El Paso Wrongful Death Lawyer

Losing a loved one to someone else’s negligence is devastating—and you deserve answers and justice. If you need an El Paso wrongful death lawyer, Abrar & Vergara is here to help. Schedule your consultation online or call (915) 444-6675 today to speak with a compassionate legal team.

Car accidents, falls, and medical malpractice are leading causes of preventable deaths in Texas. At Abrar & Vergara, we guide grieving families with compassion and clarity while aggressively pursuing justice—offering free consultations in English and Spanish with no upfront costs.

Understanding Texas Wrongful Death Law 

Texas law, specifically Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §§ 71.001–71.051, defines ‘wrongful death’ as a death resulting from the negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct of another person or entity. A wrongful death lawsuit is a type of civil action for monetary damages arising directly from the loss of your loved one. 

Parties Eligible to Recover Wrongful Death Damages 

Under § 71.004, only the deceased’s lawful spouse, children, and parents may file a wrongful death lawsuit. If these parties do not file the appropriate claim in the three months following their loved one’s passing, then the executor or administrator of the estate must file the claim for them. 

One party, such as a spouse, may file the action on behalf of all eligible plaintiffs. However, other heirs, such as grandchildren, nieces, or unmarried partners, may not generally bring an action for wrongful death in El Paso. 

Wrongful Death v. Survival Actions 

Wrongful death lawsuits always arise because of an unlawfully inflicted injury or illness. As such, the fatal event might also support a personal injury claim. These claims, most commonly arising from car accidents, falls, or medical mistakes, survive your loved one’s death. 

These are often filed if your loved one survived the initial event, such as a serious car crash on I-10, but eventually passed away from his injuries. The deceased’s immediate heirs, such as nieces or nephews, may demand all the personal injury damages that would have been available had your loved one survived to bring the lawsuit. These may include medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. 

Our experienced El Paso wrongful death and personal injury litigators might help eligible family members file both claims. This ensures you’re achieving justice for your loved one and receiving compensation for the pain caused by his death. 

Examples of Conduct Leading to Wrongful Death Lawsuits in El Paso

Wrongful death claims might involve both accidental and criminal conduct. We vehemently litigate both types of claims at Abrar & Vergara to ensure full justice for your loved one. 

Negligence-Based Lawsuits 

Negligence claims supporting wrongful death actions most commonly include the following: 

• Motor vehicle accidents: Car, truck, bus, bike, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents are a leading cause of wrongful deaths in El Paso, TX. The state estimates that over 70 vehicle occupants and 120 pedestrians are killed in El Paso County traffic accidents each year. 
• Falls: Slip-and-fall and related accidents are also a common cause of preventable deaths in Texas. They often involve slipping backward or falling from heights, resulting in fatal traumatic brain injuries or broken necks.  
• Medical malpractice: Professional mistakes, including negligently performing surgeries or missing a critical cancer diagnosis, often support both survival actions and wrongful death lawsuits. 
• Workplace safety violations: Many fatal workplace accidents occur on dangerous construction sites. In some cases, they might involve long-term exposure to deadly chemicals. Families might obtain wrongful death damages in some workplace accident cases. 
• Dangerous products: Dangerous foods, machines, and medications might result in significant injuries leading to death. These are called products liability claims in Texas.  

Families might recover personal injury damages in survival actions and wrongful death lawsuits for accidental injuries resulting from another person’s mistakes. 

Lawsuits Based on Criminal Conduct in El Paso

Examples of criminal conduct often underlying wrongful death claims include the following: 

• Murder 
• Manslaughter 
• Assault and battery 
• Drunk and reckless driving 
• Vicious dog attacks 
• Domestic abuse 
• Intentional disregard for workplace safety 

If your loved one died as the result of another person or entity’s intentional or reckless conduct, our experienced litigators might help you demand additional punitive damages in El Paso wrongful death lawsuits.

Damages Available to Families in Wrongful Death Actions

Eligible family members might obtain both wrongful death damages and personal injury damages during litigation. Personal injury damages – those sustained when your loved one survived the initial accident but later passed from his or her injuries – might include all medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages. 

Wrongful death awards specifically compensate the victim’s spouse, children, and parents for their losses associated with the fatal injury. These might include funeral expenses, the value of lost financial contributions, and compensation for their emotional pain and suffering. Our El Paso wrongful death attorneys fight to maximize both forms of financial recovery for innocent family members at Abrar & Vergara through valuable insurance settlements and litigation. 

Benefits of Retaining Our Experienced El Paso Civil and Probate Litigators 

Texas only gives family members three months after the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This is a short window of time to plan a funeral and grieve before being forced to file complex legal claims. For this reason, our experienced wrongful death lawyers can handle these administrative matters on your behalf. This includes guiding you through the probate process, filing personal injury and wrongful death claims, and communicating directly with insurers and defense attorneys to give you the space you need during this difficult time.  

Unlike other civil lawyers who rely only on insurance settlements, we are not afraid to take your claims to court at Abrar & Vergara. Our extensive litigation experience makes us the right choice for families who want to see perpetrators held accountable in a court of law for their loved one’s death. 

Trial-Tested Wrongful Death Attorneys in El Paso, TX

Do not trust just any injury lawyers with these emotionally difficult cases. Trust the compassionate and trial-ready wrongful death legal team at Abrar & Vergara. We know how to balance getting you the compensation you need for the financial losses associated with sudden deaths and the justice you’re looking for in court. 

Schedule a free and confidential case consultation with our El Paso wrongful death, survival action, and personal injury lawyers today by calling (915) 444-6675 or connecting with us online.