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Wrongful Death Lawyer in San Antonio, TX
After a Loss in San Antonio
Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is one of the most painful experiences a family can face. During this difficult time, your family may be entitled to seek justice and financial support through a wrongful death claim. The skilled attorneys at Leah Wise Law Firm are here to provide compassionate guidance and strong legal representation every step of the way.
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Our Track Record of Success
Construction accident$7,500,000compensation- car accident$965,000compensation
- personal injury$887,826compensation
Common Causes of
Wrongful Death in San Antonio
Every family's loss is unique, but many wrongful death cases in San Antonio arise from similar tragic circumstances. Our attorneys handle the following types of cases.
Car Accidents
San Antonio's busy roads, including the I-35 corridor and Loop 1604, see a high volume of fatal collisions each year. Distracted drivers, drunk drivers, and those who run red lights put everyone at risk.
Trucking Collisions
The heavy flow of big rigs along the I-35 corridor means that a driver's error is often fatal for those in smaller vehicles. We investigate crashes, uncovering causes like driver fatigue, maintenance failures, and company negligence. We pursue verdicts and settlements that hold powerful trucking companies and their insurers accountable.
Work Site Incidents
Safety failures at heights or with heavy machinery frequently result in the deaths of local workers. Dangerous working conditions, inadequate equipment maintenance, and noncompliance with OSHA standards often play roles in construction worker deaths. Our team is relentless in identifying liable parties and pursuing justice on behalf of grieving families.
Medical Neglect
When healthcare providers fail to meet accepted standards of care, patients can suffer irreversible consequences. Surgical errors, delayed diagnoses, medication errors, and systemic hospital failures can all lead to fatalities. These cases require careful review of records and input from medical professionals who can establish how negligence caused your loved one's death.
Dangerous Products
Faulty equipment or consumer products can cause fires or injuries that result in a loss of life. We hold manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable when defective products take the lives of San Antonio residents.
Other Cases We Handle
San Antonio families lose loved ones in many different situations. Here are additional types of cases we take on:
- Pedestrian accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Workplace fatalities
- Premises liability incidents
- DUI/DWI collisions
No matter how your loved one died, our experienced San Antonio wrongful death attorney will thoroughly investigate the circumstances, identify all liable parties, and fight for the justice your family deserves.
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Call Leah Wise Law Firm at (210) 903-8121. We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your situation at no cost and explain how the law protects you during this time.
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Who Has the Right to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas
Under state law, not every relative can start a legal case. According to Texas Code Section 71.004, this right belongs to the closest family members.
- Spouses: A husband or wife, including those who can demonstrate a valid common-law marriage, may file a wrongful death claim even if the couple was separated at the time of death.
- Children: Both minor and adult children, including legally adopted children, may bring a claim for the wrongful death of a parent. In Texas, children have this right even if they are financially independent.
- Parents: Parents who lost a biological or adopted child may pursue a wrongful death action, regardless of the child's age at the time of death.
- Estate Executors or Administrators: If a spouse, child, or parent does not file a wrongful death claim within three months, the executor or administrator of the estate may pursue the claim, unless the family specifically asks them not to.
Important: Siblings, grandparents, and other extended family members generally do not have the right to file wrongful death claims in Texas, even if they were financially dependent on the deceased. In these cases, our legal team can explore alternative options, such as recovering compensation indirectly through the estate.
Compensation Available in Wrongful Death Cases
Texas law recognizes that a family member's death causes both tangible financial losses and profound emotional harm. Families may recover both economic and non-economic damages.
These are measurable financial losses your family has suffered:
- Funeral and burial costs: Payment for the memorial service and all related expenses.
- Lost income and benefits: The wages, salary, bonuses, and employment benefits your loved one would have provided over their expected working life.
- Lost savings and inheritance: Recovery for the wealth or assets the family would have ultimately received if the loved one had lived.
- Loss of household services: Compensation for services such as childcare, housekeeping, home repairs, and caregiving that the deceased provided to the household.
- Medical expenses: Costs for the treatment your loved one received before passing, including emergency care, hospital stays, and surgeries.
These damages address the emotional and personal impact of losing a loved one:
- Loss of love and companionship: Recovery for the absence of marital comfort, affection, and emotional support that the deceased provided.
- Loss of advice and guidance: Compensation for the parental mentorship and moral support the victim offered to family members.
- Survivors' emotional distress: Damages recognizing the mental anguish and suffering caused by the unexpected loss.
- Loss of consortium: Compensation for the loss of a marital relationship, including intimacy and partnership.
In cases where the responsible party acted with gross negligence or intentional misconduct, Texas courts may award additional damages beyond direct losses.
Bereaved families often underestimate the amount and type of damages they can seek. Our wrongful death attorneys in San Antonio calculate the true value of what you have lost, both financially and emotionally, and fight for full compensation so your family can move forward with security and peace of mind.
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Meet Our San Antonio
Wrongful Death Legal Team
At Leah Wise Law Firm, each member of our team is dedicated to you, our client. We bring focused legal skills, advanced knowledge, and genuine care to every wrongful death case in San Antonio. We are proud to introduce the attorneys who will fight for your family's justice.
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Alexandra Habbouche-HuertaAttorney
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Linda MenaOffice manager
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Amanda GarzaMedical Records & Intake Specialist
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Areas We Serve
Our wrongful death attorneys serve families in San Antonio and throughout Bexar County, as well as in major cities across Texas:
Care and Skill from
Leah Wise Law Firm
We know that no amount of money replaces a person, but it can help your family stay in your home, pay your bills, and provide for your kids. If you are dealing with this tragedy, contact Leah Wise Law Firm for professional help and the protection of your future.
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Common Questions About San Antonio Wrongful Death Claims
A wrongful death occurs when a person dies as a result of another party's negligence, recklessness, or intentional act. This includes fatal car crashes caused by distracted or impaired drivers, construction site accidents resulting from safety violations, deaths caused by defective products, and fatalities resulting from medical errors. If the deceased had had the right to file a personal injury claim had they survived, the family may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit.
Liability depends on how the death occurred. In a truck accident, the driver, the trucking company, or a cargo loader may all share responsibility. In a medical case, a hospital, a physician, or a pharmacy could be liable. In a workplace accident, a contractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer may be at fault.
In most cases, Texas law gives surviving family members two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim. Missing this deadline typically means losing the right to seek compensation entirely. Exceptions may apply when the cause of death was not immediately known, when a minor child is involved, or when the claim is against a government entity, which may carry a shorter filing window.
Texas law allows recovery if your family member's share of fault is less than 50% of the total. We examine the evidence carefully and push back against any attempt to unfairly shift blame onto the person who died.
We recommend bringing the death certificate, any accident or police reports, medical records, and insurance information if available. Missing documents should not stop you from calling us because we can help gather what is needed as the case moves forward.