WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIMS

Under Texas law, a wrongful death occurs when a person dies due to the neglect, carelessness, unskillfulness, or wrongful act of another. These claims frequently arise from:

Car and Truck Collisions
Commercial 18-Wheeler Accidents
Drunk Driving Crashes
Workplace or Construction Incidents
Defective Products
Dangerous Conditions on Property (Premises Liability)
Medical Negligence

If the death could have been prevented, the surviving family may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim.

CEDILLO LAW FIRM

Nothing is more devastating than losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence or misconduct. These cases are emotionally overwhelming, legally complex, and deeply personal. At Cedillo Law Firm, we stand with families throughout Houston, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, and across Texas, helping them seek justice, accountability, and financial security through carefully prepared wrongful death claims.

We understand that no lawsuit can undo the loss — but the law does provide a way to protect your family’s future, hold negligent parties responsible, and obtain compensation for the harm caused.

Our role is to shoulder the legal burden so you can focus on healing.

What Qualifies as a Wrongful Death Case?

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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?

Texas law restricts who is allowed to file. Eligible family members include:

Spouse
Children (including adult children)
Parents

If no family member files within the allowed timeframe, the estate’s representative may file a survival action.

Cedillo Law Firm walks families through every step of this process, ensuring clarity and compassion throughout the case.

Damages Available in a Wrongful Death Case

Every case is unique, but Texas law allows recovery for losses such as:

Economic Losses

Loss of the loved one’s income and financial support
Loss of benefits, household services, or inheritance

Non-Economic Losses

Loss of companionship, love, guidance, and comfort
Mental anguish suffered by surviving family members

Survival Damages

These may include the pain, suffering, and medical bills your loved one experienced before passing.

Exemplary (Punitive) Damages

In cases involving gross negligence, reckless conduct, or intentional acts, punitive damages may apply.

We work with economists, life-care planners, medical experts, accident reconstructionists, and grief specialists to present a complete, accurate portrayal of the losses your family has endured.

Why Families Choose Cedillo Law Firm

Wrongful death litigation requires not just legal knowledge, but strong trial experience, compassion, and the ability to tell the story of a life that mattered. Cedillo Law Firm offers:

A Trial-Ready Personal Injury Team

We are a trial-centric law firm with attorneys who handle major injury and fatality cases. Insurance companies recognize which firms are willing to go to court — and that recognition affects how they negotiate.

Experience With Complex Accident Investigations

From commercial trucking companies to corporate defendants, we know how to secure evidence, preserve black-box data, obtain records, subpoena witnesses, and build a liability case the right way.

Close Client Communication

Families dealing with grief need clarity and support. We maintain regular communication with surviving family members and handle all interaction with insurance companies so the family never has to.

Respectful, Dignified Case Presentation

We approach wrongful death cases with the seriousness they deserve. Every filing, demand, expert report, and argument honors the life of the person you lost.

Two Offices Serving Houston, Sugar Land & The Woodlands

We represent families across Southeast Texas and routinely assist clients in:
Houston, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Richmond, Rosenberg, Katy, Pearland, Pasadena, Missouri City, Spring, Kingwood, and surrounding areas.

How We Handle Wrongful Death Cases

1. Immediate Investigation

We act quickly to gather evidence before it disappears — crash reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, vehicle inspections, employment records, medical reports, and more.

2. Expert Collaboration

We work with:

Accident reconstructionists
Medical experts
Commercial trucking and transportation safety experts
Economic-impact specialists
Grief and psychological experts (when appropriate)

3. Insurance Navigation & Strategy

Wrongful death cases often involve multiple insurance policies, corporate defendants, or layered coverage. We identify every possible source of compensation.

4. Settlement Negotiation or Trial

If a fair settlement cannot be achieved, we take the case to court. Our trial strength is a core reason families choose us.

The Legal Deadlines (Statute of Limitations)

Texas generally requires that wrongful death claims be filed within two years of the date of death. Some exceptions may extend or shorten that period, depending on the facts.

We encourage families to speak with us as early as possible so we can protect evidence and begin building the case.

A Law Firm That Protects Your Family’s Future

Your loved one’s story deserves to be told with dignity, and your family deserves justice. At Cedillo Law Firm, we pursue wrongful death claims with the compassion, precision, and determination that these cases demand.

If you have lost a family member due to negligence in Houston, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, or anywhere in Texas, we are here to help you navigate this difficult journey with strength and respect.

Compassion. Accountability. Justice for families.