Wrongful Death Lawyer Dallas

In a wrongful death case, there are four elements that should be shown to exist. These include:

1. 1. Negligence – it must be shown that the defendant’s careless, reckless, or negligent actions led to the death
2. 2. Breach of duty – the plaintiff must show that the defendant owed a duty of care to the victim
3. 3. Causation – it must be shown that the defendant broke their duty of care to the victim
4. 4. Damages – it must be shown that there are quantifiable damages (funeral costs, medical expenses, etc.)

Wrongful death damages vary case-by-case, but often include:

• – Medical expenses for the deceased’s prior to their death
• – Funeral and burial expenses for the deceased
• – Loss of the deceased’s future income
• – Loss of the deceased’s companionship and/or parental guidance
• – Loss of any inheritance for the deceased’s children
• – The pain and suffering that the deceased may have experienced before death

Yes, in addition to the wrongful death, a decedent’s family may recover damages for the pain and suffering that the decedent endured prior to death.