Dallas Wrongful Death Lawyer

If your loved one was killed due to the negligence of another, you have options. Surviving dependents and/or relatives are entitled to be compensated in Texas for the following:

• loss of companionship: what the person who died would have emotionally provided to a relationship, and the mental pain and suffering resulting from the decedent's death
• direct expenses: medical bills and funeral costs
• loss of benefits: what the person could have received in pension/retirement benefits had they lived
• loss of future earnings: what the person who died would have earned in salary if he or she had lived
• punitive damages: what amount the defendant should, as a deterrent to future wrongdoers, be forced to pay in order to be punished for his or her action resulting in the victim's death

These are called survival actions in Texas. In cases such as these, where the victim’s direct testimony is not available, it is critical that the dependents, heirs and/or relatives of the victim contact a qualified attorney immediately. Evidence must be preserved, witnesses located and interviewed, experts identified and retained.

Scott Palmer has successfully litigated numerous wrongful death claims in the Texas courts. Though the vast majority of these cases settle before trial, he prepares every case as if settlement were out of the question and trial a certainty. The defense bar is well aware of this. Quick, insignificant settlements are not what they are expecting. They expect aggressive representation from Scott Palmer, which makes all the difference during complex litigation.

For effective and comprehensive representation, please contact Dallas wrongful death lawyer Scott Palmer at his downtown office.