Fatal Car Accident Lawyers - Houston, Texas

Grossman Law Offices can help you file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit against those responsible for your loved one's death

A fatal car accident occurs on a daily basis. It can involve drunk drivers, 18 wheeler drivers, tractor trailer accidents, and defective products such as defective tires or vehicle rollovers.

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I recently represented a Houston family who lost their parents when the opposing driver’s tire exploded due to a defect in the tire. These types of accidents are especially frustrating because they seem so easily preventable.

Fatal car accidents in Houston and the wrongful death that occurs will usually require an accident reconstruction expert to help explain what happened. An accident reconstruction expert can take pictures and video, measurements, accident reenactments, maps and diagrams and other methods to help explain to a judge or jury how a particular accident occurred and who was at fault.


Grossman Law Offices is Experienced in Fatal Car Accident Cases.

A number of years ago I represented the family of a young man who was killed, we alleged, by another driver who had run a red light. The defendants contended that the young man ran the red light. The police report was unclear with regard to who ran the red light. There were many pieces of evidence our expert used to reconstruct who most likely ran the red light.

Evidence was obtained from the City of Houston which told us the type of light sequencing device that was used at that particular intersection. We also downloaded the modules in both vehicle that told us the rates of speed five seconds before impact as well as four, three, two, and one second before impact. The module told us about brake usage and cruise control.

Our expert went to the intersection at 2:30 in the morning when our accident took place to get an idea of the amount of traffic flow. The expert took detailed measurements and compared them to the measurements from the fatality report obtained from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Depositions were taken of the defendant driver, the police officer who investigated the accident, all witnesses, and the defendant’s expert. The vehicles of both the plaintiff and the defendant were kept in storage for later inspection by the expert.


Our Experts are Thorough in Their Fatal Car Accident Investigations.

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The benefit of hiring our fatal car accident attorneys of Houston to assist in this type of case in that we can help you navigate through the complex legal issues that will arrive. We have a team of renowned experts who will assist in developing the best case possible. We have the knowledge and experience necessary to help you, your family member or friend through a difficult process.

Our expert took all of the aforementioned evidence and was able to make a reasonable conclusion that it was the defendant that ran the red light. This type of investigation can be critical to obtaining a favorable settlement or jury verdict.


Some of Our Most Recent Successful Cases
$95,035.00 Recovery - Wrongful Death / Automobile Accident
Recovery for the father of a young man who was killed in a car accident.
Total Recovery:
$95,035.00
Attorney Fees:
$31,678.00
Litigation Expenses:
$25.00
$3,200,000.00 Recovery - Wrongful Death / Automobile Accident
Our attorneys were hired to represent the family of a middle aged woman who was killed in a car accident. The incident occurred as another vehicle struck the car that the decedent was a passenger in, head-on on the passenger side. The impact resulted in catastrophic injuries which claimed the life of the decedent.

Our attorneys were hired soon after the accident and we launched a full investigation. Through the course of our investigation, it was soon determined that the head-on collision was caused a failed component in the defendant's vehicle (the particulars of which cannot be elaborated upon per the resolution agreement). Suit was filed against the manufacturer of said component and litigation commenced. The case was successfully resolved through litigation.
Total Recovery:
$3,200,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$1,280,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$50,000.00
$150,000.00 Recovery - Wrongful Death / Workplace Accident
(policy limits) Recovery of a disputed life insurance policy for the family of a contractor who died on the job.
Total Recovery:
$150,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$50,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$341.00
$97,500.00 Recovery - Wrongful Death / First-Party Dram Shop Accident
(policy limits were $100k) Recovery for wife of a motorcyclist who was killed in a drunk driving accident.
Total Recovery:
$97,500.00
Attorney Fees:
$48,750.00
Litigation Expenses:
$0.00
$550,000.00 Recovery - Wrongful Death / First Party Dram Shop
A young woman lost her life after a bar over served her to more than three times the legal limit resulting in her burning to death in a single-vehicle accident. Witnesses stated that she was so intoxicated that she could barely make it to her vehicle without assistance. Through litigation, our attorneys ascertained the necessary evidence to prove that the establishment provided alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person, thus resulting in her ultimate demise.
Total Recovery:
$550,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$220,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$25,000.00
$250,000.00 Recovery - Wrongful Death / Commercial Vehicle Accident
Our attorneys were hired to investigate a fatal motor vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler that claimed the lives of several men, the family of one in particular which our firm represented, felt that the official version of events as outlined in the police report was not an accurate portrayal of the facts and circumstances of the collision.

Our firm launched an investigation, the findings of which served as the basis for a subsequent lawsuit. We were able to determine that the defendant's accusations of contributory negligence on behalf of he driver of the vehicle did appear to be valid and plaintiffs conceded as much. However, the plaintiffs were adamant that the contributory negligence did not entirely overshadow the negligence on behalf of the defendant truck driver.

Through physical evidence and an admission of liability that our attorneys were able to importune from the defendant under oath, we were able to show that the defendant had indeed pulled into the path of the decedent's vehicle, which was of consequence irrespective of the decedent's own contributory negligence, and that icontact.com
Total Recovery:
$250,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$82,500.00
Litigation Expenses:
$10,000.00
$550,000.00 Recovery - Wrongful Death / Workers' Compensation Gross Negligence
(policy limits) A father of two was killed on the job when he fell from a personnel platform atop an elevated piece of machinery. The defendant was initially afforded protection from a liability suit by virtue of their workers' comp policy. Upon thorough investigation, it became evident that gross negligence was at the root of the accident, and suit was filed accordingly. A successful outcome was obtained through litigation.
Total Recovery:
$550,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$220,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$40,000.00
$300,000.00 Recovery - Wrongful Death / Third Party Dram Shop
(policy limits) An incredibly intoxicated driver drove head-on into a vehicle, killing several of the vehicle's occupants. The defendants had limited assets, yet an alternative policy was uncovered, which the defendants argued was non applicable. Under threat of litigation, our attorneys negotiated a settlement for the policy limits.
Total Recovery:
$300,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$132,000.00
Litigation Expenses:
$0.00
Confidential Recovery - Wrongful Death / Workplace Accident
Major freight train company sued as the result of an incident which claimed the life of an employee. Our attorneys settled the case outside of court for a confidential amount.
Total Recovery:
Confidential
Attorney Fees:
Confidential
Litigation Expenses:
Confidential
$625,000.00 Recovery - Wrongful Death / Medical Malpractice
Recovery for family of victim who died after receiving the wrong medication.
Total Recovery:
$625,000.00
Attorney Fees:
$206,250.00
Litigation Expenses:
$5,000.00

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