Denton 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 hard if the death that occurred in Texas was because someone else was acting in a criminal or negligent manner. In most instances, the family of the victim may be able to file a lawsuit for wrongful death.

Wrongful Death Law in Texas

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

Typically, only the immediate family of the deceased has the power to sue for damages.

The result of a winning Wrongful Death lawsuit are damages. These can include compensation for medical care, lost earnings, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and sometimes punitive damages.

Typically, only the immediate family of the deceased has the power to sue for damages.

Texas Wrongful Death Attorneys Are Available to Advise You

Like other personal injury cases, state laws dictate a statute of limitations in which your case must be brought. If you file your Wrongful Death lawsuit outside of this short window, you may lose any option you have to recover. It is because of that you should retain a Denton, Texas Wrongful Death Attorney as soon as possible.

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Life in Denton

Denton, Texas is a major city and the county seat of Denton County. It is best known for its world-acclaimed live music scene. The city of Denton has produced a long list of famous musical artists and Grammy award-winning performers. It is also an excellent city in terms of residential housing and employment opportunities.

Denton's lively musical culture centers mostly around the University of North Texas. The University runs an excellent music department which has sprung the careers of artists such as Norah Jones, Don Henley, Meat Loaf, and Roy Orbison. Many graduates of the University of North Texas have signed with major recording labels. The University also maintains Winspear Auditorium, which hosts concerts throughout the year. The presence of the University of North Texas as well as Texas Women's University helps to create an enjoyable "college-town" atmosphere in Denton.

Other attractions in Denton, Texas include the Golden Triangle Mall, which is a shopping complex that has more than 90 specialty stores. Visitors also flock to Denton to attend the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival and the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo. These annual festivities attract crowds of over 300,000 people.

Denton, Texas lawyers practice law in many different fields to meet the needs of the community. Lawyers in Denton are often members of multiple bar associations and civic groups. The Denton County "Courthouse-on-the Square" is a popular historic museum located in the city.

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