Texas families who have suffered the loss of a loved one can file lawsuits against organizations they believe were negligent in regards to caring for the deceased. One family is filing a wrongful death suit against the NFL for the death of former star Patriots linebacker Junior Seau. Seau committed suicide, and the family believes that the brain damage caused by his career is what led him to that point.
Texas oil-field workers more likely to be involved in fatal traffic accidents
Many workers involved in Texas' booming oil industry face a great deal of danger when hitting the highways. Truck accidents are occurring more frequently all across the country, and oil and gas workers in particular are at risk. A recent study shows that these workers are 8.5 times more likely to die in a traffic accident than people who work in other occupations.
Texas family files lawsuit after boy dies in cab accident
Tragic road accidents can often lead to lawsuits being filed against a negligent driver. A cab driver and his employers are facing a wrongful death suit after the man hit and killed a 5-year-old Texas boy. The lawsuit was filed by the boy's family after the fatal accident occurred on the family's first trip to New York City.
Wrongful death suit filed against Texas nursing home
The family of a nursing home patient has filed a lawsuit against a Texas nursing home. Wrongful death suits like these help grieving families recover damages for the loss of their loved ones. This particular suit seeks both wrongful death damages and survival damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses and physical pain and suffering, among many other things.
