Losing a loved one because someone else was negligent or reckless has far-reaching consequences. Beyond the pain and anguish of losing your spouse, parent or child, the financial burdens can be devastating. Loved are often left to deal with unexpected costs associated with emergency medical treatment and the expenses of burial. Loss of the decedent’s income can leave a family in dire straits.
The Glenn Law Firm has been providing aggressive legal representation to families whose loved ones have been killed as a result of negligence or reckless, careless and wanton conduct for more than 25 years. Our clients can expect dedicated service and trust us to obtain full compensation for all of their claims resulting from their loved one’s death. To assist you in your search for information on how to pursue your claim, we have put together a list of frequently asked questions for those dealing with the impact of a wrongful death in their family. If your family has lost a loved one as a result of someone else’s negligent or reckless conduct, call David M. Glenn to have all of your questions answered right away.
What is a “wrongful death”?
What should I do if my loved one is killed?
Who is responsible for my medical bills?
What about burial expenses?
Do I really need to hire a wrongful death lawyer?
How is a wrongful death trial lawyer paid?
What am I entitled to recover or how much is my case worth?
How long will it take to recover?
What type of cases does the Glenn Law Firm handle?
What to expect during your wrongful death case?
Is it likely my case will go to court?
What is a “wrongful death”?
A wrongful death is an untimely death due to the negligent, reckless, careless or willful and wanton (or even intentional) conduct of another person or party. These claims arise out of motor vehicle collisions (including car wrecks, truck and 18 wheeler wrecks, motorcycle wrecks), medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, premises defects, workplace accidents and any other type of fatal injuries.
What should I do if my loved one is killed?
If possible, you should obtain the personal information from all persons present at the time of or soon after your decedent’s injury. This includes names, addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth. If you can, take pictures of the accident scene before any of the evidence is moved or altered. Our wrongful death trial team can quickly respond to your requests for help and assist you with any questions you have about your situation. We will handle wrongful death cases any place in Texas and the United States. Call us as soon as possible so that we can make efforts to preserve the evidence before it is gone.
Who is responsible for my medical bills?
In general, the person or company “at fault” in the injury will ultimately be responsible for the medical bills and any other damages as a result of the wrongful death. However, any health care providers will look to the decedent’s estate or spouse to pay for their services. If the decedent had health insurance, you should use that insurance to pay for any medical treatment obtained prior to death. Dealing with these issues can be frustrating and without timely correspondence, credit ratings can be ruined. Call the Glenn Law Firm with any questions you may have about dealing with your loved one’s expenses for the injuries that caused his or her death.
What about burial expenses?
Like medical expenses, the law provides for recovery of burial expenses as well. However, it is rare that the responsible party will pay for those up front. Burial expenses are another claim the estate has against the at fault party. The expenses of the funeral will generally have to be paid by the decedent’s family. Often we can help make arrangements for your payments to be made over time. Contact the Glenn Law Firm with any questions you may have about your loved one’s expenses.
Do I really need to hire a wrongful death lawyer?
Big business and insurance companies have specially trained adjustors who spend all day every day working to settle wrongful death claims for the smallest possible amount. These are full time professionals whose only agenda is to save their company money. In fact, their compensation is based on their ability to do just that. Hiring an experienced trial lawyer is the only way to keep these big companies from taking advantage of you. The fact is that these companies are bullies. They will try every thing they know to force you to settle your case for far less than you are entitled to recover. At the Glenn Law Firm, we have spent more than 25 years learning how to fight them at their own game. We fight bullies! is a not just a slogan, it is a mission. This is what we do, all day every day.
How is a wrongful death trial lawyer paid?
The Glenn Law Firm, like any other personal injury firm, is paid on a contingent fee basis. That means you don’t pay unless you recover by settlement or jury verdict. A contingent fee is a predetermined and agreed percentage of your settlement or jury verdict. If you don’t recover, you are not responsible to pay for our services.
What am I entitled to recover or how much is my case worth?
The value of your case depends on multiple factors. These are all based on the physical injuries and the monetary damages you have incurred, and how these injuries will impact your life. These include:
* pain and suffering of your loved one prior to death
* pain, suffering and mental anguish your family has incurred as a result of the loss
* decedent’s lost earning capacity based for the future (expected career earnings)
* lost insurance and other benefits
* loss of care, comfort and society due to your loved one’s death
* medical and burial expenses
In wrongful death cases, The Glenn Law Firm can help you understand exactly what you are entitled to claim based on all of the facts related to your loss. Contact us as soon as you can to allow the best possible opportunity to protect your rights.
How long will it take to recover?
While there is no way to know exactly how long your case will take to resolve, the Glenn Law Firm
can provide you with an accurate estimate of what you can expect. Frequently the insurance companies act like bullies and make low ball offers that make it necessary to file suit to get a fair recovery. These tactics are designed to delay and minimize your recovery. At the Glenn Law Firm, we know how to combat these tactics and prepare your case to get you the highest amount you are entitled to recover. We fight Bullies! is our motto and our mission. We are dedicated to getting you the recovery you deserve.
What type of wrongful death cases does the Glenn Law Firm handle?
The David M. Glenn Law Firm handles all types of personal injury cases, including the following:
* car, truck (including 18 wheelers) and motorcycle accidents
* catastrophic personal injuries
* premises liability injuries
* nursing home abuse
* brain injuries
* any other type of fatal injury
What to expect during your wrongful death case?
While your cases is pending, our legal team will be with you all the way. We will work together to collect and assemble the documentation required to prove all of your damages. We will make sure you fully understand the legal process and how to combat the insurance companies bully tactics. Our team has extensive trial experience and knows how to prepare your case for maximum impact in court.
Is it likely my case will go to court?
Whether your case goes to trial or not depends on the insurance company’s willingness to fully and adequately compensate you for your injuries. At the Glenn Law Firm, we believe that the way to beat a bully is to fight him. So, We fight bullies! We do it by preparing your case for trial-from the first day we meet until the end of your case. And we believe that the most likely way to obtain full and just compensation is from an American jury. We believe the American jury system is the greatest vehicle for providing justice that has ever been devised. And we are working every day to protect your rights to trial by jury.