Losing a loved one is devastating under any circumstances. But when a death is caused by someone else's negligence or recklessness, the grief is compounded by anger, unanswered questions, and sudden financial strain. At HURTINTEXAS.COM, we help Houston families pursue justice and accountability through Texas wrongful death claims, so you can focus on healing while we handle the legal fight. Attorney Joe Guerrero represents surviving spouses, children, and parents in wrongful death cases arising from car accidents, workplace tragedies, dangerous properties, and more. While no legal outcome can undo your loss, holding the responsible party accountable can provide financial security for your family and help prevent the same thing from happening to someone else.
Under the Texas Wrongful Death Act, certain family members can bring a claim when a person's death is caused by another party's wrongful act, negligence, carelessness, or unskillfulness. In simple terms: if your loved one would have had a personal injury claim had they survived, your family may have a wrongful death claim now.
We handle wrongful death cases arising from:
Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
Drunk and distracted driving crashes
Workplace and construction site accidents
Oil rig, refinery, and industrial explosions
Defective products and dangerous machinery
Unsafe properties and negligent security
Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?
Texas law limits who may bring a wrongful death claim. Eligible family members include:
The surviving spouse of the deceased
The children of the deceased, including adult children
The parents of the deceased
These family members may file individually or together. If no eligible family member files within three months of the death, the executor or administrator of the estate may file on behalf of the family, unless the family requests otherwise. Siblings, grandparents, and other relatives are not eligible to file under Texas law. In addition to a wrongful death claim, the estate may also bring a survival action, a claim for the pain, suffering, and medical expenses your loved one experienced before their passing. We'll evaluate every claim available to your family.
What Compensation Can Your Family Recover?
While no amount of money can replace a life, Texas law allows surviving family members to seek compensation for the very real losses they suffer, including:
Lost earning capacity and financial support the deceased would have provided
Loss of companionship, love, and society
Mental anguish and emotional suffering
Loss of household services, care, and guidance
Funeral and burial expenses
Medical bills incurred before your loved one passed
Exemplary (punitive) damages in cases of gross negligence
Every family's loss is different. We take the time to understand what your loved one meant to your family, financially, emotionally, and personally, so the full measure of your loss is reflected in your claim
How Long Do You Have to File?
Texas generally imposes a two-year statute of limitations on wrongful death claims, starting from the date of death. While two years may sound like plenty of time, evidence fades quickly. Witnesses move, records are lost, and companies begin protecting themselves immediately. The sooner you speak with an attorney, the stronger your case will be.
Attorney Joe Guerrero understands that a wrongful death case is unlike any other. Your family deserves compassion, patience, and straight answers, along with a legal team that fights relentlessly for accountability.
When you work with us, you get:
No upfront fees, we only get paid if we win
Direct access to your legal team 24/7
Compassionate guidance through every step of the process
A thorough, independent investigation into how your loved one died
Aggressive pursuit of maximum compensation for your family
We handle the insurance companies, the paperwork, and the courtroom, so your family can focus on each other.
From Downtown Houston and The Heights to Katy, Pasadena, Baytown, and Spring, we've helped families across the metro area seek justice after an unimaginable loss. Wherever the accident occurred, we're prepared to stand with your family.
Free, Confidential Case Evaluation
If you've lost a loved one because of someone else's negligence, you don't have to face what comes next alone. We'll listen to your story, explain your family's rights, and help you decide the best path forward, with no pressure and no obligation.
