Monetary Damages in Texas Wrongful Death Cases

When you lose a loved one due to someone else’s wrongdoing, understanding monetary damages is crucial for your wrongful death claim. The León Law Firm helps families understand what compensation they can recover in Texas. We fight to get you the full financial recovery you deserve. Our lawyers know how to calculate all types of damages and prove their value to insurance companies and juries. We work to secure maximum compensation for your family’s losses.

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What Are Monetary Damages?

Understanding Compensation in Wrongful Death Cases

The León Law Firm knows how to handle complex wrongful death cases involving significant financial losses. Monetary damages are the financial compensation you can recover when someone wrongfully causes a death. Texas law allows families to seek different types of damages, including economic and non-economic losses. Our lawyers understand how to calculate and prove all available damages. Learn more about Monetary Damages Resources for complete information on compensation types.

Our Monetary Damages Legal Services

The León Law Firm provides comprehensive legal services for families seeking full compensation in wrongful death cases:

Economic Damages Recovery

Economic damages cover the financial losses your family faces after a wrongful death. This includes lost wages your loved one would have earned over their lifetime. It also includes lost benefits like health insurance and retirement contributions. We work with economists to calculate these losses accurately, considering future earning potential, raises, and career advancement. We also include the value of services your loved one provided to the family.

Non-Economic Damages Claims

Non-economic damages compensate for losses that don’t have a clear dollar amount. This includes mental anguish, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship. In Texas, these damages are available to spouses, children, and parents of the deceased. We help families understand their rights to these damages and work to prove the emotional and personal impact of your loss to maximize recovery.

Survival Action Claims

Survival actions are distinct from wrongful death claims but are often filed together. These claims seek damages for what the deceased person suffered before death. This includes medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages from the injury until death. The estate can recover these damages. We help families understand when survival actions apply and how they can increase total recovery.

Why Choose The León Law Firm for Monetary Damages Claims: Our Specialized Approach

When you seek full compensation for wrongful death damages, learn more about The León Law Firm and why we stand out. The León Law Firm is different because:

Damage Calculation Expertise

We work with economists and financial experts to calculate the full value of your losses. We won’t settle for less than you deserve.

Proven Trial Results

Our team has won significant verdicts in wrongful death cases. Insurance companies know we’re prepared to go to court for full compensation.

Comprehensive Loss Analysis

We analyze all types of damages available in your case, considering both economic and non-economic losses to maximize recovery.

Personal Attention

Our Spanish-speaking staff clearly explains complex damage calculations. We keep you informed throughout the process.

No Upfront Fees

We handle wrongful death cases on a contingency basis. You pay nothing unless we win your case.

Maximum Recoveries

Our track record includes multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for families who lost loved ones.

Attorney Services: Frequently Asked Questions About Monetary Damages

Our experienced legal team answers common questions about compensation in wrongful death cases:

Types of Damages

What types of monetary damages can we recover in a Texas wrongful death case?

You can recover economic damages like lost wages, benefits, and services your loved one would have provided. You can also recover non-economic damages like mental anguish and loss of companionship. The specific damages depend on your relationship to the deceased and the circumstances of the death.

How do you calculate lost wages and future earnings?

We work with economists to analyze your loved one’s earning history, education, skills, and career path. We consider their age, health, and likely retirement date. We also factor in raises, promotions, and benefits they would have received. This creates a comprehensive picture of the financial loss to your family.

What are non-economic damages worth?

Non-economic damages like mental anguish and loss of companionship don’t have a set value. The amount depends on factors like the relationship with the deceased, their role in the family, and the impact of the loss. We present evidence about your loved one’s character and your relationship to help juries understand the full value of your loss.

Calculating Compensation

How long does it take to determine the value of our case?

Calculating damages can take several months as we gather all necessary information. We need employment records, tax returns, medical records, and other documents. We also need time for expert economists to analyze the data. But we can give you an initial estimate much sooner based on the basic facts.

Do we pay taxes on wrongful death settlements?

Generally, wrongful death settlements are not taxable income under federal law. But there can be exceptions, especially for punitive damages or interest on delayed payments. We work with tax professionals to ensure you understand any tax implications of your settlement.

What if our loved one was retired or unemployed?

Even if your loved one was retired or unemployed, you may still recover significant damages. Retired individuals often provide valuable services to their families, like childcare, home maintenance, and care for other family members. We calculate the value of these services. Unemployed individuals may have had earning potential that we can prove.

How do medical bills and funeral costs factor into damages?

Medical bills from the final illness or injury and funeral costs are usually part of a survival action, not the wrongful death claim itself. These are damages the estate can recover. We often file both types of claims together to get full compensation. The estate can recover these expenses even if family members recover wrongful death damages.

Who Can Recover Damages

Who can recover monetary damages in a Texas wrongful death case?

Only certain family members can recover wrongful death damages in Texas. These include the spouse, children, and parents of the deceased. If none of these direct relatives exist, then other family members may be able to file a claim. Each person who can recover has their own separate claim for damages.

Can adult children recover damages for a parent's wrongful death?

Yes, adult children can recover damages for their parents’ wrongful death. They can seek compensation for mental anguish and loss of companionship. They may also recover for the loss of inheritance and financial support they would have received from their parent.

What if the deceased person was divorced or separated?

If the deceased was divorced, the ex-spouse cannot recover wrongful death damages. However, children from the marriage can still recover their own damages. If the couple was separated but not legally divorced, the spouse may still have rights to damages.

Browse our significant case results to see examples of substantial monetary damage recoveries in wrongful death cases.

What Clients Say About Our Monetary Damages Services: Real Testimonials

Our work has helped many families recover full compensation for their wrongful death losses. Read our reviews to see how we fight for maximum monetary damages in every case.

Our Legal Team: Experienced Wrongful Death Attorneys

Our monetary damages legal services are handled by skilled lawyers who know how to maximize compensation. Our experienced lawyers bring decades of combined experience to damage calculations and recovery:

Carlos A. León, Founding Partner

Started the firm in 1995. He has extensive experience calculating and recovering maximum damages in wrongful death cases. His understanding of Texas damage laws and work with financial experts has helped many families get full compensation for their losses.

Piero A. Garcia

focuses on wrongful death lawsuits with complex damage issues. His experience with economic and non-economic damage calculations makes him highly effective at proving the full value of family losses.

Lauren M. Esparza

brings valuable expertise in damage analysis and expert witness work. Her meticulous approach to proving all types of losses has helped families recover millions in wrongful death compensation.

Monetary Damages: Areas We Serve Statewide

The León Law Firm helps families throughout Texas recover full monetary damages in wrongful death cases. We focus on Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, and El Paso counties, including:

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Our legal settlements team has recovered millions in monetary damages for wrongful death families.

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Contact The León Law Firm: Get Help Calculating Your Damages

Ready to discuss the monetary damages available in your wrongful death case? Contact The León Law Firm today for a free review:

The León Law Firm, P.C.
One Sugar Creek Center Blvd, Suite 980
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
Direct Line: (281) 980-4529
Email: info@theleonlawfirm.com

Available: 24/7 for wrongful death cases. Can’t come to us? We’ll come to you. Evening and weekend meetings are available. Spanish-speaking staff are always available.

Don’t settle for less than full compensation. Call now to learn about all the damages available to your family.

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