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A minor's share of a Texas wrongful death settlement goes into a court-approved trust or annuity. Learn who controls the money and when the child receives it.
Texas parents can file a wrongful death claim for a child within two years. Learn who qualifies, how divorce affects it, and what damages you can recover.
Wrongful death is a civil claim, not a criminal charge. Learn how the two differ in Texas and why your family can still recover after an acquittal.
In Texas, a wrongful death claim can succeed if your loved one was 50% or less at fault. See how comparative fault reduces your recovery.
Texas law lets surviving family sue a hospital for wrongful death, but Chapter 74 adds strict notice and expert report deadlines and three damage caps.
Restitution rarely covers a family's total losses after a fatal DWI in Texas. Learn how it differs from a wrongful death lawsuit, and whether you can pursue both at the same time.
A surviving common-law spouse can file a Texas wrongful death claim, but only by proving informal marriage. Learn the test, the evidence, and the deadline.
Texas has no vehicular manslaughter law. Learn the three charges that can result from a fatal crash, their penalties, and how your family can file a wrongful death claim.
A Texas slip and fall wrongful death claim depends on the owner's duty, proof of a dangerous condition, and a two-year deadline. Learn who can file.
Criminally negligent homicide is Texas's lowest homicide charge. Learn about the sentence, how it compares to manslaughter, and what it means for your claim.
If your child died in a Texas bus accident, learn who can file a wrongful death claim, the six-month government notice deadline, and what damages you can recover.
January 2025 marked the first fatal crash involving a driverless car, but Waymo wasn't to blame. Learn the difference between "involved" and "caused" under Texas law.