Deadlines vary by state (often two years). Contact us promptly.

Practice area

Wrongful Death Lawyer

Q: Who can file a wrongful death claim?

It varies by state u2014 often a spouse, children, or parents, or a personal representative of the estate. We'll confirm for your situation.

A wrongful death claim lets certain family members seek compensation when a loved one dies because of another’s negligence or misconduct — from medical malpractice or birth injury to car and truck wrecks and dangerous products. We handle every case with compassion and discretion.

Handled With Compassion & Discretion

Licensed in TX · OK · NM · AZ

No Fee Unless We Recover

20+

Years representing grieving families

States licensed — TX, OK, NM & AZ

Cost to you unless we recover for your family

100%

Confidential, no-obligation consultations

Causes we handle

When a wrongful death claim may apply

Birth Injury

When a preventable delivery complication takes a child’s life.

Medical Malpractice

Misdiagnosis, surgical errors, or failure to treat.

Car & Truck Wrecks

Fatal collisions caused by another driver or carrier’s negligence.

Defective Products & Mass Torts

Dangerous drugs, devices, or toxic exposure.

What it can recover

What a wrongful death claim may cover

Funeral & Medical Expenses

Costs already incurred because of the loss.

Lost Financial Support

Income and benefits your loved one would have provided.

Loss of Companionship & Guidance

Recognition of what the relationship meant to your family.

Survivors' Grief

Some states allow recovery for the grief and mental anguish of surviving family.

What’s recoverable — and who may file — varies by state. We’ll walk you through exactly what applies to your family’s situation.

Know where you stand

Who may file, and by when

Texas

2-year filing deadline

Spouse, children or parents may file

Oklahoma

2-year filing deadline

Personal representative of the estate files

New Mexico

3-year filing deadline

Personal representative of the estate files

Arizona

2-year filing deadline

Spouse, children or parents may file

Deadlines and comparative-fault rules can be technical and unforgiving — this is general information, not legal advice for your specific situation. A free case review will confirm exactly where you stand.

How it works

How the RealLyfe Lawyer helps

A free, private conversation

We’ll listen to what happened and gently walk through whether a claim may apply — no cost, no pressure.

We investigate with care

We gather records and evidence, and identify every party who may be responsible — handling every step with discretion.

No fee unless we recover for your family

You pay nothing up front, and nothing at all unless we recover compensation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

It varies by state — often a spouse, children, or parents, or a personal representative of the estate. We'll confirm for your situation.

Deadlines vary by state, often two to three years. Please contact us promptly so we can confirm your timeline.

Yes — a wrongful death claim is separate from any criminal case, and can proceed regardless of whether criminal charges are filed.

Nothing. Consultations are free and confidential, and we work on contingency — no fee unless we recover for your family.

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