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Wrongful Death Warrior in Houston

Losing a loved one in an accidental death or the negligence of another person or entity, surviving family members may seek to hold the responsible party accountable by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. 

If you’re here because you’ve lost a loved one in an accident, The Sewell Law Firm is very sorry and can hardly imagine what you’re going through. The emotional burden of the loss can make it very difficult to move forward.

While you are grieving you shouldn’t have to worry about anything else. You’ll need trusted legal guidance from a knowledgeable Houston attorney who understands the ordeal that you and your family are experiencing. The Sewell Law Firm has over 28 years of experience helping people like you through this awful time.

To speak with a qualified attorney about your wrongful death case, email or text or call anytime at 713-432-0730 or fill out the FREE case consultation form on this page. The Sewell Law Firm has a fully bilingual, Spanish-speaking staff and takes pride in being available 24/7 to answer your call. 

A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil lawsuit in which the survivors of an individual who has been killed as a result of someone else’s negligence or misconduct sue for compensation for their grief and financial hardship. The lawsuit is typically filed against the person, business or other entity that is believed to be responsible for the death.

A wrongful death action may arise from an accidental death such as a car crash or a malicious act such as a violent assault.

Sometimes, a death may result in both criminal charges and a wrongful death lawsuit being filed. For example, a drunk driver who causes a fatal accident may be charged with vehicular homicide and also be sued by the family of the person killed. The criminal charges and civil lawsuit proceed separately. A criminal prosecution is intended to punish a wrongdoer and is brought by the police and government prosecutors.  A wrongful death lawsuit is a separate civil action filed by the survivors to obtain monetary compensation.

To collect compensation for a wrongful death, the individual or group of individuals filing the civil lawsuit must show that a loved one’s death was caused by the negligence, disregard for safety or intentional act of another person or entity.

The experienced Wrongful Death Warrior at The Sewell Law Firm can help you pursue compensation if your family has lost a loved one as a result of someone else’s carelessness or intentional acts. The firm provides extensive experience handling wrongful death lawsuits and the resources needed to pursue these claims.

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