The wrongful death of an elderly person
In Texas, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit, no matter the age of the victim. Texas wrongful death lawsuits can be brought even in cases where the victim was an elderly person.
The wrongful death of an elderly person leaves their family with very real losses – emotional and sometimes financial. The surviving family member, for example, might have relied on the victim's income or pension. Some pensions do not have a survivorship benefit, which means the surviving spouse loses the money they relied on before the victim’s death.
In general, however, financial damages are less in wrongful death lawsuits when the victim was an elderly person. This is because, in most cases, the victim is retired. In addition, the children of an elderly person are usually grown and self-supporting.
Courts do, though, take into consideration the surviving family member’s loss of affection, guidance and companionship.
Even though these cases can be more complicated, the victim’s family members are still entitled to compensation. If you have lost a loved one in an accident, or as the result of someone else’s negligence, contact Fears | Nachawati. Email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 to receive free legal advice from one of our Texas wrongful death lawyers.
