Lewisville Wrongful Death Attorneys

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Understanding Your Right to Compensation in Texas

If a close family member, such as a spouse, parent, or child, has died, your situation can be all the more challenging if the death that occurred in Texas was caused by the negligent or criminal actions of someone else. In most cases, the family of the victim can bring an action for Wrongful Death.

Texas Wrongful Death Laws

Only people who are quite closely related to the victim may sue for wrongful death in Lewisville.

In most cases, only the family members immediately related to the deceased will have the power to sue.

If you win your wrongful death lawsuit, you will be entitled to damages to compensate for funeral expenses, medical care that the deceased received, loss of companionship, and in very egregious cases, punitive damages.

In most cases, only the family members immediately related to the deceased will have the power to sue.

Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers Are Prepared to Help

Like most other lawsuits, there is a time period in which you must bring your Wrongful Death action. If you do not file it within the statute of limitations, you will lose your ability to sue. Because of this, it is crucial that you contact a Lewisville, Texas Wrongful Death Attorney as soon as possible.

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Life in Lewisville

Lewisville, Texas is a medium-sized city in Denton County, and it is part of the greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area.

At the 2000 Census, the population of Lewisville was estimated to be 77,000. However, current estimates place the population at over 100,000 people, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.

Lewisville, Texas was incorporated in 1925, making it one of the oldest incorporated cities in the Dallas area. In its early history, growth was very slow, with the economy largely depending on relatively small-scale agricultural operations. After the construction of the Lewisville Dam, creating a large reservoir in the area, growth began to accelerate.

In the mid-1960s, Lewisville became one of the first cities in Texas to racially integrate its public schools.

When the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport opened in 1973, the population of Lewisville and other nearby towns exploded, partially attributed to the thousands of jobs the airport brought to the area.

Thanks to its rapid growth, and proximity to one of the country's major metropolitan centers, the legal community of Lewisville, Texas is highly diverse and well-developed. From large, national law firms, to small firms and solo practices, chances are good that you can find a Lewisville, Texas lawyer who is the right match for you.

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