If you recently lost a close loved one such as a spouse, child, or parent and you have reason to believe that the death resulted from another person's negligence you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim is a type of lawsuit that allows the plaintiff to seek damages when an immediate family member is killed due to the negligence and/or recklessness of a third party. For example, if a mother was killed while performing job-related duties and it is later discovered that her death was caused by her employer's negligence, her spouse and children could file a wrongful death claim to seek monetary damages.

The types of compensation awarded in a wrongful death case will vary. Usually, plaintiffs are awarded compensatory damages, punitive damages, or both. While no amount of money can replace a close loved one, damages can help families pay their lost loved one's medical bills and funeral expenses. Damages can also make up for lost wages. To learn more about filing a wrongful death claim in San Antonio, contact the Malaise Law Firm now to discuss your case with a compassionate San Antonio personal injury attorney from our office.