not have to sit in a room to negotiate with an insurance company’s lawyers over money at a time like this. Nor should you have to worry about phone calls and paperwork and responding to offers. One of the important things your lawyer will do for you is to negotiate on your behalf to represent your best interests. Your lawyer is on your side, yet your lawyer is not personally affected by the death of your loved one and can thus approach the matter dispassionately, focused on your best interests.

Protecting Your Rights

Your lawyer is also there to defend your rights. Your lawyer will make sure that any settlements that are offered are fair and properly taken to consideration everything that your loved one suffered as well as the losses that you and your family have sustained.If your loved one has been killed by another person’s negligence, contact us today at the Almaraz Law Firm in McAllen, TX. We also serve Edinburgh, Midland and Odessa.

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