Laredo, Texas Wrongful Death Lawyer
Laredo Wrongful Death Lawyer
When Your Family Has Lost Someone, You Need Clear Answers and a Lawyer You Can Trust.
Joey Tellez helps families in Laredo and throughout South Texas understand their legal options after a fatal crash, workplace incident, or other preventable loss. Your family will receive direct attorney access, honest guidance, and careful attention from the beginning.
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No attorney's fee unless we recover compensation for you. Case expenses may be handled separately under the written fee agreement.
Steady Guidance During a Difficult Time
Your Family Should Not Have to Carry the Legal Burden Alone.
After a fatal accident, families are often asked to deal with insurance companies, paperwork, medical bills, funeral expenses, and unanswered questions while they are still grieving.
Tellez Law can take over the investigation, preserve evidence, identify the responsible parties, and explain each step so your family can make informed decisions without being pressured.
Understanding the Legal Claims
Wrongful Death and Survival Claims Are Different
A fatal accident may involve more than one type of civil claim. The available claims depend on the facts, the surviving family members, and whether the person experienced injuries before death.
Wrongful Death Claim
A wrongful death claim may allow eligible family members to seek compensation for the losses they personally suffered because of the death, including loss of companionship, support, care, and household contributions.
Survival Claim
A survival claim belongs to the estate and may address losses the deceased person experienced before death, such as medical expenses, lost income, and conscious pain and suffering when supported by the evidence.
Who May Bring the Claim
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?
Texas law generally allows the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased to bring a wrongful death claim. In some situations, the personal representative of the estate may file on behalf of eligible beneficiaries.
Eligibility can be fact-specific. Speaking with an attorney early can help clarify who may file, how the estate is involved, and what deadlines apply.
Cases We Handle
Fatal Accident Claims in Laredo and South Texas
Car Accidents
Fatal collisions caused by speeding, distracted driving, unsafe turns, failure to yield, or other negligent driving.
18-Wheeler Accidents
Commercial truck crashes involving motor carriers, drivers, maintenance companies, brokers, or other businesses.
Drunk Driving Crashes
Fatal collisions involving an intoxicated driver and, in some cases, potential dram shop liability.
Oil Field and Workplace Incidents
Fatal injuries involving contractors, dangerous equipment, site operators, commercial vehicles, or industrial safety failures.
Premises and Construction Hazards
Fatal falls, structural failures, unsafe property conditions, and other preventable hazards.
Defective Products or Equipment
Claims involving unsafe machinery, vehicle components, tools, or products that failed during ordinary use.
Protecting the Evidence
Important Evidence Can Disappear Long Before a Lawsuit Is Filed.
Early investigation may be necessary to preserve video, vehicle data, work records, safety documents, photographs, and other evidence that helps explain what happened and who may be responsible.
What a Claim May Include
Losses That May Be Considered in a Wrongful Death Case
Loss of Financial Support
Income, benefits, and financial contributions the deceased would reasonably have provided.
Loss of Companionship
The loss of love, care, comfort, guidance, and society experienced by eligible family members.
Mental Anguish
The emotional pain and grief caused by the unexpected death of a close family member.
Medical and Funeral Expenses
Qualifying medical, funeral, burial, and related expenses supported by the evidence.
The damages available depend on the facts, the legal claims asserted, and the relationship of each beneficiary to the deceased.
Why Families Choose Tellez Law
Local Experience. Direct Communication. Personal Attention.
Joey Tellez has practiced law in South Texas for more than 24 years. Families work directly with Joey and receive clear explanations, timely updates, and a case strategy based on the specific facts of their loss.
Our office focuses on careful investigation, identifying all responsible parties and available insurance coverage, and preparing the case thoroughly before major decisions are made.
What Happens Next
How Tellez Law Handles a Wrongful Death Case
01
We Listen
We learn what happened, what your family is facing, and what questions need immediate answers.
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We Preserve Evidence
We identify records, video, vehicles, equipment, witnesses, and other evidence that may need to be secured.
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We Identify Responsibility
We evaluate the individuals, companies, contractors, property owners, or insurers that may be involved.
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We Build the Claim
We organize the liability, insurance, financial, medical, and family-loss evidence needed to present the case.
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What Clients Say About Tellez Law
“From the very start, Joey made me feel welcome, heard, and cared for. He paid close attention to every detail of my case and showed genuine compassion for what my family and I were going through.”
— Joseph
“Joey Tellez helped me with my case. He made a stressful situation much easier to handle. Glad I hired him.”
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Common Questions
Texas Wrongful Death FAQs
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Texas?
Texas law generally gives the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased the right to bring the claim. In some circumstances, the personal representative of the estate may file on behalf of eligible beneficiaries.
How long do we have to bring a wrongful death case?
Texas wrongful death claims are generally subject to a two-year limitations period, but exceptions and shorter notice requirements can apply. Evidence may disappear much sooner, so prompt legal review is important.
Can we bring a claim if no criminal charges were filed?
Possibly. A civil wrongful death claim is separate from a criminal prosecution and uses a different legal standard. The absence of criminal charges does not automatically prevent a civil case.
What if a company or contractor caused the death?
The investigation may involve the company, its employees, contractors, equipment providers, property owners, trucking companies, or insurers. The responsible parties depend on how the incident occurred.
How much does it cost to speak with Tellez Law?
The initial consultation is free. Personal injury and wrongful death cases are generally handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning attorney's fees are owed only if compensation is recovered, subject to the written agreement.
Talk to Tellez Law
Your Family Deserves Clear Answers and Personal Attention.
Speak directly with Joey Tellez about what happened, what evidence may need to be preserved, and what legal options may be available to your family.
Call (956) 717-8200 Request a Confidential Consultation
Tellez Law • 702 Corpus Christi St, Laredo, TX 78040
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This page provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. Contacting Tellez Law does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case depends on its own facts, evidence, deadlines, and applicable law.