Wrongful Death Lawyer in College Station, Texas

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There is no greater tragedy than losing someone you love or deeply care about.  However, there is comfort in knowing that there may be options to recover relief and justice for those who have passed.  Thankfully, surviving family members may be able to seek compensation from the responsible party.

If you have lost a loved one in an accident, call Zinda Law Group at (800) 863-5312 for a 100% free case evaluation with a College Station wrongful death attorney today.

Wrongful Death Defined

You may have a wrongful death claim if your family member has died as the result of the negligence, recklessness, or carelessness of another person.  This type of claim is different than a regular personal injury claim because of the person who is bringing suit.  Personal injury claims are brought by an injured party against the person who hurt them.  Unfortunately, in a wrongful death suit, the victim is deceased and cannot sue on his or her own behalf.  Thus, surviving family members or the deceased’s estate may bring a claim against the individual who is legally liable for their death.

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Common Wrongful Death Cases

The following is a list of the common types of wrongful death cases:

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Car Accidents

Car crashes are one of the most common ways a person can be killed due to the negligence of another.  Most roadway fatalities occur due to distracted driving, speeding, or driving under the influence.  The responsible party is the person who was negligently operating their vehicle. 

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Truck Accidents

Truck accidents occur for similar reasons that regular car accidents do.  These accidents can be attributed to the negligence of the driver when a driver is distracted or not following roadway rules.  However, truck accidents can also be attributed to the company that employs the truck driver if that company has been negligent in its procedures and policies.

Cole Gumm

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Workplace Accidents

Certain professions, such as construction, hold a higher risk for dangerous accidents to happen that can ultimately lead to the death of an employee.  However, all jobs, even those that don’t seem dangerous, have the potential to cause the death of another person.  A wrongful death claim brought about by a workplace accident can occur any time an employer puts an employee in a situation that could either directly or indirectly cause them harm.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, nurse, or other licensed medical professional fails to follow proper protocol or procedures and causes harm to another.  In the case of wrongful death claims, this harm is the death of another individual.  Deaths happen as the result of medical malpractice most often because of surgical error, misdiagnosis, or failure to diagnose a condition altogether.

Defective Products

When a person dies as the result of a product that is defective in design, the manufacturer who created that product will most likely be held responsible.  This can occur with anything from toys, to tools, to medicines, and foods. 

Premises Liability

Wrongful death claims based upon premises liability are brought about when the owner or occupier of a home, business, or other property has negligently failed to keep that premises safe, and that negligence causes the death of another person.  If the owner of the premises was negligent, then they are liable.

Wrongful Death Claims Involving Children

The accidental death of a loved one is devastating enough, but the accidental death of a child is even more heartbreaking.  A child’s life cannot be reduced to dollars and cents, but you may be able to receive legal compensation for certain damages, such as funeral costs, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and the loss of your child’s love and companionship.

Close family members such as parents, siblings, and grandparents have the option to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of a child.

What to do after an Accidental Death

Get the Medical Attention You Need

The most important thing to do after an accident, whether it be an accident that happened to you or a loved one, is to get help.  In the event of an accidental death, it is important to take care of yourself emotionally to make sure that you are okay and getting the care you need.  In order to fight for your loved one and get them the justice they deserve, you need to be both physically and mentally healthy.

Preserve Evidence and Document What You Can

The best way to ensure that you have a successful wrongful death claim and receive the compensation that you and your loved one deserves, it to preserve any relevant evidence you can.  No detail is too small.  Take the time to take photos of any injuries or get the contact information of anyone you know has knowledge of the accident that happened. 

Contact a Wrongful Death Attorney

If you or someone you know has lost a loved one, the best way to ensure you receive justice and get the compensation you deserve is to contact a wrongful death attorney.  Our College Station wrongful death attorneys at Zinda Law Group will fight tirelessly for you and your loved ones.

Elements of a wrongful Death Claim

A wrongful death claim is a personal injury claim that is being brought on behalf of the injured person because they are now deceased.  Therefore, to state a claim for wrongful death you must be able to prove the same elements the deceased person would have to prove if they were alive and suing on behalf of themselves.

For example, if someone has died as the result of another person’s negligence, then you must show the responsible party owed a duty to the deceased, breached that duty, and that the breach of that duty caused the death of another person.

Determining who is at Fault

The person at fault is the one whom you can prove was negligent or reckless. The American Bar Association (ABA) defines a negligence claim as one arising from an accident in which someone failed to exercise reasonable care.  This liability could fall on a single person, a group of people, or even a business.  Essentially, the key is to ask yourself whether the person you believe to be liable had a responsibility to act in a certain way and failed to act in that way.  Most of the time, people have a duty to act as a reasonably prudent person would, however, this duty may be different depending on the circumstances. 

How to File a Wrongful Death Claim

Contact a Wrongful Death Attorney

If you have made the decision to pursue legal compensation for the accidental death of a loved one, it is in your best interest to hire an attorney.  The legal process of filing a wrongful death claim can be complex and having a caring attorney fighting for you can ease this burden.

Learn More: Why Hiring a Lawyer Will Help Your Case

Investigate

Once you hire an attorney, they may begin an investigation.  This will include discussing what happened, reviewing and collecting evidence, and talking to witnesses.

Consider Your Options

Essentially, you will have two options when trying to obtain legal compensation for the death of a loved one.  You can either settle the lawsuit by accepting a settlement offer, or you can refuse a settlement offer, if there is one, and go to trial.  Your attorney will be able to advise you on your options. 

Wrongful Death Settlement

An individual filing a wrongful death suit may receive both economic and non-economic damages for the death of another person.  In short, economic damages compensate an individual for the expenses that can be quantified with an exact dollar amount.  This would include costs such as medical bills, funeral expenses, loss of the deceased’s income, etc.  Non-economic damages, however, compensate you for things that aren’t so clearly quantifiable.  This includes costs such as the loss of love and companionship and the deceased person’s pain and suffering before their death.

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Patrick Lucas

Excellent personal injury law firm. They take care of their clients, communicate well, and make sure the case is always on track.

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Julie Lucas

Zinda Law Group is full of hardworking attorneys and paralegals who genuinely care about your case. I highly reccomend!

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Mariana Espinoza

I Highly recommend Zinda Law Group for any Personal Injury Law! They work very hard and keep in touch with us clients.

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Brianna Gomez

Highly recommend Team Cole at Zinda Law Group. The effort they dedicate to their work makes them a better team. Go to them for any Personal Injury Law.

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Kamila Y Martinez

Amazing law firm highly recommend for any personal injury case

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Danna Garcia

Definitely recommend Zinda Law Group specifically Team Cole. Their dedication and hard work are what I love the most.They are the best for personal injury law.

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Samantha Trevino

Highly recommend Zinda Law Group for any personal injury case 😁

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Jim and Donnetta Horseman

Great firm and very professional

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Angela Sosa

Tiffany and team Robert are great at what they do. Definitely recommend.

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Julia Webb

Very happy with Zinda Law Firms service. Jason and Jazmin went above and beyond to help me. Highly recommend.

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Giselle Cortez

It was a pleasant experience for me to work with Zinda Law. They are attentive to answer each of your concerns, and also to assign you a person who assists you in your preferred language, thank you for everything Zinda law’s

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Dania Barreras

Ashley was very helpful with my mom’s case from getting the doctor appointment to getting scheduled, she was also very fast at responding if I had any questions. Over all they did amazing with getting my moms case resolved.

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DeAndre Williams

Very thorough and professional. Would definitely recommend!

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yareli garcia

I have had great help from Team Jason. Not only guiding me but also responding my questions about my case.

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Rowena Baterna

I will recommend the Zinda Law Group, because they easily to respond about your concerns and clarification in terms of handling your case, especially to Atty. Matt and Ms. Terri that incharge of my case. Thank you so much...Zindalaw Group

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Alexandria

I just wanted to say thank you so much to Ben Abbas and Neil Solomon. Since my fiance was hit by an 18-wheeler nearly lost his life and now struggles with persistent pain and has to use a cane on top of a litany of other health issues as a result of the accident, Ben and Neil fought hard on my fiance's case because it was a very complex case involving multiple parties. But not only did they fight hard for us on my fiance's case, when the man of the house and the breadwinner is unable to even walk without a walker for a little over a year and has had to spend two years fighting for disability, and as I've been supporting my fiance because that's what you do when you're loyal to who you love but it's difficult when you lose the breadwinner and they're not able to work, Ben and Neil helped us navigate the legal loan process and they have been instrumental in keeping us afloat. They always respond quickly often within a few minutes and get the paperwork processed almost every single time in the same day. We would have lost everything if it wasn't for them. We are so grateful for them and everything they have done for us. There are something like real life superheroes and if you're looking for a law firm from any kind of injury or accident, we strongly recommend them and Zinda Law Group. Because I can almost guarantee nobody will work harder for you than they will

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Martin Rosales

They were amazing to work with.

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Phoebe Currier

Kind caring lawyers. Quick to respond when called. They do but you first.

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Kimberly Beard

Zinda Law was very professional and helped me through every step of the process on a dog bite case. They were open and did not hesitate to answer any questions I had. Shivangi was very responsive as my attorney and even answered calls and texts during evening and weekend hours. I would definitely use them again - hopefully I won’t need to to!!

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CD Beeks

Team Matt and Terri are very knowledgeable and great at what they do. I would highly recommend connecting with them for all your legal needs.

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ANNA GARCIA

Highly recommend Team Evan and Priscilla for your legal case. They are very knowledgeable and efficient. Wonderful results.

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Andrea G

Jason and his team were awesome. I would 100% recommend him to anyone.

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L H

Supportive of my child's Elementary School in a big financial way especially towards special needs students. Fantastic action within our Austin community 💙

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Brenda Le

This law firm has made my recovery process so much easier!! They are very communicative throughout the whole process. I highly recommend them.

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Steve Gambler

Zinda Law Group fought hard for me

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Pamela Wisener

Thank you to Zinda Law Group especially Neil and Mara because you went the extra mile to get my suit finalized. I highly highly recommend Zinda Law Group

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D P

Could not have been more pleased with your services

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shaleeza hussain

Team Robert and Tiffany” are great at what they do, I would absolutely reccomend connecting with them for all your legal needs, they are hardworking, honest and very dependable individuals. I would highly recommend.

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Emet Martinez

I would recommend connecting with Team Danielle and Priscilla. They’re great at what they do and they are very helpful with your legal needs.

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Bobby Grissom

Cole and his team have worked hard to get the best out of a bad situation. There were some road blocks along the way, but the team was amazing.

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Isaac Martinez

Team Danielle and Priscilla are very knowledgeable and great at what they do. I would definitely recommend connecting with them for all your legal needs.

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Cody Bonn

Team Matt and Terri are hardworking, honest, and very dependable. I highly recommend them.

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Amber Hoxie

Team Matt and Terri are great at what they do. I would absolutely recommend connecting with them for all your legal needs.

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Christianna Panzera

My experience working with this law firm was amazing. Neil really fought for me. Also, Mara kept in touch and was very knowledgeable about everything! I really appreciate how my case was handled. 5 stars!!!

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Leanne Sharrott

Neil Solomon and Mara Havis are an amazing team and treat you like you are family. We felt very comfortable entrusting Zinda Law Group with our claim and they exceeded our expectations. We would recommend them to anyone.

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Alexander Tumax

Thank you to Team Jason for everything. Highly recommend for an of you personal injury needs!

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Virginia Acker

“Team Jason has been amazing every step of the way, amazing personal injury attorney!”

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Kyla Dykstra

I’m so grateful to Team Jason for all the care and attention they showed me!

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Angelica Cadena

Muy amables, te explican todo muy bien, están constantes en llamadas para saber cómo va tu caso

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Daniel Sanderson

Colin’s team at zinda law group went above and beyond what I was expecting

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Martin Parra

First time having to go through a personal injury claim. The Zinda law group made is super easy and helped every step of the way! Thanks Leah, Dave, and Cole!

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Legal Time Limits

In a typical personal injury lawsuit, the clock starts ticking on the statute of limitations the second you are injured, not when you decide you want to sue for those injuries.  However, wrongful death suits are a little bit different.  The clock starts ticking on a wrongful death action once the party bringing the suit has discovered, or should have discovered with reasonable diligence, the cause of death of the victim. 

In Texas, you have two years from the day you have discovered or should have discovered the death of the victim to file a lawsuit.  After two years, you are likely to be barred from recovery.

TRUST THE ATTORNEYS AT ZINDA LAW GROUP

The process of filing a wrongful suit can feel overwhelming and painful, and you should never have to go through it alone.  To make sure you are receiving justice for the deceased victim and that you are receiving the compensation both you and your loved one deserve, it is best to contact an experienced wrongful death attorney.  The College Station attorneys at Zinda Law Group may fight tirelessly to make sure you get the compensation you are entitled to. 

Call us today at (800) 863-5312 for a free consultation with one of our College Station wrongful death attorneys.  You don’t owe us anything unless we win your case.

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Our Awards

AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA BY THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (2016-2020)

AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA (2009, 2011-2012, 2014-2021), & NEIL SOLOMON (2020-2021)

AWARDED TO JACK ZINDA (2016-2020)

LIFETIME MEMBERS JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA

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