Houston Fatal Car Accident Attorney

Attorney Michael Grossman Can Help You If You’ve Lost a Loved One on a Wrongful Death Automobile Accident

If you have lost a loved one or family member as a result of a fatal car accident, you may have merit in seeing justice served against a responsible party through a Houston wrongful death lawsuit.

The first thing you should be aware of prior to filing such a lawsuit is that it is nearly impossible for a non-attorney to win this type of case as they can be incredibly complex. An insurance company will work to deny your claim and aggressively fight to win a wrongful death case no matter how severe the injuries or the number of victims. A team of legal professionals who can even the playing field is what you need by your side. Houston fatal car accident attorney Michael Grossman from Grossman Law offices has the ability to fully explain the workings of wrongful death lawsuits. Furthermore, he has the experience required to bring to justice those that are responsible for your loved one's death.

What Damages Can a Plaintiff Seek for a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Following a Houston Fatal Car Accident?

There is no monetary amount that can ever truly compensate you for the loss of someone dear to you like a family member. The entire family can be impacted with such an emotional and sudden loss. The fact of the matter is, not only do you have an emotional crisis, the loss can also be extremely devastating financially, thus creating a burden for the family as a whole. After sustaining financial losses from a myriad of circumstances following the loss of your loved one, our attorneys will do everything in their power to make sure you receive proper compensation. Not only do we want to guarantee that your family does not suffer from the economic hardship due to your family member’s death, we also want to assist you with bringing the negligent parties to justice. The stakes are quite high in wrongful death lawsuits, and you will need proper representation in order to fight against highly skilled insurance adjusters and defense attorneys.

There are two types of damages in a comprehensive wrongful death lawsuit: survival damages and wrongful death damages. The child, spouse or parent of the deceased victim can seek out wrongful death damages. These cases seek compensation for a plaintiff and the plaintiff's financial losses as a result of the death of their loved one. Wrongful death damages include:

• The medical expenses paid prior to a victim's death if any exist.
• The expense of a funeral.
• The financial support that was lost which used to be provided by the victim.
• Emotional distress as a result of losing a family member and compensation for loss of companionship.

Survival damages are sought on behalf of the decedent. In other words, one family member “stands in” for the victim of the fatal auto accident in Houston. A spouse, parent, child, or, in some instances, a sibling, can sue for survival damages. Both survival damages and wrongful death damages can be sought by the same family member. However, whereas wrongful death damages can be sought by many family members for the loss of the same loved one, only one family member can seek survival damages. Survival damages include:

• Any medical expenses that were paid previous to the victim dying.
• Any wages the victim lost while they spent time at the hospital.
• The lost earning capacity that came as a result of a disability.
• The physical pain endured.
• Emotional and mental torment that was a result of the victim's injuries.

There is a unique legal approach required for each type of damages and they must be sought in a separate claim. Rest assured that our attorneys have the knowledge and experience necessary to cover all bases making sure your lawsuit is comprehensive and representative of the full extent of your incurred financial losses. Although this is a highly technical process, we are capable of handling it, and have helped hundreds of families through the emotionally-challenging process of seeking compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas for the last 20 years. Houston fatal car accident attorney Michael Grossman will work hard to ensure that proper compensation may be awarded so that you can get back to your recovery.

Do I Need an Attorney’s Help in Seeking Compensation Following a Fatal Car Accident in Houston, TX?

Initially, fatal car accidents may often not appear as complex as most of them really are. The potential damages, as far as how much money is on the line, may be quite large in a fatal car accident lawsuit. A ruthless case will likely be built against your loved one by the insurance company so that they don’t stand the opportunity to lose what could be a sizeable sum. Many factors may indicate a more complex lawsuit than initially thought such as:

• One, or possibly more, of the drivers that were part of the accident may not cooperate with parts of your investigation or respond to your questions.
• You may be hammered with questions about the accident or your family member by the insurance adjusters.
• Your statements are being requested to be recorded by the insurance adjusters. This is usually a huge sign that it is necessary for you to hire an attorney.
• You are asked to sign away your right to file a lawsuit by accepting a sum of money from the insurance company.
• Even though this is a fatal car accident case, your insurance company offers a small settlement.
• One, or possibly more, of the drivers that are part of the accident have insurance protection by a company that you have never heard of prior to this accident.
• One driver, or possibly more, that was involved in the accident does not have any type of insurance coverage.
• Your gut tells you your insurance claim is not being handled properly.

Insurance Company Tactics Following a Houston Fatal Auto Accident

There is a big possibility that the insurance company will challenge your claim, especially when a fatality is involved, since it will more than likely cost them a lot of money. You should be aware that insurance adjusters pose a large risk to your case. Consequently, hiring a Houston fatal car accident attorney to represent you in these types of situations can assist your family toward getting fair compensation and seeking justice against those responsible for your loss.

Many insurance adjusters may play on your family's emotions and take advantage of their grief after a fatal car accident, getting them to sign away their rights when their minds are not yet emotionally prepared. There is a big probability the insurance adjusters had knowledge of your loved one's death, even before you did. They may have no problem in asking difficult questions and requesting statements from family members at the hospital and the morgue. They know the chances that you have spoken to an attorney in the immediate aftermath of a fatal car wreck in Houston are slim. Their goal is to get you to sign your rights away before you have a chance to do so. Due to their own enormous amount of grief, many people are victim to this tactic due to unclear thinking. Houston fatal car accident lawyer Michael Grossman is concerned that this does not happen to you and does not wish for an insurance adjuster’s gimmicks to cause you to lose your right to seek justice.

In an ideal world, insurance companies would discuss the damages your loved one's death caused and a fair compensation settlement would be offered to you and your family to help cover your loss. This is rarely the case, especially for fatal car accident victims and their families. The goal of the insurance company is often to pay as little as possible and to work against a victim. Most people do not have total comprehension of how complex their case is until it is too late, and most insurance companies are successful against them due to this naïveté. Unfortunately, many cases may suffer from irreparable damage before victims and their families seek the help of an attorney. Don’t let this be the case with you. We can ensure your case is not damaged as a result of their underhanded tactics. Our experienced fatal car accident attorneys can negotiate on your behalf with these insurance adjusters. Since we’ve taken claims against nearly every major insurer in the country, they’re often well-aware of our law firm. Consequently, they won’t attempt their tactics on our clients that they might otherwise employ on unwitting or otherwise vulnerable family members who have lost a loved one in a Houston fatal car crash.

Houston Fatal Car Accident Attorney Michael Grossman Can Assist You

It is a mistake for family members of fatal car accident victims to think scare tactics work in regards to insurance companies offering a fair settlement by being threatened with a lawsuit. The truth of the matter is that insurance companies do not get scared by tactics of non-attorneys. The teams of defense lawyers that insurance companies have to represent them have been shutting down fatal car accident cases in court for years. The strength of your case holds no bearing when you do not know how to prove your damages, respond to a list of admissions, or submit a demand packet. Countless times, stories are shared with us of from people who have walked away with nothing because they attempted to represent themselves against these very experienced professionals.

On the other hand, our experienced Houston fatal car accident lawyers have the ability to get a fair settlement offered and know how to scare an insurance company by providing relevant evidence of their client’s culpability. We have helped victims and families of fatal car accidents seek justice for over 20 years. We have been successful against just about every major insurance company and defense firm in the nation, litigating lawsuits and handling hundreds of fatal car accident cases. In order for them not to have to face our attorneys in court, and because they are often aware of our successful track record, these organizations are often prone to offer our clients out-of-court settlements.

In order to uncover all possible defendants, a thorough investigation must be conducted. What was the cause of your family member’s accident? A defective tire? Someone who was drinking and driving? A broken traffic light? Multiple parties may be liable for your loved one's death, and we will assist you to bring comprehensive claims against all liable parties in every situation. You can be assured that we are dedicated to completely explaining the most complex subtleties in your case in upfront and honest terms so that you will know how to proceed and an informed decision can be made. It is our goal to assist you with bringing justice to those responsible for your loved one’s death. Contact Houston fatal car accident attorney Michael Grossman from Grossman Law offices today if you have lost someone in a fatal car accident. Free consultations are available to you at 1-855-392-0000 where you can discuss with us the specifics of your loved one’s fatal car crash in Houston, Texas. We are here to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.