Claims and Attorneys

When you lose a loved one in an unfortunate accident, the emotions can overwhelm the family and friends to the point when it can be difficult to get together all the important information needed to determine exactly who bares responsibility for the death. An experienced law firm can be important to help work with you through the claim and lawsuit process. Your first consultation with us is free and we are only paid when the case is complete.

If your family has suffered a loss, it is important that you all understand that wrongful death claims are available to you and your family if a corporation or person is responsible for the death. Workplace injuries are the most common type of wrongful death claims filed by any law firm.

Auto accidents and construction accidents also account for many wrongful death lawsuits.

If the death occurred on the job, it is very important that you understand that Texas Employers are legally obligated to provide a safe work environment for their employees. If the decedent’s employer does not create a sufficiently safe workplace and the death occurs during employment, then the decedent’s loved ones may file a wrongful death suit for the employer’s negligence and possibly employer’s gross negligence. Also, a person driving a vehicle is responsible for driving safely on the road and not endangering property, other drivers, pedestrians, occupants of vehicles, and other vehicles. If a driver drives recklessly and someone gets killed due to this conduct, then filing a wrongful death lawsuit is the correct action. Wrongful death lawsuits are intended to compensate the decedent's loved ones for lost earnings the victim would have gotten, if the decedent had lived and worked for an average lifetime. Wrongful death verdicts or settlements also get compensation for the decedent's family for lost companionship, mental anguish medical expenses and such issues in addition to funeral and other expenses that result from the incident that caused the death. If whoever caused the unfortunate death acted without regard to others' safety, known as callously, then you may have punitive damages available. If you or your family has lost someone because of an accident call us at 361.444.1111.

If you have lost a loved one because of another party’s negligence, a doctor’s error, a defective product or other medical negligence you really need an attorney who has the resources, contacts and confidence you need on your side to get you compensation for these losses. Wrongful deaths frequently result in severe, lifelong fiscal hardship for those left behind. This is on top of the emotional scarring that results from the loss of a child, spouse, or parent. When a defective product or simple negligence causes a senseless wrongful death knowing where to turn for assistance or help can be tough. Don’t let such tragedies go unanswered. Our law firm believes that many wrongful deaths are avoidable with reasonable precautions. We will work hard to try and prove this kind of negligence to maximize your compensation. Our attorney’s experience with this kind of law is vast. With our Legal Team in your corner we will produce the best possible results for your losses. If you have lost a loved one as a result of negligence call us at 361.444.1111.

Are you in Corpus Christi? Have you suffered the wrongful death of a loved one?

Give Carabin Shaw a call. We can help. Call us at 361.444.1111, local if you’re in Corpus Christi.