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Lubbock Wrongful Death Lawyer

Our Lubbock wrongful death attorneys with Williams Caputo Injury Lawyers are ready to help if you’ve suffered the tragic loss of a loved one due to another party’s negligence. We’ll hold the responsible parties accountable and work to obtain the compensation needed to help you move forward on sound financial footing.

Types of Wrongful Death Claims We Handle

Wrongful death claims can stem from different types of incidents in Lubbock, and our attorneys assist families in seeking justice after the following accidents and more.

– Car accidents

Car accidents are one of the leading causes of wrongful death in Lubbock. Negligent drivers, distracted driving, speeding, and drunk driving can result in fatal accidents. If your loved one was killed in a car accident, a wrongful death claim can help you seek compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, loss of companionship, and more.

– Truck accidents

Truck accidents can also lead to tragic wrongful deaths. Due to the size and weight of commercial trucks, accidents involving them often have severe consequences. Negligent truck drivers, improper maintenance, and overloaded trucks can be contributing factors.

– Motorcycle accidents

Motorcycle accidents are another common cause of wrongful deaths. Motorcyclists are vulnerable on the road, and accidents involving motorcycles are often catastrophic. Negligent drivers, failure to yield, and reckless driving can lead to fatal collisions. If your loved one was killed in a motorcycle accident, we can help you build a strong wrongful death claim to hold the responsible party accountable.

– Pedestrian accidents

Lubbock’s busy streets and intersections can be dangerous and even fatal for pedestrians. Whether caused by a distracted driver or failure to observe traffic laws, pedestrian accidents can result in devastating consequences.

– Falls

Finally, falls can also lead to wrongful deaths. Whether due to hazardous conditions in a public place, a workplace accident, or negligence in a nursing home, falls can have tragic outcomes. Our legal team can help you determine if negligence played a role in the fall and guide you through the legal process of filing a wrongful death claim.

Wrongful death claims in Lubbock can result from many forms of negligence. Seeking legal representation in these cases is essential to protect your rights and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

“We get to represent people who oftentimes don’t have the ability to advocate for themselves against the ‘big bad wolf,’  and there isn’t a day that starts where I’m not looking forward to helping those people fight back.”

Joe Caputo

Founding Attorney

Calculating a Wrongful Death Settlement

Having an idea of how a Lubbock wrongful death lawyer calculates settlements can give you clarity on what to expect. It also highlights the importance of skilled legal representation in securing fair compensation.

Calculating wrongful death settlements involves a detailed assessment of various factors to determine fair compensation for the victim’s family. These settlements aim to cover economic and non-economic losses, ensuring the family obtains fair compensation for their loss. Typical losses include:

– Economic Damages

These are tangible losses your attorney can quantify in monetary terms. They include:

• Medical expenses: Medical treatment costs before the deceased’s death.
• Funeral and burial costs: Expenses related to the deceased’s funeral and burial.
• Lost income and benefits: Compensation for the income the deceased would have earned had they lived, including potential raises and benefits.
• Loss of services: The value of services the deceased provided, such as childcare, household chores, and other contributions.

– Non-Economic Damages

These intangible losses don’t have a direct monetary value but significantly impact the survivors’ lives. They include:

• Pain and suffering: Compensation for the emotional distress and mental anguish the deceased experienced before death.
• Loss of companionship: The emotional loss experienced by family members due to the absence of the deceased.
• Loss of consortium: The loss of a spousal relationship, including affection, comfort, and sexual relations.
• Punitive damages: Courts may award punitive damages in cases involving gross negligence or intentional harm. Punitive damages punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct in the future. However, courts rarely award them.

Financial experts, economists, and medical professionals often testify to calculate these damages accurately. Their insights help present a clear picture of the loss’s financial and emotional impact.

Experienced wrongful death lawyers know how to negotiate fair settlements. They consider all factors to ensure the settlement reflects the true extent of the family’s loss. They also handle negotiations with insurance companies and their attorneys to secure the best possible outcome.

Insurance Companies and Wrongful Death Claims

Insurance companies play a significant role in wrongful death claims, often the primary entities responsible for paying out settlements. However, their goal is typically to minimize payouts, which can create challenges for the families seeking compensation.

Upon receiving a wrongful death claim, insurance companies investigate to assess liability. They review police reports, medical records, and other relevant documents to determine the validity of the claim and the extent of their liability. Once their investigation ends, they’ll usually employ various strategies to reduce the amount they pay. These can include:

• Lowball offers: Offering settlements far below the claim’s actual value in hopes the family will accept out of financial desperation.
• Delaying tactics: Dragging out the claim process to pressure the family into accepting a lower settlement.
• Disputing liability: Arguing that the deceased was partially or fully responsible for their own death to reduce the payout amount.
• Challenging evidence: Questioning the validity and relevance of the evidence presented to weaken the claim.

How Your Attorney Can Defeat Insurance Company Tactics

A skilled Lubbock wrongful death lawyer with Williams Caputo Injury Lawyers can effectively counter these tactics. They understand the strategies insurance companies use and know how to negotiate for a fair settlement. They also work to verify that the insurance company’s investigation is thorough and unbiased.

Our attorneys will always seek to negotiate a fair settlement with an insurance company. However, we’ll be ready to take the case to court if negotiations fail. This legal leverage often encourages insurance companies to offer more reasonable settlements to avoid the cost and risk of a trial.

Consult Our Compassionate Lubbock Wrongful Death Attorneys Today

When you turn to Williams Caputo’s Law Firm, we’ll always prioritize your family’s best interests, working to help you receive equitable compensation for your tragic loss. This compensation includes economic damages and the intangible emotional and psychological impacts you’ve experienced. Please contact us online or call (512) 351-7000 for a free case review.

Client Reviews

What our clients are saying about us

David Z.

These guys are consummate professionals. As a transactional attorney who frequently receives requests from clients and prospects for injury lawyers, I always trust Joe Caputo—he is my go-to referral and consistently delivers for his clients. And as effective as they are as counsel, Caputo and Williams are even better people. Compassionate and trustworthy… You want these two advocating on your behalf when it counts.

Lyndsey P.

If you are looking for the best personal injury attorneys, Joe and Burgess are it. Their knowledge and experience with different types of cases mean they can help you and get you the best results from your case. I worked with them and saw day in and day out all they did to help their clients. While they are smart and know what they are doing, they are kind and good people who truly care. You are getting the best of the best when you hire Joe and Burgess.

Kate H.

Joe and Burgess are amazing attorneys. Their expertise, dedication to their clients, and commitment to excellence is second to none. They sincerely care about their clients and always put their clients wellbeing first and they are just overall great people to work with. You can’t go wrong with these skilled litigators in your corner.

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